John has been with my company through our seed round. He is a steady voice in chaos, accountability when it’s needed, and fiercely founder first.

There are investors who write checks, and then there are investors who fundamentally change the trajectory of a company. John is the latter. He believed in me and NetRise, opened doors that ultimately led to some of our most consequential business opportunities, and consistently went out of his way to help us succeed. His impact on our journey and eventual acquisition is difficult to overstate. But what I value most about John is that somewhere along the way, he became much more than an investor or advisor. He became a great friend. If I ever start another company, John will be one of my first calls.

Talons Ventures (John Stewart) brings wisdom, guidance, and support exactly when it is needed most. John also shares the same never-give-up mindset I have as the founder of TrustMAPP and I could not ask for a better partner on this journey.

John combines deep cybersecurity expertise with sharp business acumen and a real understanding of what it takes to build a successful startup. As a board director, he knows when to support a CEO and when to challenge them, bringing perspective, asking the right questions, and helping move the business forward. He’s a savvy, trusted partner whose judgment I greatly value, and someone I would always want by my side, both on the board and as an investor.