This episode features Shira Shamban, cybersecurity entrepreneur, former officer in Israel’s elite Unit 8200, and co-founder of Solvo, the cloud security startup acquired by CYE in 2025. Shira unpacks what it really takes to move from deep technical research to the CEO seat—how to “shift left” in cloud security without losing developer trust, raise $3M over Zoom during a global pandemic, and build a company strong enough to exit. But this conversation goes beyond product and playbooks. We talk about power. Influence. The soft skill that quietly becomes your greatest weapon. And why diversifying the tech landscape isn’t charity, it’s critical infrastructure. From elite intelligence operations to global mentorship through her Security Diva mission, Shira is redefining what modern cyber leadership looks like. If you care about cloud security, founder grit, or building rooms where more women win—this episode is for you.