Dean Sysman, CEO and co-founder of Axonius, built a $2 billion cybersecurity company—but his real story starts long before that. In this raw, powerful conversation, Dean opens up about growing up with financial hardship, battling childhood obesity, and forging an unbreakable mindset.

From extreme sports injuries and military service to failed POCs and an unwavering commitment to his wife, daughter, and co-founders—this is the story of a founder who lives by one mantra: Make Each Day Count.

🎯 Topics we cover:

Dean’s childhood struggles and drive for independence

How personal pain became the fuel for purpose

What it took to survive multiple failed product launches

The breakthrough moment that changed everything

Health, fatherhood, legacy—and why he tracks everything

The truth about billion-dollar startups and staying grounded

This episode is not just about building a massive company. It's about building a meaningful life.

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Dean Sysman: The Relentless Founder Behind a $2B Cyber Unicorn