Andrew Rubin
CEO and co-founder of Illumio, a cloud security startup.
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Jul 3, 2025 • 1h 3min
1st-time founder raises $140M with $0 revenue—grows to 800 employees & profitable. | Andrew Rubin, Founder of Illumio
Andrew Rubin, founder of Illumio, shares his incredible journey in the cybersecurity realm. He raised $40M in just 6 months without a product, followed by another $100M before generating revenue. Rubin discusses the critical balance between being early and being too early in the market. He emphasizes that true startup survival hinges on conviction and customer insights. Listeners will also learn about the complexities of securing enterprise customers and the emotional rollercoaster of navigating rapid growth and funding challenges.
May 7, 2015 • 26min
a16z Podcast: Barbarians at the Gate -- How to Think About Enterprise Security Today
Andrew Rubin, CEO of the cloud security startup Illumio, and Gaurav Banga, co-founder of Bromium, dive into the dynamic world of enterprise security. They discuss the clash between rapid business agility and the need for robust protection. Rubin highlights the challenges of understanding security while moving at breakneck speed, while Banga advises leaders to study the economics of crime to rethink their strategies. The conversation touches on innovative concepts like micro-segmentation and the necessity of adaptive measures against inevitable breaches.
