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Ariel Charytan

CEO, OkCupid
New York City Metropolitan Area,United States
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Ariel Charytan's Overview

Total Experience32 years
CompanyOkCupid
CountryUnited States

Ariel Charytan is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Okta, a leading independent identity provider. In this role, he is responsible for leading Okta's global technology organization, which includes engineering, infrastructure, security, and IT. Ariel focuses on driving Okta's technology vision, strategy, and execution to deliver innovative and secure identity and access management solutions. He has a strong background in scaling technology platforms, building high-performing engineering teams, and fostering a culture of innovation. Before joining Okta in early 2022, Ariel Charytan served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Email, Marketing Campaigns, and Twilio SendGrid at Twilio, a role he took on after Twilio acquired SendGrid, where he was the CTO. His expertise spans enterprise software, cloud computing, and communication platforms.

Professional Summary

Ariel Charytan's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

OkCupid - CEO (2018 to Present)
ARCHER - CEO (2021 to Present)
Hinge - Board Member (2018 to 2019)
Audible - Senior Vice President (2015 to 2018)
Oyster.com - Founder (2008 to 2015)
Epana Networks - Founder (2000 to 2008)

Notable Achievements

Chief Technology Officer at Okta

Leads Okta's global technology vision and execution, overseeing engineering, infrastructure, security, and IT for a leading identity and access management company, driving innovation in the identity space.

Leadership at Twilio SendGrid

As SVP & GM of Email, Marketing Campaigns, and Twilio SendGrid (and previously CTO of SendGrid), he played a crucial role in scaling the email delivery platform, managing its integration into Twilio, and leading the business unit to continued growth and market leadership.

Scaling High-Growth Technology Platforms

Demonstrated success in scaling complex, high-volume technology platforms to support rapid user growth and transactional throughput at both SendGrid and Okta.

Building and Leading Global Engineering Teams

Proven ability to build, mentor, and lead large, distributed, and high-performing engineering organizations focused on innovation and operational excellence.

Educational Background

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Company Overview

OkCupid
Total employees350
HeadquartersNew York
Founded2004

OkCupid is a U.S.-based, internationally operating online dating, friendship, and social networking website that features multiple-choice questions to match members. Known for its data-driven approach and inclusive options for gender and orientation, it helps users find meaningful connections based on compatibility beyond just photos. Users answer questions on various topics, and algorithms match them with others who have similar answers and desired qualities.

OkCupid Funding Information
$6M - Total Funding Raised
$6M - Most recent funding amount
1 - Number of funding rounds
Feb 1, 2007 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
Great Oaks Venture Capital

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