Michael Lyons

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Michael G.
Lyons was the founder of Integrated Systems, Inc. (1980), holding the title of Director & Vice President; Future Point Systems, Inc. (2006), holding the title of Chairman; Shadow Networks, Inc. (2010), holding the title of Chairman; and RapidAscent, Inc. (2020), holding the title of Co-Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Lyons is also the founder of L-3 Communications Safeview, Inc., Zilkha Venture Partners.
Mr. Lyons is currently the Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director at NewLine Ventures LLC, Executive Chairman at Cypherpath, Inc., Chairman at IronMill, Inc., and Director at Real-Time Innovations, Inc. Former positions include Chief Executive Officer & Director at Picarro, Inc., Director at Selectica, Inc. (1998-2005), Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Vanguard Ventures, Venture Partner at Paladin Capital Group, Venture Partner at Draper Fisher Jurvetson ePlanet Ventures, Venture Partner at ePlanet Capital Advisors US, Inc., and Principal at Lockheed Missiles & Space Co. Education includes an undergraduate degree from Cornell University and an MBA from Pepperdine University.

Michael Lyons active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Real-Time Innovations, Inc. Real-Time Innovations, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides networking services	Director/Board Member	-
Stanford University Stanford University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Shadow Networks, Inc. Shadow Networks, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides security solutions for enterprise and government networks	Founder	01/01/2010
Cypherpath, Inc. Cypherpath, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides on-demand software defined infrastructure by running any compute, network and storage in secure isolated units	Chairman	-
NewLine Ventures LLC NewLine Ventures LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a tech business advisory firm	Chief Executive Officer	-
RapidAscent, Inc. RapidAscent, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides an online cyber security training services	Chief Executive Officer	01/01/2020

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Former positions of Michael Lyons

Companies	Position	End
Draper Fisher Jurvetson ePlanet Ventures Draper Fisher Jurvetson ePlanet Ventures Investment ManagersFinance DFJ ePlanet seeks to provide superior returns through investments in early-stage information technology and medical device start-ups in Asia and Europe, and in expansion-stage information technology and medical device companies in the US. The firm’s investments are focused primarily on wireless, semiconductor, consumer Internet, life sciences, VoIP, broadband and other emerging services sectors.	Private Equity Investor	27/03/2007
Vanguard Ventures Vanguard Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Vanguard Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of communication, information technology and life sciences. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 6 - USD 12 million and acts as a lead and co-investor.	Corporate Officer/Principal	31/12/2006
Selectica, Inc. Selectica, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides a SaaS based platform that provides contract lifecycle management, supply-chain, strategic sourcing and procure-to-pay solutions	Director/Board Member	03/11/2005
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Integrated Systems, Inc. Integrated Systems, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Develops software programming	Technology Services
Selectica, Inc. Selectica, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides a SaaS based platform that provides contract lifecycle management, supply-chain, strategic sourcing and procure-to-pay solutions	Technology Services
Vanguard Ventures Vanguard Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Vanguard Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of communication, information technology and life sciences. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 6 - USD 12 million and acts as a lead and co-investor.	Finance
L-3 Communications Safeview, Inc. L-3 Communications Safeview, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides security software solutions	Commercial Services
Picarro, Inc. Picarro, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Produces real-time cloud-based gas measurement solutions for the global energy and scientific markets	Technology Services
Future Point Systems, Inc. Future Point Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides visual information system software solutions	Technology Services
Shadow Networks, Inc. Shadow Networks, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides security solutions for enterprise and government networks	Commercial Services
Zilkha Venture Partners
Stanford University Stanford University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Paladin Capital Group Paladin Capital Group Investment ManagersFinance Paladin Capital Group invests in companies located across the globe, primarily in the United States. The firm focuses on technology, defense, tele-communications, e-commerce and real estate sectors. It provides financing for early, later and growth stage capital requirements. The firm makes co-investments and also takes a seat on the board of directors.	Finance
Cornell University Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Real-Time Innovations, Inc. Real-Time Innovations, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides networking services	Technology Services
Pepperdine University Pepperdine University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Draper Fisher Jurvetson ePlanet Ventures Draper Fisher Jurvetson ePlanet Ventures Investment ManagersFinance DFJ ePlanet seeks to provide superior returns through investments in early-stage information technology and medical device start-ups in Asia and Europe, and in expansion-stage information technology and medical device companies in the US. The firm’s investments are focused primarily on wireless, semiconductor, consumer Internet, life sciences, VoIP, broadband and other emerging services sectors.	Finance
ePlanet Capital Advisors US, Inc. ePlanet Capital Advisors US, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance ePlanet Capital invests in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early and later stage capital requirements.	Finance
Lockheed Missiles & Space Co. Lockheed Missiles & Space Co. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures missiles	Electronic Technology
Cypherpath, Inc. Cypherpath, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides on-demand software defined infrastructure by running any compute, network and storage in secure isolated units	Technology Services
NewLine Ventures LLC NewLine Ventures LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a tech business advisory firm	Commercial Services
RapidAscent, Inc. RapidAscent, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides an online cyber security training services	Technology Services
Ironmill, Inc. Ironmill, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops web3 application software	Technology Services