What startup founders get wrong in early-stage communication – with Yaakov Diminsky

If you’ve ever pitched your startup and felt the room just… didn’t get it - this episode is for you. Because sometimes, the biggest risk to your startup isn’t the tech - it’s how you talk about it. In this episode, Dr. Shani Horowitz-Rozen sits down with Yaakov Diminsky, CEO of Road2, an innovation hub helping early-stage startups across Israel’s north. With deep experience mentoring founders in deep-tech and AI, Yaakov brings sharp, real-world insights into the role of communication in startup success — and failure. You’ll hear: Why “no” is a gift — if you know how to listen How to avoid building something no one wants What honest mentorship really sounds like And why early-stage founders should focus less on pitch decks and more on clarity Yaakov has worked with more startups than most people pitch to. His advice is direct, honest, and grounded in real experience. 🎧 Listen now — because in early-stage startups, communication is execution.