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Yotam Segev

05/09/25

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

I set ambitious goals that make me uncomfortable, but I also ensure that even if we only achieve 80% of those goals, we remain in a strong position.

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Cyera CEO: Growing One of the Fastest Security Startups on the Planet

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

Cyera CEO: Growing One of the Fastest Security Startups on the Planet

05/09/25

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Objectives should feel uncomfortable and uncertain; if you're sure you'll achieve them, you're not pushing hard enough.

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Setting aggressive goals is meant to motivate founders to move quickly; failing to meet these goals doesn't mean the company is bad, but rather that they may have given up too early.

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A good strategy requires focus on important and achievable challenges, balancing ambition with what can realistically be addressed.

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Potentially impossible goals are more inspiring than realistic ones; I'd rather fail at something awesome than succeed at something inconsequential.

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When setting your goals, define them based on what you believe is ambitious and achievable for your product, rather than what others are doing.

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We aim high at Supercell, often shooting for the moon, knowing that we will likely fail most of the time, but that's part of our core philosophy.

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We love to take risks and are not afraid to make bold moves, even when success brings concerns about breaking what we've built.

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When pursuing a long-term goal, focus on smaller, achievable tasks to maintain motivation and avoid feeling overwhelmed.