Hot-in-Tech

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

Most companies miss a powerful growth lever: their leadership principles. Anand Oswal, EVP at Palo Alto Networks, shares how to build bold, autonomous teams ready for the toughest cybersecurity challenges. In this episode, he breaks down how passion, clarity, and trust drive high performance. Learn why aligning every role to a clear vision fuels motivation and speed. Discover the leadership habits that spark innovation at scale, hiring for attitude, embracing experimentation, and turning failur

In this insightful episode, Hagit Oren, CEO of TaxRay, discusses how AI is transforming tax compliance and risk management. She shares her journey from law to AI-driven solutions, the importance of explainability in regulated spaces, and the future of domain-specific autonomous systems in tax.