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When Pavel Gurvich wants to illustrate micro segmentation for protecting complex hybrid cloud environments, he uses a simple example taken from the traditional Shipbuilders world. And that’s what I love about him. Using a down to earth, no frills approach, he instantly made me get it. Area security is not going to cut it anymore. Micro segmentation, which will isolate workloads is the future of security. Its that simple.
The end of the year is a good time for reflection, to look back at what we had accomplished and to look forward to what we can expect next year. Personally, I pause to reflect on what it is that led to the evolution of Israeli late stage companies...
The realities of global expansion are complex. Product & market fit, laws & regulations, optimal corporate structure, international accounting, currency rates, political risks – it’s a long list to tackle. But among the top issues to consider is the importance of cultural differences and the role they play in successful communication that leads to operational efficiency and ultimately to achieving scale..
I read a lot of “Why We Invested” posts, and although there is total consensus in the venture market that we invest primarily in people, the “Why We Invested” posts almost always focus on the business, and not the people. I felt I had to dedicate the beginning of the post to the real reason why we invested in Talkspace. Below please find a description of the tremendous business that Oren and Roni built..
As a tech investor, I’m often asked which kinds of businesses tend to pique my interest. Time and again I find myself drawn to those overlapping with the sharing economy. Only recently have I asked myself why I find this concept so appealing, and I believe it’s because of how I was raised
Investing in tech companies for more than 20 years and training for Ironman competitions in my free time, I can’t help but recognize parallels between endurance athletes and the most successful CEOs in the tech world. I’ve drawn from my experience in both domains and outlined characteristics I’ve found common to both.
Winning over consumers takes an amazing brand story. One that inspires an emotional connection with its audience. With social media playing a key role in corporate communications, brands find that their employees, not the company, carry more weight in driving the narrative – with the CEO as storyteller in chief.