Daren Klum

Daren Klum has a diverse work experience in various industries. Daren began their career as a Solution Architect and Territory Manager for Digital River, where they delivered and architected e-commerce and e-business software solutions. Daren then worked at Sprint as an Account Manager and Engineer for enterprise data center customers, achieving top performance nationally. Klum later joined tw telecom as a Solution Architect, working with fortune 1000 accounts to design and deploy their communication infrastructures globally.

In 2007, Klum co-founded LiquidCool Solutions, a company that specializes in submerging computer components in liquid for cooling and overclocking processors. Daren played a key role in growing the company from their basement into a prominent computer company. Klum's entrepreneurial spirit led him to found Secured2 Corporation in 2010, where they currently serve as the CEO and Chairman. Secured2 is a digital security platform focused on protecting personal information from quantum computing threats.

Klum is also involved in advisory roles for various companies. Daren served as an advisor for VidGrid, providing strategy, sales/marketing, technology, and corporate leadership. Klum was also an advisor for DiaspoCare, a digital healthcare platform connecting people with no healthcare solution, and Edwards Ride Care Inc., which disrupts the rideshare industry with a focus on passenger safety.

In 2022, Klum founded Secured2 Quantum (S2Q), expanding their expertise in the field of quantum computing security. Daren is also the Co-Founder and Chairman of Astro Corporation starting in 2023. Throughout their career, Klum has demonstrated a strong focus on innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship.

Daren Klum obtained an Associate's Degree in Communications from Brown College, where they studied from 1989 to 1991. Daren then pursued Corporate Finance and completed a Bachelor's Degree at Minnesota State University, Mankato from 1992 to 1994. Following that, Daren Klum continued their education at the University of Minnesota, where they achieved a Bachelor's Degree in Communications and Computer Science from 1994 to 1998.