Eldon Sprikerhoff is an entrepreneur, company builder, and strategic advisor operating at the intersection of cybersecurity, SaaS, machine learning, and finance. Best known as the co-founder of eSentire, a Managed Detection and Response company, he brings over 30 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience, particularly focused on securing financial services firms on the buy-side.
Today, Eldon helps cybersecurity startups define their MVPs, refine go-to-market strategies, and scale through product evolution, contrarian insight, and client acquisition. He also advises investors and founders on due diligence, emerging trends, and startup-to-scaleup growth playbooks.
Known for his candid and pragmatic approach, Eldon describes his mission as being the “Rick Rubin of Canadian cybersecurity startups”—helping the right teams sharpen their edge, amplify their strengths, and scale faster. He is also the author of *Committed*, a book chronicling lessons from his journey building eSentire and guiding the next generation of cybersecurity leaders.
