Don Dea | Serial Entrepreneur | Board Leader | Private Equity Advisor | Cybersecurity M&A | Artificial IntelligenceI'm a serial entrepreneur with a passion for building and scaling businesses. Over the years, I’ve founded three companies, including one currently being taken public. My career spans diverse industries, from startups to established enterprises, with deep expertise in mergers and acquisitions and strategic partnerships in the cybersecurity space.I currently serve on eight boards, chairing five and advising two private equity firms while co-founding another. This mix of experience allows me to bring a well-rounded perspective to investment opportunities and growth strategies. I’ve worked across sectors—government (Special Assistant to the Attorney General), commercial (Xerox), and nonprofit—and have consistently driven impact wherever I serve.Mentorship & LeadershipI’m committed to supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders through active mentorship at McDaniel College and Duke’s Fuqua School of Business. Additionally, I’m proud to have founded and chaired the ASAE AAPI Advisory Group, where I helped develop 30 Asian CEOs and leaders, strengthening diversity in leadership.Nonprofit & Community ImpactMy community involvement includes serving as Board Chair Emeritus at Excelsior University and Chair at America’s VetDogs & the GuideDog Foundation, organizations that provide critical support to veterans and first responders. I believe in giving back to the community through leadership, mentorship, or service.Education & RecognitionI hold an MBA in Finance from Duke’s Fuqua School of Business and Senior Executive Credentials from MIT Sloan School of Management. The American Society of Association Executives recognized my professional journey with the Key Award for advancing the profession and developing leaders.Let’s ConnectIf you’re an investor or leader interested in cybersecurity, private equity, or business growth strategies, I’d love to connect and explore how we can work together.