John Hering co-founded mobile security company Lookout while still a USC student, growing it to protect over 175 million devices, before co-founding both the cybersecurity insurer Coalition and Vy Capital.
2005
While a USC student, hacks a Bluetooth network from over a mile away and scans celebrities' phones at the Academy Awards red carpet.
2007
Co-founds Lookout, a mobile security company, while still attending USC.
2014
Steps down as Lookout CEO in March, remaining as Executive Chairman; Lookout later protects over 175 million devices globally.
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Co-founds Coalition, a cybersecurity insurance company backed by Allianz and other investors.
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Co-founds Vy Capital with Alexander Tamas.