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Tony Murphy
Limited Partner at Mendoza Ventures
United States
Overview
Tony Murphy is a Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with a strong background in cybersecurity, IT operations, and executive management. He has held leadership roles at reputable companies like Desktop Metal and Progress, showcasing expertise in enterprise IT strategy and information security.
Tony Murphy's career highlights include serving as a CIO/CISO at Newport LLC and contributing as a Board Member at CPS, along with founding Beantown Consulting. His current role as CIO at Desktop Metal demonstrates his proficiency in IT management and cybersecurity, making him a valuable asset in the field of information technology.
Work Experience
Chief Information Officer
2022 - Current
Desktop Metal is a provider of metal and carbon fiber 3D printing accessible to all engineers, designers, and manufacturers.
Raised $816,760,835.00 from Baron Capital, XN, Chamath Palihapitiya, JB Straubel, Miller Value Partners and HPS Investment Partners.
Member Board of Directors
2023
Adjunct Lecturer
2022
Data and Information Management
Limited Partner / Investor
2022
Boston-based Mendoza Ventures invests in early-stage AI, Fintech, and Cybersecurity companies that are targets for early acquisition. Mendoza Ventures is minority and women-owned.
Mendoza Ventures is an early and growth stage Fintech, AI, and Cybersecurity venture fund that provides an actively managed approach to VC.
CIO,CISO and Partner
2021 - 2022
Newport LLC provides C-Suite advisory services and interim executives, which help clients grow and navigate through organic and inorganic growth. I was brought in at pivotal moments when leaders and their teams needed to make critical decisions on their company’s I.T. and security strategies.
Advisor
2021 - 2021
A pioneer in Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) technology. Acquired by Cisco in 2023
Oort is an identity threat detection and response platform for enterprise security.
Raised $15,000,000.00 from Bain Capital Ventures, .406 Ventures, Cisco Investments, Energy Impact Partners, Argon Ventures and First Star Ventures.
Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer
2017 - 2021
Progress is a global software company that simplifies the development, deployment and management of business applications.
Raised $400,000,000.00 from New Enterprise Associates.
Vice President of Information Technology
2014 - 2017
Stratus delivers zero-touch Edge Computing platforms that run vital commerce functions.
Director of IT and Business Systems (Head of IT)
2011 - 2014
Founder and CEO
2007 - 2011