Evan Kaplan
Evan Kaplan is a seasoned entrepreneur and technology leader with over 25 years of executive experience. He is currently the CEO of InfluxData, the company behind InfluxDB, the leading time series database. Since joining InfluxData in 2016, he has played a key role in scaling the company to meet the growing demand for time series data solutions, especially for IoT, Industrial IoT, and AI applications. Previously, Evan served as President and CEO of iPass Corporation, where he led its transformation into a global leader in Wi-Fi connectivity. Earlier in his career, he founded Aventail Corporation, a pioneering SSL VPN company later acquired by Dell, and served as an Executive in Residence at Trinity Ventures.
Beyond technology, Evan is active in philanthropy and venture investing. He is a longtime board member and Treasurer of One Heart Worldwide, a nonprofit that partners with the Nepalese government to improve maternal and neonatal healthcare in remote communities. He also serves on the board of and advises several early-stage AI companies, including Diffblue and Botpress.
An experienced alpinist, Evan is a veteran of multiple Himalayan expeditions, reflecting his passion for adventure and endurance. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Western Washington University and an MBA from the University of Washington.
