Five with Founders | Sanjay Beri, CEO of Netskope

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Welcome to Episode 1 of Five with Founders, Sapphire Ventures' new series, where our partners sit down with visionary CEOs to go beyond the pitch and unpack what it takes to build companies of consequence. In our inaugural episode, Sapphire Ventures President Jai Das sits down with Sanjay Beri, CEO and founder of Netskope, for a candid conversation about what it really takes to build a category-defining company in cybersecurity and enterprise networking. Jai and Sanjay dive into: • Spotting a shift in user behavior quickly—and building Netskope for the cloud and AI era. • Creating an intentional culture by defining traits early and holding teams accountable. • How “going long” shaped Netskope’s trajectory above all else. • Focusing on enabling the secure use of AI in cybersecurity. • Ensuring you’re at the right time in your life to launch a startup. Watch the full conversation and subscribe for more bold stories from the builders shaping tomorrow’s enterprise.