Ofer Smadari

Member at Cyberstarts

Tel Aviv District

Overview

Ofer Smadari is the Co-Founder & CEO of Torq, with a background in information security and business continuity. Highlights of his career include leading successful acquisitions of Luminate Security by Symantec and FireLayers by ProofPoint, and serving as VP/GM of ZeroTrust Products Division at Symantec. Currently, Ofer Smadari is focused on driving Torq's growth and success, leveraging his expertise in security and risk management to make impactful investments in companies like Axiom, Cyclops Security, and Enso Security.

Work Experience

Torq

Co-Founder & CEO
2020 - Current

Torq is a AI-first security hyperautomation company that provides a no-code automation platform designed to enhance security operations.

Raised $190,000,000.00 from Strait Capital, Greenfield Partners, Notable Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners and Evolution Equity Partners.

torq.io

Forbes Technology Council

Official Member
2018

Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for senior-level tech executives.

forbestechcouncil.com

Cloud Security Alliance

Member Board Of Directors
2015

YL Ventures

Insider
2019
The YLV Insiders Network is an exclusive program for select, leading Israeli entrepreneurs and experts. Members share their expertise to support YLV portfolio companies and generate opportunities within the Israeli ecosystem

YL Ventures funds and supports seed-stage entrepreneurs in the cybersecurity sector.

ylventures.com

C-

Cyberstarts - The Founders Powered VC

Member
2020

Symantec

VP/GM of ZeroTrust Products Division
2019 - 2020

Email Filtering Company

Raised $35,000,000.00 from TCV, Crosslink Capital, NortonLifeLock, Critical Path, Accel, Opportunity Capital Partners, Esther Dyson, Bill Joy and Thomas Weisel Partners.

symantec.com