The Digital Strand is revolutionizing how organizations securely access global markets and resources. We provide a unique data-centric security solution that:

Eliminates data leak exposure
Accelerates project and deal related ROI
Saves $100Ks in IT and cloud costs
Saves $100Ks in travel and onboarding costs

Leadership

Andrew Kirkwood

Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer

27 years in energy services focussed on the development and deployment of data related services. Executive roles in business units, product line, and R&D.

Penn Shaper

Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer

22 years of experience spanning start-ups, high-growth and turnaround businesses across the financial services, social enterprise and private equity sectors.

David Odom

Chief Product Officer

20+ years of experience in start-up investment & mentoring, cybersecurity, Department of Defense consulting, and product development management.

Jamie Andrews

Technology Compatibility Manager

25+ years of experience in Software QA in security, software and financial industries.

Board of Directors

Ahmed Kenawi

34 years of experience in the Energy industry, focused on driving major investment opportunities, financial performance, and developing new businesses in the Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and Eurasia region.

Hani Elshahawi

30+ years of experience in the energy industry with roles spanning technology, engineering, marketing, business, technology, and management. Active angel investor with over 200 investments across a broad spectrum of stages, geographies, and sectors including Digital, Energy, Climate Tech, Health Tech, Fintech and Edutech.

David Steakley

16 years as an active investor in early stage companies, co-founder of the Texas HALO Fund, past Chairman of the Houston Angel Network, and board member of a number of portfolio companies. 20 years in the financial services industry.