# Eldon Sprickerhoff

> Founder of eSentire (Cybersecurity MDR Provider Valued At 1.1b USD)

Founder of eSentire, a global leader in Managed Detection and Response (MDR), now protecting 2000+ organizations worldwide.

Built and scaled eSentire over 20 years, serving as Chief Innovation Officer, helping create and shape the MDR category.

Strategic Advisor to cybersecurity startups at Series A+ stage through Caledon Ventures.

Mentoring technical founders on product-market fit, GTM, and growth strategies. 

Author of COMMITTED, a practical playbook for first-time tech founders scaling B2B companies (with an emphasis on cybersecurity). 

Things I can advise on:
✔️ Validating cybersecurity startup ideas
✔️ Building & launching an MVP
✔️ Product-market fit in infosec
✔️ Fundraising for early-stage SaaS
✔️ Scaling go-to-market in B2B
✔️ Technical founder coaching
✔️ Strategic advisory & board roles

Happy to share hard-won lessons from two-plus decades of building in cybersecurity—let’s connect.

**Rating:** 5/5 (1 reviews)

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $300.00

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- How do I know if my business idea will work?
- How would you approach growth for my business?
- What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company?

## Links

- [Expert profile](/EldonSprickerhoff)
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