Yanki is a visionary entrepreneur and technologist who founded Aladdin Knowledge Systems in 1985, leading the company to a successful IPO on NASDAQ in 1993. Over the next two decades, he guided Aladdin as CEO and Chairman, shaping it into a global leader in digital security before stepping down in 2009.

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Following his tenure at Aladdin, Yanki dedicated his time to investing in and mentoring innovative technology ventures, helping nurture the next generation of founders and ideas.

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As of September 2025, Yanki has returned to the entrepreneurial frontlines as the Founder and CEO of Caura.ai, a company pioneering the next wave of artificial intelligence — enhancing AI with persistent memory and emotional intelligence.