Chris Bates, CISSP, currently serves as an Advisor at TCV since September 2024 and advises on product fit, market strategy, and security issues for various AI and cybersecurity startups. Bates has been an Advisor at YL Ventures since September 2022, focusing on vetting investment opportunities. In previous roles, Bates held executive positions at Cyberhaven as Chief Security Officer and at SentinelOne as Chief Security & Trust Officer, where leadership capabilities included managing a team of over 120 and overseeing a budget exceeding $40 million, significantly contributing to business growth. Additionally, Bates has served on various boards and advisory councils, including IT-ISAC and strongDM, and has provided cybersecurity strategy and thought leadership at Nike, overseeing substantial cybersecurity investments.
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