Guy Podjarny

Guy Podjarny is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience in software development and security. Currently serving as Founder and CEO of Tessl, since February 2024, Podjarny reimagines software development for the AI era under the concept of AI Native Software Development. As the Founder and CEO of Snyk, established in July 2015, Podjarny plays a pivotal role in developing a leading Developer Security platform that assists organizations in maintaining security throughout the development lifecycle. Podjarny is also a Trustee at the Disrupt Foundation and has been an angel investor in over 100 startups since June 2012, focusing on early-stage Dev, Infra, AI, and Security B2B startups. Previous roles include CTO at Akamai Technologies and co-founder and CTO at Blaze.io, among others, contributing to several innovations in web application security. Podjarny holds a foundational education from HaYovel in Israel, completed between 1995 and 1997.