Hot-in-Tech

AI is changing cybersecurity at extraordinary speed, but what does that mean for the people building, buying, and securing the next generation of technology? In this episode, my co-host Yitzy Tannenbaum joins us fresh from Black Hat to unpack the biggest shifts happening across AI security, from the growing convergence of data security and AI security to the race among startups and tech giants to define this emerging market. We discuss Cyera’s launch of Agent Guardian, why understanding the in

Russell Rothstein, CEO and founder of PeerSpot, joins Hot in Tech to explain how enterprise software buying has evolved and why trusted peer insights remain essential, even as AI transforms the decision-making process. Russell discusses the complex committees behind enterprise purchases, the value of detailed, long-form reviews, and why buyers still rely on the real-world experience of their peers rather than AI-generated recommendations alone. He also shares how PeerSpot works with AWS Marketp

What do investors really look for in a founder, and can Buddhist principles lead to better investment decisions? In this episode, Daniel Ziv, Investment Manager at Glilot Capital Partners, shares how his experience in product management and startup founding shapes the way he evaluates companies and supports entrepreneurs. Daniel discusses why founder energy, consistency, and instinct can matter more than early metrics, how investors can guide founders without limiting their independence, and ho

In this episode of hot-in-tech, David Leichner and Yitzy Tannenbaum sit down with Gary Survis, Operating Partner at Insight Partners. Gary shares why AI is the biggest technological shift of our lifetime, why he compares it more to electricity than software, and what every leader must do to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world. The conversation explores why Gary remains firmly on “Team Human” despite AI’s rapid advancement, arguing that the future belongs to those who embrace change rather

What does it take to build secure products in a world increasingly shaped by AI? In this episode of hot-in-tech, we sit down with Oleg Yusim to explore the evolution of product security, the growing convergence of R&D and cybersecurity, and what leaders must do to adapt as AI reshapes the way products are built, secured, and maintained. Oleg shares his perspective on how product security has matured from an afterthought into a business-critical function deeply integrated into the product lifec

In this episode of 𝘩𝘰𝘵-𝘪𝘯-𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩, we sit down with Zach Greenberger, CEO of Nexar, to explore the rise of physical AI and how real-world data is reshaping entire industries. Zach shares how Nexar is building a global intelligence layer for the physical world by processing billions of miles of driving data, powering everything from autonomous vehicles to smart cities and real-time risk insights. We dive into why simulation alone isn’t enough, the critical role of real-world edge cases, and how hi