The Journey From Unit 8200 To The Cybersecurity Startup World – Niv Braun – FS #8
In this episode of Founder Stories, Niv Braun, co-founder and CEO of Noma Security, shares his journey from Unit 8200 to the cybersecurity startup world. He discusses his motivations for entering cybersecurity, his unique approach to funding, and the importance of timing in hiring sales teams. Niv also delves into the cybersecurity ecosystem, particularly in AI security, and reflects on the challenges of maintaining work-life balance as a founder. The conversation concludes with Niv's insights in the Founders Five segment, offering valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs.
This segment is sponsored by Noma Security. Visit https://founderstories.tv/noma to learn more about them!
0:00 Introduction to Founder Stories
0:39 Welcoming Niv Braun
1:03 Choosing Cybersecurity Post-Unit 8200
2:25 The Journey of Building a Startup
3:41 Funding Philosophy and Approach
6:49 Balancing Sales and Fundraising
7:23 Timing and Hiring Challenges
9:10 Lessons on Early Hiring
11:40 AI Security Ecosystem Insights
14:53 Founder's Five: Leadership and Legacy
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Niv is the CEO of Noma Security, a stealth cybersecurity startup tackling the ambitious goal of providing security, governance, and compliance across the entire Data & AI Lifecycle. Prior to founding Noma Security, Niv honed his skills as a security manager in Unit 8200, the elite cyber unit of the Israeli Defense Forces, where he collaborated with top experts at the intersection of security and AI. He went on to lead the security products business unit at Verint, experiencing first-hand the undeniable opportunities and unique security challenges of AI. As a core member of the OWASP AI Exchange and a contributor to public policy and community frameworks, Niv is deeply involved in advancing best practices in AI security.
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