The minds behind the breakthrough technology protecting encrypted networks from AI-powered surveillance
Experts who transform cybersecurity research into real-world solutions
CEO
Serial entrepreneur with more than two decades of experience founding and leading technology startups. Entrepreneur in Residence at CU Boulder, bridging academic innovation with commercial execution. Co-founder and CEO of SUMU, bringing extensive startup leadership to transform university-developed DNS security research into enterprise-grade privacy solutions.
Chief Scientist
Associate Professor at University of Colorado Denver specializing in computer science and engineering research, with extensive background across multiple areas of cybersecurity. Co-inventor of the DNSMask technology, combining academic research excellence with practical security innovation to pioneer breakthrough DNS privacy protection.
Chief Technologist
Gleason Endowed Associate Professor at Rochester Institute of Technology and recognized leading cybersecurity expert. Co-inventor of DNSMask with deep expertise in Wireless Networking, Information Theory, and Cybersecurity. Brings distinguished academic credentials and technical innovation leadership to next-generation privacy technology.
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CFO
Experienced financial executive with 14 years in Private Equity, including tenure at The Carlyle Group and KKR—two of the world's most prestigious investment firms. Multiple interim operating roles and entrepreneurial experience focused on media and conservation sectors. University of Chicago background combines institutional financial expertise with strategic operational leadership.
DNSMask Inventor
Seasoned cybersecurity professional with a PhD in cybersecurity and over 15 years of experience spanning Amazon, Microsoft, and academic research at the University of Illinois. Co-inventor of the DNSMask technology, bringing elite industry experience from leading technology companies combined with advanced academic credentials in cybersecurity innovation.
Industry leaders providing expertise across security, legal, and technical innovation
Strategy & Security Expert
Pioneer in big data and distributed systems with 25+ years building cross-functional teams that solve complex enterprise challenges. Develops data-driven SaaS solutions across online marketing, data analytics, CPG performance, and financial services. Strategic advisor bringing decades of technology leadership and proven track record in enterprise innovation.
Chief Counsel
Corporate attorney, advisor, entrepreneur, and investor with nearly three decades representing private and public companies across all stages of growth. Over $3 billion in transactional experience guiding companies through critical business phases. Provides strategic legal counsel and business expertise combining deep legal knowledge with entrepreneurial insight.
DNSMask Inventor
Original member of the DNSMask inventor team who led the initial prototype programming development. Currently Dev Engineer II with AWS (Amazon Web Services), one of the world's leading cloud technology platforms. Continues to apply cutting-edge programming techniques and systems expertise to guide ongoing DNSMask technology evolution and future development.
IT, Cybersecurity and Governance Leader
As the COO and Co-founder of BetterWorld Technology, one of the top 250 IT and Cybersecurity Managed Service Providers in the U.S., John leverages his extensive experience in the nonprofit sector and a proven track record as a VP of Technology to deliver operational excellence. As a certified vCISO, he specializes in providing strategic cybersecurity solutions alongside Managed IT and IT Consulting, helping organizations of all sizes stay secure, efficient, and innovative.
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