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Entrepreneurs
As a seasoned security entrepreneur it was important for me to invest in a vehicle that provides real value for the younger generation of security talent. Gili and the Cyberstarts team are uniquely positioned to guide starting entrepreneurs on their long journey to building successful cybersecurity businesses.
Slavik Markovich
Demisto CEO & Co-Founder
Cyberstarts's extreme market focus, combined with Gili's deep experience and an amazing advisory network, sets up cybersecurity startups for success like no other.
Guy Podjarny
Snyk Founder & President
Cyberstarts maximizes the symbiotic relationship between young and talented entrepreneurs and successful...
Amichai Shulman
Imperva CTO & Co-Founder
Gili mentored Adallom from the start, helping us define the product and sharpen our value proposition...
Assaf Rappaport
Beyond Security CEO & Co-Founder
In 10 years, Palo Alto Networks became the largest independent cybersecurity company due to...
Nir Zuk
Palo Alto Networks CTO & Founder
Cyberstarts is building the next generation of world-class Israeli cybersecurity businesses. Along with esteemed peers and colleagues around the world, I am proud to support Gili’s efforts and vision to drive innovation and entrepreneurship.
Udi Mokady
CyberArk Chairman, CEO & Co Founder
Having founded a successful cybersecurity company, I know how crucial it is to have the right investors by your side. Knowing Gili, his personality, network of connections and his track record of building great companies, I'm confident Cyberstarts offers startups a true partnership.
Ofer Ben-Noon
Argus Cyber Security CEO & Founder
Gili’s exceptional domain expertise and invaluable experience as a successful entrepreneur and investor makes Cyberstarts the go-to fund for young entrepreneurs looking to build substantial cybersecurity businesses.
Zohar Alon
Dome9 CEO & Co-Founder
The unique combination of Gili’s experience, all of our professional cybersecurity networks and top CISOs on board is what makes Cyberstarts such a valuable asset for entrepreneurs and I’m happy to be part of this great endeavour.
Gonen Fink
LightCyber CEO
Gili’s experience and domain expertise, coupled with our vast experience in establishing companies and...
Shlomo Kramer
Check Point, Imperva, Cato Networks Founder
Successful cybersecurity startups require a mix of amazing product, positioning, access to top...
Rakesh K. Loonkar
Transmit Security President
Cyberstarts combines two of my biggest passions - Cybersecurity and startups. Knowing Gili for many years I am confident his fund will invest in Israel’s brightest entrepreneurs, providing them with unparalleled guidance and support.
Yuval Cohen
Neebula CEO & Co-Founder
The need for a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy in enterprises has never been more critical. Cyberstarts’ platform comprises some of the world's most accomplished security entrepreneurs and CISOs, and draws on Israel's talent and domain expertise to create the next generation of leading security companies.
Yair Grindlinger
FireLayers Co-Founder & CEO
The first step in building a great company is making sure you have the right people by your side. Gili and the...
Dan Amiga
FireGlass CTO & Co-Founder
In order to respond rapidly to the market’s needs, you must have deep understanding of the field, and...
Mickey Boodaei
Imperva, Trusteer, and Transmit Founder
Knowing Gili for many years, I am confident that Cyberstars and its unique composition of...
Roy Zisapel
Radware CEO
Our Story
Built, run and financed by people like you
Cyberstarts is not a financial vehicle. Nor It is a social club of successful business people. It is a first VC of its kind. The only VC in the world that is mostly financed by entrepreneurs from the domain of focus.
CISOs
As a CISO passionate about security and technology, I’m excited to...
Curtis Simpson
Ciso at Armis
My goal is to drive needed change across the security landscape...
Dave Estlick
CISO at Chipotle Mexican Grill
My mission at Cyberstarts is to bring the world’s top CISOs and security experts...
Jason Clark
Chairman of the CISO Board
Getting the product market fit right is incredibly important both...
James Christiansen
VP, Cloud Security Transformation at Netskope
Naveen Zutshi joined Palo Alto Networks as Sr. Vice President and Chief Information Officer in December 2015. In this role he is responsible for Palo Alto Network’s Information technology solutions, driving a comprehensive strategy for information technology that will help our growth in SaaS security, deliver on innovative solutions globally, and build a world class IT organization. Naveen is on the board of advisors for several fast growing technology companies including Zoom and Rubrik and advises several early startups.
Naveen’s experience spans software development, infrastructure and leading organizations from Fortune 500 companies to tech startups. Prior to Palo Alto Networks, Naveen was Senior Vice President, Technology at Gap Inc. responsible for the company’s infrastructure, operations, and information security organizations. Before Gap, Naveen spent three years as Vice President, Engineering & Operations for Encover, a SaaS CRM company. In this role, Naveen was responsible for developing and bringing to market Encover’s Service SaaS software. Prior to Encover, Naveen spent seven years with Cisco, serving in both infrastructure and applications roles with an emphasis on sales productivity and infrastructure automation.
He earned a BE in Computer Engineering from Bangalore University and an MBA from University of Arkansas.
Naveen Zutshi
CIO at Palo Alto Networks
A transformational security leader focused on applying risk management...
Jim Routh
prev. CISO at MassMutual
There is an incredible group of professionals behind Cyberstarts...
Emily Heath
SVP, Chief Trust & Security Officer at DocuSign
Cyberstarts in the news
Former Starbucks Corp. chief Howard Schultz is among the new investors in Israeli cybersecurity startup Wiz, according to people familiar with the matter...
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