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231 people in our graph share verified history with Dan — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
RustyunlockedDan: together at McAfee (2011–2013)
×3Dan: together at Tel Aviv University
×2Dan: together at Descope
×3Dan: together at Check Point Software
Founder at Descope
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Descope's investors · 7
Dell Technologies CapitalPalo Alto · $500K – $50M checks · since 2025J-VenturesSilicon Valley · $250K – $1M checksLightspeed Venture PartnersMenlo Park · $1.7M – $87M checks · since 2025Notable CapitalSilicon Valley · $5M – $50M checks · since 2025TriventuresHerzliya · $1M – $3M checks · since 2025Unusual VenturesMenlo Park · $1M – $15M checks · since 2025Verissimo VenturesBedford
Co-founders at Descope
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Slavik MarkovichFounder
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Gilad ShrikiFounder
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Doron SharonFounder
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Guy RinatFounder
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Meir WahnonFounder
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Rishi BhargavaFounder
Experience
- DescopeCo-Foundercurrent2022 — presentTel Aviv District, Israel
- Self-employedJust kicking down the cobblestones2021 — 2022
- Palo Alto NetworksVP, Product Management2019 — 2021
- Palo Alto NetworksVP Product, Co-founder2015 — 2019Israel
- McAfeeVP Endpoint Security Strategy2012 — 2015
- McAfeeVice President, Database Security Products2011 — 2012
- SentrigoVice President, Products and Business Development2007 — 2011
- Check Point Software TechnologiesDirector of Product Management2005 — 2006
- Check Point Software TechnologiesVPN Solutions Director2005
- Check Point Software TechnologiesVPN Solutions Manager2003 — 2005
- InfocycloneDirector, Product Management2001 — 2002
- RadguardDirector, Technical Business Development1997 — 2001
Skills & more
Data Security80Network Security99Product Management99Security Management8Database Security6Channel Partners53Networking19Security51Strategy52Application Security6Product Marketing15Start-ups14
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Go-to-market StrategyBusiness DevelopmentComputer SecuritySalesVirtualizationEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSoftware DevelopmentManagementCloud ComputingEncryptionLead GenerationLanguages Arabic · English · French · Hebrew
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Dan Sarel?
- Founder at Israel Israel Israel
- Where does Dan Sarel work?
- Dan Sarel is Founder of Descope.
- What companies did Dan Sarel found?
- Dan Sarel founded Descope.
- Where did Dan Sarel go to school?
- Dan Sarel studied at Rutgers University (MA, comparative literature); Tel Aviv University (BA, English); Gymnasia Rehavia.
Founder mafias
Tel Aviv University mafia287
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Kristo KäärmannBachelor’s of scienceFounded TransferWise +2Aviv EyalB.CSFounded Skillful +2Shay HilelMBAFounded Biotax +2Nir ZoharBSc. EE.Founded Chakratec +2Eyal ShinarFounded Black Ore Technologies +1Irit YanivMBAFounded Digma Medical +1
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Rutgers University mafia100
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Douglas CarneyBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Verficopro +2Jeffrey StaubDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded Solis Agrosciences +2Ryan BednarBSFounded RankScience +1Harsh YadavMaster of ScienceFounded Ryse +1Alex RamírezCouseraFounded Vendease +1Chris PentoBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Clear Street +1
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Check Point Software mafia11
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Laura YeciesVice President Marketing, General ManagerFounded Bonehealthtech +1Michael ShalytMalware Research Team LeaderFounded Aperio +1Mark KraynakStrategic Marketing ManagerFounded EarlyMichael ShaulovHead of Mobility Product ManagementFounded Fireblocks surveyZohar AlonProduct ManagerFounded NewcoreSam KeiruCheckpoint Certified Security AssociateFounded Simplifyd Systems
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Same school
Also attended Rutgers University301
Jigar RaythathaInvestor at Third Rock VenturesRobin LiInvestor at GGV CapitalDominique LittleGovernment Affairs Lead at ParadigmGanesh PersadVice President & Chief Information Officer at Flare Capital PartnersBill DeJianneSales Manager (Eastern U.S.) at Needham FundsMark FieldsInvestor at Alsop Louie Partners
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Also attended Tel Aviv University797
Arnon DinurPartner at 83NorthYoram SnirPartner at 83NorthRaz MaysharSenior Manager at Qualcomm VenturesDavid GoldschmidtManaging Director, Head of the Fund at Samsung Catalyst FundAmit ShofarSr. Investment Director at Samsung Catalyst FundRutie AdarInvestments & Innovation Sr. Director, Israel at Samsung Catalyst Fund
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Shared employers
Also worked at Descope8
Glenn SolomonInvestor at GGV CapitalOren YungerInvestor at GGV CapitalGuru ChahalPartner at Lightspeed Venture PartnersYaron SamidFounder and Managing Partner at TechAviv Founder PartnersGuy BejeranoExpert Advisory Board — Co-Founder & CEO at SafeBreach at 33NOded HermoniGeneral Partner at Coinbase Ventures
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Also worked at Palo Alto Networks89
Jim GoetzPartner at Sequoia CapitalGeorge ManuelianAdvisory Board Member at Rembrandt Venture PartnersEliza ChamberlainSenior Associate at Jump CapitalAvi ShulmanPartner at StageOne VenturesJoe HorowitzManaging General Partner at Icon VenturesJeanette HillExecutive Assistant at TDK Ventures
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Also worked at McAfee86
RustyAdvisor at Clear VenturesDave DeWaltFounder, Managing Director, CEO at NightDragonKen GonzalezManaging Director at NightDragonBarbara MassaAdvisor at NightDragonDr. Ira SobelInvestor at AgeTech CapitalChris YoungCEO Partner at Ardent Venture
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Also worked at Check Point Software Technologies67
Mark KraynakInvestor at Aspect VenturesMichael B. MoradzadehVenture Partner at LegalTechJim RabuckVP, Business Development, National Security and Defense at NightDragonMike GilleyVenture Partner at Mighty CapitalYoni OsherovInvestor at Entree CapitalRavit AvidorFounding Partner at Lighthouse Ventures
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