Israeli Tech Founder Eyes Sports Team Ownership After $8 Billion Exit
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Yevgeny Dibrov, founder of the Israeli cybersecurity company Armis, is considering purchasing a sports team in Israel after his company's $8 billion sale to ServiceNow. Dibrov described the intense deal process, including sleepless nights and personal sacrifices. He celebrated the acquisition as a major achievement for his company and for Israel. Following the exit, Dibrov has received numerous offers, many related to sports team ownership.
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- Yevgeny Dibrov, founder of Armis, is considering buying a sports team in Israel.
- Armis was sold to ServiceNow for approximately $8 billion.
- Dibrov experienced significant stress and sleep deprivation during the deal.
- He purchased a luxury Audemars Piguet watch as a personal reward.
- Dibrov received many offers related to sports team ownership after the exit.
Yevgeny Dibrov, the founder of Israeli cybersecurity firm Armis, which was recently sold for approximately $8 billion to ServiceNow, is now considering his next venture: acquiring a sports team in Israel. Dibrov revealed his ambition in an interview with "Israel Business," a program from "Israel Entertainment."
He described the intense period following the massive deal, including sleepless nights and celebratory moments with his partner, Nadir Israel. Dibrov characterized the acquisition as a significant achievement for the company and for Israel. He shared that the first person he called after the deal closed was his wife, to inform her that the weeks of intense pressure and lack of sleep had finally paid off.
Dibrov also spoke about the personal toll the deal took, admitting to sleeping only about an hour and a half per night for the last four nights leading up to its completion. As a reward for his hard work, he purchased a luxury watch, an Audemars Piguet Burgundy Tourbillon.
Following the successful exit, Dibrov has received numerous business proposals. Given his passion for sports, many of these offers involve acquiring sports groups. When asked directly if he dreams of owning a sports team in Israel, Dibrov responded, "One day, God willing."