In this episode of The Channel CEO, Kevin Lancaster dives into a high-energy chat with Gil Friedrich, VP of Email Security at Check Point and former CEO of Avanan. From scaling a cybersecurity startup to 35,000 customers to navigating the transition into a $20B global powerhouse, Gil shares raw insights on leadership, innovation, and staying ahead in a relentless game of cyber cat-and-mouse. They tackle AI-driven threats, MSP growth hacks, and why Gil refuses to take “no” for an answer. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build—and keep building—world-class solutions in an ever-evolving market.