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Dave Begun

Critic · DISC type C
Co-Founder and CEO at Stealth
📍 New York, New York, United States

As the Co-Founder and CEO of a stealth startup, he leverages his background in software engineering from the Technion and an MBA from MIT. His experience spans elite cybersecurity units like 8200 and major tech companies including Cisco and PayPal, focusing on solving complex problems.

He is passionate about mentorship and community building, serving as an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University. He also founded and leads the New York City Technion Alumni Organization, frequently organizing events to connect peers and share knowledge on topics like AI and cybersecurity.

He colorfully describes the founder experience as playing three-level chess where "the knights have swords" and "the pawns sometimes rebel. "

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Experience
3 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder and CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York, New York, United States
Personality Overview

How Dave shows up

Negotiator
Precise
Information Seeker

They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often. They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions. Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features.

Priorities

Topics Dave cares about

AI in Cybersecurity
His stealth startup operates at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, and he organizes community events featuring leaders from major cybersecurity firms.
The Founder Journey
As a current co-founder and CEO, he reflects on the unique strategic and chaotic challenges of building a new company from the ground up.
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Career

Work history

12-2024
Co-Founder and CEO
Stealth
12-2024
Adjunct Professor
Columbia University
Founder and Chairman
NTA - NYC Technion Alumni
1-2023 - 7-2025
Owner
Beshi
8-2022 - 9-2024
Product Manager
Cisco
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Media appearances

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Education
2019 - 2021
Master of Business Administration - MBA
MIT Sloan School of Management
2009 - 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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