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Cyera's Hypergrowth, Cake's Cap Table Push, and ServiceTitan's Stellar IPO | E2060

Dec 13, 2024

Yotam Segev, co-founder of Cyera, a leader in data security, shares insights on their recent $300 million funding round and a major acquisition to bolster data protection. Kim Hansen, CEO of Cake Equity, discusses innovative strategies for managing cap tables in a competitive market. They dive into the evolution of cybersecurity, the role of AI, and the impact of recent IPOs on SaaS companies. The conversation highlights the importance of cultural alignment in hiring and the future growth potential of startups navigating equity management.

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Quick takeaways

Cyera recently raised $300 million, significantly increasing its valuation and establishing itself as a leader in data security solutions.

The podcast discusses ServiceTitan's successful IPO, which may signal a better environment for tech startups looking to go public.

AI's integration into data security practices is still emerging, with Syera leading the way in helping enterprises navigate complex data environments.

Deep dives

Self-Driving Technology Challenges

The podcast highlights the current state of self-driving technology, specifically discussing an incident with Waymo, where a car equipped with advanced automation technology circled a roundabout repeatedly without stopping. This situation illustrates the complexities and challenges still present in self-driving systems despite advancements. Waymo acknowledged the issue and quickly rolled out a software patch to address the problem, demonstrating their responsiveness. Such incidents can impact public perception as companies like Waymo work to expand their services across the United States.

Intro

4min

Strategic Fundraising and Impressive Valuation Growth

2min

Navigating Data Security Posture Management

7min

Evolution of Data Management and Security

13min

Cultural Fit and Future Growth

4min

Navigating AI and Cybersecurity Trends

7min

The Power of Newsletters and a SaaS IPO Overview

2min

Navigating IPOs and Tech Regulation

12min

Streamlining Equity Management for Startups

3min

10.

Navigating Equity Distribution and Startup Growth

11min

11.

Founders First: A New Approach to Cap Table Management

2min

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Innovative Features for Employee Equity Management

2min

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Todays show:

Alex Wilhelm kicks off the show with Cyera’s Yotam Segev to dive into the state of enterprise data security. They discuss Cyera’s impressive feat of raising $300 million just quarters after its previous mega-round and explore the company's recent nine-figure acquisition of Trail Security. Next, Alex unpacks ServiceTitan's successful IPO and Broadcom's milestone achievement of reaching a $1 trillion market cap. To close, Cake Equity’s Kim Hansen joins the conversation to share insights into his company’s growth strategy and how it’s thriving in a highly competitive market.

Timestamps:

(0:00) Alex kicks off the show

(2:12) Cyera’s Yotam Seveg joins the show

(10:05) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/twist

(11:34) Evolution from information security to cybersecurity and automated data categorization

(20:44) Cyera's acquisition strategy and impact on the company

(28:00) Washington Post - TWiST listeners can subscribe for just 50 cents per week for your first year at https://www.washingtonpost.com/twist

(29:10) AI's impact on data security and competition in the cybersecurity market

(34:19) ServiceTitan IPO, market reaction, and implications for the industry

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(39:05) Tech companies reaching significant market caps and IPO performances

(47:17) Texas attorney general's lawsuit against tech companies over data practices