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Ann Dunkin

Board Director & Corporate Advisor | Digital Transformation & Technology Leadership in Energy & National Security | Former Federal CIO (DOE & EPA)

📍 San Jose, California, United States🔄 Updated November 2026💼 3 investments📅 17 years investing🗓 Last invested Nov 2025𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
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Nov 2025
Market commentators are convinced the HVDC interconnector cable sector will experience sustained growth in the years to come owing to the increased penetration of renewable energy, growing electricity consumption, and a greater emphasis on energy security in national and international policy. This accelerated demand for HVDC cables, comes along with a severe shortage in the supply of HVDC cable manufacturing to the required high standards. In light of this, GIG is building an integrated platform to service, supply and invest in interconnector cables and wider energy transmission infrastructure projects, comprising three interlocking divisions: 1. Advanced Cables: high voltage direct current cable manufacturing facility, in partnership with one of the subsidiaries of LS Group, a world-leading player in the cable manufacturing industry. 2. Global InterConnectors: a diversified portfolio of development, construction, and operation stage interconnectors. 3. GIG Services: commissioning, design, planning and operational expertise.
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2026
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Aug 2026
CyPhy is a next-generation Cyber-Physical investment firm in formation, led by cyber and critical-infrastructure leaders. Including Yigal Unna, former Director General of Israels National Cyber Agency; Ann Dunkin, former Chief Information Officer of the U.S. Department of Energy; and Nati Nimni, an entrepreneur. It focuses on Cyber-Physical security, protecting the physical world as it becomes AI-driven and autonomous. CyPhy combines leadership from national cyber defense and the U.S. energy sector, go-to-market expertise, and deep, privileged deal flow across Israels cybersecurity ecosystem, giving it exceptional sourcing and access to startups. CyPhy intends to invest in exceptional startups, acquire complementary technologies, and build new ventures, supporting startups who protect critical operations, infrastructure, and human lives, and actively help them grow across OT, critical-infrastructure, and Cyber-Physical security. We believe the Cyber-Physical sector is reaching a major inflection point, and those who move first will define the market.
2025
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Nov 2025
Market commentators are convinced the HVDC interconnector cable sector will experience sustained growth in the years to come owing to the increased penetration of renewable energy, growing electricity consumption, and a greater emphasis on energy security in national and international policy. This accelerated demand for HVDC cables, comes along with a severe shortage in the supply of HVDC cable manufacturing to the required high standards. In light of this, GIG is building an integrated platform to service, supply and invest in interconnector cables and wider energy transmission infrastructure projects, comprising three interlocking divisions: 1. Advanced Cables: high voltage direct current cable manufacturing facility, in partnership with one of the subsidiaries of LS Group, a world-leading player in the cable manufacturing industry. 2. Global InterConnectors: a diversified portfolio of development, construction, and operation stage interconnectors. 3. GIG Services: commissioning, design, planning and operational expertise.
Principal
May 2025
Deep Water Point & Associates is composed of industry veterans and government experts who dedicate their expertise to maximize our clients’ competitive edge. Combining insight into the mission drivers that shape government decisions with an understanding of market trends and emerging opportunities, Deep Water Point & Associates gathers actionable intelligence for our clients – giving them a leg up on securing bids in vital sectors. Our team leverages experience from senior level agency experts as well as technology professionals to craft custom proposals designed around each individual clients strengths. Our clients win due to the combination of their high-value offerings and Deep Water Point & Associates’ deep knowledge of the agency, the program, the operational culture, and the key decision-makers.
2020
Chief Technology Officer, State & Local Government
Feb 2020
Our technology is intelligent, secure, and built for you. So, you can focus on what matters most.
2018
Agile Government Leaders
Board Member
Apr 2018
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