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Christian Schnedler

Founder of TangentVector

New York, New York

Overview 

Christian Schnedler is an accomplished entrepreneur, operator, and investor currently serving as the CEO of a stealth startup. With a background in cybersecurity and extensive experience as a Managing Director and Chief Information Security Officer at WestCap, he has also held leadership roles at reputable organizations such as IDEMIA National Security Solutions and the NYPD. Highlights of Christian Schnedler's career include his roles as a Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at IDEMIA National Security Solutions and as the Director of Strategic Technology Programs at the NYPD, showcasing his expertise in leading strategic initiatives within the security and technology sectors.

Work Experience 

  • CEO

    2024 - Current

  • Advisor, Cyber Practice

    2024

  • Managing Director, Cyber Practice Lead

    2024 - 2024

    Proudly serving WestCap’s portfolio of cybersecurity innovators to restore trust on the internet.

  • Principal, Chief Information Security Officer

    2020 - 2024

    Supporting WestCap’s portfolio of mission-driven cybersecurity founders and practitioners.

WestCap is a strategic operating and investing firm that focuses on tech-enabled, asset-light marketplaces.

  • Strategic Advisor

    2022

Bishop Fox delivers offensive security solutions to protect dynamic attack surfaces.

Raised $146,000,000.00 from Rockpool Capital, WestCap, NextEquity Partners and Carrick Capital Partners.

  • Strategic Advisor

    2022

HUMAN is a cybersecurity company that protects the internet and enterprises from fraud and sophisticated bot attacks.

Raised $200,593,068.00 from NightDragon, Vertex Ventures US, WestCap, ClearSky, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Sigma Software Labs, WestCap, NightDragon, NightDragon and Grit Capital Partners.

  • Co-Founder and Board Member

    2009

    Co-founder of a boutique digital media agency serving leading mobility brands.

TangentVector is a creative agency that provides video editing, copywrting, brand development, motion graphics, and event planning services.

  • Co-Founder and Board Member

    2014

    Co-Founder of the APEX:ONE automotive enthusiast platform and Executive Producer of the APEX movie series.

APEX.ONE is the editorial arm of TangentVector.

  • Strategic Advisor

    2023

  • Senior Vice President Of Corporate Development

    2020 - 2021

    Senior Vice President Of Corporate Development responsible for IDEMIA National Security Solutions' growth strategy, corporate partnerships, market development, and strategic acquisitions. IDEMIA National Security Solutions is the FOCI-mitigated affiliate of IDEMIA, the global leader in Augmented Identity.

  • Vice President Strategy

    2018 - 2020

    Vice President of Strategy at IDEMIA National Security Solutions. Responsibilities span focal engagements, partner ecosystem and strategic acquisitions. IDEMIA Nss ational Security Solutions is a FOCI-mitigated subsidiary of IDEMIA.

IDEMIA National Security Solutions is a security company that provides National Security, Law Enforcement and Intelligence solutions.

  • Advisory Board Member

    2018 - 2020

    NOVAM uses distributed ledger technology and AI to automatically monitor and mitigate IoT threats from the secure boot chain, operating system, mobile application and network.

NOVAM provides cybersecurity, IoT, threat mitigation, threat monitoring, endpoint protection, and network protection services.

  • Director of Strategic Technology Programs

    2015 - 2018

    Spearhead the evolution of contemporary policing while guiding the New York Police Department's Enterprise Information Management (EIM) and Master Data Management (MDM) strategies. Lead a dynamic team of law enforcement professionals, engineers and project managers to flawlessly execute strategic technology initiatives spanning data analytics (e.g. Cobalt) , situational awareness (e.g. DAS), body worn cameras, and related programs. Special focus on intelligence collection and analysis, biometrics, and cyber security.

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