Paul Vabakos currently serves as the Vice President of Corporate Development at Confidencial.io, a company specializing in data-centric security solutions. Previously, Vabakos was the Vice President of Business Development at The Modern Data Company, focusing on integrated data management platforms. As Managing Director at WaveEdge Capital, Vabakos sourced high-return investments in data analytics, security, IoT, and biopharma. A former portfolio manager and general partner at multiple hedge funds, Vabakos consulted on the launch of their own hedge fund, Apollo, achieving notable returns. Vabakos has held significant roles at Cisco and McKinsey & Company, with a strong background in corporate development, M&A, and technology consulting. Vabakos holds multiple advanced degrees from Stanford University and an undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College.