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Bob Gourley is the founder of Ooda LLC (2019) and Cognitio Corp.
(2014).
He is currently an Advisory Board Member at MissionLink, a Partner at OODA Ventures LLC, a Venture Partner at Squadra Management LLC, an Advisory Board member at Vectara, Inc., Turion Space Corp., and Stargena Inc., and a Board Member at Defense Intelligence Memorial Foundation.
Mr. Gourley's former positions include Director at Northrop Grumman Corp.
(2003-2005) and ZF TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.
(2002-2003), Director-Intelligence at US Defense Information Systems Agency (1998-2002), CTO at United States Defense Intelligence Agency (2005-2008), Advisory Board member at Cloudera, Inc. (2010-2017), CTO at Crucial Point LLC (2009-2018), and Board Member at Centripetal Networks, Inc. (2010-2016).
Mr. Gourley's education includes a graduate degree from James Madison University (2001), an undergraduate degree from Middle Tennessee State University (1981), a graduate degree from Naval Postgraduate School (1987), and a graduate degree from Marine Corps University (1997).
Bob Gourley active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Squadra Management LLC
 Squadra Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Squadra Management LLC (Squadra Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019. The firm is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. | Private Equity Investor | 2021-09-30 |
Ooda LLC
 Ooda LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Ooda LLC is a strategic advisory firm that specializes in identifying, managing, and responding to risks and uncertainties while exploring emerging opportunities and developing robust and adaptive strategies for the future. Ooda has a strong background in security, technology, and intelligence issues, and offers a range of services including technology and cybersecurity consulting, M&A advisory and due diligence. Additionally, the firm operates a research team and expert network at oodaloop.com. The American company was founded by Bob Gourley. | Founder | 2018-12-31 |
| MissionLink | Consultant / Advisor | 2021-09-30 |
OODA Ventures LLC
 OODA Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance OODA Ventures LLC (OODA Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of OODA LLC founded in 2012 by Matthew G. Devost. The firm is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Turion Space Corp.
 Turion Space Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Turion Space Corp. develops spacecraft for monitoring and tracking space objects. The CEO of the American company is Ryan Westerdahl. | Consultant / Advisor | 2022-10-31 |
Vectara, Inc.
 Vectara, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Vectara, Inc. develops an AI-powered platform that enables users to search textual data with unrivaled accuracy. The American company was founded by Tallat Shafaat, Amin Ahmad, and Amr A. Awadallah, with Amr A. Awadallah serving as the CEO since incorporation. | Consultant / Advisor | 2023-02-28 |
Former positions of Bob Gourley
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Crucial Point LLC
 Crucial Point LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Crucial Point LLC provides technology research and consulting services. It provides reports on technology market trends, advanced technology concepts and new business models enabled by advanced technologies. The firm provide market intelligence, business development and technology services to government, high tech firms, private equity and defense integrators. The company was founded by Robert D. Gourley in 2007 and is headquartered in Manassas, VA. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2018-11-30 |
Cognitio Corp.
 Cognitio Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Cognitio Corp. is a management consulting and engineering firm that specializes in helping commercial and government clients create competitive advantage and successful services by applying people, process, and technology. The American company offers government services and support agencies across the intelligence, Department of Defense (DoD), and civilian communities through a variety of contracts and capabilities. | Founder | 2018-01-31 |
| CLOUDERA, INC. | Consultant / Advisor | 2017-03-31 |
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Training of Bob Gourley
| James Madison University | Graduate Degree |
| Marine Corps University | Graduate Degree |
| Naval Postgraduate School | Graduate Degree |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 13 |
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Squadra Management LLC
Squadra Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Squadra Management LLC (Squadra Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019. The firm is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. | Finance |
Vectara, Inc.
Vectara, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Vectara, Inc. develops an AI-powered platform that enables users to search textual data with unrivaled accuracy. The American company was founded by Tallat Shafaat, Amin Ahmad, and Amr A. Awadallah, with Amr A. Awadallah serving as the CEO since incorporation. | Technology Services |
| MissionLink | |
OODA Ventures LLC
OODA Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance OODA Ventures LLC (OODA Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of OODA LLC founded in 2012 by Matthew G. Devost. The firm is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. | Finance |
Turion Space Corp.
Turion Space Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Turion Space Corp. develops spacecraft for monitoring and tracking space objects. The CEO of the American company is Ryan Westerdahl. | Electronic Technology |
Ooda LLC
Ooda LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Ooda LLC is a strategic advisory firm that specializes in identifying, managing, and responding to risks and uncertainties while exploring emerging opportunities and developing robust and adaptive strategies for the future. Ooda has a strong background in security, technology, and intelligence issues, and offers a range of services including technology and cybersecurity consulting, M&A advisory and due diligence. Additionally, the firm operates a research team and expert network at oodaloop.com. The American company was founded by Bob Gourley. | Technology Services |
Cognitio Corp.
Cognitio Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Cognitio Corp. is a management consulting and engineering firm that specializes in helping commercial and government clients create competitive advantage and successful services by applying people, process, and technology. The American company offers government services and support agencies across the intelligence, Department of Defense (DoD), and civilian communities through a variety of contracts and capabilities. | Technology Services |
Crucial Point LLC
Crucial Point LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Crucial Point LLC provides technology research and consulting services. It provides reports on technology market trends, advanced technology concepts and new business models enabled by advanced technologies. The firm provide market intelligence, business development and technology services to government, high tech firms, private equity and defense integrators. The company was founded by Robert D. Gourley in 2007 and is headquartered in Manassas, VA. | Commercial Services |
Cloudera, Inc.
 Cloudera, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Cloudera, Inc. engages in the provision of data management and analytics software solutions. It operates through Subscription, and Services segments. It offers data hub, data warehouse, machine learning, dataflow, and Hortonworks data platform.The company was founded by Amr A. Awadallah, Christophe Bisciglia, Michael Olson and Jeffrey Hammerbacher in June 2008 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Technology Services |
Centripetal Networks, Inc.
 Centripetal Networks, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Centripetal Networks, Inc. offers real-time cyber threat intelligence defense solutions. It provides CleanINTERNET for edge, enterprise and data centers The company was founded by Steven Rogers in 2009 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA. | Technology Services |
| United States Defense Intelligence Agency | Government |
ZF TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.
 ZF TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing ZF TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. manufactured and supplied automotive systems, modules and components. The firm operated through the following segments: Chassis Systems, Occupant Safety Systems, Electronics, and Automotive Components. The Chassis Systems segment included active safety systems, foundation brakes, anti lock braking systems control, steering gears and systems, linkage, suspension and modules. The Occupant Safety Systems segment included passive safety systems and components in the areas of airbags, seat belts, crash sensors and steering wheels. The Electronics segment comprised of safety, radio frequency, chassis, power train electronics and driver assistance systems. The Automotive Components segment included engine valves, engineered fasteners, plastic components and body controls. The company was founded in 2002 and was headquartered in East Lansing, MI. | Producer Manufacturing |
| US Defense Information Systems Agency | Government |
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