The Cyber Go-To-Market podcast for cybersecurity sales and marketing teams. Save Cybr Donut!

Andrew Monaghan
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The podcast for sales and marketing teams that tackles the question:How can Cybr Donut grow ARR to $10m by the end of 2025?We talk with cybersecurity CROs, CMOs, CEOs, as well as sales and marketing experts in our movement to Save Cybr Donut. Listen in, and you will get proven strategies to - help you get more leads- win more customers, and,- create your killer go-to-market growth engine. If you are a seller, marketer, leader, CEO, or founder at a cybersecurity company, you are in the right place.

  1. Ditch the Adversarial Negotiating: How Transparency Wins in Cyber Sales – Todd Caponi, Author of Four Levers Negotiating

    DEC 2

    Ditch the Adversarial Negotiating: How Transparency Wins in Cyber Sales – Todd Caponi, Author of Four Levers Negotiating

    Send me a text (I will personally respond) Are you tired of sales negotiations feeling like a hostile game of poker against procurement pros who seem to hold all the cards? Wondering if there’s a way to maintain your deal’s value without relying on outdated, adversarial tactics? Struggling with year-end deals where buyers expect last-minute discounts and you’re anxious about giving away too much? This episode is for cybersecurity sales and marketing leaders seeking a transparent, effective, and less stressful way to close deals. In this conversation, we discuss:  👉 Why traditional and commonly taught sales negotiation techniques no longer fit today’s buyer-seller dynamic 👉 Todd Caponi’s “Four Levers Negotiating” framework to build trust and keep more margin 👉 Practical, actionable ways to position pricing and negotiations, especially at year-end, so both parties win About our guest: Todd Caponi is a multiple-time sales executive and author with experience leading revenue organizations through two successful exits. He now advises, teaches, and speaks to sales teams about transparency and behavioral science in negotiation. Todd’s upcoming book, "Four Levers Negotiating," outlines a straightforward approach that’s transforming how sales teams manage deal-making conversations. Summary: Listen in as Andrew Monaghan and Todd Caponi unpack how cybersecurity sellers can escape the cycle of adversarial negotiations by embracing a transparent, lever-based approach. Discover how to reframe value conversations, negotiate with confidence, and earn buyer trust—so you close deals faster with less discounting. Tune in and rethink your negotiation mindset! Connect with Todd Caponi on LinkedIn and visit toddcaponi.com.  ----------If you are a sales leader, you are probably under pressure right now to use your headcount on quota-carrying positions BUT you intuitively know you need to invest in the team to help them succeed. Unstoppable.do gives you the capabilities of a world-class enablement team without having to use precious headcount AND with a pricing model that makes sense for startups.  If this is intriguing, get in touch at andrew@unstoppable.do Support the show Follow me on LinkedIn for regular posts about growing your cybersecurity startup Want to grow your revenue faster? Check out my consulting and training Need ideas about how to grow your pipeline? Sign up for my newsletter.

    42 min
  2. How to Build a $30M ARR Business with Just Three Founders and ZERO employees – Amos Bar-Joseph, Co-Founder, Swann

    NOV 25

    How to Build a $30M ARR Business with Just Three Founders and ZERO employees – Amos Bar-Joseph, Co-Founder, Swann

    Send me a text (I will personally respond) Are you struggling to scale your cybersecurity sales team without ramping up headcount or getting drowned in technical complexity? Wondering if AI can really move the needle for high-value, complex sales cycles? Curious how leading founders are reimagining go-to-market operations to win in today’s fast-paced, AI-driven environment? This episode of the Cybersecurity Go-To-Market Podcast dives right into these pressing questions. In this conversation we discuss:  👉 The ground-breaking approach of building a $30m ARR SaaS company with only 3 founders and a suite of AI agents and no additional employees.  👉 How AI-driven agentic workflows can help sales teams focus on high-value tasks, remove technical complexity, and iterate at the speed of thought.  👉 Practical strategies for cybersecurity companies to integrate AI into their GTM motion, while building trust and adapting to their unique sales cycles and ACVs. About our guest: Amos Bar-Joseph is the co-founder of Swan, an innovative SaaS platform that enables human-AI co-selling at scale. Drawing from two previous B2B startup journeys, Amos is on a mission to rewrite the go-to-market playbook, making businesses radically more efficient by scaling intelligence, not headcount. Summary If you want to understand how AI agents can help you work smarter, not harder, and what it would take to scale your cybersecurity sales function without more bodies, you can’t miss this episode. Tune in to discover actionable insights from founders who are paving the way with new GTM models that are designed for speed, adaptability, and intelligent automation. Listen now! Links & Resources Connect with Amos Bar-Joseph on LinkedInLearn more about Swan----------If you are a sales leader, you are probably under pressure right now to use your headcount on quota-carrying positions BUT you intuitively know you need to invest in the team to help them succeed. Unstoppable.do gives you the capabilities of a world-class enablement team without having to use precious headcount AND with a pricing model that makes sense for startups.  If this is intriguing, get in touch at andrew@unstoppable.do Support the show Follow me on LinkedIn for regular posts about growing your cybersecurity startup Want to grow your revenue faster? Check out my consulting and training Need ideas about how to grow your pipeline? Sign up for my newsletter.

    45 min
  3. Why Your First VP of Sales Will Fail (And What To Do Instead) – Eyal Worthalter, Multi-Time VP of Sales, Cybersecurity Startups

    NOV 18

    Why Your First VP of Sales Will Fail (And What To Do Instead) – Eyal Worthalter, Multi-Time VP of Sales, Cybersecurity Startups

    Send me a text (I will personally respond) Are you grappling with when, and who, to hire as your first sales leader in your cybersecurity startup? Wondering why sales leadership churn is so high, or if founders should keep selling longer? If you’ve debated hiring account executives versus a VP of Sales, and wrestled with investor pressure on scaling your sales team, this episode is for you. In this conversation, we discuss:  👉 The crucial distinction between sellers and sales leaders at different company stages 👉 Why timing, founder credibility, and expectations can make or break your first sales hire 👉 The importance of trust and alignment at the C-suite level for long-term go-to-market success About our guest: Eyal Worthalter, a multi-time cybersecurity sales leader, shares hard-won lessons from the frontline; including insights from his widely-read article on why most first VP of Sales hires fail. He’s contributed to Ross Haliliuk’s Venture In Security blog and works closely with founders and sales teams to help improve their approach to building go-to-market strategy. Summary: Listen in as Eyal Worthalter and Andrew Monaghan dig into the messy reality behind hiring the first sales leader, founder-led selling, investor pressure, and practical frameworks for scaling sales teams. If you want to avoid costly mistakes and build your sales org the right way, this episode will challenge your assumptions—don’t miss it! Connect and Learn More: Find Eyal Worthalter on LinkedIn.  Ready to discuss your own sales challenges? Book time with Andrew Monaghan for a strategy session. ----------If you are a sales leader, you are probably under pressure right now to use your headcount on quota-carrying positions BUT you intuitively know you need to invest in the team to help them succeed. Unstoppable.do gives you the capabilities of a world-class enablement team without having to use precious headcount AND with a pricing model that makes sense for startups.  If this is intriguing, get in touch at andrew@unstoppable.do Support the show Follow me on LinkedIn for regular posts about growing your cybersecurity startup Want to grow your revenue faster? Check out my consulting and training Need ideas about how to grow your pipeline? Sign up for my newsletter.

    43 min
  4. Breaking the Mold: Why Early-Stage Startups Must Invest in Brand – Jimmy Tsang, CMO, MIND

    NOV 11

    Breaking the Mold: Why Early-Stage Startups Must Invest in Brand – Jimmy Tsang, CMO, MIND

    Send me a text (I will personally respond) Are you struggling to differentiate your cybersecurity startup in a crowded market? Wondering how to build trust with buyers who have been burned by legacy DLP solutions? Debating whether to invest in brand early or focus on lead generation? In this episode, we dig into these challenges and explore how fresh thinking in DLP and brand strategy can accelerate growth for cybersecurity vendors. In this conversation we discuss: 👉 How legacy DLP lost trust—and how modern approaches are rebuilding it 👉 Why brand investment from day one matters for early-stage cybersecurity companies 👉 The marketing journey from technical differentiation to emotional resonance with buyers About our guest: Jimmy Tsang is the Chief Marketing Officer at MIND, bringing years of cybersecurity and marketing leadership experience, including innovative roles at IBM Security and high-growth startups. He has helped launch and scale multiple cybersecurity brands, always at the intersection of technology, trust, and storytelling. Summary Listen in as Andrew Monaghan and Jimmy Tsang unpack the evolution of DLP, the critical role of branding for startups, and how messaging can shift buyer perceptions. If you want actionable insights to grow your sales and stand out in today's noisy market, this episode is a must! Connect and Learn More: Jimmy Tsang on LinkedInMIND Company WebsiteBook time with Andrew Monaghan----------If you are a sales leader, you are probably under pressure right now to use your headcount on quota-carrying positions BUT you intuitively know you need to invest in the team to help them succeed. Unstoppable.do gives you the capabilities of a world-class enablement team without having to use precious headcount AND with a pricing model that makes sense for startups.  If this is intriguing, get in touch at andrew@unstoppable.do Support the show Follow me on LinkedIn for regular posts about growing your cybersecurity startup Want to grow your revenue faster? Check out my consulting and training Need ideas about how to grow your pipeline? Sign up for my newsletter.

    40 min
  5. DataTribe Challenge Finalist: Evercoast

    NOV 4

    DataTribe Challenge Finalist: Evercoast

    Send me a text (I will personally respond) The DataTribe Challenge is the headline event in the afternoon at Cyber Innovation Day 2025, where five exceptional startups will take the stage after weeks of hands-on coaching.  This is a short showcase episode featuring Evercoast and their Co-Founder and CEO Ben Nunez. ----------If you are a sales leader, you are probably under pressure right now to use your headcount on quota-carrying positions BUT you intuitively know you need to invest in the team to help them succeed. Unstoppable.do gives you the capabilities of a world-class enablement team without having to use precious headcount AND with a pricing model that makes sense for startups.  If this is intriguing, get in touch at andrew@unstoppable.do Support the show Follow me on LinkedIn for regular posts about growing your cybersecurity startup Want to grow your revenue faster? Check out my consulting and training Need ideas about how to grow your pipeline? Sign up for my newsletter.

    21 min
  6. DataTribe Challenge Finalist: Cytadel

    NOV 3

    DataTribe Challenge Finalist: Cytadel

    Send me a text (I will personally respond) The DataTribe Challenge is the headline event in the afternoon at Cyber Innovation Day 2025, where five exceptional startups will take the stage after weeks of hands-on coaching.  This is a short showcase episode featuring Cytadel and their Founder and CEO Manit Sahib. ----------If you are a sales leader, you are probably under pressure right now to use your headcount on quota-carrying positions BUT you intuitively know you need to invest in the team to help them succeed. Unstoppable.do gives you the capabilities of a world-class enablement team without having to use precious headcount AND with a pricing model that makes sense for startups.  If this is intriguing, get in touch at andrew@unstoppable.do Support the show Follow me on LinkedIn for regular posts about growing your cybersecurity startup Want to grow your revenue faster? Check out my consulting and training Need ideas about how to grow your pipeline? Sign up for my newsletter.

    24 min
  7. DataTribe Challenge Finalist: Ackuity.ai

    OCT 29

    DataTribe Challenge Finalist: Ackuity.ai

    Send me a text (I will personally respond) The DataTribe Challenge is the headline event in the afternoon at Cyber Innovation Day 2025, where five exceptional startups will take the stage after weeks of hands-on coaching.  This is a short showcase episode featuring Ackuity.ai and their Co-Founder and CEO Rajat Mohanty. ----------If you are a sales leader, you are probably under pressure right now to use your headcount on quota-carrying positions BUT you intuitively know you need to invest in the team to help them succeed. Unstoppable.do gives you the capabilities of a world-class enablement team without having to use precious headcount AND with a pricing model that makes sense for startups.  If this is intriguing, get in touch at andrew@unstoppable.do Support the show Follow me on LinkedIn for regular posts about growing your cybersecurity startup Want to grow your revenue faster? Check out my consulting and training Need ideas about how to grow your pipeline? Sign up for my newsletter.

    22 min
  8. DataTribe Challenge Finalist: Starseer

    OCT 28

    DataTribe Challenge Finalist: Starseer

    Send me a text (I will personally respond) The DataTribe Challenge is the headline event in the afternoon at Cyber Innovation Day 2025, where five exceptional startups will take the stage after weeks of hands-on coaching.  This is a short showcase episode featuring Starseer and their Co-Founder and CEO Tim Schulz. ----------If you are a sales leader, you are probably under pressure right now to use your headcount on quota-carrying positions BUT you intuitively know you need to invest in the team to help them succeed. Unstoppable.do gives you the capabilities of a world-class enablement team without having to use precious headcount AND with a pricing model that makes sense for startups.  If this is intriguing, get in touch at andrew@unstoppable.do Support the show Follow me on LinkedIn for regular posts about growing your cybersecurity startup Want to grow your revenue faster? Check out my consulting and training Need ideas about how to grow your pipeline? Sign up for my newsletter.

    36 min
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The podcast for sales and marketing teams that tackles the question:How can Cybr Donut grow ARR to $10m by the end of 2025?We talk with cybersecurity CROs, CMOs, CEOs, as well as sales and marketing experts in our movement to Save Cybr Donut. Listen in, and you will get proven strategies to - help you get more leads- win more customers, and,- create your killer go-to-market growth engine. If you are a seller, marketer, leader, CEO, or founder at a cybersecurity company, you are in the right place.

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