Success Story: Placing a CISO for a High-Growth AI Investment Tech Firm

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Written By Sonya Hausafus

HIRED! A Technical integrity success story

Placing a CISO for a High-Growth AI Investment Tech Firm

At Technical Integrity, we take pride in connecting innovative companies with exceptional leadership talent. When an AI-driven investment technology firm approached us, they needed a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to scale their security posture alongside rapid business growth and increasing reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) in financial services.

The company faced critical cybersecurity challenges due to its expansion, AI integration, and evolving regulatory landscape. They needed a leader who could establish best practices across the parent company and its subsidiaries, implement security governance, and manage a small but skilled security team. We conducted an extensive search to find a CISO with a proven track record in financial technology, cybersecurity governance, and AI risk management.

We were happy to successfully identify and place a highly experienced CISO with deep expertise in financial technology, cybersecurity governance, and AI risk management. This leader quickly sprung into action on all fronts - building a centralized security framework, streamlining compliance efforts, and strengthening AI governance to protect proprietary algorithms and customer data.

At Technical Integrity, we take pride in helping companies find the right leaders to drive success, and we’re honored to have played a role in securing this organization’s future.

Sonya Hausafus
Sonya is a seasoned startup veteran with deep expertise in leadership, sales, marketing, business strategy, and community development.

Sonya Hausafus brings 25 years of experience to her role as Head of Community and Business Development at Technical Integrity. She combines a proven track record of scaling high-growth organizations with her passion for building organizations through a cultural lens.

In her current role at Technical Integrity, Sonya spearheads business development initiatives to expand the firm's reach and impact. In addition, she leverages her relationship management, sales, and marketing expertise to generate new opportunities, foster connections, and establish partnerships across startup ecosystems.

Sonya has served as a top marketing executive at seven startups, including her role as VP of Marketing at Techstars, where she oversaw the global expansion of accelerator programs across five continents in partnership with brands like Disney, Ford, and Amazon. She’s also the founder of Root to Rise Consulting and Brand Blast Communications, blending leadership coaching and business strategy to help individuals and organizations thrive. As an active coach, advisor and mentor, Sonya is co-organizer of The Conscious Entrepreneur Summit and past president of The Grief Support Network.

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