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Yasmin Abdi

Yasmin Abdi

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Yasmin Abdi

Founder & CEO of noHack

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Business StrategyCybersecurityInclusion and BelongingLeadership
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Fee Range - $5000-$8000
Region - North America

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Yasmin Abdi

Biography

Yasmin Abdi is a globally recognized cybersecurity leader, founder, and advisor shaping how modern companies build trust, resilience, and secure digital infrastructure at scale. She is the Founder & CEO of noHack, a cybersecurity advisory firm that partners with early-stage and high-growth companies to embed security into their products, operations, and culture from day one.
Previously, Yasmin held senior cybersecurity roles at Google, Meta, and Snapchat, where she led and advised on global security programs spanning enterprise risk, product security, insider threat, and large-scale security operations. She was also an early member of the Meemo founding team and played a key role in the company’s journey through its successful acquisition by Coinbase.
Her work and impact have been featured by BBC and Forbes, and she was named Innovator of the Year (2024) by Loudoun County in recognition of her contributions to cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, and community leadership. A sought-after international speaker, Yasmin has delivered keynotes and panels across the U.S., Europe, and Africa, advising founders, investors, governments, and institutions on cybersecurity, AI risk, and building secure, scalable ecosystems.
Beyond her work at noHack, Yasmin serves as an advisor to startups and venture-backed companies and is a University of Maryland alum, where she sits on the Board of Advisors. Through her leadership, advocacy, and global engagements, she is committed to expanding access to technology, advancing security innovation, and creating economic opportunity through safe, trusted digital systems.

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