Avery Pennarun

Avery Pennarun is the Co-founder and CEO of Tailscale, a company revolutionizing secure networking with its zero-trust, easy-to-use approach. With a background in software engineering and an extensive career spanning innovative startups and tech giants like Google, Avery is recognized for his ability to simplify complex systems and foster technological innovation.
His open-source work includes projects he launched such as netselect, bup, sshuttle, and gfblip, all reflecting his core philosophy: technology should be powerful but also easy to use. Whether it’s automating VPNs or optimizing network latency with clever hacks, his work consistently prioritizes simplicity, reliability, and developer ergonomics.
A visionary leader with deep technical expertise, Avery is passionate about modern networking, open-source innovation, and helping organizations adapt to the demands of today’s dynamic digital