Washington, D.C. – Paladin Capital Group, the multi-stage investor in cyber, AI and advanced technology, is pleased to announce that the Honorable Dr. Stacey A. Dixon, former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, will join the firm’s Strategic Advisory Group (SAG), a team of experienced advisors specializing in security, government, and commercial markets to support the firm’s investment strategy and portfolio companies.
Dr. Dixon is an established leader in the intelligence and technology fields. She worked in both the legislative and executive branches, and has been a driving force in intelligence integration, cutting-edge research, and strategic leadership. In 2021, Dr. Dixon became the 6th Senate-confirmed Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence. She also served as the 8th Deputy Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, the Deputy Director and Director of the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity, and as a Professional Staff Member on the U.S. House of Representatives Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Dr. Dixon is currently a Distinguished Professor of the Practice in the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
“Stacey’s cross sector expertise, especially in national security, will assist our investments and the Strategic Advisory Group in staying ahead of critical developments in the intelligence and technology spheres,” said Michael Steed, Founder and Managing Partner of Paladin Capital Group. “Our portfolio companies, limited partners and our nation will benefit from Stacey’s efforts”
With a seasoned career that blends technical skills and forward-thinking governance, she has a profound dedication to workforce excellence and innovation. She serves as a Board Member of the Georgia Tech Advisory Board and Gateway Global, a technology workforce training organization aimed at retaining the competitiveness of American companies and the federal government through robust talent pipelines.
“I am honored to join Paladin’s Strategic Advisory Group and support innovative technology ventures that will advance our national security interests,” said Dr. Stacey A. Dixon. “Cross-sector collaboration is necessary to protect our nation against emerging and disruptive trends, and I look forward to contributing to that effort alongside my distinguished peers.”
Beyond her leadership in intelligence, Dr. Dixon is a passionate advocate for STEM education. She holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and a M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.
About Paladin Capital Group
Paladin Capital Group was founded in 2001 and has offices in Washington DC, New York, London, Luxembourg, and Silicon Valley. As a multi-stage, dual-use investor, Paladin’s core strength is identifying, supporting, and investing in innovative companies that develop promising, early-stage technologies to address the critical cyber, AI, defense and advanced technology needs of both commercial and government customers.
Combining proven investment experience with deep expertise in global security, cyber technology, and cutting-edge research, Paladin has invested in more than 85 companies since 2008 and has been a trusted partner to investors, entrepreneurs, and governments for over two decades.
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