What does it take to build a cybersecurity startup in one of the fastest-moving markets in tech?
In this episode, TLV Partners’ Brian Sack sits down with Shahar Tal, Co-Founder and CEO of Cyata, to discuss the company’s journey from its original vision through a major pivot into AI security, and ultimately its acquisition by Check Point.
The conversation explores:
- Knowing when to pivot and how to make that decision
- Finding product-market fit in an emerging market
- Building credibility through world-class security research
- Competing in a crowded AI security landscape
- Founder dynamics and decision-making under uncertainty
- Navigating strategic acquisition conversations while continuing to build the business
Recorded shortly after the acquisition, this conversation reflects on the decisions, tradeoffs, and lessons that shaped Cyata’s journey.
Speakers:
Brian Sack, Partner at TLV Partners
Shahar Tal, Co-Founder & CEO of Cyata
