Head of Check Point for Startups Ecosystem Program

Role summary

Head of Check Point for Startups Ecosystem Program is a role at Check Point Software Technologies in Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel (hybrid). Posted 2026-09-06. Experience level: 5-10.

Job title

Head of Check Point for Startups Ecosystem Program

Company

Check Point Software Technologies

Location

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

Work arrangement

hybrid

Category

Cybersecurity

Experience level

5-10

Date posted

2026-09-06

Job description

Company Description

As a member of the Check Point Corporate Development team, you will create and lead the Check Point for Startups Program — a hub for Israeli Cyber Innovation that helps startups scale by exposing them to the global market, while giving Check Point’s customers unique access to Israeli innovation.

Job Description

Program Design & Launch Build and lead the Check Point for Startups program, connecting elite Israeli cybersecurity startups with Check Point’s global customer base and CISO network

Define goals, selection criteria, and milestones; own the full program lifecycle from startup sourcing through flagship ecosystem events

Design and run program components including Innovation Briefings, CISO Talks, joint marketing activities, and community events

Ecosystem Development & Startup Engagement Identify and recruit high-potential Israeli cybersecurity startups; build and maintain relationships with founders, VCs, and accelerators across the ecosystem

Build and sustain an ongoing startup community to position Check Point as the premier home for Israeli cyber innovation

Maintain deep knowledge of the Israeli cybersecurity startup landscape

Customer & CISO Engagement Engage Check Point’s global customer base and CISO advisory network to integrate their insights into the program, creating a mutually valuable exchange between enterprise security leaders and startup innovators

Organize and facilitate startup innovation roundtables, CISO intimate talks, and delegation visits at Check Point’s Innovation Center

Give Check Point’s customers unique access to Israeli cyber innovation, helping them stay ahead of emerging threats

Marketing, Content & Brand Building Collaborate with Check Point’s marketing team to produce joint content — videos, podcasts, blog posts, and events

Build the Check Point for Startups brand as a recognized hub of Israeli cyber innovation; manage program communications and public presence

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Internal Alignment Work with R&D, Product, Sales, and Marketing to align program activities with Check Point’s strategic priorities

Track and report program KPIs to senior leadership; iterate based on participant and customer feedback

Qualifications

Proven track record in business development, partnerships, or ecosystem-building with and for technology startups

Deep knowledge of and genuine passion for cybersecurity — understanding of the Israeli cyber ecosystem, key players, domains, and market dynamics

Highly entrepreneurial, self-directed, and independent — able to build from the ground up with minimal structure

Strong relationship-building skills; able to command credibility with founders, C-level executives, CISOs, and VCs simultaneously

Exceptional organizational and project management skills; ability to run a multi-stakeholder program on time and with high quality

Excellent communication and presentation skills in both Hebrew and English; comfortable in front of large audiences and in intimate executive settings alike

BSc or equivalent degree; MBA is an advantage

An advantage:

Background managing ecosystem programs within a large enterprise (corporate innovation, corporate venture, or similar)

Prior experience in a cybersecurity-focused VC fund in a business development, scouting, or portfolio support role

Prior founding or senior operating experience at a cybersecurity startup

CP Department: Strategy

Office Location: Tel-Aviv

Career site Category: Business Development