Ted Schlein

Ted Schlein is a Partner at Kleiner Perkins and a leading expert on cybersecurity and enterprise software. The founding Chief Executive Officer of Fortify Software, Schlein has led Kleiner Perkins’ involvement in several successful investments including Alien Vault, Arcsight, CarbonBlack, Chegg, Internet Security Systems, Phantom Security, Mandiant, Oakley Networks and Shape Security. Ted serves on the board of directors of several companies including Area 1 Security, FullStory, Interos, Incorta, Ionic Security, Inspirato, IronNet Cybersecurity, Rebellion Defense, Reputation, Synack, Trusona and UJet. Prior to Kleiner Perkins, Schlein served as Vice President, Enterprise Solutions at Symantec and led Symantec’s move into the software utilities market, launching its commercial antivirus solution.Ted is the former chairman of the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), a national alliance advocating the role of venture investing in job creation, technology innovation, and economic development. He is also the former president of the Western Association of Venture Capitalists and the founder of DoD-sponsored DeVenCI program. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania and the Board of Overseers of the Engineering School at the University of Pennsylvania. Additionally, Ted serves on the Board of Trustees at InQTel and frequently participates as an opinion leader in public, private and government forums, providing perspectives on security technology, related investments, and market adoption trends. Ted holds a B.A. degree in economics from the University of Pennsylvania.