Ken Clegg

Based In:

Spokane, WA

As VP of IT Security and Compliance, Ken Helps portfolio companies mature security and compliance, reduce business risk, and protect corporate assets and customer information.

About

Ken Clegg is Vice President, IT Security and Compliance at Greater Sum Ventures, where he helps portfolio companies strengthen information security and compliance while enabling scalable growth. With 35+ years of operating experience and multiple security certifications, Ken brings a pragmatic, operator-first approach to reducing risk without slowing the business down.

A six-time founder and co-founder with four successful exits, Ken has built and led security and technology functions across payments, healthcare technology, and vertical SaaS. GSV acquired a business where Ken served as CIO/CISO, and he went on to hold Director- and VP-level roles within GSV-owned companies, including Ministry Brands and Community Brands.

Ken is energized by working with startups and growth-stage companies, helping teams mature their processes, protect customer trust, and safeguard critical assets as they scale. His most important lesson as an entrepreneur: surround yourself with people who make you better—and who aren’t afraid to challenge you.

Q&A

What advice would you give your younger self?

Stay true to what you enjoy and who you are and always continue to grow and take risks that push you to grow.

What does legacy mean to you?

Legacy is a continuous process of improving myself and others around me both personally and professionally. As I become older leaving an impactful legacy has become more important to me. Whether it is modeling a strong work ethic, a Godly husband, father, brother, uncle or grandpa, I work diligently to become better. I try to model continuous learning, because I believe there is always more to learn and areas I can grow, whether in my faith, professionally in business, or personally in my relationships with family and friends.