Justin Somaini

Justin Somaini is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as a Partner at YL Ventures since March 2017, Somaini focuses on funding and supporting cybersecurity entrepreneurs. Previous roles include Chief Security Officer at Malwarebytes, Chief Trust Officer at Yahoo!, and Chief Information Security Officer at both Box and Symantec, where Somaini made significant contributions to information security strategy, risk management, and establishing critical security roles. Additionally, advisory positions at Orca Security, DoControl, and Unity Technologies demonstrate a commitment to guiding emerging cybersecurity firms. Somaini holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from Drexel University.