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AI, Cybersecurity & Startup Secrets: What Investors Really Look for in Founders - Costanoa Ventures


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Join us in this engaging episode of CyberBytes: The Podcast as we chat with industry leaders John Cowgill and Jim Wilson, Partners at Costanoa Ventures, as they discuss their journeys through the venture capital and cybersecurity world.

From navigating the complex world of seed-stage investing to exploring the latest cybersecurity trends, these experts share their invaluable insights on building successful startups, the role of AI in cybersecurity, and the challenges faced by early-stage companies. We discuss:

- The synergy between Jim and John: Jim's focus as a GTM operator and how their complementary roles drive success.

- Costanoa's investment strategy and its portfolio of 12 innovative cybersecurity companies.

- Insights into John's approach to early-stage investments, including evaluation criteria and recent investments at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity.

- Defining and understanding "startup DNA" and its critical role in early-stage success.

Don't miss out on their first-hand experiences and advice on how to succeed in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
John's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcowgill/
Jim's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimwilsonbayarea/
Costanoa Ventures - https://www.linkedin.com/company/costanoa-ventures/
Joseph's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cybercoops/
Aspiron Search - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/
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