The YLV Cybersecurity Advisory Board Powered by Expert Guidance

For Founders

Get early feedback from seasoned operators who’ve built, bought, and deployed security solutions at scale

Refine messaging, roadmap, and go-to-market with real-world input

Build trust and credibility with industry leaders and influencers

Daniel Shechter
Partnering with YL Ventures on core challenges like go-to-market strategy and executive hiring provides us with a definitive edge. Having immediate access to experts who have successfully navigated these hurdles previously ensures our growth remains both rapid and resilient.

Daniel Shechter

CEO at Miggo

Barak Perelman
Collaborating with YL Ventures provides a direct conduit to the cybersecurity leaders who define the enterprise landscape. These engagements delivered the market validation required to confirm identity as a primary organizational priority for the coming years while refining our cross-departmental strategy

Barak Perelman

CEO and Co-Founder, Opti

Amit Megiddo
Engaging with Ofer during the early stages of Native offered a vital perspective on the transition from ideation to execution. The resulting access to a network of CISOs allowed for the immediate validation of our technical direction and ensured our product roadmap aligned with the industry’s most pressing requirements.

Amit Megiddo

CEO and Co-Founder, Native

For Advisors

Engage directly with breakthrough cybersecurity innovation

Shape how new products are built, positioned, and brought to market

Support founders at the earliest, most formative stages, where the right input can change outcomes

Clint Maples
Mentoring founders through YL Ventures gives me a front-row seat to cybersecurity’s next chapter. I stay sharp by working hands-on with emerging technologies and seeing my input translate into real startup growth.

Clint Maples

CISO at Robert Half

Doug Graham
You can wait for the right solutions to show up, or you can help build them. Advising at YL Ventures lets me shape the direction of early stage companies and implement their technologies in real-world environments.

Doug Graham

CISO & Trust Officer at Lionbridge

Ryan Fritts
With YL Ventures, I’ve been able to help close foundational identity security gaps. It’s rewarding to see passionate entrepreneurs solve real challenges inside complex enterprise landscapes.

Ryan Fritts

CISO at Everon

Dean Atkinson
My journey with YL Ventures started in 2017 after traveling to Israel to explore its cybersecurity scene. I’ve since worked with multiple startups in the portfolio and continue to be inspired by the drive, passion, and intellect of the teams I meet.

Dean Atkinson

CISO at Burberry

Drew Robertson
Advising through YL Ventures gives me a front-row seat to the next wave of cybersecurity innovation. I walk away with sharper thinking, stronger connections, and a clear sense of how early-stage ideas turn into market-defining companies.

Drew Robertson

CISO at Finance of America Companies