Shawn Riley

Profile

Join date: Apr 11, 2023

About

Entrepreneur | Government Modernization Leader | Cybersecurity Advocate | Venture Builder | Speaker

Executive Summary

Shawn Riley is a transformative leader with over two decades of experience at the intersection of technology, government, innovation, and entrepreneurship. As Co-Founder and Co-CEO of BISBLOX Venture Studio, Shawn is building companies that challenge the status quo, disrupt the boring, and strengthen growth across industries.

Previously serving as Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the State of North Dakota, Shawn led one of the most ambitious digital transformations in U.S. government history—reducing cybersecurity risk, modernizing operations across 2,600+ government entities, and saving the state over $400 million.

Shawn’s leadership has been recognized nationally, and his work in building Joint Cybersecurity Operations Centers (JCSOCs) has become a model for multi-government cyber defense and collaborative modernization. He brings unmatched experience in scaling ventures, leading innovation initiatives, and architecting change in complex environments.

Posts (4)

Sep 11, 2025 ∙ 1 min

BISBLOX Named Best Venture Studio of 2025

At Bisblox, we believe success is not measured by trophies, but by the impact we create alongside our customers and partners. That is why...

Jul 22, 2025 ∙ 4 min

My 6 year old Ted talk is coming true

We’re living through the most significant transformation in productivity since the Industrial Revolution. But unlike machines that replaced muscle, AI is augmenting minds. It’s not just changing how we work—it’s changing how we think, how we create, and how we define value in the first place.

Jul 22, 2025 ∙ 3 min

BISBLOX DNA: The Tool I Wish I Had Sooner

If there’s one thing I’ve learned after decades in leadership, it's this: being busy doesn’t mean you’re building the right thing. Most...