Eric Fourrier

Co-Founder at GitGuardian (hiring)

Eric Fourrier is a French engineer and entrepreneur who co-founded GitGuardian, a code security platform, in 2017. Here's a comprehensive overview of his background:

Professional Background

Education:

Graduated from École Centrale Paris with a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics
Obtained a Master's degree in Machine Learning from École Normale Supérieure in Paris

Early Career:

Started as a data scientist in the United States financial sector
Worked as a data scientist intern at Lending Club
Founded Quantiops, a consulting firm specializing in big data analysis, in 2016

GitGuardian Journey

Company Founding:

Co-founded GitGuardian in 2017 as a side project
Initially focused on scanning GitHub for secrets and vulnerabilities
Discovered widespread credential leaks on public repositories

Company Growth:

Launched Public Monitoring in 2018
Raised $12 million Series A in 2019
Launched Internal Monitoring in 2020
Became the #1 security app on GitHub marketplace in 2021
Raised $44 million Series B in 2021
Total funding to date: $56 million

Leadership Philosophy

Key Insights:

Transitioned from hands-on technical work to strategic leadership
Emphasizes learning and scaling organizational knowledge
Believes in transforming security from a cost center to a competitive advantage
Encourages AI tool adoption with proper employee training

Current Role:

CEO of GitGuardian
Focuses on company vision, growth, and execution
Advocates for improved software supply chain security

Eric Fourrier has established himself as a thought leader in cybersecurity, particularly in code security and secrets detection, transforming GitGuardian from a side project to a significant player in the cybersecurity industry.