Joy Randels

Joy Randels is a serial entrepreneur and technology executive known for launching and building high-growth businesses. With a background in Fortune 50 companies and entrepreneurial ventures, she has successfully raised over $387M in venture capital, led numerous acquisitions, and taken two companies public. Through her companies, New Market Partners and The Prowees Group, she has been instrumental in launching over 50 companies and coaching more than 1000 founders, facilitating capital raises totaling $1.9B and enabling 96 successful exits.

Joy is a leading advocate for diversity and equality in the tech industry, actively supporting female founders, funders, and underserved tech entrepreneurs. She is a published author and a sought-after keynote speaker on topics such as female and minority leadership, diversity, entrepreneurship, and cybersecurity. Her thought leadership in cybersecurity has made her a prominent figure at industry events like RSA, BlackHat, and SANS, and a frequently quoted expert in publications like SC Magazine, Wired, and Red Herring.

With a diverse skill set encompassing auditing, risk management, security architecture, and business development, Joy has played a pivotal role in defining industry standards such as the XML-based framework for SAML as a member of the OASIS Provisioning Services Technical Committee (PTSC). She excels in re-engineering processes, shaping business strategies, and effectively bringing products to market. Additionally, her expertise in venture capital, crowdfunding, enterprise software, cybersecurity, and global marketing positions her as a versatile leader well-versed in all aspects of business growth and development.

Joy holds a solid educational foundation including studies in Entrepreneurship at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Business Administration at the University of Georgia, an Executive Education Program in Entrepreneurship from Harvard Business School, and Information Technology from Emory University. Her vast organizational involvements as Founder & CEO, Board Member, or Chairman in various esteemed organizations reflect her commitment to community engagement and leadership development.