E69 - Liron Azrielant (Managing Partner at Meron Capital)

In this episode, we speak with Liron Azrielant, a Founding Managing Partner at Meron Capital - a VC at the forefront of investing in technology companies in Israel. Her track record speaks volumes as she's led investments in tech successes such as Loom Systems, Clear Genetics, Testim, and many others which were subsequently acquired. Prior to Founding Meron, she was a Principal at Blumberg Capital, where she led early-stage deals that also turned into successful exits. Before her venture capital career, she honed her skills as a Strategy and M&A consultant at top-tier firms like Bain & Co. and PwC's PE group in New York. She’s also a fellow of the Kauffman Fellowship, a highly sought-after two-year program for leading venture capitalists. Her list of accolades is long. We discuss: • Entrepreneurship and mental preparation during turbulent times • Resilience, and investment strategies in challenging times • Motivation, and Career Paths • Focusing on solving a specific problem, rather than pursuing fame or money • Developing a business partnership language to argue passionately but constructively • Building skills through practice and repetition • And much more Enjoy your listen!