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Founder Storiez
by ephraim yarmak
The purpose of "FounderStoriez Channel" is to interview Entrepreneurs from around the world to share their story, experience, and wisdom with you so you can learn from them and be inspired.
Episodes
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Ariel Sterman (Bessemer Venture Partners): The Pass Note That Won the Deal, Making Partner, and Playing VC's Long Game
About the guest. Ariel Sterman is a Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners in Israel, where he invests primarily at the seed stage. He began his career at Stripes Group in New York, made Aliyah in 2018, and rose from associate to partner through Bessemer's apprenticeship model under Adam Fisher.…
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Israel Duanis (CEO, Linx Security) The Loneliness of Building a Company, Saying No to 7 Figures & the Drive to Prove Yourself
Israel Duanis sold his first company, then started Linx Security, an identity security platform for the AI-agent era. This conversation is the honest version of the founder journey: the loneliness of every decision, why he turned down a seven-figure deal, building with a co-founder he's known for...
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Erica Brescia: From Founder to GitHub COO to VC | Grit, Guilt & Trusting Your Gut
Erica Brescia has done it all in tech: she founded and sold Bitnami, served as COO of GitHub during the launch of Copilot, and is now a Managing Director at Redpoint Ventures, where she decides which startup founders get funded. In this episode of Founder Stories, Erica shares how she closed a...
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Secret Service, Wiz & The Money That Was For His Son | Steve Ward, BrightMind
Steve Ward has been a Coast Guard rescue swimmer, a Secret Service agent who ran one of the first computer-network wiretaps in U.S. history, the CISO of Home Depot, a partner at Insight Partners, and an early backer of Wiz, Abnormal and a dozen others . Today he runs his own cyber venture fund,...
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Niv Braun (CEO, Noma Security): Winning Mentality, $100M Series B, and the Hidden Cost of Building Fast
Niv is the co-founder and CEO of Noma Security. He raised a $100M Series B and scaled from 20 to 100 employees in a year, as a first-time founder, in cybersecurity, in the middle of a war that started the day Noma launched. In this conversation, Niv talks about what it actually takes to win: the...
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Raj (CEO, Jetstream): Two Traffic Lights to $34M — and Why CrowdStrike Funded the Founder Who Left
Raj grew up in a town in India with two traffic lights. He's now the CEO of Jetstream, a cybersecurity startup he founded after leaving CrowdStrike, which then turned around and invested in his company. In this conversation: his mother's anything less than #1 pressure, the failures behind the...
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How Elite Founders Think | Shachar Hirschberg, CEO of Artemis
Shachar Hirschberg, Co-founder & CEO of Artemis Security, on building a cybersecurity company with thirty employees, one manager, and no traditional titles, only "Builders." We get into the flat-org experiment, why he thinks AI-era product velocity makes traditional hierarchies obsolete, the…
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Dean Shahar (DTCP) How Venture Capitalists Make Decisions With Incomplete Information
In this episode, I sit down with Dean Shahar to discuss the reality of venture capital decision-making. Investors often have to make high-stakes decisions with incomplete information, especially when startups are reaching critical inflection points. Topics include: • The hardest part of venture...
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Lia Cromwell (UpWest): What VCs Really Think After Your Pitch
Lia Cromwell, Partner at UpWest, joins us for a candid conversation about venture capital, founder psychology, and the signals most entrepreneurs misread during fundraising. We discuss: – What VCs really think after your pitch – How to know if a meeting actually went well – Israeli vs American...
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Shay Sandler (Vega) Grit, Sales, and Security, The Founder Mindset
In this powerful conversation, We sit down with Shay Sandler, co-founder of Vega, to unpack how grit, identity, and discipline shaped his journey from immigrant kid to elite operator to cybersecurity founder. Shay shares raw lessons from his upbringing, the mental battle of running marathons, and...
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Rom Carmel (Apono): From Nigeria to Series B. The Journey of Apono
Rom Carmel, CEO & Co-Founder of Apono, shares a deeply personal founder story from running his first business at age seven in Nigeria to leading a $54M, post-Series B cybersecurity company today. In this conversation, Rom reflects on how growing up in Lagos shaped his adaptability, how Israeli...
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Ori Barzilay (Team8): Winning Mentality, Humility, and Founder Excellence
In this episode, we sit down with Ori Barzilay, Partner at Team8, to explore what truly drives exceptional founders and investors. Ori shares his journey from elite military service and competitive sports to becoming one of the youngest partners at a tier-1 venture firm. We discuss winning...
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Zohar Einy Founder Port.io: Building a $800M Company with Belief and Discipline
In this deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation, Zohar Einy, Founder & CEO of Port.io, shares the real story behind building one of the fastest-growing developer platforms in the world. Zohar opens up about raising a $100M Series C at an $800M valuation, one week before his wedding, how...
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Jacques Benkoski (USVP): Money, Mentors & The Lost Art of Venture Capital
Jacques Benkoski, Managing Partner at USVP, joins the show for a candid, wise, and insightful conversation on venture capital, company building, and life. Jacques opens up about: Growing up without money and raising kids young The emotional moment he finally felt financially secure Why are many...
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Dan Povitsky: The Vine Ventures Story: Faith, Focus, and Founders
In this episode of Founder Stories, we sit down with Dan Povitsky, co-founder of Vine Ventures, to explore the deeply personal and professional story behind one of the fastest-growing venture firms in the world. From an immigrant upbringing and academic family roots to launching a $60M fund at…
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Dor Fledel: Building Spera, Getting Acquired by Okta & Lessons from the Founder Journey
In this episode of Founder StorieZ, I sit down with my good friend Dor Fledel, co-founder and CEO of Spera, which was acquired by Okta. Dor opens up about his childhood lessons in competitiveness, how tennis and debating shaped his mindset as a founder, and the intrinsic motivation that drove him...
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Dean Sysman: The Relentless Founder Behind a $2B Cyber Unicorn
Dean Sysman, CEO and co-founder of Axonius, built a $2 billion cybersecurity company—but his real story starts long before that. In this raw, powerful conversation, Dean opens up about growing up with financial hardship, battling childhood obesity, and forging an unbreakable mindset. From extreme...
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From $900 to Billion-Dollar Ventures: A Journey of Resilience and Innovation | Dheeraj Pandery Founder DevRev & Nutanix
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dheeraj, who arrived in the U.S. with just $900 and went on to found tech giants Nutanix and DevRev. From growing up in one of India’s poorest states to building multi-billion dollar companies, Dheeraj shares deeply personal stories of sacrifice,...
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Inside the VC Game: Conversations with Rising Stars Morgan Gerlak TCV, Jordan Segall Redpoint Ventures, James Green CRV
Three top-tier rising VCs – Jordan Siegel (RedPoint), James Green (CRV), and Morgan Gerlak (TCV) – pull back the curtain on venture capital. In this candid conversation, these friends and competitors share their journey from career pivots and childhood lessons to competitive deal wins and...
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Funding Announcement: Anecdotes on Series B Funding, Leadership & Growth | Yair Kuznitsov
In this episode, we speak with Yair Kuznitsov, CEO and co-founder of Anecdotes. Yair recently led the company through a successful Series B funding round, securing a total of $55 million. Yair provides fascinating insights into the strategic decision to extend Series B rather than rushing to…
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I Was on the Verge of Death Twice - Tomer Tagrin Cancer Battle & Yotpo Success
In this powerful episode, Tomer Targin CEO of Yotpo, shares his extraordinary journey of surviving stage 4 lymphoma twice while building a successful company. Tomer reveals how cancer transformed his approach to leadership, family, and life itself. Through meditation, gratitude, and unwavering...
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How Orca Security became a $1B+ Cloud Security Company | Gil Geron CEO Orca
"The biggest risk isn't failing—it's not pushing yourself far enough." — Gil, CEO of Orca Security In this episode, we dive deep with Gil Geron, CEO & co-founder of Orca Security. With over $600M in funding and a unicorn valuation, Gil reveals the mindset that's disrupting the cloud security...
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Building with Heart: Life Lessons from Venture Capitalist Bruce Taragin Blumberg Capital
In this powerful episode of Founder's Stories, Bruce, Managing Director of Blumberg Capital, takes us through his remarkable journey in venture capital and shares deeply personal insights about life, loss, and leadership. From humble beginnings to managing over a billion dollars in assets…
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From Food Stamps to $1B: A 14-Year-Old Immigrant's Cybersecurity Journey
Meet Aleksandr Yampolskiy, the founder and CEO of Security Scorecard, whose journey embodies the American dream. Arriving from Moscow at 14 without speaking English, Aleksandr transformed early hardships into fuel for success, building a cybersecurity company now valued at $1 billion with over...
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Immigrant Roots to VC success: Conversation with Mo Koyfman, Shine Capital
Conversation with Mo Koyfman, founder and General Partner of Shine Capital, as he shares his remarkable journey from immigrant roots to venture capital success. Mo reveals how his parents' teachings shaped his core values of freedom, family, and meritocracy, while exploring his innovative…
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From Stealth to $3B: The Cyera story | Scaling Secrets: with Yotam Segev CEO Cyera
In this conversation, we sit down with Yotam Segev, co-founder and CEO of Cyera, for an intimate conversation about entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, and the remarkable journey of building a billion-dollar company. Key Highlights: • From 50 to 400 Employees: Cyera Explosive Growth • Raising Funds:...
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From Bioengineering to VC | Jonathan Lehr managing partner Work-Bench | Betting on New York
In this episode, we speak with Jonathan Lehr, General Partner and Co-founder of Work-bench, a VC firm that placed an early, bold bet on New York's enterprise tech scene. Drawing from over a decade of venture capital experience, Jon offers a masterclass in VC, startups, and life. Episode…
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Lior Mallul Battery Ventures | VC Life | Stop chasing trends | Focus on long-term impact over quick wins | Make time for life outside work
In this episode, we speak with Lior, VC at Battery Ventures, • From his early days dreaming big to becoming a key player at Battery Ventures, Lior shares how he climbed the VC ladder. He dives into something we don't often hear about - how growing up shaped his money mindset and career choices. •...
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The $350 Million Pivot: Alon Arvatz on Cloud, Family, and Changing the World | Alon Arvatz CEO PointFive
In this episode, we talk with Alon Arvatz, tech entrepreneur and author. Alon, founder of PointFive, a company that helps manage cloud costs, shares his experiences and ideas. What You'll Hear: 1. Alon's Journey: Learn how Alon sold his first company, Insight, for $350 million and why he started...
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How Kindness, Faith & Humility Fueled Ron Rofe Remarkable Venture Capitalist Journey
In this episode we sit down with Ron Rofe General Partner of Rainfall Ventures, to explore his inspiring journey from a charitable childhood to remarkable success in venture capitalism. At the heart of Ron's story is a deep emphasis on personal values such as humility, passion, and a commitment…
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Building a $60 Billion Fintech Giant: Edward Kolodenko on Daily Rituals, Overcoming Challenges, and the Questrade Journey| Elevating Life through Faith and Business
Conversation with Edward Kolodenko, the founder of Questrade, we explore his remarkable journey from a young immigrant in Canada to leading one of the country's most significant financial institutions. Edward shares insights into his personal growth, the impact of his religious faith, and…
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Aaron Rosenson Cofounder Aption
I'm excited to welcome Aaron Rosenson, co-founder of Aption. With an impressive career at top venture capital firms like Insight Partners and Alef Partners, Aaron has a wealth of experience to share. We'll explore his transition from VC to startup operator, his personal challenges, and the...
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Eran Bielski GP Entree Capital |
In this episode, we welcome Eran Bielski, GP at Entree Capital, to discuss his personal journey and experiences. Eran shares his reflections on serving as a reserve soldier in the IDF during conflict, emphasizing how this experience recalibrated his mind and heightened his tolerance for risk. He...
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Roy Rubin VC @ R-Squared Ventures | Founder @ Magento | Finding meaning after selling Magento
Conversation with Roy Rubin, VC @ R-Squared Ventures. Founder @ Magento acquired by Ebay. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Roy Rubin 👥 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 💻 Website 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 👥 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 💻 Website Investments 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means...
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Adam Fisher, Bessemer Venture Partners
Conversation with Adam Fisher Partner @ Bessemer Venture Partners and one of the most successful investors in Israel with 23 successful exits over the last two decades with seed investments in Fiverr, Wix, Melio, HiBob and more. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Adam Fisher 👥 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 💻 Website 🔗...
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Amitai Ratzon CEO Pentera | Live Conversation at RSA
Live conversation with Amitai Ratzon at RSA 2024 on the expo floor. Link to our first podcast recording in 2023: Spotify iTunes Transcript 🔗 CONNECT WITH Amitai 👥 Linkedin 💻 Website: 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 👥 Linkedin 🐦 Twitter 🎥 YouTube Channel 💻 Website 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW Thank you for...
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Amiram Shachar CEO Upwind Security | Navigating Entrepreneurship, Purpose, and Impact
Conversation with Amiram Shachar CEO Upwind Security. 🎥 Video of the conversation 🔗 CONNECT WITH Amiram 👥 LinkedIn 💻 Website 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 👥 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 💻 Website Investments 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means the world to us. If…
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Ami Daniel CEO Windward | Learning from the Past | Why the #1 Trait for Leadership: Be a Mensch
Conversation with Ami Daniel CEO Windward 🔗 CONNECT WITH DANIEL 👥 LinkedIn 💻 Website 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 👥 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 💻 Website Investments 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the show, please take a moment...
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Crafting Your Identity: Insights from a 14-Year VC Journey | Daniel Frankenstein Joule Ventures
Conversation with Daniel Frankenstein GP Joule Ventures 🔗 CONNECT WITH DANIEL 👥 LinkedIn 💻 Website 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 👥 LinkedIn 🐦 Twitter 💻 Website Investments 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the show, please...
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Steve Kaufer Founder TripAdvisor, GiveFreely
This conversation is with Steve Kaufer, Founder TripAdvisor and Give Freely. 🔗 CONNECT WITH STEVE LinkedIn GIVEFREELY 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 👥 Linkedin 🐦 Twitter 🎥 YouTube Channel 💻 Website 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means the world to us. If you...
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From Tragedy to Triumph: Ido Neeman, CEO of Firefly | Reflections on OCT 7th | Navigating The Loss of His Co-founder | Resilience of Israeli Startup's
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...
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Amit Garg Tau Ventures | What makes a VC tick | Inside look into venture
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...
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Amitai Ratzon CEO Pentera | Your never ready to be CEO | growing to $100 Million & unicorn status
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...
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Nathan Shuchami Hyperwise Ventures
Conversation with Nathan Shuchami Managing Partner Hyperwise Ventures. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Nathan Shuchami 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-shuchami-1152721/ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/HyperwiseVC 💻 Website: https://hyperwise.vc/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 👥 Linkedin -...
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Startup Struggles to a $200 Million Acquisition to CheckPoint | Zohar Alon, Co-founder of Dome9 and Angel Investor | Luck, Skill, and Perseverance and why you need it
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…
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Danny Leshem Managing Partner INT3
🎙️ Exciting Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️ Join us for a captivating conversation with Danny Leshem Managing Partner INT3. Former founder of OpenRest (ACQ BY WIX) & Kidaro (ACQ BY MICROSOFT). 🔗 Connect with Danny: 👥 Linkedin: Danny 🐦 Twitter: Danny 💻 Website: Danny 💻 Website: INT3 🔗 Connect…
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VC Turned Founder | William Lin Previously Forgepoint Capital now Founder | "The VC Field Guide" | Using Gratitude to get ahead
Conversation with William Lin former VC at Forgepoint Capital now founder at stealth. 🔗 CONNECT WITH WILLIAM: 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linwilliam/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/williamlin 💻 Website: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6922608965763694593/ 📚 Book:...
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Amit Kurz Sweetwood Ventures | $250 Million Fund of Funds | Why FoF is the best Venture model | Choosing the best managers | What we can learn from baseball
Conversation with Amit Kurz, General Partner Sweetwood Ventures 🔗 CONNECT WITH AMIT: 👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitkurz/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/amitkurz 💻 Website: https://www.sweetwoodventures.com/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 👥 Linkedin -...
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Value based leadership | Nurit Shiber Chief people officer Axonius | How to live by your values
Conversation with Nurit Shiber, Chief People Officer at Axonius. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Nurit: 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nurit-shiber/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ 🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ 🐦 Twitter -...
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Guy Gamzu, Serial Angel Investor 40+ companies |
🔗 CONNECT WITH Guy: 💻 Website - https://www.guygamzu.com/ 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/guygamzu 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/guygamzu 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ 🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ 🐦...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The purpose of "FounderStoriez Channel" is to interview Entrepreneurs from around the world to share their story, experience, and wisdom with you so you can learn from them and be inspired.
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ephraim yarmak
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