Ian L. Paterson

Ian L. Paterson

Greater Victoria Metropolitan Area
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Ian L. Paterson is a data entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience in leading and commercializing technology companies focused on data analytics and cybersecurity. Ian has raised tens of millions of dollars in private and public financing, completed 4 international mergers and acquisitions across North America and Asia, and is co-inventor of 3 patents. As CEO of Plurilock, Ian successfully built and grew Plurilock, leading to its successful listing on the TSX Venture Exchange.

Previously Ian founded and was CEO of Exapik, a data monetization platform that managed, mined, and monetized data on behalf of clients on Madison Avenue and Wall Street. Ian grew the platform to over a billion data events per month before it was subsequently acquired. Ian also served as the Director of Insights for venture-backed analytics firm Terapeak, managing half a trillion dollars of transaction data, resulting in eight figures in data and analytics sales before it was acquired by eBay.

Often referred to as an “unconventional thinker”, Ian is a regular speaker, author, and media commentator, having been featured in dozens of publications including Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, and the Globe & Mail.

Believing in the power of innovation and its ability to change the world, Ian is an active angel investor with over a dozen angel investments in early-stage technology ventures. Ian volunteers his time on national security and innovation economy topics through his work with the Canadian Council of Innovators and the Centre for International Government Innovation.

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Activity

Experience

  • Plurilock Graphic

    Plurilock

    www.plurilock.com

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    www.exapik.com

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    Victoria, Canada

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    Vancouver, Canada Area

Education

  • Graphic

    -

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • TMX Group Graphic

    Advisory Committee Member

    TMX Group

    - Present 2 years 6 months

  • The Stimson Center Graphic

    Loomis Council Member

    The Stimson Center

    - Present 2 years 4 months

    The Stimson Center’s Loomis Council is a forum for America’s technology leaders and policymakers to share expertise, build innovative solutions to 21st century problems, and consider the future of technology policy.

  • Council of Canadian Innovators | Conseil Canadien des Innovateurs Graphic

    Cybersecurity Working Group

    Council of Canadian Innovators | Conseil Canadien des Innovateurs

    Science and Technology

  • Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Toronto Metropolitan University Graphic

    Entrepreneur In Residence

    Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Toronto Metropolitan University

    - 1 year

    Science and Technology

  • Advisor / Contributor / Volunteer

    Cybersecurity & Tech Ecosystem and Community

    - Present 11 years

    Science and Technology

    I've served with a number of local and national organizations to build a sustainable and prosperous ecosystem in Canada

    2023 Advisor to the Board of ISACA Vancouver
    2023 Canadian Cybersecurity Network
    2022 JA British Columbia (JABC)
    2020 YYJ Locals for Locals
    2019 B-Sides Vancouver Island: Fundraising
    2018 EhList: CEO Monthly Roundtable
    2016 Creative Destruction Labs (CDL) Alumni for Alumni
    2015 Start-up Pop-up: Advised the Mayor of Victoria on growing a…

    I've served with a number of local and national organizations to build a sustainable and prosperous ecosystem in Canada

    2023 Advisor to the Board of ISACA Vancouver
    2023 Canadian Cybersecurity Network
    2022 JA British Columbia (JABC)
    2020 YYJ Locals for Locals
    2019 B-Sides Vancouver Island: Fundraising
    2018 EhList: CEO Monthly Roundtable
    2016 Creative Destruction Labs (CDL) Alumni for Alumni
    2015 Start-up Pop-up: Advised the Mayor of Victoria on growing a sustainable technology sector in the City of Victoria.
    2013 TEDxJuanDeFuca

  • Contributor

    Undisclosed

    - Present 3 years

    Disaster and Humanitarian Relief

    International 501c3 focused on humanitarian efforts

Publications

Patents

  • Forensics Analysis for Malicious Insider Attack Attribution based on Activity Monitoring and Behavioral Biometrics Profiling

    Filed US 1

  • Multi-Device User Identity Validation Based on Behavioral Signal Fidelity

    Filed US 63/158,928

  • User Authentication During Remote Sessions Using Time-Based Data

    US 63/118,331

Honors & Awards

  • Metabridge Top Founder

    Metabridge

  • Executive Retreat

    Terapeak

    VP and above executive rafting trip, I was the only Director level attendee in recognition of delivering 38% of the company's revenue.

  • Presidents Club

    Terapeak

    Top performing sales professional of the fiscal year, 27% above quota

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • French

    Limited working proficiency

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