Share:
Image
Event Details
When:
September 24, 2026 4 PM - 6 PM PDT
Where:
Location Name
DLA Piper
Add to Calendar
Overview
Body
Event Secondary Body
Join ACG SV for a great evening hosted by Melanie Walker of CFGI and Nick Sheets of DLA Piper.
Cybersecurity, AI, and the New Rules of Defense - What CEOs and CISOs Need to Know
AI is changing cybersecurity faster than ever before. Join technology and security leaders, Shaistah, Satish and Julie Tsai as they discuss where AI is giving attackers the advantage, how defenders are adapting, and what CEOs, boards, and security leaders should prioritize to protect their organizations. Expect practical insights on AI adoption, security investment decisions, leadership metrics, and the biggest mistakes organizations continue to make.
Julie Tsai, CISO-in-Residence, Ballistic Venture Capital
Julie Tsai is a cybersecurity executive, advisor, and investor with deep experience leading security programs from high-growth startups to global enterprises. A six-time CISO and security leader, she most recently served at Roblox and has held senior leadership roles at Walmart, Labs and Box. Today, Julie advises emerging technology companies, and is a recognized voice on cybersecurity, AI, DevSecOps, and board-level risk management.
Satish Laxminarayanan, CISO, CTO and Cybersecurity Executive
Satish is a recognized technology leader and strategic advisor with expertise at the intersection of cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and AI. Having helped enterprises navigate complex technology transformations and advised founders and investors on scaling innovative businesses, he brings a unique perspective on growth, resilience, and the future of technology.
Moderator:
Shaistah Bahrainwala, Principal, Crosspoint Capital
Shaistah Bahrainwala is a Principal at Crosspoint Capital, a private equity fund focused on cybersecurity and infrastructure software. Prior to Crosspoint, Shaistah was a Vice President at GI Partners and a management consultant at McKinsey & Company. Shaistah completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and holds an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Image
Mai Jaroudi, Managing Director, CFGI
Mai Jaroudi is a risk advisory executive with 18 years of deep risk experience spanning internal audit, external audit, and governance, risk, and compliance consulting. As a Managing Director at CFGI, she leads the firm's AI Governance and integrated risk management services, helping organizations build the controls and oversight structures needed with AI adoption demands. Her combined experience at PwC previously and within the industry has positioned her to be an innovator in practical solutions delivery across a range of industries including technology, banks, and fintech.
Hosted by: ACG
Chapter
Silicon Valley
