Jim Goldman is the co-founder and CEO of Trava, created to protect small and medium-sized businesses from the potential damage of cyber threats. Jim is a nationally published author and frequently requested speaker and subject matter expert on technical topics such as IOT, data communications, LAN (local area networks), firewalls, and more. He was a university faculty scholar at Purdue University where he served as a professor and associate department head. During his tenure he developed three degree programs: Network Engineering, Information Security, and CyberForensics, and the Purdue Malware research lab for malware reverse engineering. Jim also started a research lab serving the FBI and trust organizations for cloud computing companies that included Salesforce. Jim served as Exact Target’s first CISO, responsible for enterprise-wide security governance, risk management, and compliance. He continued this role with Salesforce in global capacity, where he built the company’s first Security GRC organization. Jim carries a commercial property casualty and insurance license in the state of Indiana. He and his wife Susan live in Indianapolis where they teach marriage classes. He also volunteers at his grandson’s kindergarten school.

Performance marketing leader that aligns teams, creates agility in process, and uses data to create new ways to connect with buyers and accelerate growth. I’ve had both in-house and agency roles, leading teams to solve core marketing and business challenges. Along the way I’ve worked with amazing clients, from large enterprises (American Express, Microsoft, The Nature Conservancy) to early-stage start-ups. I’ve led projects that put insights into action to illuminate customer needs and execute strategies that successfully optimize processes, attract attention, create loyalty, and drive conversion. 2020 Demand Gen B2B Innovator Award (Buyer-Focused Marketer Category)