Tony Zirnoon

As CBO & VP Sales at Airrived.ai, Tony is passionate about advancing the intersection of cybersecurity and AI, leading commercial strategies to bring AI-driven security solutions to market; he originally joined Airrived as an advisor and investor. He also contributes to national AI and cybersecurity collaboration through NAIC-ISAO and serves on the boards of TBI and the CyberEagle Project. rocketreach+2

Tony Zirnoon is a highly experienced cybersecurity professional with over 25 years in the IT sector, specializing in strategic sales, GTM, and business development. He is particularly focused on emerging areas like Agentic AI, Cloud, Data, and AI Governance and Security, constantly adapting to evolving threats and technologies. clay+1

As a prolific investor and advisor, Tony actively supports and guides numerous cybersecurity startups, incubators, and accelerators in Silicon Valley. He has a proven track record in defining growth strategies, building successful strategic partnerships, and facilitating exits for companies like Avid Secure (acquired by Sophos) and SecureCircle (acquired by CrowdStrike). amplifyounetwork+1

Tony Zirnoon is a recognized thought leader and security evangelist, contributing to the discourse on critical cybersecurity issues. He authors articles and participates in roundtables, discussing topics such as protecting Large Language Models (LLMs), the 'shift left' approach to data protection, and the imperative of treating data like 'caviar' in the GenAI era due to its value and fragility. medium+2

As the Founder and Executive Chairman of Human Capital Ventures Corp., Tony built a trusted network to bridge innovators, buyers, and investors in the cybersecurity space. His work at HCV Corp. focuses on enabling business success by making the right connections at the right time, especially for companies leveraging cutting-edge technologies like ML, AI, and Blockchain to solve cybersecurity challenges. hcvcorp+1

Tony emphasizes the importance of human connection and authentic networking in an increasingly digital world, describing himself as a 'connector' in both tech and human ecosystems. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Farsi, and conversational in Catalan, Italian, and 'Portonyol,' he leverages his multilingual skills to foster strong relationships across diverse backgrounds, highlighting the value of personal engagement over purely digital interactions. amplifyounetwork+1