Nicole Perlroth

Nicole Perlroth is a prominent figure in the cybersecurity domain, currently serving as Managing Partner at Silver Buckshot Ventures since 2022, where the focus lies in supporting innovative cybersecurity startups. Parallelly, Perlroth functions as a Venture Partner at Ballistic Ventures and an Advisor for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Additionally, Perlroth is a New York Times Bestselling Author with the book “This Is How They Tell Me The World Ends,” and a Producer at FX Networks. Academic contributions include a long-term role as a Guest Lecturer at Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Perlroth's earlier career features a significant tenure as a Cybersecurity Reporter for The New York Times and Deputy Editor at Forbes Media, where a key achievement included revitalizing the Forbes Midas List. Academically, Perlroth holds a Master’s degree in Communications from Stanford University and a Bachelor’s degree in Politics with Near Eastern Studies from Princeton University.