Douglas Brunt

Douglas Brunt (born August 25, 1971) is an American historian, novelist, podcast host with SiriusXM and former president and CEO of the cybersecurity firm Authentium.

Early life
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Brunt is the son of Jacklyn Bray Brunt and Manly Yates Brunt Jr. Before graduating from Duke University, he attended The Haverford School.

Early career
In 2001, he joined Authentium, Inc., an internet security firm, where he was president and CEO until 2011, when he sold the firm to Commtouch. Previously Brunt worked for Booz Allen & Hamilton. He was a member of YPO (Young Presidents' Organization) in the Metro New York chapter.

Writing career
Brunt has published three novels and one work of narrative nonfiction:

The Wall Street Journal calls the book "[an] excellent biography"

Broadcasting


SiriusXM show: Dedicated with Doug Brunt

In October 2022, Brunt launched the show Dedicated with Doug Brunt in partnership with SiriusXM. Brunt has long-form conversations with award winning authors, and begins each show by mixing the favorite cocktail of his guest. Guests of the show include Jennifer Egan, Amor Towles, Lee Child, James Patterson, Min Jin Lee, David Duchovny, Rick Springfield, Anna Quindlen, Marlon James, Dennis Lehane, Nelson DeMille, Steve Forbes, Diana Gabaldon, Jess Walter, Emily St. John Mandel, Brad Thor.

Personal life
On March 1, 2008, Brunt married television journalist Megyn Kelly in Huntington, New York. Kelly is a former anchor for Fox News and NBC News. They have three children, born in 2009, 2011, and 2013. He currently resides in Connecticut with Kelly and their children.