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learn from these successful pioneers in our industry – great minds and successful
individuals do think alike and usually start from humble beginnings.

Pictured above, hard work, dedication and perseverance he receives his PhD

A few years ago, David had the honor of giving the commencement speech at the
University of Delaware and from this speech we’re able to learn a lot about David
DeWalt. It was May 30, 2015–David G. DeWalt, chief executive officer and chairman of
the board of FireEye Inc., delivered the Commencement address at the University of
Delaware, where he graduated in 1986. At the ceremony, he also was awarded an
honorary doctor of science degree.

One of David’s favorite quotes comes from the song by OneRepublic, I Lived… “Hope
when your moment comes, you say, ‘I lived.’ With every broken bone, as the lyric goes, “I
swear I lived.” David, as his Dad would say, ‘wrastled’ his way through college – he was in
the 177-pound weight class. Wrestling is a very demanding sport — lots of sacrifices, very
few rewards.

Now, Dr. David G. DeWalt is 6 feet and 4 inches and back then he weighed about 220
pounds, so the 177-pound weight was very difficult for him to maintain. Oftentimes he
had to go without food and water for days trying to make this number. Oftentimes, he
would have to work out countless hours with layers of sweat suits on to make this number.

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