Alongside these exclusive programs, we collaborate with a wider network of industry partners (Microsoft, MongoDB, Cloudflare, ClickHouse, and more) to provide credits, integrations, and product support.
Access to executives and advisors from top-tier companies across sectors
Execs spanning the US, Europe and Israel
Hand-picked introductions (no automation)
Meetings and networking opportunities around leading industry events
Meet the Hetz Data / Engineering
Advisor Network
Richard N. Patterson Jr. has served as our Chief Information Security Officer since December 2020. Prior to joining CLEAR, Mr. Patterson was the Head of Security Operations, Head of Risk at Bridgewater Associates, an investment management firm, from 2014 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as the Director of Information Security, Compliance and Privacy at PetSmart, a pet superstore, from 2011 to 2014 and Director of Security for Sidley Austin, a law firm, from 2006 to 2011. He also previously served as a special agent for the U.S. Secret Service and U.S. Army Criminal Investigative Division. Mr. Patterson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Fullerton, and a Masters in Computer, Network and Information Security from DePaul University.
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Peter Kashou brings over 20 years of expertise in business transformation and technology modernization to early-stage and high-growth companies. As the VP of Infrastructure at Cruise, he leads the cloud, data, and developer platform teams that drive the advancement of Cruise’s autonomous vehicle technologies and AI/ML lifecycles. Previously, Peter directed global teams at PayPal, managing the hybrid cloud architecture, governance, and engineering that supported 90% of PayPal’s $1.2T annual payment volume, 450M+ consumers, and 35M+ merchants. He is dedicated to building high-performing, diverse teams and has a proven track record of delivering scalable, reliable, customer-focused platforms. Peter lives in the Boston area with his family.
"Be brilliant at the basics."
Attila is a seasoned security expert with over 20 years of experience in developing and managing security programs. As CISO at GoTo (formerly LogMeIn), he leads the security strategy and execution, having boomeranged back to the company after a successful stint at the automation company Zapier, where he built and managed their security and IT functions. Attila champions outcome-driven strategies supported by data and metrics, and has built enterprise cybersecurity and IT programs from the ground up. His expertise spans secure programming, application security, cloud security, DevSecOps, compliance, and incident response. With a track record of driving innovation and implementing robust security measures, Attila's leadership ensures comprehensive protection for organizations.
"Take small, but impactful steps, measure your outcome, adapt to change, and be kind and respectful of others' time—because human connections drive success, and progress today beats perfection tomorrow."
Monica is a transformational security leader with more than two decades of experience securing the technology behind iconic global brands such as Pepsi, Taco Bell, Verizon, Gatorade, and Doritos among others. Her experience is deeply rooted first in the “why”, as she investigated and led security incidents for many years from mundane events to large-scale, business disrupting incidents. Second, in the “how” of security, by for example developing a patented method and system for detection of rogue wireless access points, and building award-winning cyber fusion centers. As Deputy CISO for Yum! Brands, as part of her broader role, she leads the Security Transformation Program and board-level cyber risk dashboard development. Outside of her mission to build strong security programs powered by purpose-driven security teams, her philosophy is to tackle life with a sense of adventure and grit, or colloquially, “Take the bull by the horns”.
"Drive innovation and excellence by channeling a deep curiosity of the problems and environments within and adjacent to your solution space."
Raising Capital with Hetz From seed to Series A and beyond.
Hetz helps founders build the metrics, story, and investor connections needed to raise successfully. Our track record and network open doors to world-class co-investors at the right stage.