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    Christopher Thorpe

    Founder

    Christopher Thorpe is a technology entrepreneur and executive with extensive experience in the software and cybersecurity industries. He co-founded Brightgate Inc., a company that offered a secure router for small office/home office (SoHo) and small-to-medium enterprise (SME) environments.1

    Key points about Christopher Thorpe:

    Professional Experience

    • Co-Founder of Brightgate Inc. (March 2017 - September 2020)1
    • Sr. Dir. and Interim VP of Engineering at Palo Alto Networks (September 2020 - May 2022)1
    • CEO of Philo (formerly Tivli) (June 2012 - September 2014)1
    • Held various leadership positions at companies like EMC, Solano Labs, and Yahoo!1

    Education and Certifications

    • Ph.D. and S.M. in Computer Science from Harvard University1
    • A.B. in Computer Science and Music from Harvard University, graduated Cum Laude1
    • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)1
    • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)1

    Entrepreneurship and Advisory Roles

    • Involved in multiple startups and accelerators, including Fresh Pond Partners1
    • Served as a technology advisor and board member for various companies1
    • Has several patents in areas such as cryptography, cloud computing, and natural language processing2

    Skills and Expertise

    • Experienced in secure network technologies, enterprise engineering, and product development1
    • Proficient in multiple languages, including native English proficiency and professional working proficiency in Spanish and French1
    • Taught a graduate seminar in computational finance at Harvard2

    Christopher Thorpe's diverse background in technology, entrepreneurship, and finance has positioned him as a notable figure in the tech industry, particularly in the areas of cybersecurity and innovative software solutions.

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    Location

    San Francisco Bay Area