We’re forging

a safer way to

navigate our

mobile-driven world.

Our vision for today and always, all ways, is to deliver security, privacy and control in an ultra-connected, data-driven world. We have made it our mission, pioneering solutions that empower people to protect and control their devices and data.

Carrying a smartphone has become a virtual necessity of modern life. And yet, this device uniquely enables tracking and invisible hacking, putting our most valuable secrets in jeopardy. At Privoro, we’re pioneering phone-independent mobile protections to ensure that participating in our ultra-connected lives doesn’t require us to compromise our security or privacy.

As a collective, our values rise together as one.

Customer Focus We never rest on our laurels. We understand that we only exist if we add value to our customers and we are hyper-responsive to their needs.

Teamwork Check your ego at the door. Be humble, be considerate, grow, learn and help others do the same. We are one team, and we work and make a difference, together.

Diversity and Inclusion Everyone sits at the table. We value equality, diversity, inclusion and above all, mutual respect.

Innovation and Excellence Forget the status quo. We innovate for problems both old and new. We take ownership and we deliver – with excellence.

Integrity Our relationships and our company are built on trust, which we earn through the integrity of our words and actions. Integrity is not a choice; it is who we are and how we operate.

  • Mike Fong is an experienced technology executive and entrepreneur who founded Privoro in 2013 to pioneer solutions that empower people to protect and control their electronic devices and data. Prior to Privoro, Mike founded Calence and took the company from a startup organization to the largest pure-play networking integrator in the US at the time of its sale, with over $300 million in sales to prestigious corporate and government clients. Mike holds a BS degree in electrical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.

  • David Husband has served as CFO and COO for both private and public companies for 20 years. He possesses a wealth of knowledge in process optimization, accounting, financial reporting and corporate finance. Prior to his role as CFO at Privoro, David served as CFO, Secretary and Treasurer at Calence. He holds a BS degree, magna cum laude, in finance and accounting from Humboldt State University.

  • Blake Kotiza brings over 15 years of sales experience providing an array of technology solutions from point products and services to complex outsourcing solutions. Prior to joining Privoro, he managed strategic relationships for Cisco Systems, working with Fortune 500 clients like Avnet and Charles Schwab. Blake also managed inside and outside sales teams at Calence. Blake earned a BA degree in communication from Lake Forest College and an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis.

  • Michael Campbell leads Privoro’s government and Federal business. He brings over 25 years of private and public sector experience to this important role. Prior to joining Privoro, Michael spent over eight years at Cisco helping create and run the company’s largest government partnerships within the Department of Defense. Michael also served as an active-duty Army signal officer for 13 years with deployments focused in over 20 countries. He holds a BS degree in electrical engineering and computer science from Gonzaga University and a master’s in public policy from Georgetown.

Meet the Leadership Team

  • Mike Fong is an experienced technology executive and entrepreneur who founded Privoro in 2013 to pioneer solutions that empower people to protect and control their electronic devices and data. Prior to Privoro, Mike founded Calence and took the company from a startup organization to the largest pure-play networking integrator in the US at the time of its sale, with over $300 million in sales to prestigious corporate and government clients. Mike holds a BS degree in electrical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.

  • The Honorable Daniel S. Goldin is a senior advisor to Cerberus Capital Management. He has the distinction of serving as NASA’s longest-tenured Administrator and reported to three US Presidents. He led the re-emergence of NASA through one of its most challenging times after the Cold War and helped foster East-West international cooperation in space. He led a 16-nation team that developed the $120 billion International Space Station and guided NASA through the development of a new generation of spacecraft. Prior to NASA, Dan was VP and GM of the TRW Space and Technology Group (now Northrop Grumman).

  • Pankaj Patel served as the EVP and Chief Development Officer at Cisco Systems, where he reported to the CEO as the engineering head of the company’s $38 billion product and solution portfolio. He drove the business and technology strategy across Cisco’s full range of solutions, which were delivered by a global team of over 26,000 engineers. Pankaj retired from Cisco in 2016 and now serves on the boards of several startups.

  • Jim Kavanaugh is the cofounder and CEO of World Wide Technology, a global technology solutions provider with $20 billion in annual revenue and over 9,000 employees. He currently focuses his time in the areas of technology innovation, long-term planning and strategic acquisitions and he passionately oversees WWT’s unique corporate culture.

  • David Lorch is a Managing Director for Cerberus Capital Management on the Supply Chain and Strategic Opportunities team, which invests in businesses driving next-generation technologies. Prior to rejoining Cerberus in 2022, David served as Managing Director and member of the investment committee at Kohlberg & Company, a middle-market private equity firm.

Meet the Board of Directors

Meet the Investors and Advisors

  • John Chambers is the founder and CEO of JC2 Ventures, which is focused on helping disruptive startups from around the world build and scale. Prior to founding JC2 Ventures, John spent over 25 years with Cisco, serving as CEO, Chairman and Executive Chairman. He currently holds the title of Chairman Emeritus with the organization.

  • Jim McGuire recently retired from Charles Schwab, where he was the EVP and CIO for Schwab Technology Services. He rejoined Schwab in 2009 from eBay, where he was responsible for workplace and technology applications. Prior to eBay, Jim held senior executive positions at Source Informatics and American Express.

  • David Casillo has more than 30 years of experience in driving sales growth and enhancing partner relationships. He has held executive positions with manufacturers, value-added resellers and distributors. Dave is currently Chief Revenue Officer of Congruity 360, a leading data governance and management platform provider. Prior to Conguity, Dave served as CRO at Erwin, a leading enterprise modelling and data intelligence software company. Dave held similar leadership roles at Dolby Laboratories and Adobe Systems.

  • Brian Marlier has more than 35 years of enterprise sales experience. He is currently the Chief Revenue Officer of Virsec, a company that delivers zero-trust runtime defense for modern and legacy workloads and applications. He previously served as SVP of global architecture and enterprise transformation for Cisco Systems. Prior to this role, he served as Cisco’s SVP of US enterprise sales. Brian has held leadership positions at Nortel, EMC, Hitachi Data Systems and IBM.

  • Jason Lish serves as the Chief Security Officer for Lumen where he provides strategic direction for all corporate cybersecurity functions. Prior to joining Lumen, Jason served as the Chief Security, Privacy and Data Officer for Advisor Group and CSO and CIO for Alight. Jason also spent many years in various security leadership roles with Charles Schwab and Honeywell.

  • Dave Ward is the CEO of PacketFabric, which is looking to shape the future of networking with its network-as-a-service (NaaS) platform. Previously, Dave served as Chief Architect at Cisco Systems, where he was responsible for architectural governance, strategy, new technology and use-inspired research. Working in tight partnerships with customers, partners, developers and academia, he is also leading several co-development and co-innovation initiatives.