Todd McKinnon
Todd McKinnon is the CEO and co-founder of Okta, which he co-founded in 2009. Under his leadership, Okta has become a leading independent provider of identity for the enterprise, transforming how millions access technology and prioritizing identity in security. He has overseen the company's growth into a publicly traded entity with thousands of customers and a significant role in cloud security.
Career Milestones
- Todd McKinnon co-founded Okta in 2009, establishing it as a leading independent identity provider.
- Before Okta, he served as Head of Engineering at Salesforce.com from 2003 to 2009, scaling the team from 15 to over 250 people and increasing daily transactions significantly.
- He also played a key role in developing and launching Force.com and AppExchange at Salesforce.
- McKinnon became a Forbes billionaire in August 2020, reflecting Okta's substantial growth and market impact.
- His vision for identity security has been central to Okta's mission of transforming how millions access technology.
About Okta
Okta, founded in 2009, is an identity and access management (IAM) company in the software industry. They help organizations of all sizes, including enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, and government agencies, manage and secure user authentication for employees, customers, and partners. Core features include Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Universal Directory. Benefits include enhanced security, improved user experience, and simplified IT administration.