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Bob Ackerman - aVenture Research

Bob Ackerman

AddedMar 31, 2024

UpdatedOct 12, 2026

Bob Ackerman

Bob Ackerman

Co-Founder, Founders Equity Partners

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Palo Alto, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Co-Founder

DataTribe

Fulton, MD, US

Board Member· Board

AllegisCyber Capital

Investment FirmPalo Alto, CA, US

Co-Founder

Enveil

Series B$40MFulton, MD, US

Board Member· Board

Dragos

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Board Member· Board

DriverSide

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