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Career Canvas
by Reuven Kirshner
Welcome to the Career Canvas podcast, where we add color to the careers and lives of future industry leaders. Host Reuven takes inspiration from podcasts like "How I Built This," but with a focus on the people who helped founders achieve their dreams. The podcast aims to paint a picture of different professions, including the paths taken to reach them, and learn about guests outside their 9-5, from interests to side-hustles and volunteer work. Whether you're starting your career or looking for a change, join us as we explore the painted layers of some amazing people's careers and achievements.
Episodes
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Thryven, JSU & NCSY with Rabbi Gershon Meisel - Episode 76 (SMB #23)
This conversation was about starting again and learning to Thryve. Being raw, honest, and inspirational, Rabbi Gershie shared his entrepreneurial spirit that led him to become the regional director at NCSY Southwest and start the thryve-ing community of coaches to help families grow. Listen to an...
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Sustainable Building with Benjy & Laurel - Episode 75
Sustainable building is so much more than solar panels. Benji and Laurel didn’t just join the green building movement, they’re helping shape it in Israel. As engineers and architects, they guide developers through certifications like LEED and Israel’s 5281, while designing spaces that prioritize...
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Inbox Zero with Founder Eliezer Steinbock - Episode 74 (SMB #22)
There is a way to make your email more organized! Eliezer Steinbach didn’t just found Inbox Zero, he built it bootstrapped as a solo developer, marketer, and customer support rep. His AI-powered email assistant helps bulk unsubscribe from email lists, blocks cold emails, auto-draft replies, and...
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Living Dangerously with Irwin Katsof - Episode 73 (Bonus #2)
Jewish Fundraiser to Successful Business. Author of 3 books, Irwin Katsof is an accomplished businessman but also has a masters in psychology and trauma therapy, has organized 89 trade missions, visited 14+ countries, and, most importantly, has 26 grandchildren and growing! "Living Dangerously"…
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Implementations (PS) with Ami Tobin - Episode 72
How many implementation managers win costume contests with parody songs? Ami started as an implementation analyst and worked his way up to managing complex tech rollouts—while keeping clients happy, systems running, and inboxes impressively organized (his email labels are elite). This episode...
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Chief of Staff with Shine Meron - Episode 71
Ever wonder what a Chief of Staff actually does in a tech company? Or how someone goes from law school to leading massive data projects and managing company culture? Shine breaks down the multifaceted role of a Chief of Staff from strategic project execution to being the glue across leadership,...
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Modern Fashion with Daniella Faye Founder, Daniella Farin - Episode 70 (SMB # 21)
How many 8 year olds figure out what they want to be when they grow up and start a business by 10? Probably the same amount of people that are willing to follow their gut to move to a new country at 16. Daniella started her path as a fashion designer selling her jewelry creations. That expanded…
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Influencer Marketing - Tamar Ben Tzvi - Episode 69 (SMB #20)
What is a social media influencer? Tamar loves a good collab and helping organizations make an impact and spread positive messages in the world through social media . But, while fun, it's not as easy as it seems. Listen as Tamar shares what goes into being an influencer. About her own content...
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Tech (VP Operations) to Non-Profit Founder with Reuven Taub - Episode 68
Tech to Non-Profit. You don't hear that much but Reuven is not your typical guy. October 7th was a global inflection point and for Reuven, an elite commando in reserves, recognized that the country was ready for renewal and believed he could play a role in steering it toward growth and…
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Grant Writing with Katie Matanky - Episode 67
Do you know what goes on behind the scenes of fundraisers making the ask? Katie Matanky is an International Grant Manager who has a deep knowledge of nonprofits and writing. Grant writing is more than just writing and grants are not just for research. Learn her path to self-editing that starts…
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In House Counsel with Noah Zivan - Episode 66
In House or Big Law? Can you be creative and proactive as a lawyer? Noah learned how legal can be the sword and not only the shield by using a deep understanding of the law to drive the company's goals instead of only relying on legal precedent. We talked IPO, how his inspiration from Samuel…
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Brand with Josh Brook - Episode 65
Why is branding called branding? Did you ever notice that you ask what brand it is and not what company it is? How can you make yourself important enough or indispensable in your job? Josh walks us through the history of brand, how founders have become ubiquitous with their brand, and how to get...
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Strategic Partnerships with Azari Shumacher - Episode 64
Build, buy or partner? How does this move the needle for the business growth? Azari discusses the framework and challenge of strategic partnerships and how he works to connect Amdocs to some of the biggest brands like AWS, google, Microsoft, Nvidia and more. Azari's professional path was...
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Economics with Matan Goldman - Episode 63
How does economics shape public policy? Matan discovered that he could learning computer programming by himself but wanted to gain a broader perspective on how to implement data and causality. This led him to study economics. Listen as he discusses the value of his degree, the importance of work...
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Commerical Real Estate Underwriting with Joseph Katz - Episode 62
Do you know the 3 C's of commercial real estate? Do you know what underwriting is? Joey explains why someone would borrow from a fund, what the due diligence process is, and how to create a strategy to make a strong decision without emotions. He also shares a juicy story of a loan gone bad (and…
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Oil Painter with Artist Avraham Vofsi - Episode 61 (SMB #19)
How do you find inspiration? When you look at art, do you want to know what the artist meant? How do artists make money? Avraham Vofsi offers surprising, tried and tested advice on how to become an artist, how he wants people to interpret his paintings, and how to achieve inspiration. Listen…
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Bonus Episode: Workplace, Values with Yaakov Wolff - Episode 60
Bonus Episode! Are you making values-based decisions? How can you keep spiritual growth in the daily grind? Yaakov Wolff cherished the opportunity to learn in Yeshiva for over a decade. But as this chapter was coming to an end, he didn't want to lose the values, the mindset and the energy that...
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Actuarial Sciences with Josh Abramson - Episode 59
Say this three times fast, what does an actuary actually do? Did you know there's insurance companies for insurance companies? Josh not only predicts when the next catastrophe like, the LA fires, might occur but how much it should cost and pay out. Listen as Josh reminds about the people behind…
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Personal Finance with Blue&White Finance Founder Nadav Ellinson - Episode 58 (SMB #18)
Do each of your shekels (or dollars) have a job? Nadav is already known as the premiere financial advisor for young professionals in Israel but did you know he also co-founded a tech startup (where he hired me as a student) and non-profit focused on giving spiritual leaders the tools to support...
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Non-Profit Executive Director with NCSY Israel Co-Founder Rabbi Michael Kahn - Episode 57
Can you name the responsibilities of an executive director for a non-profit? How about a youth organization in Israel that focuses on giving teens programming? Until Rabbis Michael Kahn and Yosef Ginzberg co-founded NCSY Israel, this type of program didn’t exist. While motivated teens could work…
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Event Planning with Ahuva Events Founder Ahuva Shore - Episode 56 (SMB #17)
Are you built to plan an event? Believe it or not, an event is more than the event. It is more than creatively setting up a room to fulfill the host's dream party. Ahuva utilizes her social work and HR background to calmly, and in an organized fashion, navigate planning for the unexpected...
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Fitness and Health with NME Fitness Founder Naomi Eastman- Episode 55 (SMB #16)
How can you live your healthiest and strongest self? Do you know what NME stands for? Living a fit life is not as difficult as it sounds, Naomi helps break down small tasks that can make a huge difference in your life like eating more natural foods, a standing desk, and fresh air. We talked...
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Social Media Strategy with Bite Sized Media CEO Talia Krief - Episode 54 (SMB #15)
Can mindful doomscrolling actually be beneficial? And should your content strategy differ across various social media platforms? Talia Krief, founder of Bite Sized Media, joins us to share her expert insights on video content creation and how to crack the algorithm — especially if you're the face...
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Public Speaking Maggid Method with Rabbi Daniel Steinberg - Episode 53 (SMB #14)
Did you know you only have a few seconds to grab your audience's attention? But if attention spans are shrinking, why are movies still getting longer? Rabbi Daniel, founder of the Maggid Method, shares his fascinating journey from writing for SNL and Howard Stern to performing stand-up comedy…
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Data Scientist with Yoni Friedman - Episode 52
What do a house price estimator, a whisky recommender app, and an AI system for healthcare all have in common? With the right data, clear goals, and careful experimentation, a Data Scientist can turn those ideas into reality! In this episode, Yoni talks about his journey into data science, what…
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Networking with ESN Founder Helena Baker - Episode 51 (SMB #14)
Get your 60-second pitch ready! Networking is one thing, but starting your own business at 22 is another. Meet Helena, the dynamic force behind the premier English Networking Group in Israel. She's a master connector, bringing businesses together through her incredible annual mega event amongst...
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PR with Ariel Shapiro - Episode 50 (SMB #13)
PR is not dead. Public Relations is very much alive and giving companies a huge boost in exposure to the correct markets. But no, it doesn't mean that Ariel knows tons of reporters. Ariel's voyage from school teacher to marketing/PR expert is nothing short of sensational. Listen as he debuncts…
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Earnee Parenting App with Ely Lenik - Episode 49 (SMB #12)
Ice cream for breakfast? The parenting app, Earnee, was born at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Ely, a CS and product management professional, and his wife Michal, a UX designer, searched for a way to manage the chaos of their three kids being home all. day. long. They couldn't find what…
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FP&A with Josh(y) Starr
Do you know what FP&A is? Is your curiosity piqued? Josh(y) and I nerded out on our love for spreadsheets and industrial engineering and how the synthesis of these found him the perfect gig. Don't underestimate the power of Excel and LinkedIn Learning (Lynda) along with staying active and…
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Publishing with R Tzvi Goldstein - Episode 47 (SMB #11)
Do you have an idea for a book but don't know where to start? Maybe you have 200 pages sitting on your computer and you need someone to polish it and make it shine? (I’m not the only one, right?) Tzvi Goldstein lays out the different steps of writing and publishing a book, something he knows from...
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Founder Content with Andrew Jacobson of ADJ Strategies - Episode 46 (SMB #10)
Andrew knows the power of taking bold risks and embracing the grind to uncover the right opportunities. At just 23, he moved to Israel with little more than a few thousand dollars, a philosophy degree, and no connections to the Israeli tech scene. Despite the odds, Andrew landed a role in...
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Frontdesk & Dabru Podcast Studio with Daniella Hellerstein - Episode 45 (SMB #9)
Some entrepreneurs start a business and others buy a business. Daniella has done both. Listen to how Daniella has reinvigorated FrontDesk (think of we work with room and doors), opened her doors for evacuees and reservists for the past year, and run a special program in her podcast studio Dabru…
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Journalism with Danny Wicentowski - Episode 44
You might already be a journalist. That article you wrote might be published in 3 different methods. Danny Wicentowski is an accomplished producer covering local stories and investigative reporting in both audio and written forms. Just listen to the way he asks questions. Danny talks ethics, fact...
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Magic / Mentalist with Shlomo Levinger - Episode 43 (SMB #8)
How did he do that?! Shlomo Levinger is a fantastic Magician and Mentalist. You'll hear the energy and excitement Shlomo brings to his profession from the first moments of the interview. This personality, he says, might be more important than the magic. Listen to how his community offered a…
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Senior Marketing Manager with Zisse Mueller - Episode 42
Have you ever heard of a fun law firm? As the senior marketing manager, Zisse teaches how she positions her law firm to creatively bring lawyers together and gain and retain clients in a fun way. Zisse shares insights how preparation and presentation can win the room and how her basketball...
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Physical Therapy with Shlomo Hammer - Episode 41
Following a lifelong passion means imparting an extra layer of care and professionalism. Shlomo really gets it. He personally experienced many of the injuries his patients come to his physical therapy practice to treat. Shlomo explains the process to become a physical therapist, the pros and cons...
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Experiential Education with Adam Drucker - Episode 40
Authenticity is the greatest trait to bring into education. That and the willingness and desire to meet people where they are and give them a higher place to reach. Rabbi Adam shared his journey into experiential education, the balance it finds between formal and informal teaching, and how it...
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Music Production with Ben Wallick - Episode 39 (SMB #7)
What goes into making a song? Ben shares an inside look into the technical and emotional aspects of producing and mixing music. Ben discusses how being a bass player was instrumental in his journey to being facilitator. Learn the pros and cons of being a business owner and how to pivot to…
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King of Facebook Ads with Azriel Ratz - Episode 38 (SMB #6)
What do you do when you have a proven idea that makes a lot of money but the world isn't ready for it? Azriel happened upon the value of Facebook ads when he was working in a nonprofit. He quit his job and started trying things to grow his business. A lot of things. His insight is important and...
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Technical Project Management with Eliane Barnett - Episode 37
Wait, what is a technical project manager? Is that like a product manager? What's the difference from a project manager? Eliane has worked for some impressive companies helping run complicated projects for internal and external stakeholders. But her meticulous methodology goes beyond her office...
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Women's Nutrition with Lauren Allen - Episode 36 (SMB #5)
"You won't get pregnant naturally." Lauren shares her journey from hearing those words and awaiting fertility treatments, to changing her lifestyle and getting pregnant. Desperate for information, she discovered a natural way to battle PCOS through lifestyle changes. She became a mom but also a...
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Podcast Production with Ahron Wohlgelernter - Episode 35 (SMB #4)
Ahron's love of podcasting started when he was working in tech marketing. He started his own podcast and gave away microphones to people who he thought had content to share. Listen how Ahron took the next step to produce podcasts and coach solopreneurs to get their voice to the ears that need to...
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Interior Design & Architecture with Judy Derovan Buchine - Episode 34 (SMB #3)
Unlike most four-year-olds, Judy Derovan Buchine didn’t dream of becoming an astronaut or firefighter. She dreamt of helping people design and build their dream homes. And today, Judy manages her own interior design and architecture business here in Israel. It's hard not to feel the passion Judy...
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Mops & RevOps with Daniel Zacks - Episode 33
Mops isn't something you clean the floor with? Daniel Zacks lives the mantra to say yes and figure it out later. Daniel shares the crafty way he went from making websites on Wix to managing a Marketing Operations team. He's also a super Detroit Lions fan and a humble yet inspiring rising star...
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Microgreens with Reuven Marriott - Episode 32 (SMB #2)
You grow microgreens in a shipping container? What are microgreens and an actual shipping container? After covid interrupted his tour guide course, Reuven began exploring different avenues of entrepreneurship. His experience feeding his neighbors from home-grown vegetables set him on the path to...
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Comedy with Eli Lebowicz - Episode 31 (SMB 1)
You do comedy for a living? Episode 31 of Career Canvas paints the journey Eli Lebowicz took turning his side hustle of comedy into a full-time profession. Eli shared how he uses his time off stage, some of the questions he gets when asked what he does for a living, the different avenues he has...
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Introducing Business Owners (SMBs)
Hello and welcome to the career canvas podcast. In this special episode I'm going to be introducing a new type of guest , the small business owner. To a large extent, these brave entrepreneurs lead a large part of the economy. Most of us deal with plumbers, electricians, designers and…
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Project Manager (from Non-Profit) with Shev Shatzman - Episode 30
How can hi-tech learn from non-profits? Episode 30 of Career Canvas paints the journey Shev Shatzman took from non-profit to hi-tech as a Project Manager. Shev explained what it means to be a project manager in a tech company and how her background in non-profit work made her the perfect…
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Wealth Management with Moshe Rapps - Episode 29
What's the value of a money manager instead of putting money in the S&P 500? Episode 29 of Career Canvas paints the journey Moshe Rapps took from Kollel and education to Wealth Management. Moshe explained some of the industry language and the advantageous aspects of having someone bring meaning…
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Candy Innovation with Daniel Mendelsohn - Episode 28
You think you know your candy? Episode 28 of career canvas paints the journey. Daniel took from general food e-commerce to Candy innovation. Daniel shared insights into some of the complexities of creating candy and marketing the same product too vastly different consumers. This job is not for…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Career Canvas podcast, where we add color to the careers and lives of future industry leaders. Host Reuven takes inspiration from podcasts like "How I Built This," but with a focus on the people who helped founders achieve their dreams. The podcast aims to paint a picture of different professions, including the paths taken to reach them, and learn about guests outside their 9-5, from interests to side-hustles and volunteer work. Whether you're starting your career or looking for a change, join us as we explore the painted layers of some amazing people's careers and achievements.
HOSTED BY
Reuven Kirshner
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Welcome to the Career Canvas podcast, where we add color to the careers and lives of future industry leaders. Host Reuven takes inspiration from podcasts like "How I Built This," but with a focus on the people who helped founders achieve their dreams. The podcast aims to paint a picture of...
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Career Canvas is created and hosted by Reuven Kirshner.
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