Glen Day

In the ever-expanding digital age, data has become both a company’s most powerful asset and its greatest vulnerability. Navigating this paradox demands not only technical expertise but visionary leadership. Glen Day, the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of NVISIONx, is that rare leader—a former U.S. Navy Commander who blends discipline, innovation, and strategic foresight to redefine how enterprises govern, protect, and purge their most sensitive information. His journey from military service to cybersecurity entrepreneurship has led to the creation of one of the industry’s most groundbreaking data governance platforms: NVISIONx.

Military Precision Meets Data Complexity
Glen Day’s professional journey began in service to his country. With a B.S. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Southern California and a master’s degree from the Naval Postgraduate School, Glen spent over two decades in the U.S. Navy. His career as an information warfare officer saw him managing classified data, analyzing high-stakes intelligence, and overseeing cyber operations at a time when digital warfare was becoming a new frontier.

His military tenure instilled in him a deep understanding of risk, a meticulous attention to detail, and a powerful sense of mission—all of which would later shape his entrepreneurial ethos. Upon retiring from the Navy, Glen took these values to the private sector, entering cybersecurity and data governance at the enterprise level.

From Public Sector Leadership to Private Sector Innovation
Glen’s transition into the civilian world was as seamless as it was impactful. He quickly earned roles at consulting giants like Booz Allen Hamilton and EY, where he advised Fortune 500 companies and government agencies on cybersecurity, privacy, and risk management. Most notably, he became the first Chief Privacy Officer for Los Angeles County, where he oversaw the protection of sensitive data for over 10 million residents across dozens of departments.

That role gave him an insider’s view of the challenges organizations face: massive data growth, fragmented governance, regulatory pressure, and lack of cross-functional collaboration. It was in this role that Glen began formulating the idea for what would become NVISIONx—a platform that didn’t just treat data as a liability, but as a business-critical asset deserving of its own governance model.

Founding NVISIONx: Bridging the Gap Between Business and Cybersecurity
In 2018, Glen founded NVISIONx in Santa Monica, California, driven by a bold mission: to bring business context to data security. Traditional cybersecurity tools, he realized, were failing not because they lacked sophistication, but because they lacked alignment with business priorities. IT departments might secure networks, but without understanding the true value of specific data sets, companies were spending time and money protecting the wrong things—or worse, not protecting the right things at all.

Glen's answer was the creation of a Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) platform that would shift data ownership to business users, with IT, legal, compliance, and cybersecurity acting as enablers—not enforcers. The result was NVISIONx’s Nx Platform, which lets organizations identify what data matters, determine what should be purged, and build policies based on business risk—not just technical threats.

“Purge the Junk, Protect the Jewels”
One of Glen’s most compelling mantras—“purge the junk, protect the jewels”—summarizes his entire philosophy. He believes that companies are drowning in data they don’t need, which not only clutters systems but increases risk exposure and reduces operational agility. His platform enables organizations to automate the defensible purge of obsolete or unnecessary data, dramatically lowering storage costs while simultaneously increasing regulatory compliance and readiness for AI-driven operations.

By using automation and AI to classify, tag, and contextualize data, NVISIONx helps businesses prioritize what truly matters: intellectual property, financial records, regulated personal data, and high-value operational content.

Platform Innovation: Nx + RexAI
NVISIONx’s flagship offering, the Nx Platform, went through a transformative evolution in early 2025 with the launch of Nx + RexAI—a next-generation upgrade that integrates generative AI into DSPM. This new capability allows NVISIONx to not only identify and classify data but to contextualize it—enabling businesses to create policies based on department-specific rules, regulatory frameworks, and data lifecycle stages.

With RexAI, companies can achieve granular visibility into how data flows across systems, users, and applications, and dynamically adjust access controls, retention schedules, and protection levels. The platform even integrates with existing enterprise tools like Microsoft 365, Box, AWS, and Salesforce, ensuring end-to-end coverage without the need for expensive replacements.

From Seed to Scale: Funding and Growth
In 2022, Glen led NVISIONx through a successful $4.6 million seed round, backed by major investors including Morgan Stanley’s Next Level Fund, Gaingels, and SixThirty Ventures. This capital infusion fueled rapid team expansion, R&D investment, and broader go-to-market strategy. Glen also secured key distribution partnerships, including one with Mainline Information Systems, which positioned NVISIONx in enterprise-grade IT service portfolios across industries.

The company now serves clients in healthcare, finance, manufacturing, government, and media—organizations for whom data isn’t just a record but the backbone of their operations.

Culture of Accountability and Shared Responsibility
Glen Day’s leadership style is shaped by his military background but driven by collaborative values. At NVISIONx, he fosters a culture where cybersecurity isn’t isolated to the IT department—it’s a shared responsibility across legal, compliance, business operations, and even marketing. His internal motto, “Everyone owns data,” has become a core tenet of the company’s operations.

He also promotes psychological safety, encouraging team members to take initiative, challenge ideas, and contribute across silos. The result is a nimble, mission-driven workforce that moves fast, thinks strategically, and remains deeply connected to the company’s purpose.

Leading the Future of Data + AI + Ethics
Glen is not just focused on protecting today’s data—he’s building for tomorrow’s world. With the rapid rise of enterprise AI, he sees NVISIONx playing a critical role in ensuring that AI models only access ethical, accurate, and legally permissible data sets. His roadmap includes expanding AI-policy automation, real-time compliance reporting, and even federated governance—enabling global organizations to comply with local data laws without compromising AI development.

In a world where trust and data are increasingly intertwined, Glen envisions NVISIONx as the guardian of both.

Recognition and Industry Impact
Glen Day has been widely recognized as an influential figure in cybersecurity, data governance, and AI ethics. He has been featured in Forbes, Enterprise Times, Authority Magazine, and The Silicon Review, and is a sought-after speaker at industry conferences and boardroom summits. His company has received accolades for innovation in cybersecurity, efficiency in data lifecycle management, and pioneering work in AI governance.

NVISIONx continues to receive praise from CIOs, CISOs, and compliance officers as a platform that not only secures data but delivers real business value.

Conclusion: The New Standard for Enterprise Data Confidence
In Glen Day’s world, data is not just a technical challenge—it’s a business imperative. Through NVISIONx, he has redefined what it means to secure and manage information in the modern enterprise. By focusing on alignment, automation, and accountability, he has created a model that is already being emulated across industries.

From classified intelligence in the Navy to enterprise datasets in the Fortune 500, Glen has spent his career ensuring that the right people have the right information at the right time—and that the rest is safely, legally, and intelligently removed.

As data volumes grow and AI reshapes every corner of industry, one thing remains clear: Glen Day and NVISIONx are not just protecting the future of data. They’re building it.