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Ron Porat

Former CTO at AnD Ventures

Tel Mond, Center District, Israel

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About

Ron Porat is a serial entrepreneur who has founded and led multiple startups in cybersecurity, AI, and internet security. He sold Hacktics to Ernst & Young and Seeker to Synopsys, and later founded Shine and L1ght, both focused on protecting users and children from online threats. He works with startups to provide technical, product, and strategic guidance.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurity

Experience

  1. Venture Capital (Stealth Mode)Chief Technology Officercurrent2026 — present
  2. IL Angel ClubStrategic Advisorcurrent2025 — presentHerzliya, Tel Aviv District, Israel
  3. Stealth ModeAngel Investorcurrent2026 — presentIsrael
  4. Kailash ConsultingOwner & CEOcurrent2011 — presentTel Mond, Central, Israel
  5. PEF CommunityMembercurrent2024 — present
  6. AnD VenturesChief Technology Officer2023 — 2026Herzliya, Tel Aviv District, Israel
  7. L1ghtFounder & Board Director2022 — 2023Tel Aviv, Israel
  8. L1ghtFounder & CTO2018 — 2022Israel
  9. OffSight LtdAdvisory Board2021 — 2023Tel Aviv, Israel
  10. PrifenderAngel Investor2016 — 2019
  11. Shieldren (Acquired by L1ght)Co-Founder & CEO2016 — 2018Yarkona, Israel
  12. Shine Technologies CorpFounder & CEO2011 — 2016Herzliya
  13. Quotium (Acquired by Synopsys Nasdaq: SNPS)Director2014 — 2015
  14. Seeker Security (Acquired by Quotium)Founder & CEO2008 — 2012
  15. Hacktics Ltd. (Acquired by Ernst & Young)Founder & CEO2004 — 2011
  16. Bank LeumiApplication Security expert2002 — 2004
  17. ComsecCTO Assistant2001 — 2002
  18. AdwiseDirector of implementations2000 — 2001
  19. MeligTeam Leader1999 — 2000
  20. Israel Antiquities AuthorityField Archaeologist1992 — 1998

Skills & more

Enterprise Software27SaaS23Malware Analysis59Start-ups99Entrepreneur18Security99Entrepreneurship99Business Strategy45Executive Management26Mergers15Team Building15Sales Management13
+12 moreDue DiligenceRisk ManagementSecurity AuditsBusiness DevelopmentStart-up VenturesApplication SecurityMergers & AcquisitionsPenetration TestingInformation SecurityVulnerability AssessmentStrategy DevelopmentNegotiation
  • Enriched Air Nitrox Diver — IANTD Headquarters
  • Advanced Open Water Diver — IANTD Headquarters

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Who is Ron Porat?
Ron Porat is a serial entrepreneur who has founded and led multiple startups in cybersecurity, AI, and internet security. He sold Hacktics to Ernst & Young and Seeker to Synopsys, and later founded Shine and L1ght, both focused on protecting users and children from online threats. He works with startups to provide technical, product, and strategic guidance.
What does Ron Porat invest in?
Ron Porat invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity.
Where did Ron Porat go to school?
Ron Porat studied at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (B.A, Archaeology); Amal Lady Davis.

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