Founder Storiez

In this episode of Founder StorieZ, I sit down with my good friend Dor Fledel, co-founder and CEO of Spera, which was acquired by Okta.Dor opens up about his childhood lessons in competitiveness, how tennis and debating shaped his mindset as a founder, and the intrinsic motivation that drove him forward. We dive into:• How Israeli culture and 8200 shaped his journey.• • Building Spera from 0 → 1 → acquisition.• The decision-making framework behind selling to Okta.• How to choose the right co-founder and handle disagreements.• The truth about founder loneliness and the importance of support systems.• Mistakes Israeli founders make when selling to U.S. customers.• When to follow your gut vs. customer feedback.If you’re a founder, operator, or future entrepreneur—this episode is packed with insights on resilience, decision-making, and building for the long term.