Ring-0 Networks

Marketing and commercial advisory. Technical sales supporting.

Advisor

Yes 2 AI

AI and Cybersecurity product expert with a proven track record of leading teams from conceptual product ideation to commercialization and exit earn-out multipliers.

Chief Product Officer

Valonni Corretora de Planos de saúde e Seguros

• Led product development and market launch, achieving a 4x revenue increase in four years.
• Directed cross-functional teams and integrated CRM to enhance pre-sales and post-sales operations.
• Developed a strategic product roadmap with new products including credit card lines, insurances, and health care plans, aligning product vision with business goals.
• Orchestrated the strategic design and execution of new acquisition channel strategies, utilizing A/B testing and customer journey mapping supported by advanced data analysis (Google Analytics), achieving a 70% boost in sales.

Head of Products and Founder

CUJO AI

• Spearheaded the firmware team as Product Manager, launching CUJO AI SaaS smart firewall and its mobile app across 20 million devices, resulting in a 100% revenue increase over three years.
• Implemented Agile methodologies (Scrum), delivering 40% more using process optimization and performance metrics.
• Achieved 100% automation with QA engineering in firmware releases through iterative testing and development (Jira, Confluence, Trello), ensuring compliance with user story acceptance criteria.
• Managed the product lifecycle, including MVP development of the Parental Controls feature, resulting in a 30% increase in user acquisition and a 40% reduction in time to market.

Senior Product Manager

THINC.

• Led IoT department, launching an enterprise software and mobile app for real-time telemetry of 100 million refrigerators for the B2B market (Coca-Cola), achieving over 20% cost savings.
• Directed product development lifecycle of mobile app and web system enterprise with user-centric design, increasing annual revenue from 10% to 35% over five years.
• Utilized data analysis and insights (SQL, Excel, Python) to boost operational efficiency by 80%, reducing downtime from 30 minutes to 5 minutes, enabling rapid issue resolution.

• Engineered a cost-reduction algorithm/product for fleet fuel management, reducing fuel costs by 45% and saving clients $10M, resulting in an 80% revenue surge over five years.
• Directed and mentored teams in agile software development sprints, enhancing product quality and performance.Demonstrated strengths in team leadership, agile methodology, and stakeholder relations.
• Applied expertise in coding, algorithms, machine learning, and data engineering, implementing a telemetry strategy based on user research to boost stakeholder engagement

Lead Product Manager

• Cultivated strong client relationships through targeted user research, successfully attracting two new clients and boosting revenue by 30% compared to the previous year. Demonstrated expertise in client relationship management, user research, and revenue growth for RM Telecom. 
• Ensured stakeholder satisfaction by providing consistent updates, clearly defining project scope, objectives, and resources. Showcased strengths in stakeholder communication, project management, and resource allocation.

Project Manager

Internship Trainee

Chief Product Officer Yes2 AI

Driving the product lifecycle of AI innovation at Yes 2 AI, my focus is on transforming conceptual products into market-leading solutions. This journey is underscored by my recent support role at Ring-0 Networks a cybersecurity startup, where I advise on commercial and marketing strategies, enhancing technical sales processes.

With a proven track record in leading teams from product concept to market realization, I excel in aligning AI initiatives with business objectives. We harness generative and responsible AI to deliver measurable outcomes, scaling AI-based products that exceed market and customer expectations while unlocking growth opportunities.

Isabela Valonni

BairesDev

BairesDev is a global technology solutions partner that helps organizations accelerate digital transformation, scale engineering capabilities, and solve mission-critical challenges. 

With over 4,000 highly vetted engineers in 50+ countries, BairesDev delivers agile, time zone-aligned development services to a client base that includes Google, Rolls-Royce, Johnson & Johnson, Salesforce, and other Fortune Global 500 leaders.

Built on a distributed delivery model and powered by the top 1% of tech talent in the Americas, BairesDev offers a full suite of services—from AI and cloud transformation to end-to-end product engineering. 

The company is trusted for its ability to deliver not only software, but long-term business value and strategic positioning across high-growth SaaS and AI/ML-driven verticals.

Advisory Partner – Enterprise Market Strategy

The Dara Ashley Foundation

The Dara Ashley Foundation is committed to creating lasting impact by expanding access and opportunity for minority college students. Our mission is to equip the next generation of leaders with the resources, mentorship, and skills needed to thrive in college and beyond.

Through need-based scholarships, one-on-one mentorship, and leadership development programs, we support students in building confidence, clarity, and a path toward long-term success. We focus on identifying individual strengths, setting actionable goals, and helping students develop a personal toolkit of skills to navigate both academic and professional environments.

Our vision is to cultivate a more inclusive and empowered future—one student at a time.

Chair, Fund Development Committee

Acclinate

Acclinate is a health-tech company advancing health equity by improving representation in clinical research.

Founded in Birmingham, Alabama, Acclinate combines community engagement with predictive analytics to help sponsors, health systems, and payors better reach and serve diverse populations.

Community-Powered Engagement: Through NOWINCLUDED, Acclinate builds long-term relationships with underrepresented communities, fostering culturally relevant trust and awareness in healthcare.

Tech-Enabled Precision: Its e-DICT platform leverages data science to identify, engage, and support diverse participants throughout the clinical trial journey.

Proven Impact: With more than 150,000 community members engaged, Acclinate has become the partner of choice for organizations committed to inclusive research and preventive care outreach.

Recognized Leadership: Acclinate has been honored on the Inc. 5000, as a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and as an Anthem and Fierce Healthcare award winner, underscoring its growth and impact in advancing representation.

At its core, Acclinate is redefining how clinical research engages with communities — building trust, enabling access, and creating a more equitable healthcare system for all.

Seed Investor & Fund Advisor (via Latimer Ventures Fund I)

AI Squared

AI Squared is transforming the landscape of integrating machine learning into your critical web-based applications.

Simply stated, AI Squared serves as your conduit to seamlessly incorporate AI and ML into your business systems. We strive to tackle the last step in the machine learning lifecycle.

As experienced data scientists, we empathize with the difficulties of merging ML into business workflows due to substantial time and resource commitments. That led us to devise a solution where you can just drag and drop a model into your chosen application. With AI2, you gain the ability to immediately visualize your model's inferences within any web application, bypassing the need for IT intervention.

Going into detail, we employ a combination of pruning, quantization, and NAS to decrease the resources required to operate neural networks by up to 90%, without sacrificing performance. We simplify the ML integration process by letting our optimized model format run directly within the browser through a straightforward drag-and-drop model integration, with minimal code necessary.

Why Choose AI Squared?

Our unique solution not only saves time and resources but also empowers you to take control of integrating ML into your business applications. Opt for AI Squared and experience the ease and efficiency of our innovative machine learning integration solution. Enhance your business platforms with us and discover what AI2 can do for you.

Seed Investor & Fund Board Seat (via Latimer Ventures Fund I)

Pienso

Pienso is redefining how organizations leverage artificial intelligence, making AI accessible to businesses of all sizes, regardless of technical expertise. 

Headquartered in Alexandria, VA, Pienso is dedicated to democratizing AI, enabling every team member to harness the power of machine learning for smarter, data-driven decision-making.

Our platform is designed with simplicity and accessibility at its core, offering a no-code environment that empowers users to build, train, and deploy AI models effortlessly. 

By allowing non-technical team members to actively engage in AI projects, Pienso fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation across entire organizations.

Key Features:
No-Code AI: Pienso’s intuitive interface lets users create advanced AI models without writing a single line of code, enabling quick and effective deployment.

Data-Driven Insights: Our platform unlocks the potential of your data, providing actionable insights that drive smarter business decisions.

Scalability: Built to grow with you, Pienso scales seamlessly from small businesses to large enterprises, ensuring consistent performance across all stages.

Security and Compliance: We prioritize data protection and adhere to industry standards, providing a secure AI experience that meets compliance requirements.

At Pienso, we’re committed to transforming how businesses interact with AI. 

By making AI accessible, secure, and scalable, Pienso empowers organizations to innovate and make informed decisions that drive success.

Discover how Pienso can elevate your organization’s AI capabilities. 

Visit pienso.com to learn more about our solutions, success stories, and how we can help you achieve your AI goals

Latimer Ventures

Based in Baltimore, Latimer Ventures is an early-stage Venture Capital Fund that specializes in assisting Fortune 1000 Companies in making acquisitions that are rich in diversity. 

Employing our tried and tested approach, Latimer Ventures is in the process of shaping and launching the next wave of Black & Hispanic Enterprise SaaS Unicorns.

We have pinpointed a special group of entrepreneurs who, despite being undervalued, are outperforming expectations. We have a unique connection to these resilient decision-makers who place high importance on culture and successful exits over securing high-profile investors. They are aware that we possess the capacity to help them actualize their aspirations through Mergers & Acquisitions.

We leverage our collective wisdom to identify the most promising seed deals from the top diverse managers and link them with acquirers to achieve eight to ten-figure exits.

Comprised of entrepreneurs, M&A lawyers, fund managers, and corporate development leaders, our team has a wealth of experience no matter your context. We've been there and done that.

Why Choose Latimer Ventures?

Our unique understanding and connection to a pool of undervalued yet high-performing entrepreneurs sets us apart. Leverage our expertise and vast network to realize your company’s potential. Choose Latimer Ventures, and together, let’s build the future of Black & Hispanic Enterprise SaaS Unicorns.

General Partner

Exiger

Functioned as Chief Revenue Officer equivalent, leading global sales and revenue operations across SaaS and compliance solutions.

Operated under Carrick Capital Partners’ ownership (2018–2024), then under Carlyle Group & Insight Partners (2024–Present) following their $1.2B majority investment.

Partnered directly with PE sponsors and board members on go-to-market strategy, operational efficiency, and exit readiness.

Key Result: Revenue leadership contributed to Exiger achieving a $1.2B recapitalization led by Carlyle and Insight Partners.

Exiger is revolutionizing the way corporations, government agencies and banks navigate risk and compliance in their third-parties, supply chains and customers through its software and tech-enabled solutions. 

Exiger’s mission is to make the world a safer and more transparent place to succeed. 

Emboldening its 550 customers across the globe, including 150 in the Fortune 500 and over 50 government agencies, with award-winning AI technology, Exiger leads the way in ESG, cyber, financial crime, third-party and supply chain management. 

Its work has been recognized by 40+ AI, RegTech and Supply Chain partner awards.  Learn more at Exiger.com and follow Exiger on LinkedIn.

Senior Vice President of Global Sales & RevOps

Honeywell

Honeywell is a Fortune 100 company that invents and manufactures technologies to address tough challenges linked to global macrotrends such as safety, security, and energy. With approximately 110,000 employees worldwide, including more than 19,000 engineers and scientists, we have an unrelenting focus on quality, delivery, value, and technology in everything we make and do.

Head Of Global Sales, Software

SS&C Technologies

SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Named to Fortune 1000 list as top U.S. company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut and has 20,000+ employees in over 90 offices in 35 countries. Some 18,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest institutions to local firms, manage and account for their investments using SS&C's products and services.

Senior Vice President of Global Sales & Account Management

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is a global edge-to-cloud company dedicated to helping organizations accelerate outcomes by unlocking the full potential of their data. Founded in 1939 and headquartered in Spring, Texas, HPE provides a comprehensive portfolio of solutions in servers, storage, networking, and consulting, supporting digital transformation for clients worldwide.

With annual revenues of approximately $29 billion and a market capitalization around $26 billion, HPE stands as a major player in the IT industry, serving a diverse clientele with secure, scalable, and innovative technology solutions. Our workforce of around 62,000 employees drives forward-thinking advancements across multiple sectors, enabling our clients to meet evolving digital needs.

HPE’s cloud security solutions ensure data protection and regulatory compliance across hybrid environments through advanced encryption, access management, and comprehensive security tools. In the DevOps space, HPE equips organizations with continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) solutions, enhancing development efficiency and operational agility.

At HPE, we’re committed to pioneering technology that propels businesses toward transformative success in a data-driven world.

VP, Enterprise Data Hosting & Cloud Applications

Tony is a product- and revenue-focused SaaS executive with 15+ years of experience scaling global platforms at the intersection of AI/ML, cybersecurity, compliance, and data infrastructure. He has led cross-functional teams at IBM, McAfee, Honeywell, SS&C Technologies, and Exiger—driving over $1B in ARR, leading GTM transformation across global regions, and shaping platform strategy in complex, regulated markets.

As an Advisory Partner at BairesDev and a board member plus investor at multiple AI and SaaS ventures, Tony partners with founders and operators to align product architecture, telemetry strategy, and commercialization frameworks—accelerating both market traction and durable scale. He also serves as Chair of Fund Development for The Dara Ashley Foundation, applying enterprise-grade governance and capital planning to mission-driven initiatives.

Tony’s operating thesis: the most successful platforms are modular, insight-driven, and monetized through disciplined revenue architecture. His leadership centers on cross-functional orchestration, customer-informed product design, and scalable growth infrastructure.

He continues to collaborate with high-growth companies, investors, and executive teams at the intersection of innovation, platform expansion, and enterprise value creation.

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