Shai Alon

Shai Alon is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in technology and entrepreneurship, currently serving as the Startup Ecosystem Advocate at Google Cloud since September 2024. Prior to this role, Shai was a Board Member at Chat Leap and held significant positions at Orca Security, including Director of AI Innovation and Director of Product Management, where notable contributions included developing an AI-powered search engine and leading the Agentless API Security Solution post-acquisition of RapidSec, a startup co-founded by Shai in 2020. Shai also co-founded Chat Leap, known for its no-code AI chatbot platform, and has held various roles in mobile development and R&D leadership. Shai's educational background includes an Engineer's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.