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Entrepreneurs

Pradeep Aswani

Cloud Harmonics, Secure Dynamics, Securematics, OneSecure Founder

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

Yevgeny Dibrov

Armis 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

Nadir Izrael

Armis CTO & 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

Ziv Maor

Head of Security Architecture and Cyber Security, Novartis

Diego Souza

Executive Director, Deputy Global CISO at Cummins

Joseph Tso

Chief Information Security Officer at Scotiabank US

Steven Peltzman

Chief Business Technology Officer at Forrester Research

Stephen Ward

CISO, The Home Depot

Laz Montano

Former CISO at MassMutual, MetLife

Gram Ludlow

VP of Global Information Security at Marriott Vacations Worldwide

Mike Towers

CISO at Takeda

Dustin Wilcox

VP and CISO at Anthem

Michael Antico

CISO/CSO at CLEAR

Stu Solomon

Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer at Recorded Future

July Talbot-Hubbard

Global VP & GM, Digital Identity and Data Services at Optiv

A transformational security leader focused on applying risk management...

Jim Routh

CISO at MassMutual

There is an incredible group of professionals behind Cyberstarts...

Emily Heath

Chief Trust & Security Officer at DocuSign

Neal Pollard

CISO at UBS

Tom Schunk

VP & CISO at Emerson

Heather Gantt-Evans

Senior Director of Security Operations and Cyber Resilience at The Home Depot

Lenny Maly

VP, Global Security Engineering and Architecture

Michael Britton

VP, CISO at Alliance Data

Harry Moseley

CIO at Zoom

Bob Schuetter

CISO at Ashland

Gleb Reznik

CISO at Synchrony

Arvin Bansal

Senior Director, Cyber, Data and Risk Governance for AmerisourceBergen

Tim Crothers

VP Security Solutions at Target

Chris Porter

CISO at Fannie Mae

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

Abhishek Agarwal

CISO at Fresenius Medical Care North America

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.