John Maguire is a highly accomplished business development and strategy professional with extensive experience in corporate development, growth strategies, and strategic alliances across various industries, including technology, security, and startups. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the United States Naval Academy, a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, and a Master of Policy Management from Georgetown University.

John has led multiple business units, running operations for companies that were acquired by Palo Alto Networks, and has overseen the design, development, launch, and shipment of products. He has also been involved in M&A transactions as a corporate development executive for two public companies, and at Point72 Ventures. He is currently an Affiliate at the Center for International Security and Cooperation at Stanford University.

Throughout his career, John has focused on building and maintaining relationships with partners, investors, public and private sector leaders, and across the political spectrum. He has worked as a senior staff member on the Senate Intelligence Committee and served as an Intelligence Officer in the United States Navy.

In his most recent role, John served as Senior Vice President of Business Development, Partnerships, and Alliances at Acalvio Technologies, where he led the company's partner ecosystem, executing reseller agreements, technology partnerships, OEM frameworks, and other strategic alliances.

John's specialties include Corporate Development, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Strategic Alliances, Operations, Partnerships, Technology Alliances, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Deal Structuring and Negotiations, Venture Investments, Startup Advisor, Mentor and Investor.