Dor Fledel: Building Spera, Getting Acquired by Okta & Lessons from the Founder Journey
Description
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.
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