Identity Matters

In this episode of Identity Matters, SailPoint CEO Mark McClain is joined by Kevin Lynch, CEO of Optiv, for a candid conversation on leadership, enterprise security, and the power of effective communication. Kevin shares his thoughts on his unconventional journey to leading a major tech company, and the invaluable lessons he learned transitioning from a top advisory role to the chief executive sea...

In this episode of Identity Matters, SailPoint CEO Mark McClain sits down with Ethan Mollick, a professor at the Wharton School and a leading expert on AI and innovation, to decode the hype and the reality of AI's impact on the future of work. Ethan shares his perspective on how individuals and organizations are grappling with this technological shift, offering a fresh take on the opportunities an...

In this episode of Identity Matters, SailPoint CEO Mark McClain is joined by Fran Rosch, President and CEO of Imprivata, for a candid conversation on leadership, reinvention, and the future of identity. Fran shares his thoughts on the constant need for personal and professional growth in the fast-paced technology landscape.  Mark and Fran dive into the challenges of staying relevant in a constantl...

In this episode of Identity Matters, SailPoint CEO Mark McClain sits down with Sean Joyce, PwC Global Office of the Chairman, to explore leadership, security, and trust from a uniquely global perspective. Sean traces his career journey from the FBI to the private sector, sharing what surprised him most about how organizations approach security.  Mark and Sean unpack how conversations about cyberse...

In this episode of Identity Matters, SailPoint CEO Mark McClain is joined by Sudhakar Ramakrishna, CEO of SolarWinds, for a conversation on trust, leadership, and resilience in an increasingly complex digital world. Sudhakar reflects on SolarWinds’ evolution, from its roots in IT management to its central role in modern cybersecurity, and how the company’s mission has sharpened around trust, trans...

In this episode of Identity Matters, SailPoint CEO and Founder Mark McClain is joined by Andre Durand, Founder and CEO of Ping Identity. Andre shares personal and professional milestones that have shaped his career journey, how his view of “identity” has evolved over two decades, and what motivates him as a repeat founder. He and Mark discuss the biggest identity challenges enterprises face today,...

In this episode of Identity Matters, SailPoint CEO and host Mark McClain sits down with Emmy-nominated choreographer, keynote speaker, and founder of Groove Theory Bradley Rapier for a conversation that bridges art, leadership, and identity. Bradley shares his experience from the world of hip-hop and street dance to shaping leadership cultures in boardrooms and beyond. He and Mark examine how lead...

In this episode of Identity Matters, SailPoint CEO Mark McClain and Board Member Tracey Newell dive into leadership, innovation, and the evolving role of identity in enterprise security. Tracey shares her personal journey into technology and the pivotal experiences that shaped her leadership philosophy. She and Mark explore how today’s boards are engaging with cybersecurity and identity, and what...

On this episode of Identity Matters, SailPoint CEO Mark McClain reunites with co-founder Kevin Cunningham to reflect on three decades of innovation in identity security. From their early days at Tivoli to launching WaveSet and building SailPoint, they share the risks, lessons, and leadership insights that shaped their journey.  Hear how they navigated the dot-com era, built a resilient company cul...

In this episode of Identity Matters, SailPoint CEO Mark McClain and Silverado Policy Accelerator Co-Founder and Chairman Dmitri Alperovitch examine the state of cybersecurity in the face of new technological advances.     Dmitri discusses the new role of cybersecurity as the frontline of conflict, and why it will never be as simple as solving one issue, because new tools, techniques, and technolog...

In this latest episode of Identity Matters, SailPoint CEO Mark McClain sits down with Olympic gold medalist Cole Hocker for an inspiring and deeply insightful conversation.   Cole shares his journey to becoming the 1500-meter champion at the 2024 Paris Olympics, beating world-class favorites in a race that stunned spectators worldwide. He delves into the mindset, preparation, and resilience requir...

On this episode of Identity Matters, Mark McClain, CEO and Founder of SailPoint, is joined by Sumit Dhawan, CEO of Proofpoint.  Dhawan discusses his approach to cybersecurity and leadership, and the culture he strives to model at Proofpoint. McClain and Dhawan dive into the critical role that cybersecurity organizations play in helping enterprises solve their security challenges, and the importanc...

In this first episode of Identity Matters, Mark McClain, CEO and Founder of SailPoint, is joined by Ron Green, cybersecurity fellow at Mastercard and SailPoint board member.   Green discusses his impressive career journey, from a childhood aspiration to become a Philadelphia police officer to serving in the U.S. Army, the Secret Service, and later leading security initiatives at major organization...