About the Speaker
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    Val Dobrushkin, Moderator
    Partner, AVA Compliance Solutions

    Val Dobrushkin is an experienced cybersecurity and governance professional, whose career has spanned working at startups, Fortune 500 companies, and the U.S. government. His specialty is crafting Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) programs for startups, through which he has facilitated IPOs and multimillion dollar acquisitions. Val is also a founding partner of AVA Compliance Solutions, a consulting company offering bespoke GRC program design and corporate training.

    Val is passionate about the nexus of technology, empathy, connection, and improving the human experience. He continues to mentor the next generation of creative thinkers in cybersecurity by facilitating one on one meetings, groups, and presenting at conferences. A lifelong learner, Val aims to continue exploring the world, writing novels, running Dungeons and Dragons campaigns, and playing soccer.