CyberBytes: The Podcast
The growth partners for cybersecurity startups interview the founders and VCs they work with, focusing on funding, talent, and market strategy.
This is a content marketing platform for The Aspiron Group, a firm that provides talent, PR, and capital to cyber startups. The interviews are strategically timed, often featuring founders immediately after a funding announcement, to showcase Aspiron's ecosystem and expertise. It functions as an insider's channel, focusing on the business-building milestones—talent acquisition, go-to-market, and fundraising—that are central to Aspiron's own services.
“Unlike general tech podcasts, CyberBytes is explicitly tied to a growth firm, giving it a unique 'inside baseball' perspective. The conversations are less about abstract tech and more about the concrete mechanics of scaling a cyber business, often featuring the very founders Aspiron has backed or placed talent with.”
Who hosts this show
CyberBytes is the official podcast from The Aspiron Group, a firm specializing in recruitment, PR, and capital for early-stage cybersecurity companies. The show features conversations with founders, VCs, and industry leaders from within the cybersecurity ecosystem, exploring their career journeys and the business of cyber tech. The podcast is hosted by various members of the Aspiron team, including co-founder Oliver Legg and partner Nina Korfias.
Credentials & credits
- Oliver Legg: Co-Founder, Aspiron Search
- Nina Korfias: Partner, Aspiron Ventures
- Joseph Cooper: Partner, Aspiron Ventures
- Steffen Foley: Host (Role at Aspiron unconfirmed)
Other ventures
- Aspiron Search (Cybersecurity Recruitment)
- Aspiron Ventures (Venture Capital)
- Aspiron Influence (PR & Brand)
- FirstStep Initiative (Community)
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01From Zero-Days to Series A: Building The Binary Security Layer - RevEng.AIMay 27, 2026 · 25 min
- 02AI vs. AI: Ocean's Fight Against Email AttacksMay 22, 2026 · 16 min
- 03The Future of Security Operations Is Agentic - LeenMay 20, 2026 · 13 min
- 04From 2x Founder to VC: What Actually Makes Startups Win - Runtime VenturesMay 13, 2026 · 30 min
- 05The Future of Security Training Is Personalised - Herd SecurityMay 6, 2026 · 24 min
- 06The 14 Year-Old Dream That Led To An $18M Series A - EscapeMay 1, 2026 · 23 min
Notable episodes
- 01From Zero-Days to Series A: Building The Binary Security Layer - RevEng.AI
A representative episode featuring a founder post-Series A, diving deep into a technical niche (binary analysis) and the business strategy behind it.
- 02AI vs. AI: Ocean's Fight Against Email Attacks
Highlights the show's focus on the impact of AI, framing the cybersecurity battle as a technological arms race, a common theme in the series.
- 03From 2x Founder to VC: What Actually Makes Startups Win - Runtime Ventures
Showcases the podcast's coverage of the investor perspective, providing insights for founders from the other side of the table.
What you'll be asked on this show
The show uses a multi-host format, with different partners from Aspiron leading interviews. Episodes are direct, professionally produced, and often recorded remotely or live from industry conferences like RSAC. The tone is focused on business and technology, drilling into strategy and execution rather than personal narrative.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
- “What is the exciting news you have to share?”
- “Can you give us the high-level overview of what your company does?”
- “What was the original vision or founding story?”
- “How are you approaching this problem differently from competitors?”
- “What are you hearing from customers and the market right now?”
- “What was the transition like from a technical role to a CEO role?”
- “What's next for the company in the next 6 to 12 months?”
- “How do you see the space evolving in the near future?”
Signature segments
- · "Powered by Aspiron" branding
- · Interviews pegged to a guest's recent funding announcement
- · Live episodes recorded at major cybersecurity conferences (e.g., RSAC, BlackHat)
- · Hosts are partners/employees of the parent company
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are almost exclusively founders and CEOs of early-stage (Pre-seed to Series A) cybersecurity companies or the VCs who fund them. A significant portion of guests appear on the show shortly after announcing a major funding round or partnership.
- James Patrick-Evanson From Zero-Days to Series A: Building The Binary Security Layer - RevEng.AI
- Shay Schwartzon AI vs. AI: Ocean's Fight Against Email Attacks
- Kabir Mathuron The Future of Security Operations Is Agentic - Leen
- David Endleron From 2x Founder to VC: What Actually Makes Startups Win - Runtime Ventures
- Brandon Minon The Future of Security Training Is Personalised - Herd Security
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is the primary marketing engine for The Aspiron Group. It also attracts sponsors from the venture capital (Costanoa) and cybersecurity (Securiti) industries, indicating a highly-targeted audience of founders and corporate decision-makers. The firm also uses the podcast to advertise its own recruitment services.
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Pitch this show
People also ask
- Who are the hosts of CyberBytes?
- The podcast is hosted by several partners and team members from The Aspiron Group, including co-founder Oliver Legg and venture partner Nina Korfias.
- What is The Aspiron Group?
- The Aspiron Group is a firm that supports early-stage cybersecurity startups with talent recruitment, public relations, and venture capital. The podcast is their content and community channel.
- What is the podcast's format?
- Each episode is a one-on-one interview between an Aspiron host and a cybersecurity founder, CEO, or VC, focusing on their company, technology, and market strategy.
- Is the podcast still active?
- Yes, the podcast releases episodes on a weekly basis, often publishing multiple times a week during major industry events.
- How can I become a guest on the podcast?
- The podcast's website states they are looking for cybersecurity founders, VCs, and senior leaders. Guests are typically from early-stage companies and often have a recent funding announcement or product launch to discuss.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- CyberBytes is available on major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts and on their YouTube channel.
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- [01]Cyberbytes Podcast | Aspiron Searchaspironsearch.com
- [02]CyberBytes: The Podcast - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [03]Aspiron Venturesaspironventures.com
- [04]Executive Perspective: Recruiting Firm Aspiron Search Shares Insightsnightdragon.com
- [05]CyberBytes: The Podcast on Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
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