EU-Startups Podcast | Episode 117: Meiran Galis, Founder & CEO of Scytale

This week on the EU-Startups Podcast, we are joined by Meiran Galis, Founder & CEO of Scytale, a global leader in security compliance automation.

Scytale combines smart automation with hands-on expertise. Their team works closely with clients to meet ongoing GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) needs, making it easier to stay compliant with key frameworks like SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS, and more. The goal? Making security compliance feel less like a headache and more like a growth enabler.

In this episode, Meiran dives into why compliance matters for startups, the common challenges founders face, and how building trust with customers starts with getting the basics right. He shares practical tips on creating a compliance checklist, explores how AI is changing the game, and reflects on key lessons learned from the ups and downs of startup life. The conversation makes it clear: compliance isn’t just about ticking boxes—it’s a powerful lever for growth, trust, and long-term success.

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Key takeaways:

• Startups need compliance to grow and build trust.
• Compliance is often seen as complex and costly by first-time founders.
• Understanding the relevant regulations is crucial for startups.
• Building a compliance portfolio model is essential for success.
• Mapping data flows and creating policies is necessary for compliance.
• Automation can significantly streamline compliance processes.
• Trust is foundational for customer relationships in business.

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