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Simon Janin

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CEO at X80 Security

Geneva Metropolitan Area

FoundedX80 Security

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About

Simon Janin is the co-founder and CTO of Sharelock, working in security and due diligence. He has founded three companies and worked in the areas of secure protocols, financial infrastructure, and cybersecurity, with a background in security, computer science, and software as a service.

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Experience

  1. SharelockCo-founder & CTOcurrent2025 — present
  2. X80 SecurityFounder & CEOcurrent2020 — presentTampa, Geneva, Singapore
  3. Schweizer ArmeeSwiss Military2012 — 2023Switzerland
  4. Entrepreneur FirstFounder in Residence (PA3)2019 — 2020Paris Area, France
  5. LevaChief Technology Officer2018 — 2019Zürich Area, Switzerland
  6. chainSolutionsChief Executive Officer2017 — 2018Zürich Area, Switzerland
  7. Swiss International Air LinesBusiness Trainee2010 — 2011Geneva Area, Switzerland

Skills & more

Computer Security20Strategy14Start-ups14Linux System Administration2Web Development2Project Management2Entrepreneurship5Business Development2Cyber-security5Distributed Systems1Linux5Java3
+12 morePythonC++Software as a Service (SaaS)Public SpeakingLeadershipManagementFundraisingApplied CryptographyData SecurityReverse EngineeringCyber DefenseCryptography

Languages English · French · German

  • German (C1 level, Goethe Institut) — Goethe-Institut e.V.
  • English (C2 level, Cambridge English Proficiency) — Cambridge English

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Simon Janin?
Simon Janin is the co-founder and CTO of Sharelock, working in security and due diligence. He has founded three companies and worked in the areas of secure protocols, financial infrastructure, and cybersecurity, with a background in security, computer science, and software as a service.
Where does Simon Janin work?
Simon Janin is CEO of X80 Security.
What companies did Simon Janin found?
Simon Janin founded X80 Security.
Where did Simon Janin go to school?
Simon Janin studied at ETH Zürich (Computer Science); EPSU Genève (Maturité Gymnasiale (passerelle)); Business School Aimée-Stitelmann (École de Commerce Aimée-Stitelmann) (Maturité professionelle commerciale, Business/Commerce).

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