Nikesh Arora, Angel Investor

Nikesh Arora is the Chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks, where he has led the company’s transformation into a global leader in cybersecurity and cloud security innovation. Prior to joining Palo Alto Networks, he served as President and COO at SoftBank and as Chief Business Officer at Google, where he played a key role in scaling the company’s global revenue operations. Nikesh’s career reflects a blend of operational excellence and strategic vision across technology, telecom, and finance. His leadership has been defined by driving growth, building high-performance teams, and positioning companies at the forefront of digital transformation. As an active investor, Nikesh has made investments in over 20 companies spanning AI, cybersecurity, and fintech. His portfolio includes Factory, Bitwise, Arta Finance, and Pensero AI—ventures that align with his focus on data intelligence, automation, and the future of enterprise technology.