In this episode, we sit down with Arik, Founding Managing Partner at Glilot Capital Partners, to explore his 25+ year journey at the heart of Israel’s tech and cybersecurity ecosystem.

Arik shares:

👉 How a chance conversation with his business school professor led to his first role in venture capital back in 1996

👉 Why he believes the best founders are master storytellers who can sell a vision, not just a product

👉 The “unfair advantage” Israeli founders have, and how Glilot uses it to back category-leading companies

👉 His take on the WIZ-Google deal and what it means for the future of Israeli cyber

👉 Where AI is creating both risks and opportunities in security

👉 The one common mistake he sees technical founders make,  and how to avoid it

Whether you’re a founder, investor, or just fascinated by the startup game, this episode offers a front-row seat to the evolution of Israel from “Startup Nation” to “Scale-Up Nation”, and the lessons learned along the way.

Arik's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arik-kleinstein/

Glilot Capital Partners - https://www.linkedin.com/company/glilot-capital-partners/

Steffen's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steffenfoley/

Aspiron Search - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/