GISEC’s Role in Empowering Cyber Security Startups: Interview with Amit Zutshi

Rabab Zehra from TECHx Media chats with Amit Zutshi, Founder and Managing Partner at Morphosis Venture Capital Limited, at GISEC Global 2024. Zutshi sheds light on the event’s significance for budding cyber security entrepreneurs.

Aligning Expertise with Opportunity

Zutshi’s background in strategy consulting and experience working with investment firm portfolios position him perfectly to contribute to GISEC. He leverages his expertise in two key areas:

• Mentorship Labs: Zutshi plays a crucial role in guiding promising cyber security companies through challenges related to growth and fundraising strategies. By sharing his experience and insights, he helps them navigate the path to success.
• Cyber Stars Competition: Zutshi participates in evaluating the innovative ideas presented by cyber security startups from across the globe. This grants promising young entrepreneurs valuable exposure to seasoned professionals in the field.

GISEC: A Launchpad for Global Innovation

Zutshi acknowledges GISEC’s strengths that make it a particularly attractive platform for young cyber security entrepreneurs:

• Aligning with Market Trends: GISEC’s focus on cyber security resonates with investors due to the sector’s ongoing growth, especially considering the increasing prominence of AI in the technological landscape.
• Strategic Geographic Advantage: Dubai’s strategic location as a global hub and its aspirations to become a center for technological advancement perfectly complement GISEC’s goals of fostering innovation in cyber security.

Zutshi expresses his deep admiration for the caliber of entrepreneurs participating in both Mentorship Labs and Cyber Stars Competition. He highlights the diversity of the talent pool, with enthusiastic young minds from regions like Europe, the US, Israel, and India showcasing their ideas and vying for recognition.

Mentorship Labs: Bridging the Gap for Early-Stage Companies

Zutshi holds the Mentor Labs initiative in high regard. He emphasizes the critical need for informal interactions between startups, investors, and potential customers. Mentor Labs effectively bridges this gap by providing a platform for:

• Guiding Early-Stage Founders: Founders with strong technical expertise but limited experience in navigating the business world can receive invaluable guidance on product development, crafting a compelling customer value proposition, and building a company structure that resonates with investors.
• Facilitating Meaningful Connections: Startups gain the opportunity to have candid conversations with investors and potential customers in a relaxed setting. This allows them to gather valuable insights into market needs, refine their approach, and gain crucial connections that can propel their ventures forward.

Zutshi concludes by commending GISEC’s organizers for their foresight in creating the Mentor Labs program. He acknowledges that such opportunities for startups to connect with experienced professionals and potential stakeholders are rare, making GISEC a truly valuable platform for fostering the next generation of cyber security leaders.