At NightDragon, we know that true superheroes don’t wear capes—they drive innovation, lead with purpose, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. In celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day, we are shining a spotlight on the incredible women across our portfolio companies who play a critical role in driving growth, innovation, and success. Whether they are executives, engineers, marketers, or frontline operators, these women are making a lasting impact across the SecureTech landscape, including cybersecurity, safety, security, and privacy.
In this special blog, we are proud to celebrate their stories, achievements, and the unique superpowers they bring to their teams every day. Nominated by their peers, these women exemplify leadership, expertise, and resilience, fueling not only the success of their companies but also inspiring the next generation of women in tech. Join us as we honor these trailblazers and their contributions to building a safer, more secure world for all.
Desiree Young
Chief Learning Officer, ThriveDX
My superpower is translating insights into impact—like telepathy for cybersecurity education. I harness expert knowledge to develop high-quality, industry-aligned training, bridge skill gaps, and create engaging learning experiences that empower the next generation of cyber professionals. This ensures our programs remain cutting-edge, relevant, and transformative for both learners and the industry.
Arpine Babloyan
VP, Global Demand Generation, ThreatConnect
Arpine’s superpower is a unique blend of analytical thinking, creativity, and team leadership that unites her team and makes her a key leader in the company. She’s the consummate team player — adept in her role, open to collaboration, and always willing to lend a hand to a colleague.
Anna Osborn
Chief Revenue Officer, Blackbird.AI
Anna has the rare DNA of being able to build relationships with every customer (technical or non-technical), based on her warm personality and also her determination to move things forward by helping customers solve big problems. She is a true athlete as a member of the Blackbird.AI executive team and a true leader that inspires her sales organization to do great work.
Debi Dowling
Senior Vice President, Business Operations and Chief of Staff to CEO, Onapsis
My superpower is being adaptable like a Swiss Army knife–switching gears from strategic planning to nitty-gritty execution as quickly as required. At Onapsis, I utilize this versatility to manage many different areas of the business from business operations, to marketing, to enablement, and as Chief of Staff to the CEO. I pride myself on keeping things humming, ensuring our teams can hit their stride and deliver results.
Deb Wolf
Chief Marketing Officer, Dataminr
My superpower is having a deep understanding of customer need and demand. And then using that understanding to build a killer cross-functional team that not only addresses this demand, but also provides a great end-to-end customer experience. As marketers, the customer must be at the heart of everything we do.
Lynnice Wolf
VP, Corporate Marketing, Immuta
Lynnice’s super power is driving impact through influence and execution. Lynnice excels at aligning teams around a shared vision, making fast, strategic decisions, and turning ideas into action—all while fostering trust and collaboration. At Immuta, this means shaping corporate messaging, mobilizing cross-functional teams, and ensuring our marketing efforts resonate, scale, and drive results.
Lindsay Kaye
VP of Threat Intelligence, HUMAN
My superpower is relentlessly finding a way—when one isn’t evident, I create it. In the ever-evolving threat landscape, past strategies don’t always apply, making adaptability and innovation essential. This mindset enables me to navigate challenges, uncover new solutions, and lead my team toward impactful, successful outcomes.
Sarah Acker
VP Corporate Marketing, HUMAN
In an increasingly AI-driven world, my superpower is fostering human connections. For our customers, prospects, and partners, that means crafting impactful brand experiences with creativity and intention, building trust and lasting relationships across the industry. For our Humans, it’s about uniting teams through cross-functional collaboration and alignment, championing culture and relationships to keep people motivated, engaged, and focused on meaningful business outcome.
Deirdre Perlin
VP of Revenue Marketing, Immuta
Deirdre possesses a powerful emotional intelligence, fostering a warm and approachable leadership style that naturally builds strong, cohesive teams. Her ability to deeply care for and support her team members, coupled with a keen understanding of individual strengths, allows her to cultivate talent and create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. This “high EQ” is a cornerstone of her success, enabling her to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics and build influential coalitions within the organization.
Karen Chiang
Director, Channel and Partnerships, Rhombus
Karen believes in the power of connection—both literally through her fluency in six languages and figuratively through her approach to leadership. Her guiding principle is that “1+1=3″—teams and partners working together accomplish more than individuals. She excels at identifying people’s strengths and creating connections that maximize impact across organizations.