He Managed $100M at DARPA. Here’s What It Did to Him

<p>Jason Syversen has spent more than 25 years operating at the highest levels of cybersecurity, venture capital, and applied technology.</p><p>As a Program Manager at DARPA, he managed a $100M cybersecurity portfolio focused on advanced national security systems. He later founded and exited Siege Technologies, building a profitable cyber company in a highly competitive market. Since then, he has invested in more than 45 early-stage companies across AI and cybersecurity.</p><p>After his exit, Jason donated the majority of his proceeds to combat human trafficking and poverty. Today, he helps fund initiatives that free individuals from modern-day slavery, often for as little as $100 per person.</p><p>He is now the Founder and CEO of SportsVisio, an AI-driven sports analytics company using computer vision to automate statistics and highlights for athletes and teams.</p><p>In this episode, we discuss:</p><ul><li><p>Managing a $100M DARPA portfolio</p></li><li><p>Building and exiting a cybersecurity company</p></li><li><p>Investing across 45 technology startups</p></li><li><p>Decision-making under risk at scale</p></li><li><p>Sustaining physical and cognitive performance long term</p></li><li><p>Deploying capital for measurable impact</p></li><li><p>The future of AI in sports analytics</p></li></ul><p>Jason Syversen</p><ul><li><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsyversen/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsyversen/</u></a></p></li></ul>