Annoucing CyGO Entrepreneurs - The First CyberSecurity Studio in Europe

Aurélie and I are launching a new company! CyGO Entrepreneurs aims to build and scale cybersecurity startups from the ground up.

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Mar 14, 2024

Hello Cyber Builders! 🖖

It's big news today! I am thrilled to share it with this incredible community. It's a pivotal moment for us as Aurélie Clerc and I join forces to venture into an exciting new chapter. We're proud to introduce CyGO Entrepreneurs, the first European cybersecurity studio.

Aurélie and I are embarking on this journey, fueled by a shared vision of empowering European entrepreneurs to share a secure future. Leveraging our expansive cybersecurity community across Europe, our studio catalyzes early-stage technology ventures toward success, whether stepping in as advisors or engaging as co-founders.

The road ahead is filled with possibilities, and with this community's collective expertise and drive, there's no limit to what we can achieve. The Cyber Builders community is at the core of our ideas, and I count on you to drive the future of cybersecurity forward.

So, here's to new beginnings and to the incredible journey that lies ahead with CyGO Entrepreneurs. Let's dive into this adventure together, building a cyber-resilient Europe, one innovative solution at a time.

Meet the Founders

Hey there! I'm Laurent Hausermann – some of you might know me from my Sentryo days, where we dove deep into the world of Industrial IoT Cybersecurity. It was quite the ride, building a great product (Cyber Vision), scaling the business in world wide and raising VC money. Eventually we exited with Cisco in 2019.

My tech journey kicked off at Matranet - 20 years ago, a cool firewall startup, and I've been hooked on cybersecurity ever since, especially after my stint as CTO at Arkoon Network Security before it was acquired by Airbus Defense.

I am still excited as it was Day 1.

And then there's Aurélie Clerc, a powerhouse in tech innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. She's been the driving force behind Cyber Booster since 2021, helping entrepreneurs to go from dreams to reality in cybersecurity. Before that, Aurélie was working as the Head of Innovation at FDJ and more as she started in the world of purchasing.

She's got a knack for spotting potential and turning it into success, making her the perfect co-pilot for this venture.

Aurelie and I share the same vision that led to launching CyGO Entrepreneurs.

Founding Partners and Team

In this journey to reshape the cybersecurity landscape, Aurélie and I are far from alone. We're joined by a group of esteemed founding partners who bring a treasure trove of knowledge, experience, and visionary thinking to the table.

Thierry Rouquet, Christophe Dumoulin, Pascal Eymin, and David Dupré are not just names; they are pioneers who have made significant marks in their respective fields. They are all serial entrepreneurs. Their involvement in CyGO Entrepreneurs will help coach our future co-founders, help design startup strategy, build road to market plan, help on marketing and much more.

CyGO Entrepreneurs is also the proud new steward of the legacy and team behind #Axeleo, including the incredibly impactful Cyber Booster program. This continuity ensures that the deep-rooted expertise and the dynamic, innovative spirit of Axeleo continue to thrive within CyGO Entrepreneurs. Axeleo has accelerated great cybersecurity companies since 10 years, such as Alsid (acquired by Tenable), Yogosha, Citalid. Overall, Cyber Booster and Axeleo helped 30+ cybersecurity startups to scale.

Our studio team is also filled with serial entrepreneurs, focusing on technology, product, marketing or GTM.

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Our Message and Vision - Cybersecurity is IMPACT

We all have a profound belief in challenging the status quo within the cybersecurity realm. We're on a mission to debunk the myth that only techies - you now these guys with a hoodie looking a black screen with green characters! - can drive significant change in cybersecurity.

Our approach is inclusive, recognizing the invaluable impact that comes from diverse perspectives and backgrounds. This is why we're actively encouraging more women and individuals from various disciplines to step forward and contribute to reshaping this critical sector.

Cybersecurity is Impact

Cybersecurity is much more than a technical discipline; it's the guardian of our societal foundations. It plays a pivotal role in protecting our core values, the backbone of our economy, and the integrity of our digital and physical infrastructures. From hospitals and small to medium-sized businesses to large corporations and governmental institutions, our mission is to safeguard the fabric of our society against the evolving cyber threats.

Investors and LPs need to see Cybersecurity as a societal impact investment. It’s about defending our values, protecting our jobs and civil rights.

Future Founders of technology companies need to see cybersecurity as huge opportunity to make a dent and grow international businesses.

The urgency has never been greater. With cybercriminals on the rise and global politics in a delicate balance, Europe must rise to the occasion. We firmly believe in the power of entrepreneurship to address these colossal challenges.

We are committed to fostering a new generation of innovative companies, armed with a proactive, first-mover approach. Our goal is to cultivate solutions that not only address the current landscape of cyber threats but also anticipate and mitigate the challenges of tomorrow. With a focus on European scale and impact, we're dedicated to building a resilient digital future, one that upholds our values and secures our collective prosperity.

Join the Movement: Your Call to Collaboration

Be Part of 'Le Club' - Innovate with Us

We're calling on all Cyber Builders to step into our circle, 'Le Club', where innovation meets action. We're not here to sell; we're here to collaborate, listen, and understand. We want to hear about your challenges, the obstacles you face, the solutions that fall short. Through workshops, 1:1 interviews, and hands-on prototype sessions, we delve deep into the real-world pains of security practitioners. This is your platform to voice your concerns, share your experiences, and explore potential solutions together.

Here you go 👉🏼 https://www.cygo-entrepreneurs.com/join-le-club/

Founders Wanted: Let's Build the Future

Our call extends to founders too, whether you're steeped in the security sector or bring expertise from other domains. We're looking for the bold, the innovative, the ones who see beyond the horizon. You could be a seasoned entrepreneur or a top-tier talent in sales, marketing, product, or engineering. If our vision resonates with you, there's something incredible we can build together.

Connect, Contribute, and Create

This journey is not just ours; it's yours too. Connect with us, subscribe to our blog, and stay abreast of all the groundbreaking projects we have in the pipeline. Your voice, your ideas, and your vision have a home here.

Dare to make a difference? Join us now. Let's CyGO!

Conclusion

We are at Day 1.

Together, we're charting a course towards a future where cybersecurity is an enabler of trust, innovation, and inclusivity. This is the essence of our message and vision at CyGO Entrepreneurs – to empower, protect, and inspire a safer, more connected Europe.

Join us.

Laurent & Aurélie 💚

A guest post by

Aurelie Clerc