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In a world where technology has revolutionized entire industries, healthcare remains stubbornly inefficient. Nowhere is this more evident than in the claims economy, where hidden costs and undetected overbilling weigh heavily on large self-insured employers, and the industry as a whole. Medical overbilling is a major symptom of the $300 billion fraud, waste and abuse (FWA) issue burdening the U.S. healthcare system, significantly contributing to inflated healthcare costs.

Today’s application security (AppSec) landscape is more complex than ever. Many organizations are juggling a growing number of tools, each targeting a specific security need. While this “best-of-breed” approach might seem comprehensive, it often creates noise, redundancy, and ballooning costs that ultimately hinder security efforts. As seen across multiple CISO Village discussions, ultimately consolidating AppSec…

As startups progress from seed to late stage, the demands on their engineering teams shift dramatically. Scaling isn’t just about adding more people; it’s about structuring teams and processes to ensure resilience, flexibility, and quality as the company grows. Here are four key factors to consider for effective engineering team scaling:

Business leaders today are not just frustrated with the pace or quality of insights — they’re fundamentally disillusioned with the entire analytics process.  After having over 140 one-on-one conversations with data, analytics and business leaders, one thing is clear: the traditional approach to analytics is not just insufficient; it’s fundamentally unsystematic and inconsistent. It’s failing…

With geopolitical tensions rising and AI technology rapidly transforming the landscape, 2024 has brought both new opportunities and unprecedented challenges for security leaders. At Team8’s 2024 CISO Village Summit, over 100 top cybersecurity leaders gathered to discuss their most pressing concerns. During the event, we presented them with a survey, the results of which we bring here, capturing the heartbeat of today’s cybersecurity leaders.

In 2022, we first mapped out data and AI infrastructure investment trends in the Israeli ecosystem. Since that time, we’ve seen a notable shift from pure data infrastructure companies to a rising batch of AI infrastructure solutions. At the same time, existing data infrastructure and analytics companies have implemented AI into their products and shifted to serve the rapidly emerging AI market. We’ve seen Israeli data and AI infrastructure companies rise to the occasion, continuing to punch well above their weight.

What made us so excited to invest in Datricks? It’s simple and it’s all about Financial Integrity. Their AI-powered platform detects risks, uncovers hidden anomalies, and stops potential issues before they escalate into costly problems. By leveraging process mining, Datricks connects to various systems and tracks every financial process in real time.

In today’s fast-paced work environment, resilience is not just desirable; it’s essential. Whether you’re navigating the upper echelons of Fortune 500 companies or the adrenaline-fueled circuits of Formula 1, the ability to bounce back, stay focused, and perform under pressure is what separates the good from the great.

Black Hat USA 2024 was special for me, as it was my first time attending the conference as a CTO on the investment side. The days were packed with engaging interactions, meeting incredible founders and establishing meaningful connections with visionary CISOs whose innovative ideas sparked insightful conversations.

Founded in 2016 by industry veterans Elad Tsur, Amir Cohen, and David Shapiro, Planck set out to revolutionize commercial insurance underwriting through AI and data. Their deep expertise, particularly in AI, allowed them to introduce groundbreaking products that addressed critical industry pain points. These innovations not only improved underwriting efficiency but also set new standards for accuracy, enabling Planck to secure clients like AIG, Chubb, Allianz, and Sompo.

In an industry that is too often judged by its failures rather than its successes, for a second year in a row, we chose to celebrate the wins and innovation within our field, from which we emerge a stronger community. 

As we wrap up this year’s annual Team8 CISO Village summit in California, I wanted to take a moment to reflect and share some insights. These insights come from the numerous sessions led by world-class experts, engaging conversations with dozens of CISOs, and listening in to the group discussions throughout the summit.