Early Life and Education
Assaf Rappaport was born in Israel on August 28, 1983. He demonstrated academic promise early on, graduating from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem with a bachelor's degree in computer science, physics, and mathematics. He furthered his education with a master's degree in computer science from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. Rappaport's early training included participation in the Talpiot program, an elite Israel Defense Forces (IDF) unit that combines academic studies with leadership and technological training.
Career and Rise to Success
Rappaport's career began in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), where he served as a Software Engineer and Project Manager. Following his military service, he briefly worked as a consultant at McKinsey & Company. Rappaport co-founded Adallom in 2012 with Ami Luttwak and Roy Reznik, a cloud security startup which was acquired by Microsoft in 2015 for $320 million. Rappaport later became the head of Microsoft's Israel Research & Development Center.
In 2020, Rappaport co-founded Wiz with Ami Luttwak, Roy Reznik, and Yinon Costica. Wiz, a cloud security platform, rapidly grew to become the world's largest cybersecurity unicorn. By May 2024, the company's valuation reached $12 billion. In March 2025, Google's parent company Alphabet acquired Wiz for $32 billion, a deal that solidified Rappaport's status as a leading figure in the tech industry.
Key Business Strategies
A key strategy was to assemble a strong team, including co-founders from his time in the IDF's Unit 8200, a group known for producing tech leaders. They focused on simplicity and usability in cloud security. Rappaport prioritized rapid fundraising and attracting top-tier talent, targeting Fortune 100 companies. This strategy, along with a focus on building a strong company culture, contributed to Wiz's unprecedented growth.
Philanthropy
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