Justin Somaini

Justin Somaini is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in executive leadership roles. Currently serving as a Partner at YL Ventures since March 2017, Justin plays a critical role in funding and supporting cybersecurity entrepreneurs. Previous positions include Chief Security Officer at Malwarebytes, where Justin contributed to security strategies from January 2016 to January 2023, and Chief Trust Officer at Yahoo!. Noteworthy contributions include establishing the Chief Information Security Officer role at Symantec and leading transformative initiatives in information security across various organizations. Justin has also served in advisory roles for multiple companies, including Orca Security and DoControl. Education includes a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Drexel University.