Startups as Strategic Sensors: How Security Leaders Use Early-Stage Companies to Get Ahead of the Market

​Join Hyperwise Ventures and its portfolio companies for a curated leadership breakfast during RSA.

​This executive session will bring together leading CISOs, founders, and investors for a focused conversation on how forward-looking organizations use emerging companies as strategic sensors, gaining early insight into shifts in threat landscapes, architecture trends, and operating models before they reach the mainstream.

​Featured Panelists

• ​Michael Elmore, SVP & Global CISO, GSK

• ​Nathan Shuchami, Managing Partner, Hyperwise Ventures

• ​Shlomo Kramer, Founder & CEO, Cato Networks

• ​Iain Paterson, CISO, WELL Health Technologies

• ​Michael Manrod, CISO, Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

​Details

​Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

​Time: 8:00–10:00 AM

​Location: The Intercontinental Hotel

​Agenda:

​8:00–8:30 AM: Networking Breakfast

​A curated group of security leaders and founders in an intimate setting.

​8:30–9:00 AM: Executive Panel Discussion

​We will explore how security leaders structure collaboration with early-stage startups, what they look for beyond product maturity, and how these relationships shape internal strategy and decision-making. The discussion will include practical examples followed by audience Q&A.

​9:00–10:00 AM: Meet the Innovators

​Participants will rotate through small-group conversations with Hyperwise portfolio companies in focused 5–10 minute sessions, allowing for direct dialogue and deeper exploration.

​Participating companies include Entro, Ionix, Armo, Unixi, and Echo, spanning cloud security, attack surface management, application security, AI-driven intelligence, and cyber resilience.

​Attendance is limited to ensure high-quality conversation. Register today to secure your spot.