Iren Reznikov
About Iren Reznikov
Iren Reznikov is the Director of Venture Investments and Corporate Development at SentinelOne and has extensive experience in venture investments, corporate development, and M&A transactions, with a focus on the Israeli ecosystem.
Career Overview
Iren Reznikov is a seasoned professional in venture investments and corporate development. Currently, she is a Director at SentinelOne, overseeing venture investments and corporate development activities. In her role, Reznikov manages SentinelOne's $100M venture arm with a particular focus on Israel and Europe. She also serves as an investor and board observer for Vaultree and Noetic Cyber. Additionally, she is involved as a seed investor at two stealth startups and Guards. Her extensive background includes significant roles at Cisco, RED Capital Partners, YL Ventures, and the Office of the Prime Minister of Israel.
Educational Background
Iren Reznikov holds an Executive MBA in Business Administration and Management from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, completed between 2016 and 2018. She also achieved a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics from the same institution, completed from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, Reznikov earned a certification in Management, Entrepreneurship, and Global Leadership through the LSE-Peking mutual program at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in 2017.
Investment Track Record
Iren Reznikov has an impressive track record in venture investments. She backed Medigate as a seed investor, which was subsequently acquired by Claroty. Reznikov invested in Axonius at the seed stage, which now boasts a valuation exceeding $1 billion. She has also been a seed investor for companies like Hunters, Vulcan Cyber, and Komodor. Additionally, she participated in the Series B investment round for Securiti.ai and the A round investments for Noetic Cyber and Vaultree.
Previous Work Experience
Iren Reznikov has held various notable roles throughout her career. From 2020 to 2022, she served as the Israel lead for Venture Investments and Corporate Development at Cisco in Tel Aviv. She was a Partner at RED Capital Partners from 2018 to 2020 and a Principal at YL Ventures from 2015 to 2018. Reznikov also worked as a Fellow at the National Economic Council in the Office of the Prime Minister of Israel from 2014 to 2015. Her earlier career includes serving as an Officer in the Israeli Air Force for four years.
Publications and Influence
Iren Reznikov has been recognized as an influential figure, featuring on Forbes Israel's 30 under 30 list. She has contributed to academic literature with publications in 'The Economic Quarterly- The Journal of the Israel Economic Association'. Her thought leadership and influential work in the fields of venture investments and corporate development have established her as a notable figure in the industry.