06 Maor Cohen - IDF Special Forces Operator, Real Estate Lawyer, PropTech Founder and CEO

Summary Maor Cohen, an IDF special operations veteran, shares his journey from childhood to serving in the military and transitioning to civilian life. He discusses his motivation to serve, the selection and training process for special operations units, and highlights memorable experiences during his service. After leaving the military, Maor pursued a career in private security and worked in Germany. He emphasizes the importance of taking time to reflect and explore different opportunities before committing to a new path. Maor Cohen discusses his educational journey, including studying law and business in Israel and receiving a scholarship from FIDF. He then talks about transitioning to the business world and starting PickSpace, a software company for property management. Maor shares the translatable skills he gained from the military, such as persistence and accountability. He also highlights the career win of successfully pivoting his business during the COVID-19 pandemic. Takeaways The motivation to serve in the military often stems from a desire to do something meaningful for one's country. The selection and training process for special operations units in the IDF is rigorous and requires physical and mental preparation. Transitioning from military to civilian life can be challenging, and it is important to take time to reflect on personal interests and goals before committing to a new career path. Learning a new language can open up opportunities and enhance cultural understanding. ➡︎ For Built Environment Tech Go Here: https://jet.build/ ➡︎ Watch This Next: https://youtu.be/-NpqyK_fKSY Mentions in This Video Maor Cohen's Info: ➡︎ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maor-cohen-pickspace/ ➡︎ Business: https://pickspace.com/ ➡︎ Books: - https://amzn.to/49YwwJZ (amazon) - https://amzn.to/49Tm32h (amazon) Subscribe To Our Podcast Here ➡︎ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKONY1n1qysTx2RiBiwj28QzLc8gI2oui ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZizGddgHgKA4oimoLkNRc?si=cd7c0afd6b064292 ➡︎ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3Vt3rCE ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vwbshow/ ➡︎ X: https://twitter.com/TheVWBShow ➡︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamstark512/ ➡︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterans-who-build ➡︎ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veteranswhobuild/ The Veterans Who Build Show ➡︎ At VWB, we are on a mission to provide a platform for Veterans to share their story, empower others for success, transition from Military to civilian to profession, chat translatable skills, professional and personal wins, and all things Built Environment The VWB Show Sponsors ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by @jetbuild ➡︎ Find more information on Jet.Build, here: www.jet.build ➡︎ Jet.Build is THE central command for RE development and construction project management software. Solutions range from project finance to stakeholder collaboration, construction operations, and data reporting with AI. Jet.Build is the better way to build Ways To Work With Us At VWB ➡︎ Free Consultation: Learn how tech can help your Built Environment business here, https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/[email protected]/bookings/ ➡︎ Inquiries: If you'd like to join the show, reach out here, https://jet.build/contact Timecodes /Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:06 Motivation to Serve in the IDF 09:14 Acceptance into Special Operations Unit 12:07 Memorable Experiences in Service 15:09 Transitioning to Civilian Life 30:07 Learning German and Working in Germany 34:32 Education and Scholarships 38:24 Transition to Business 41:20 Starting PICSpace 48:58 Translatable Skills from Military to Business 56:24 Career Wins 01:00:22 Wellness Practice and Recommended Books 01:04:05 Conclusion #veteranswhobuild #realestatedevelopment #construction #aec #cre #realestate #veterans #adamstark