March 2022 SVJP Executive Roundtable with Bipul Sinha

Speaker:  Bipul Sinha, Co-Founder and CEO of Rubrik

Cybersecurity in a New Era: Insights from Rubrik's CEO

As the digital world evolves, so do its risks. Bipul Sinha, Co-Founder and CEO of Rubrik, shared his perspective on the growing importance of data security across Web 3.0, geopolitical conflict, and the race for engineering talent.

With Web 3.0 comes real asset ownership, and wherever real value exists, security must follow. Sinha believes data security is the foundation of the entire blockchain and metaverse ecosystem, not an afterthought.

On the geopolitical front, the Russia-Ukraine war has introduced new cybersecurity concerns, particularly around supply chain attacks targeting companies that indirectly support Ukraine. The ripple effects are real and already being felt by businesses worldwide.

Building a great security company also means building a great team. Sinha emphasizes hiring selectively from the start, pitching engineers on impact and usage potential, and partnering with top universities to cultivate future talent.

His overarching message is clear: in a world where digital assets carry real value, cybersecurity is no longer a technical concern. It is a business imperative.