Dean Sysman

Dean Sysman

Dean Sysman is a renowned entrepreneur, cybersecurity expert, and the CEO and co-founder of Axonius, a company that has grown to a $2.6B valuation in less than 5 years from founding.1 He also co-founded Cymmetria, a YC-backed cyber deception company that was acquired by private equity.1

As a Venture Advisor at AI Fund, Dean channels his experience and impact to work with founders on their 0 to 1 journey and beyond.12 He believes the most important thing he can teach founders is how to understand and grow relationships with people critical to their success.1

Dean graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer science at age 19 from the University of Haifa and then performed his mandatory military service in Israel's Unit 8200, the cybersecurity unit equivalent to the NSA in the US, rising through the ranks to captain.1

He is a member of the Forbes Technology Council, sits on the Fast Company executive board, and has been honored with a place on the Forbes Under30 Israel list and as a winner of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award in New York.1 Dean lives with his wife and daughter in New York City.1