In this episode of Inside the Silicon Mind, Gidi Cohen, CEO of BonFy.ai and seasoned cybersecurity leader, unpacks how AI is reshaping trust, risk, and security in a world where threats are increasingly invisible.

Drawing from his deep military background, Gidi explains why mission-driven leadership, courage, and conviction are more critical than ever as founders face unprecedented complexity. He breaks down the emerging risks of AI - hallucinations, data leakage, compliance failures - and why security must be designed into every layer of technology from day one.

This conversation explores how to balance customer empathy with ambitious engineering, what credibility really looks like in the age of AI, and the rapidly expanding market for AI-native security solutions.

Gidi also dives into the psychology of modern leadership: why founders must think bigger, move faster, and build with trust at the center - or risk becoming irrelevant in an AI-driven world.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction to Gidi Cohen and BonFy.ai

03:04 The Mindset of Tackling Big Problems

05:47 The Role of Military Background in Entrepreneurship

09:11 Balancing Optimism and Paranoia in Startups

12:00 The Importance of Focus in Startup Growth

15:05 Challenges in the Cybersecurity Industry

18:13 Listening to Customers vs. Innovating Solutions

21:04 BonFy's Approach to Data Security

23:56 Use Cases and Real-World Applications of BonFy

27:05 Ensuring Customer Trust with BonFy

29:16 Security by Design: Building Trust in Technology

35:08 Navigating the AI Landscape: Emerging Risks and Solutions

41:07 The Future of Data Security: Trust and Adoption

46:28 The Dual Nature of AI: Opportunities and Threats

51:06 Leadership Lessons from History: Churchill's Influence

Book Recommendation:

Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, by Giles Milton

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/gidicohen/

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