Technology Edge A fireside chat was held at RSAC 2025 in San Francisco on April 29, hosting a fireside chat with ICR Managing Directors Dan Brennan and Ryan Flanagan. Joined in the face-to-face interview Editor-in-chief John Jannarone They discussed how ICR advises clients on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and investor relations, how the company stands apart in the market with decades of Wall Street experiences, and other topics.

Watch the interview below:

About Dan Brennan

DAN provides public relations services to B2B technology companies, with specialization in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, advertising and marketing technology, e-commerce and other aspects. Throughout his 20 years of agency experience, he has helped businesses at every stage of growth from young startups to established tech giants and enjoys opportunities to solve unique communication challenges while building a positive sense of market definition. Dan has worked in several IPOs and SPAC deals and has the privilege to work with many identifiable brands including Citrix, Criteo, Criteo, Alteryx, Bitly, RSA Conferences, RSA Security, Darktrace, Darktrace, BigCommerce, BigCommerce, Desktop Metal, Ultimaker, Ultimaker, Aspentech and Verisign.

Dan believes Communications is a key aspect of the company’s strategy for the broader B2B technology business and uses his experience to help clients develop and execute customized communication strategies to build brands and drive tangible business outcomes.

Outside of ICR, Dan likes his kids’ sports team coach (and cheers) and crashes into the ski slope with his friends and family.

About Ryan Flanagan

Ryan mainly provides investor relations services to enterprise software companies. Ryan spent more than a decade on Wall Street with comprehensive IR knowledge and industry connections that he used to drive corporate messaging, financial modeling and transactions for clients. Since joining ICR, he has advised private companies on many IPOs, SPACs and issues that seek to explore public markets.

Ryan helps clients develop and optimize investors’ messaging through a stable execution basis by taking a concise and clear approach. A large part of his value proposition is identifying potential issues that may not be known yet.

Ryan does as many things as possible with family, friends, kids and dogs in her spare time, including traveling, golfing, hiking, skiing, reading and cooking.

About ICR

Founded in 1998 by three former Wall Street analysts and lifelong collaborators, ICR aims to develop and provide influential strategic communication and consulting solutions for the company at every growth stage.