John T. Chambers
@JohnTChambers
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Grandfather/father/husband/startup advocate/market transition predictor. Founder @JC2Ventures, Chairman Emeritus @Cisco, Chairman @USISPForum, @LaFrenchTech Amb
Palo Alto, CA
Joined March 2017
In my 2025 predictions, I said M&A would heat back up. Now, @Reuters reports global M&A has hit $2.6T YTD, the highest seven-month total we’ve seen since 2021. Fueled by AI activity, it’s a strong signal of confidence for the rest of 2025.
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Global dealmaking has reached $2.6 trillion, the highest for the first seven months of the year since the 2021 pandemic-era peak, as a quest for growth in corporate boardrooms and the impact of a...
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#TBT to #ChambersTalks #podcast episode w/ @presidentaligy @OTPGY of Guyana, where he breaks down why setting goals holistically—with your entire ecosystem in mind—is the key to sustainable planning & long-term success.
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In this #AICorner edition, I break down the latest investments in the U.S., surging AI startup funding, and a fierce talent war fueled by massive salaries & aggressive recruiting from tech giants. Check it out & let me know what you think in the comments.
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From our first conversation, I knew @SaketModi_ was building something special. Congrats to Saket & @JC2Ventures-backed @SafeCRQ team on their $70M Series C funding round—accelerating the journey toward achieving CyberAGI & redefining cyber risk mgmt!.
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The capital will be used to accelerate SAFE’s dominance in the cyber risk management market and fuel continued innovation to build Agentic AI-native reasoning models to move closer to SAFE’s mission...
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Thrilled to see @JC2Ventures Partner @YvetteKanouff named to the 2025 @Forbes 50 Over 50 list! From winning a Lifetime Achievement Emmy to shaping the future of startups, Yvette’s leadership & impact are unmatched. Congrats on this well-deserved honor!.
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Meet women building a fairer, more equitable financial system.
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.@googlecloud just posted $13.6B in Q2 revenue, marking a 32% YoY surge. CEO @ThomasOrTK is redefining what’s possible in enterprise AI & cloud. Reminds me of my #ChambersTalks #podcast episode where Thomas stressed one timeless truth: know your customer.
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The AI era is here & the global race is accelerating. The new AI Action Plan signals a shift from experimentation to execution. As AI reshapes industries, the focus is clear — drive innovation, embrace disruption & build a more secure, competitive future.
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.@Verizon’s 25th anniversary is a reminder of how far the company has come & the importance of competing against market transitions to maintain leadership. In my #ChambersTalks #podcast episode w/ CEO @HansVestberg, he explained these learnings & more.
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As AI transforms security, governance, & work around the globe, we must rethink the rules. In the latest “CIO Two Cents” blog, @JC2Ventures Partner @YvetteKanouff & Hon. Katharina McFarland share how we can best protect our people, businesses, & nations.
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The ‘CIO Two Cents’ blog features insights from Yvette Kanouff, chief technical officer and partner at JC2 Ventures. Find out what is on the mind of CIOs at this moment in time.
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#ChambersTalks #podcast w/ @Carmine_DiSibio, former Global Chairman & CEO of @EYnews, as he answers: Are we shaped more by our successes or failures? Throughout the episode, Carmine shares his key leadership lessons learned while at the helm of EY. LINK:
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.@JC2Ventures–backed @NileSecure is embracing disruption & redefining how networks are delivered. As a result, I’m proud to see the #startup named a Visionary in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant, Enterprise Wired & Wireless LAN Infrastructure.
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Nile brings cloud software principles to wired and wireless networks. Guaranteed service levels across sites and buildings with automation and security built in.
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As someone who has believed in @JC2Ventures-backed @SafeCRQ's vision for years, I'm so proud to see the #startup recognized as the Category Leader in The Forrester Wave: Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ) Solutions, Q2 2025. Congrats @SaketModi_ & team!.
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🎧Ep.34 #ChambersTalks #Podcast w/ Dennis Mathew, Chairman & CEO of @optimum. He shares how leaders can make a #PositiveImpact inside & outside their org. #ApplePodcasts: Web: & #Spotify #Pandora #iHeartRadio #AmazonMusic
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In this latest #AICorner – my monthly series breaking down the biggest developments in AI – I delve into its transformative future, its impact on the workforce, and how the global AI race is shaping up. Check out my full post on LinkedIn.
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Great podcast conversation with @Joubinmir on @KPGrit podcast! We talked about my time as Cisco’s CEO, the power of M&A for growth, my transition to @JC2Ventures, and why I am so passionate about mentoring the next generation of leaders.
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In a classified environment, smartphones are typically locked far away for security purposes. Now, @JC2Ventures-backed @Privoro's new hardware-based protection lets government agencies safely use their mobile devices in high-security areas, without fear.
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Privoro and Samsung are making phones in restricted workspaces a reality. https://lnkd.in/gJHm5tKC
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Honored to have participated in the AI Networking Summit & received the Contributions to Humanity award from @NickLippis & @ONUG_. Tech has the power to transform lives, which is why I am so excited about AI, the biggest disrupter we've ever seen.
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Honored to join @SLOTUS at the @USISPForum Leadership Summit for an inspiring conversation on her early days with the VP, US-India ties, and the path forward. Grateful for a partnership that goes beyond business & politics. Excited for what’s ahead!.
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Joined @NileSecure to discuss the future of networking with leaders in one of the #startup's newest markets, the Middle East. Today’s enterprises need simplicity, security, & speed – not more complexity. Nile is ready to meet this demand.
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