Varun Kohli is a Silicon Valley go-to-market leader known for creating new categories and driving multiple successful exits, with 9 out of 11 companies reaching IPO or acquisition. Currently the Global CMO at Cequence, he pioneered the Unified API Protection category and is recognized as the “Father of RiskOps.” With over 37,000 hours in cybersecurity marketing, Varun has won industry accolades including Marketer of the Year and 2023 CMO of the Year. His leadership spans global demand generation, product marketing, AR/PR, and strategic brand building for startups and billion-dollar enterprises like Symantec. A trusted advisor, Varun’s insights and work have appeared in major outlets including The Wall Street Journal, NBC, and USA Today.