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Live conversation with Amitai Ratzon at RSA 2024 on the expo floor.  Link to our first podcast recording in 2023: SpotifyiTunesTranscript   

Conversation with Amiram Shachar CEO Upwind Security.  

Conversation with Ami Daniel CEO Windward 

Conversation with Daniel Frankenstein GP Joule Ventures  

This conversation is with Steve Kaufer,  Founder TripAdvisor and Give Freely.  

Welcome to this special episode where we sit down with Ido Neeman, the CEO of Firefly, to delve into the events of October 7th. In this candid conversation, Ido shares the harrowing details of that day, recounting his efforts to rescue his co-founder and friend, Sefi Genis. Join us as we explore the profound impact of losing such a crucial figure, both personally and for the company. Amidst the grief, we also discuss the resilience of Firefly and how it will continue to grow in the face of adversity. This episode pays tribute to Sefi's memory and offers insights into the strength and determination that propels Firefly forward.This conversation is in honor of Sefi Genis, Co-founder of Firefly, who was horrendously murdered by Hamas on OCT 7th, at the Supernova festival in Israel.

On this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Amit, a seasoned technology professional with over two decades of experience in Silicon Valley. As a venture capitalist, Amit's focus lies in seed-stage applied AI investments, particularly in the realms of Digital Health, Automation (including automotive and robotics), and Enterprise solutions.Among his notable achievements, Amit played a pivotal role in the success of nuTonomy (a seed-stage venture acquired for an impressive $450 million) during his tenure at Samsung NEXT Ventures. He also contributed significantly to the triumph of Misfit Wearables (another seed-stage success, sold for $260 million) while at Norwest Ventures.Amit's background extends beyond investing; he has hands-on experience in product development and analytics, both at his startup venture, HealthIQ (which boasted a last disclosed valuation of $450 million in May 2019), and at Google, where he joined the company in its pre-IPO stage and experienced the challenges and rewards of hypergrow

I had the distinct privilege of sitting down with the remarkable Amitai Ratzon, the visionary CEO of Pentera. Amitai's journey is nothing short of extraordinary, and our conversation delves deep into his inspiring ascent to the CEO position at the age of 40. Join us as we explore his incredible journey, from propelling Pentera from a humble beginning to a staggering $100 million enterprise to orchestrating successful fundraising campaigns exceeding $100 million and fostering a thriving team of 350 exceptional individuals. For transcript and show notes please visit this page. 

Conversation with Nathan Shuchami Managing Partner Hyperwise Ventures.  

Zohar Alon is an entrepreneur and founder of several successful startups. He co-founded Dome9, which Check Point Software Technologies acquired in 2018 for $200 million. Alon is also a co-founder and chairman of the Israeli cybersecurity think tank Cyberstarts, and an active investor and mentor in the startup community.  we delve into his story and his journey of overcoming immense challenges in building successful startups. Alon shares his experience of almost shutting down his company, the heartbreak of an acquisition deal falling apart, and the invaluable lessons he learned along the way. In this conversation  we will gain a deeper understanding of the true grit and determination it takes to build a successful startup.  

Conversation with William Lin former VC at Forgepoint Capital now founder at stealth.  

Conversation with Amit Kurz, General Partner Sweetwood Ventures  

Conversation with Nurit Shiber, Chief People Officer at Axonius.  

Some of Recursive investments include Deel, Cherre, Credible, Honeybook, and many others. 

Show Notes:  0:00 - 2:22 Introduction 2:23 - 4:18 Ran Ribenzaft 4:19 - 7:00 Shahar Eerz 7:01 - 8:49 Dan Scheinman 8:49 - 10:03 - Guy Benjamin 10:04 - 12:01 Alon Arvatz12:02 - 12:39 ending  

Join us as we sit down for an unscripted conversation with Kobi Samboursku founder and managing director Glilot Capital. This is Kobi's second time on the podcast. The previous conversation was together with Shai Morag CEO Ermetic, You can find that episode below.  

Welcome to Uncovering Life Lessons 2. In this episode, you'll hear from Lee Kappon, Cofounder and CEO of Suridata. Roey Dor, Cofounder & CEO Obligo. Asaf Horesh, Managing Partner Vintage Investment Group. Yotam Segev, Cofounder & CEO Cyera. and Bar Cofounder & CEO Agora. 0:00 - 1:45 Introduction 1:45 - 3:31 Lee Kappom 3:33 - 4:30 Roey Dor 4:30 - 5:48 Asaf Horesh 5:49 - 7:53 Yotam Segev 7:54 - 8:28 Bar Mor 8:28 - 9:04 Ending _________________

Join us as we sit down for an unscripted conversation with Brian Rosenzweig GP Joule Ventures. Joule has led or was actively involved in investments in Coralogix, Reeco, Cellwize, Arnica, Unomy, and many others. In Today’s Episode with Brian We Discuss:______________________ 0:00 - 1:23 Introduction 1:23 - 4:05 How did you get into Venture Capital 4:06 - 7:43 The change in the ecosystem between 2004 - 2023 7:44 - 11:45 Raising his first $5 Million fund11:46 - 13:56 How he handled the difficult times13:56 - 15:02 Cofounder relationship 15:02 - 16:36 How does he handle a difficult conversation 16:37 - 17:14 Sitting on boards 17:15 19:22 Relationships 19:22 - 23:58 What should founders expect from their board members23:59 - 27:01 Raising money for a fund 27:02 - 30:29 How do you handle difficult times | Building mental & emotional strength 30:29 - 32:21 Current market 2023 32:22 - 34:51 Things that made him better 34:52 - 38:42 Advice for founders | 38:43 - 40:28 Message to his younger self 40:28 - 41:54 Clo