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Evan Powell

Sharpshooter · DISC type CD
Founding CEO at Deep Tempo
📍 San Mateo, California, United States

Evan Powell is the co-founder and CEO of DeepTempo, a cybersecurity company leveraging deep learning models. A serial entrepreneur with five successful exits, he previously founded StackStorm (acquired by Brocade) and led MayaData, creating open-source projects like OpenEBS. People who have worked with him describe him as determined, focused, and pragmatic.

Outside of his entrepreneurial ventures, Evan is a family man and an optimist. His interests include being a "Dawg fan," suggesting a strong affinity for University of Georgia athletics, and a "Spartan," which could point to an interest in endurance challenges or an alma mater.

As a highly successful repeat entrepreneur, he has built and successfully exited five different technology companies.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Founding CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
San Mateo, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Evan shows up

Thorough Evaluator
Precise But Practical
ROI Driven

More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product. They are not focused on building rapport and relationships. They respond well to strong and respectful communication.

Priorities

Topics Evan cares about

AI in Cybersecurity
As CEO of DeepTempo, he is focused on using deep learning foundation models to transform cybersecurity, often warning against superficial "AI washing" in the industry.
Building Startups
As a self-described "many time founder & 5 exits," he has extensive experience in creating, scaling, and successfully selling technology companies.
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Career

Work history

11-2023
Founding CEO
Deep Tempo
1-2023 - 6-2024
Co-Founder
OpenData Community
6-2022 - 3-2024
Steward and contributor
Gitcoin
12-2017 - 10-2021
CEO, Chairman
MayaData
12-2013 - 3-2016
Founding CEO
StackStorm (BRCD)
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
6-2023 - 11-2023
Postgraduate
Stanford University
MBA
IESE Business School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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