
Guy Podjarny
Serial entrepreneur, founder of Tessl and Snyk, AI Native Dev advocate, angel investor
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United Kingdom
Joined August 2025
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5.9K connectionsSummary
Guy Podjarny is a highly experienced serial entrepreneur in the software and cybersecurity space, having founded multiple successful companies including Blaze.io (acquired by Akamai), Snyk (a multi-billion dollar developer security company), and most recently Tessl, which focuses on AI Native Development. His entrepreneurial journey demonstrates a consistent drive to identify and solve significant technological challenges. guypo+2
A deep understanding of developer-centric security and web performance is a hallmark of Guy Podjarny's career. He led AppScan, was CTO at Akamai focusing on web performance, founded Snyk to bring security to developers, and co-hosted 'The Secure Developer' podcast. His expertise extends to open source and container security solutions. snyk+2
Guy Podjarny is a forward-thinker in the realm of Artificial Intelligence and software development. Through Tessl and 'The AI Native Dev Podcast,' he is actively shaping the future of AI Native Development, advocating for a shift from code-centric to spec-centric software creation using AI and LLMs. He is also an active angel investor, supporting emerging technologies. guypo+2
Beyond his professional ventures, Guy Podjarny has a strong commitment to social impact, serving as a Trustee and Chair for the Disrupt Foundation. He also has a background in military intelligence, having served in Unit 8200 of the Israel Defense Forces. gov+1
Guy Podjarny is an innovator, holding numerous patents related to security. While some sources suggest a higher number, documented patents are assigned to companies he has worked with, such as Akamai Technologies and Snyk Limited, reflecting his contribution to technological advancements. google+3
Work
Writing
System and method for a scanning API
A patent covering methods and apparatus for security assessment of a computing platform.
Incremental static analysis
A patent related to incremental static analysis techniques.
Farewell, Akamai. Hello, Snyk!
A blog post by Guy Podjarny announcing his departure from Akamai to found Snyk.