# Tarun Gaur

> Tarun Gaur is the Founder and CEO of qikfox Cybersecurity Systems, a San Mateo-based startup building what it calls the world's first browser with integrated decentralized identity and quantum-resistant cryptography. With 24+ years spanning Microsoft, Deloitte, and HP - and one successful exit (Tringapps, 500 employees, acquired 2018) - Gaur launched qikfox in 2019 after his mother was scammed online. Backed by Tim Draper with $1.1M in seed funding, qikfox charges $180/year for an invite-only premium browser targeting everyday consumers who want safety, security, and privacy baked into the foundation - not bolted on as an afterthought.

- **Role:** Founder & CEO at qikfox Cybersecurity Systems
- **Organizations:** qikfox Cybersecurity Systems, Tringapps, Mobile Gaming Technologies, Microsoft, Deloitte Consulting, HP
- **Nationality:** Indian-American
- **Education:** Master's in Mathematics and Computer Science, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Cryptography and Computer Science (study), Stanford University, Venture Capital and Private Equity (program), Columbia Business School, Future of Commerce (program), MIT
- **Known for:** Founded and scaled Tringapps to 500 employees before a successful acquisition in 2018, Built the world's first browser with integrated decentralized identity and quantum-resistant cryptography, Secured $1.1M seed funding from Tim Draper for qikfox

## Career timeline

- **Pre-2008** — Held engineering and consulting roles at HP, Deloitte Consulting, and Microsoft
- **2008** — Founded Tringapps, a mobile and cloud-first software consulting firm
- **2008-2018** — Grew Tringapps from zero to approximately 500 employees
- **2018** — Tringapps acquired by Mobile Gaming Technologies; Tarun joined as VP of Blockchain
- **2019** — Left Mobile Gaming Technologies and founded qikfox Cybersecurity Systems
- **2021-09** — qikfox featured in TechCrunch; raised $1.1M seed round from Tim Draper
- **2021-11** — Seed funding officially closed ($1.1M)
- **2023** — qikfox became DIF (Decentralized Identity Foundation) member; spotlight interview published

## Achievements

- Founded and scaled Tringapps to 500 employees before a successful acquisition in 2018
- Built the world's first browser with integrated decentralized identity and quantum-resistant cryptography
- Secured $1.1M seed funding from Tim Draper for qikfox
- Grew qikfox to 4,000+ paid subscriptions on an invite-only basis
- Featured in TechCrunch for qikfox's democratizing internet mission
- Member of the Decentralized Identity Foundation (DIF)
- Built a browser capable of scanning 78 distinct signals to identify illegitimate websites

## Latest updates

- **2023-02** — Featured in Decentralized Identity Foundation (DIF) member spotlight interview about qikfox's approach to browser-native identity
- **2024-09** — Tarun Gaur profiled by Enterprenuer.org, highlighting qikfox's evolution and cybersecurity mission
- **2026-04** — Email verified active as of April 2026 via Apollo; company remains active in San Mateo, CA with ~26 employees

## Links

- Website: https://qikfox.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agenticweb3
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/qikfox

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Last updated: 2026-05-06