Raj Ananthanpillai

Raj Ananthanpillai is the founder and CEO of Trua, a pioneer in reusable, verified digital trust credentials. Before founding Trua, Raj served for 13 years as the CEO of InfoZen, a risk management and digital credential solutions provider acquired by a publicly-traded company in 2017. Under his leadership, InfoZen developed a system to pre-screen airline passengers for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Trusted Traveler program, now known as the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Pre-Check program. With extensive experience in digital trust, cybersecurity, and identity management, Raj has successfully built and exited multiple technology ventures. His expertise spans the intersection of business, finance, and technology—fueling innovative solutions that address today’s most pressing data, privacy, and identity challenges. Beyond his entrepreneurial work, Raj is an active contributor to both professional and civic communities. He serves on the Board of the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, sits on the Advisory Board for the University of Kansas School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and is a member of The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. He also serves as a Cabinet Member of the National Council of the White House Historical Association.