PinnedConnie QianSecuring generative AI across the technology stackThis post was originally published in TechCrunch.5 min read·Dec 5, 2023----
Connie QianinForgepoint CapitalWinning the Talent War: Keys to Success in Building and Scaling Your TeamFor this edition of the Forgepoint Field Guide, we caught up with Karl Sharman, Talent Management Consultant here at Forgepoint. Karl has…7 min read·Feb 16, 2022--1--1
Connie QianinForgepoint CapitalQ&A with Jon Gelsey on Product-Led Growth: Getting to WOW and Scaling ItFor this edition of the Forgepoint Field Guide, I caught up with Jon Gelsey, former CEO of Auth0, an iDaaS startup acquired by Okta for…8 min read·Nov 16, 2021--1--1
Connie QianinForgepoint CapitalThe Software Security Stackby Connie Qian and Sekhar Sarukkai5 min read·Sep 20, 2021----
Connie QianinForgepoint CapitalSolCyber: Building the modern MSSP, from incubation to investmentWe recently announced a $20 million Series A in SolCyber, the modern managed security service provider (MSSP). This wasn’t a typical…3 min read·Sep 1, 2021----
Connie QianinForgepoint CapitalTech Sales: Build, Train, and Enable Your TeamMany Series A and B companies are just beginning to scale their sales teams. This includes not only recruiting sales reps, but also…4 min read·Jun 22, 2021----
Connie QianinForgepoint CapitalReactions to the Cybersecurity Executive OrderLast week, the Biden Administration published its Executive Order (EO) on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity. The detailed 34-page report…2 min read·May 20, 2021----
Connie QianinForgepoint CapitalThe key to customer-centricity: Customer Advisory BoardsA Customer Advisory Board (“CAB”) can be an invaluable resource for startups, but many CEOs struggle with putting together the right…5 min read·Apr 29, 2021----
Connie QianinForgepoint CapitalThe Channel PlaybookSteve Pataky, Chief Revenue Officer at Area 1 Security (a ForgePoint Capital portfolio company), shares his lessons learned on building…4 min read·Apr 2, 2021--1--1