Andrew Rubin

Andrew Rubin is the founder and CEO of Illumio, the market leader in zero trust segmentation and cybersecurity innovation. Under his leadership, Illumio has grown to a multibillion-dollar valuation while shaping how enterprises contain breaches and protect digital ecosystems. In our conversation, Andrew reflects on the naïveté and optimism that fueled his entrepreneurial journey, the cultural mindset required to sustain innovation at scale, and why resilience and authenticity matter as much as strategy.
Cheryl McKissack Daniel

Cheryl McKissack Daniel is the CEO of McKissack and McKissack, the oldest minority-owned professional design and construction firm in the United States. She is also the author of a powerful new book, The Black Family Who Built America: The McKissack’s Two Centuries of Daring Pioneers. In the conversation, Cheryl shares the incredible story of her family’s legacy and their impact on American infrastructure. She also discusses the challenges and importance of succession planning, re-engineering a legacy company, and the invaluable role of company culture. It’s a candid look at what it takes to build a lasting enterprise.