Peter Dixon

Peter Dixon, an entrepreneur and Marine Corps veteran, combines military service with Silicon Valley innovation in his bid for California's 16th Congressional District. After leading combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, Dixon worked at the Pentagon and later in Hillary Clinton's State Department, combating cartel violence in Mexico. As co-founder and former CEO of Second Front Systems, a cybersecurity company, he bridged commercial tech with government needs. Dixon, a UNC-Chapel Hill graduate, lives in Portola Valley with his wife and three daughters. He aims to serve as Silicon Valley's Ambassador to America, drawing on his diverse experience in military, government, and technology sectors.