# Dmitry Dontov

> Dmitry Dontov is the CEO and co-founder of Spin.AI, a Palo Alto-based SaaS security platform that protects mission-critical cloud data across Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and Slack. With over 20 years in cybersecurity, two patents to his name, and $21.5M raised including a K1 Investment Management round in March 2026, Dontov has built a platform serving 1,500+ organizations across 100+ countries. A Forbes Business Council member, Young Entrepreneur Council contributor, and columnist for Dark Reading, he's positioned Spin.AI as a Forrester Wave Strong Performer in SaaS Security Posture Management.

- **Role:** CEO and Founder at Spin.AI
- **Organizations:** Spin.AI, Forbes Business Council, Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC)
- **Nationality:** American (Moldova-born)
- **Education:** Master's degree in Cybernetics and Economy, Academy of Economic Science, Business Administration and Management, Stanford University, Cloud Computing and Subscription Models, Stanford University
- **Known for:** Co-founded Spin.AI (2017), growing it to 1,500+ enterprise customers across 100+ countries, Raised $21.5M in total funding including K1 Investment Management round (March 2026), Author of 2 cybersecurity patents

## Career timeline

- **1993-1998** — Studied Cybernetics and Economy at Academy of Economic Science
- **1999-2003** — Managing Director at DosarInfo SRL in Moldova
- **2003-2014** — CEO of Optimum-web, a software development company in Eastern Europe
- **2008-2012** — Co-founder of Bridge Moldova
- **2017** — Co-founded Spin.AI (then SpinBackup) with Helen Yevtushenko
- **2022** — Closed $16M Series A led by Blueprint Equity; Forbes Business Council member
- **2023** — Won BIG Award for Business; named Small Business Executive of the Year; Spin.AI recognized as Forrester Wave Strong Performer in SSPM
- **2024** — Featured on Cyber Defense Radio; continued Dark Reading column contributions
- **2026** — K1 Investment Management round closes; Forbes America's Best Startup Employers for third consecutive year

## Achievements

- Co-founded Spin.AI (2017), growing it to 1,500+ enterprise customers across 100+ countries
- Raised $21.5M in total funding including K1 Investment Management round (March 2026)
- Author of 2 cybersecurity patents
- 2023 BIG Award for Business Winner
- 2023 Small Business Executive of the Year
- Forbes Business Council member
- Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) member
- Regular columnist at Dark Reading
- Led Spin.AI to Forrester Wave Strong Performer recognition in SSPM (Q4 2023)
- Forbes America's Best Startup Employers list - three consecutive years (2024, 2025, 2026)
- Built platform protecting over 2 million users worldwide

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — Spin.AI secures investment from K1 Investment Management, one of the largest investors in small-cap AI-powered software
- **2026-02** — Spin.AI receives SourceForge Winter 2026 Top Performer Award (top 10% of favorably reviewed products)
- **2026-01** — Forbes America's Best Startup Employers 2026 - third consecutive year on the list
- **2024-05** — Featured on Cyber Defense Radio discussing cyber resilience, ransomware, and shadow IT in SaaS

## Links

- Website: https://spin.ai
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmitrydontov
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/SpinbackupCom
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpinBackUp

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Last updated: 2026-05-13