Emil Eifrem
Emil Eifrem is the Co-Founder and CEO of Neo4j, a role he has held for over two decades, having conceived the property graph model in 2000. Under his leadership, Neo4j has become a $2 billion graph database leader, impacting over 75 of the Fortune 100 and contributing to advancements in space exploration and cancer research. He is recognized for his commitment to open-source and community engagement, fostering a thriving ecosystem around graph technology.
Career Milestones
- Emil Eifrem co-founded Neo4j in 2007 and has served as its CEO, pioneering the graph database market.
- In 2000, he sketched the property graph model, a foundational concept in the industry.
- Under his leadership, Neo4j achieved a valuation of over $2 billion and secured the largest funding round in database history.
- He also co-authored the O'Reilly book "Graph Databases" and champions sustainable open source.
- His vision continues to drive the adoption of graph technology across various sectors.
About Neo4j
Neo4j is a leading graph database platform that provides scalable graph technology for connected data applications, analytics, and machine learning. It serves over 950 enterprise customers, including a significant portion of the Fortune 100, across industries like automotive, telecommunications, and financial services. Recognized as a leader in graph data platforms, Neo4j differentiates itself through superior performance, scalability, and its ability to uncover insights from complex, connected data that traditional databases struggle with.