Shay Sandler (Vega) Grit, Sales, and Security, The Founder Mindset

About this episode

Shay Sandler discusses his journey from immigrant to cybersecurity founder, emphasizing the importance of grit, resilience, and a sales-first mindset in building companies.

People in this episode

Host: Ephraim Yarmak

Guest: Shay Sandler

Topics covered

• grit
• sales
• cybersecurity
• founder mindset
• immigrant mindset
• resilience
• building culture
• transparency

Keywords

• cybersecurity
• startup
• marathon mentality
• elite performers
• company culture

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Vega

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