Yinon Costin is an Israeli entrepreneur and technology leader, best known as the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Wiz, a prominent cloud security company founded in 2020. With a background in elite Israeli military intelligence, Costin served in Unit 8200 of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), a prestigious signals intelligence unit that has produced many leaders in the cybersecurity industry. His military experience honed his expertise in cybersecurity, data analysis, and technological innovation, which became the foundation for his entrepreneurial ventures. Alongside co-founders Assaf Rappaport, Yinon Nevo, and Ami Luttwak, Costin helped build Wiz into a rapidly growing startup, achieving unicorn status shortly after launch and reaching a valuation exceeding $10 billion by 2024. Under Costin's technical guidance, Wiz developed a cloud-native security platform that provides comprehensive visibility and protection for enterprise cloud environments, addressing the complexities of multi-cloud infrastructures. The company's innovative approach garnered significant attention, culminating in a proposed $23 billion acquisition by Google in July 2024, which was ultimately rejected to allow Wiz to pursue an independent path toward an IPO. Costin's contributions have solidified his role in Israel's thriving 'Startup Nation' ecosystem, where he continues to drive advancements in cybersecurity amid global digital threats. Beyond his professional achievements, Costin represents the archetype of Israeli tech talent emerging from military service into high-impact entrepreneurship. His work at Wiz emphasizes scalable, AI-driven security solutions, influencing the broader landscape of cloud computing and data protection worldwide.