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Richard Byrd is a partner at ISTARI, a global cybersecurity firm that helps clients build cyber resilience. With over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, he is a trusted advisor, educator, and investor to the energy and industrial communities and ISTARI's portfolio companies. He leverages his deep market knowledge, strategic vision, and sales expertise to accelerate the growth and transformation of ISTARI and its clients. As a former Vice President of Sales at IronNet Cybersecurity and Forcepoint, Richard has a proven track record of driving revenue growth and profitability by developing and executing effective sales strategies, managing sales teams, and nurturing relationships with clients, partners, and investors. He has led teams from 3-200+ members and delivered revenue goals from $5M to $500M. He is passionate about cybersecurity, technology ventures, and sales execution, and he is driven by integrity, adaptability, intellectual curiosity, and servant leadership.