About
Elad Fouks led a cybersecurity group within the 8200 intelligence unit and managed cross-functional teams in R&D and intelligence roles. He previously served as a senior officer in special operations.
Founder at AlteryaYC S22
Intro paths
YC
Elad went through Y Combinator (Summer 2022) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Elad can intro founders to Alterya's investors below.
Alterya's investors · 1
Co-founders at Alterya
SG
Shahaf GonenFounder
Experience
- ChainalysisScaling Alteryacurrent2025 — present
- AlteryaCEO & Co-Founder2022 — 2025
- Israeli Military Intelligence - Unit 8200Cyber Ops Group Leader2018 — 2021
- Israel Defense ForcesSpecial Ops Commander2008 — 2018
Skills & more
Management18Project Management14Research13
Languages English · Hebrew
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Elad Fouks?
- Elad Fouks led a cybersecurity group within the 8200 intelligence unit and managed cross-functional teams in R&D and intelligence roles. He previously served as a senior officer in special operations.
- Where does Elad Fouks work?
- Elad Fouks is Founder of Alterya.
- What companies did Elad Fouks found?
- Elad Fouks founded Alterya.
- Where did Elad Fouks go to school?
- Elad Fouks studied at Tel Aviv University (Philosophy, Political Science); Y Combinator.
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