Shai Alon

Shai Alon currently serves as a Google Cloud Startup Ecosystem Advocate, focusing on leveraging cloud innovations to support startup growth. With a robust background in AI-driven technology and product management, Shai has previously held significant roles such as Director of AI Innovation at Orca Security, where contributions included the development of an AI-powered search engine, and Co-Founder and CEO of RapidSec, a web and API security SaaS provider acquired by Orca. As Co-Founder and CTO of Chat Leap, Shai led the development of a no-code AI chatbot platform, emphasizing Natural Language Processing. Earlier experiences include mobile development evangelism, leading R&D teams at Totango, and venture growth at Pressy, complemented by a foundational education in Industrial Engineering and Management from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.