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Erkang Zheng


Erkang Zheng is the founder/CEO of Ariso, where he is building AI to help individuals and organizations unlock their full potential through personalized insights and collaboration. A repeat founder, he previously started JupiterOne, a cybersecurity unicorn. Guided by his #KnowMoreFearLess philosophy, Erkang brings a deep background in AI, cyber and data engineering, with prior leadership roles at Fidelity Investments, IBM, and Cisco. He holds five patents, multiple industry certifications, and has been recognized as TBJ’s 2022 CEO of the Year among other national cybersecurity leadership awards. Outside of building companies, he serves on several boards, including NC State’s Computer Science Strategic Advisory Board, and is an active speaker and mentor in the entrepreneurial community.