About Us
Spheriance helps corporate leaders execute their innovation programs by sourcing innovative SaaS technologies from new companies around the world. Using a global network of connections between startups and corporations, we engage with new technologies that deliver both strategic and financial results. Our proven engagement model matches a company’s portfolio of initiatives with world leaders in technology.
Our Team
Mark Swanson- Partner
Mark has 25+ years of career as a CEO and CTO of VC-backed software and IT companies. Seven startups (four venture-backed) with five exits including IPO. He is an expert at discovering market opportunities, creating new products and business models, and turning them into thriving lines of business. Currently, He works as an innovation consultant helping larger companies develop new lines of business using emerging technologies. He has deep connections in the technology and telecommunication industries.
Liron Porat- Partner
Liron is an innovative technology program leader with a software engineering background, and over 20 years of results successfully taking products to market. Recognized for an outstanding mix of strategic planning, customer relations, and cross-functional management skills—including the ability to lead complex, collaborative product development efforts from initial concept to commercial involving internal/external stakeholders. Background to date includes a deep knowledge of consumer electronics, aerospace, and startups.
Skeet Spillane- Consultant Cybersecurity
Skeet has 25+ years of experience in Information Security. Specific areas of expertise Cyber Security Strategy, Information Security Operations, Threat Intelligence and Analysis, Vulnerability Analysis, Incident Response, Emergency Preparedness, Cyber Forensic Analysis, Regulatory Compliance (HIPAA/HITRUST, GDPR, ISO27001/2, PCI) and Security Architecture, Business Process Improvement, Cryptography / Cryptanalysis. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional, (CISSP), a Certified HIPAA Security Professional, (CHSP), and A Six Sigma Master Black Belt.
Dan Miller- Consultant Healthcare
Mr. Miller is CFO and Managing Director of SeedBoom. He has helped scores of entrepreneurs’ to start-up, organize, systemize, grow and exit their businesses. He has become well known as a speaker and an expert on using technology and people to make companies more efficient and competitive. With his diverse background as an entrepreneur, investor and advisor, Mr. Miller is able to leverage his unique insights to help other entrepreneurs reach their goals.
West Richards- Advisor
Executive Director- AMERICAN TRANSACTION PROCESSORS COALITION
Founder & Board Member- P20
Board Member- Fintech Atlanta
Board Member- Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance
Founder & Board Member- P20
Board Member- Fintech Atlanta
Board Member- Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance
Bill Mayville - Advisor
Bill Mayville is solution finder with a diverse portfolio of skills and experiences in strategic planning, organizational management, & leadership development solutions. Specialty areas include strategy development, risk management, executive coaching, FOCI & CFIUS mitigations, cyber security, technology integration & digitization planning, and BD strategy development and Defense related growth opportunities. Board Director Membership: iQ4 and American Rheinmetall Vehicles LLC.
Our Partners
