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Technology · 9 November 2026

Architect of Network Defense and the Evolution of Check Point

Gil Shwed — Co-founder and Executive Chairman of the Board, Check Point

Gil Shwed pioneered stateful inspection and built Check Point into a global digital security powerhouse over three decades of executive leadership.

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Fig. 2.3Jason JonesPhoto: chuckse7en; derivative cropped image to focus on subject. / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

Technology · 9 November 2026

Crafting Digital Realms at Bungie

Jason Jones — Co-founder and Game Developer, Bungie

A key figure in Bungie's journey, Jason Jones moved from hands-on coding to directing major game franchises.

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