Modern Cyber with Jeremy Snyder5 Sep 2025

Eldon Sprickerhoff of Caledon Ventures

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy talks with Eldon Sprickerhoff, co-founder of eSentire and now strategic advisor at Caledon Ventures. Eldon reflects on his journey from starting one of the first MDR companies to mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity founders. He shares lessons from building a business in the “wild west” of early network security, insights into the evolution of MDR, and advice on balancing innovation, stress, and mental health as a founder.

Guest Bio – Eldon Sprickerhoff

Eldon Sprickerhoff is an acclaimed entrepreneur, advisor, and investor with deep expertise in information security, machine learning, SaaS, and finance. He co-founded eSentire, a global leader in managed detection and response, and served there for over two decades before founding Caledon Ventures, where he now advises and invests in cybersecurity startups. A graduate of the University of Waterloo, Eldon received the J.W. Graham Medal for computing and innovation and was inducted into the Waterloo Region Entrepreneur Hall of Fame in 2024. He is also the author of Committed, a candid guide for startup founders.

Eldon's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Committed-Survival-Uncommon-First-Time-Founders/dp/1738396428

Caledon Ventures on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/caledon-ventures

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