Early Life
Orion Hindawi was born in Berkeley, California, in 1980. He is the son of David Hindawi, an Iraqi Jewish immigrant and successful entrepreneur. Growing up in a tech-savvy family, Orion developed an early interest in technology and business.
Rise to Success
Hindawi attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied computer science. However, he dropped out to work with his father. Together, they co-founded Tanium in 2007. Before Tanium, the father-son duo founded BigFix, which they sold to IBM in 2010 for $400 million. Tanium's innovative approach to cybersecurity, using a linear chain system, quickly gained traction. In September 2015, Tanium raised $120 million in funding, valuing the company at $3.5 billion. Hindawi took over as CEO in February 2016.
Key Business Strategies
Tanium's success is attributed to its unique cybersecurity approach. Unlike competitors that rely on central data centers, Tanium uses a linear chain system for faster data communication. This innovation allows organizations to quickly detect, investigate, and respond to potential security threats. Hindawi stepped down as CEO in 2023, but remains involved as Executive Chairman.
Philanthropy
Orion Hindawi and his wife signed the Giving Pledge in 2018, committing to donate a significant portion of their wealth to charitable causes. They have expressed a specific interest in supporting public education and veterans affairs.
