Dean Sysman
Co-founder and CEO of Axonius, pioneer of the cyber asset management category (aka CAASM). Former Unit 8200 alum who scaled Axonius from founding to rapid enterprise adoption and $100M+ ARR.
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Oct 16, 2025 • 49min
They failed every POC—then grew their cybersecurity platform to $100M ARR in 5 years. | Dean Sysman, co-founder of Axonius
Dean Sysman, co-founder and CEO of Axonius, shares his journey from a Unit 8200 alum to leading a $100M ARR cybersecurity platform. He reveals how a pivotal moment with a Fortune 500 client transformed their outlook on market potential. Dean emphasizes the critical role of rapid responses to client needs and discusses the three types of enterprise software journeys. With humor, he recounts overcoming initial failures and the branding strategy that propelled Axonius into a newly defined market. A must-listen for aspiring founders!
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Nov 27, 2025 • 1h 16min
Dean Sysman: Betting on a boring problem and scaling Axonius past $100M ARR
In this insightful discussion, Dean Sysman, co-founder and CEO of Axonius—an innovative cybersecurity firm—shares his journey from a failed startup to leading a company valued at $2.6 billion. He emphasizes the importance of tackling boring but crucial issues like cyber asset visibility. Dean recounts invaluable lessons from his time in Unit 8200, which shaped his leadership skills, and discusses navigating the complexities of enterprise sales. He also reveals his strategic thinking behind Axonius' growth, M&A decisions, and the future of cybersecurity platforms.
