Ernie Bio
Ernie Bio is a Managing Director at Forgepoint Capital focusing on early-stage cybersecurity investments. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer of the Defense Innovation Unit and as an Air Force fighter pilot.
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- U.S. Air Force · F-16 fighter pilot
- U.S. Cyber Command · Director of the U.S. Cyber Command Point of Partnership
- Defense Innovation Unit · Chief Operating Officer
- Forgepoint · Managing DirectorNow
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Who is Ernie Bio?
Ernie Bio is a Managing Director at Forgepoint Capital focusing on early-stage cybersecurity investments. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer of the Defense Innovation Unit and as an Air Force fighter pilot.
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What did Ernie Bio do before Forgepoint Capital?
F-16 fighter pilot at U.S. Air Force; Director of the U.S. Cyber Command Point of Partnership at U.S. Cyber Command; Chief Operating Officer at Defense Innovation Unit.
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