The Illumio Mafia
6 people came through Illumio and went on to found or lead other companies.
Joe LonsdaleDirectorFounded Opto Investments +5Raman VarmaSoftware EngineerFounded Kestrel +1John M. JackDirectorFounded Fortify SoftwareAndrew RubinCo-founderFounded Cymtec SystemsJoel BaumanSVP, Business and Corporate DevelopmentFounded SynqlyRupesh MishraDirector Office of the CTO | Zero Trust Microsegmentation InnovatorFounded Instasecure
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Illumio mafia?
- The Illumio mafia is the network of 6 people who came through Illumio and went on to found or lead other companies, including Opto Investments, Kestrel, Fortify Software, Cymtec Systems, Synqly.
- Who is in the Illumio mafia?
- Notable members include Joe Lonsdale (Opto Investments), Raman Varma (Kestrel), John M. Jack (Fortify Software), Andrew Rubin (Cymtec Systems), Joel Bauman (Synqly), Rupesh Mishra (Instasecure).
- What companies did Illumio alumni found?
- Companies founded by Illumio alumni include Opto Investments, Kestrel, Fortify Software, Cymtec Systems, Synqly, Instasecure.






