Speaker

Aaron Newman is the CEO of Cloud Storage Security Inc. and Exploring Our Deep World — two organizations that reflect his dual passions for technological innovation and planetary discovery. An entrepreneur, explorer, and veteran, Aaron brings together business acumen, cutting-edge expertise, and an unrelenting drive to push the boundaries of what's possible. His adventures have taken him to the most extreme environments on Earth and beyond. He was the 717th person to cross the Kármán Line into space, the 21st person to descend to Challenger Deep at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, has visited the stern of the Titanic, and has twice attempted to summit Mount Everest. In his pursuit of advancing ocean exploration, Aaron has led underwater archaeological expeditions across four continents. Beyond exploration, Aaron has founded five successful startups — CloudCheckr, Cloud Storage Security, Teechrigy, Application Security, Inc., and DbSecure — demonstrating a sustained track record of building organizations that leverage technology to create lasting impact. Aaron proudly served in the U.S. Army during the First Gulf War. He currently serves as a trustee of the Strong National Museum of Play, and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS).