Austin Arensberg

Austin Arensberg is the Vice President of Okta Ventures, the venture capital arm of Okta, a leading identity and access management company. He oversees investments in startups focused on privacy, identity, and security, with Okta Ventures having backed 40 startups since its inception. Austin has over a decade of experience in private equity and corporate development, primarily in Asia, before leading Okta’s strategic investments. He emphasizes the challenges cybersecurity startups face in achieving profitable exits, advocating for strategic planning from Series B onward. Austin also drives initiatives like the Okta Startup Challenge, fostering innovation in identity-driven applications, and the Identity 25 awards, recognizing global leaders in digital identity.