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AI is not replacing humans. It’s replacing those who don’t know how to use AI.Yoel Israel sat down with Omri Hurwitz, founder of Omri Hurwitz Media. Omri grew his firm to 60 active clients by owning the media outlets his competitors were still pitching. He joins the show to talk execution, VC incentives, PR, AI, media ownership, founder branding, and why most marketers move too slowly.Omri breaks down why founders fail by trying to please investors, why great operators are rare, and why the future of PR belongs to companies that own both the asset and the distribution.Hosted by Yoel Israel---00:02:00 - 00:06:50 - Strategy vs Execution00:08:50 - 00:15:40 - The VC Model Is Broken00:11:20 - 00:13:45 - Why Founders Fail With Investors00:15:00 - 00:15:55 - AI Will Replace People Who Don’t Use AI00:24:00 - 00:25:40 - “PR Is Distribution”00:27:00 - 00:30:15 - Why Omri Started Buying Media Assets00:27:30 - 00:29:00 - Why PR Became More Valuable After AI00:31:00 - 00:47:30 - Traditional Media vs New Media Debate00:34:00 - 00:37:45 - Why Great CMOs Are Rare00:48:20 - 00:50:15 - Founder Branding Is Mandatory00:57:50 - 01:01:10 - “Tel Aviv Is a Distraction”01:01:00 - 01:03:40 - Why Networking Events Are Overrated01:01:45 - 01:03:00 - “Relationships Are Built in the Dark”01:05:30 - 01:07:15 - Marketing Today Is Arbitrage---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries.To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechIsraelTech is also proud to partner with Wadi Digital. Wadi drives growth for B2B tech, cybersecurity, and SaaS companies with expert-led performance marketing, turning strategy into real results. Check them out at https://wadidigital.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9... variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: / israel-techFacebook: / israeltech48Instagram: / israeltech48TikTok: / israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1R...Follow Yoel on your fav social media:Instagram: / yoeltisraelLinkedIn: / yoeltisraelX [Twitter]: / yoeltisraelFacebook: / yoeltisrael

What does influencer marketing actually look like in cybersecurity?In this conversation, Yael Moav, Executive Director of Cyfluencer, shares how B2B influencer marketing works when the audience is made up of decision-makers, not consumers.From the early days of building Cyfluencer to working with global cybersecurity companies, Yael explains why trust matters more than reach, how Israeli and American companies approach marketing differently, and what it takes to build influence in a highly technical space.The discussion also covers how influencers shape brand perception, why authenticity still matters, and how this model fits into the broader Israeli tech ecosystem.Hosted by Yoel Israel---00:00 Intro and Cyfluencer story03:00 Israel vs US marketing mindset06:00 What B2B influencer marketing is09:00 Sales cycles and brand building11:00 How trust is actually built15:00 Where influencer marketing fits18:00 Why authenticity matters22:00 Growing an audience from zero28:00 Creative ways to use influencers33:00 Why Cyfluencer works---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries.To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechIsraelTech is also proud to partner with Wadi Digital. Wadi drives growth for B2B tech, cybersecurity, and SaaS companies with expert-led performance marketing, turning strategy into real results. Check them out at https://wadidigital.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9... variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: / israel-techFacebook: / israeltech48Instagram: / israeltech48TikTok: / israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1R...Follow Yoel on your fav social media:Instagram: / yoeltisraelLinkedIn: / yoeltisraelX [Twitter]: / yoeltisraelFacebook: / yoeltisrael

India and Israel have more overlap in tech than most people in either country realize. Shared emphasis on engineering talent, a culture of building under constraints, and a growing number of founders, investors, and operators moving between both ecosystems.Revital Moses, producer at IsraelTech, sits at that intersection. She moved from India to Israel at 25, built a content practice from scratch, and now produces the coverage that IsraelTech puts out on founders and investors. Her own channel, Moses in Israel, recently crossed 100K subscribers!In this conversation, she talks about what that connection actually looks like on the ground, and what the Israeli tech ecosystem is starting to understand about India as more than just a market.Hosted by Yoel Israel---00:00 Revital’s move from India to Israel04:00 Growing up Indian and Jewish08:00 Jewish life and culture in India12:00 From pharmacy to content creation16:00 Building Moses in Israel21:00 India, Israel, and global tech comparisons25:00 Misconceptions about India30:00 Why Israel should look East36:00 Cultural differences and work mindset42:00 IsraelTech growth and what’s next---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries.To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechIsraelTech is also proud to partner with Wadi Digital. Wadi drives growth for B2B tech, cybersecurity, and SaaS companies with expert-led performance marketing, turning strategy into real results. Check them out at https://wadidigital.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9... variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: / israel-techFacebook: / israeltech48Instagram: / israeltech48TikTok: / israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1R...Follow Yoel on your fav social media:Instagram: / yoeltisraelLinkedIn: / yoeltisraelX [Twitter]: / yoeltisraelFacebook: / yoeltisrael

Israel’s tech ecosystem is going through a shift.Early stage startups are finding it harder to raise. Investors are focusing on stronger companies with real traction. Sectors outside AI and cyber are feeling that pressure more than others.At the same time, global demand for Israeli technology remains strong. Companies from around the world are still coming to Israel to find talent, partnerships, and new solutions.In this conversation, Yariv Lotan and Hila Shitrit Nissim from ⁨@startupnationcentral⁩ share what they are seeing across the ecosystem.From funding dynamics to sector trends, to how global perception and local resilience are shaping what comes next, this is a closer look at where Israeli tech stands today and where it is heading.Hosted by Yoel Israel---00:00 What Startup Nation Central does05:00 How global companies use the ecosystem08:00 Connecting startups with investors and partners10:00 New tech challenges and opportunities13:00 Working with startups vs multinationals16:00 What global players are looking for in Israel18:30 The growth of Israel’s tech ecosystem21:00 Why early stage startups are struggling24:00 Talent, sectors, and the future of Israeli tech---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries.To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechIsraelTech is also proud to partner with Wadi Digital. Wadi drives growth for B2B tech, cybersecurity, and SaaS companies with expert-led performance marketing, turning strategy into real results. Check them out at https://wadidigital.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9... variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: / israel-techFacebook: / israeltech48Instagram: / israeltech48TikTok: / israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1R...Follow Yoel on your fav social media:Instagram: / yoeltisraelLinkedIn: / yoeltisraelX [Twitter]: / yoeltisraelFacebook: / yoeltisrael

There’s a reason people kept talking about Tech1 after it ended.Idan Nimni, CEO of Tech1, didn’t try to reinvent conferences. He focused on something more basic, how people actually spend time together.Most events in Israel happen in Tel Aviv. People come in for a session, take a few meetings, then head back to work or home. The density is high, but the time is limited.Tech1 changed that by moving everything to Eilat and stretching it across three days.Same founders, same investors, same operators. Just more time in the same place.That creates a different kind of interaction. Conversations don’t end when the panel does. People run into each other again. Meetings turn into follow ups, then into something more concrete.It’s a small structural change, but it has a real effect on how relationships form inside the ecosystem.And it reflects something broader about Israeli tech right now. There’s no shortage of talent or activity. The challenge is creating the conditions where the right people actually connect in a meaningful way.Hosted by Yoel Israel---00:00 Why Tech1 started02:00 The Eilat advantage05:00 Tel Aviv vs destination events07:00 What took so long10:00 Building the concept12:00 Getting the right people16:30 The role of partners18:00 Why Israel lacks big conferences25:00 What people gain from Tech131:00 The experience beyond content---Register for Tech1 today: https://tech1.co.il/tickets---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries.To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechIsraelTech is also proud to partner with Wadi Digital. Wadi drives growth for B2B tech, cybersecurity, and SaaS companies with expert-led performance marketing, turning strategy into real results. Check them out at https://wadidigital.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9... variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: / israel-techFacebook: / israeltech48Instagram: / israeltech48TikTok: / israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1R...Follow Yoel on your fav social media:Instagram: / yoeltisraelLinkedIn: / yoeltisraelX [Twitter]: / yoeltisraelFacebook: / yoeltisrael

The Israeli tech ecosystem is evolving.In this conversation, Guy Navon, CEO of Discount-Tech, shares a detailed view of how the ecosystem is changing, from investment trends to the impact of AI on startups.After years of growth driven by SaaS and cybersecurity, the focus is shifting toward deep tech, climate tech, food tech, and agritech. At the same time, more foreign investors are entering Israel, bringing larger rounds and new opportunities.But there are also challenges. More startups are incorporating in the US, and the economics of building a company have changed. Speed alone is no longer enough. Founders now need to build sustainable business models from day one.Guy also explains how banking, venture debt, and access to global investors play a role in helping startups grow and scale.Hosted by Yoel Israel---0:00 Israel Tech Holds Strong2:00 AI Driving New Startups3:20 Shift to Deep Tech5:00 Why Old Models Fail7:00 AI Changes Economics9:00 New Wave of Founders11:00 Foreign Investors Returning13:00 Israel vs US Funding Gap16:00 Why Startups Move to the US24:00 How Discount-Tech Supports Growth---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries. To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/resources/hr-software-implementation-guide/?utm_medium=sponsored-newsletter&utm_source=israeltech&utm_campaign=emea-t1a-il_engage_download_israeltech_sponnewsletter_gen-hrsoftwareguide-mar26_manage_all&utm_content=engage_manage_sponnewsletter_hrsoftwareguide-nativetop-gen_enIsraelTech is also proud to partner with Wadi Digital. Wadi drives growth for B2B tech, cybersecurity, and SaaS companies with expert-led performance marketing, turning strategy into real results. Check them out at https://wadidigital.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9... variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: / israel-tech Facebook: / israeltech48 Instagram: / israeltech48 TikTok: / israeltech48 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1R...Follow Yoel on your fav social media:Instagram: / yoeltisrael LinkedIn: / yoeltisrael X [Twitter]: / yoeltisrael Facebook: / yoeltisrael

Most people think venture capital is about spotting big ideas.It’s not.In this conversation with Ariel Sterman, Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners , the focus shifts to something much more practical. How founders actually think, how quickly they can adapt when things don’t work, and why the ability to iterate matters more than having a perfect vision from day one.We also get into a bigger question: Is Israel actually behind in AI, or is it just playing a different role in the ecosystem?From mentorship and early-stage decision making to vertical AI and where things are heading next, this is a grounded look at how top investors evaluate companies before anyone else is paying attention.Hosted by Yoel Israel---00:00 Rapid Iteration Mindset00:45 Mentorship in Venture01:30 Breaking Into Israeli Tech03:00 Building Network Strategically05:00 Founder Traits That Matter10:00 Iteration vs Vision14:00 Israeli vs US Culture18:00 Inside Bessemer’s Model21:00 AI Hype vs Reality24:00 Israel’s Role in AI---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries. To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechyt/ IsraelTech is also proud to partner with Wadi Digital. Wadi drives growth for B2B tech, cybersecurity, and SaaS companies with expert-led performance marketing, turning strategy into real results. Check them out at https://wadidigital.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9... variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: / israel-tech Facebook: / israeltech48 Instagram: / israeltech48 TikTok: / israeltech48 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1R...Follow Yoel on your fav social media:Instagram: / yoeltisrael LinkedIn: / yoeltisrael X [Twitter]: / yoeltisrael Facebook: / yoeltisrael

What happens when a global recording artist is also a self taught technologist?In this episode of IsraelTech, Yoel Israel sits down with global artist Nissim Black to explore the intersection of music, technology, AI, media, and spirituality.Before becoming an internationally known artist, Nissim grew up watching computers being built in his home and experimenting with music production equipment as a kid. That early exposure shaped the way he approaches creativity and technology today.They discuss how podcasting and music production rely on many of the same tools, how AI is already transforming the music industry, and why independent creators now have more power than traditional media.The conversation also dives into deeper questions about morality, media narratives, and why technology itself is not the real risk. The real question is how people choose to use it.This episode covers everything from AI generated music to the future of media platforms and why storytelling still matters more than ever.Hosted by Yoel Israel---00:00 Growing up around computers and technology02:40 Watching his father build computers in Seattle03:45 Building a DIY music studio as a kid05:00 Recording professionally at age 1307:00 Learning Pro Tools and studio engineering08:30 Why creatives learn technology out of necessity12:00 How music production and podcasting overlap15:00 Street smarts vs book smarts18:00 From Seattle to Israel20:00 Growing up around violence and finding music24:00 Courage, entrepreneurship, and breaking limits27:30 How technology changed the music industry30:00 AI music and the future of creativity34:00 Live performances and virtual concerts36:00 Technology as opportunity, not threat40:00 Why new media is replacing legacy media46:00 How narratives shape culture50:00 Building an audience with purpose55:00 Technology, faith, and human responsibility58:00 Nissim Black’s new media project---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries. To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechyt/ IsraelTech is also proud to partner with Wadi Digital. Wadi drives growth for B2B tech, cybersecurity, and SaaS companies with expert-led performance marketing, turning strategy into real results. Check them out at https://wadidigital.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9-4044-458e-8b61-3bf45783da65?email=Unrecognised variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Nissim on your fav social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nissimofficial/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nissimofficial/X [Twitter]: https://x.com/nissimblackFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nissim.music

Security teams are drowning in alerts.What if the real breach happens while you are busy fixing the wrong one?In this episode of IsraelTech, we sit down with Sharon Isaaci, Co-Founder and CEO of Tonic Security, to discuss the growing gap between cyber detection and real risk reduction.Sharon previously served as Chief Intelligence Officer and CISO of the IDF Home Front Command, where he was responsible for intelligence and information security during national emergencies. After transitioning to the private sector, he saw a recurring pattern: breaches often stemmed from vulnerabilities that were already detected but never addressed in time.Tonic Security was built to tackle that exact problem.We cover:* Why most security findings are false positives* The challenge of prioritization in modern cybersecurity* How AI is changing exposure management* The tension between responsibility and authority inside security teams* Building a startup during wartime* Why resilience is essential for foundersHosted by Yoel IsraelTimestamps:00:00 – From IDF Chief Intel Officer to Cyber Founder02:00 – Intelligence, Cyber Warfare, and National Emergencies08:30 – Moving from Military to Private Sector15:30 – The Breach Pattern That Led to Tonic Security20:30 – Building a Team Through Military Networks29:30 – Advice to Young Founders31:00 – How Tonic Security Reduces False Positives37:00 – The Responsibility vs Authority Problem in Security41:00 – What’s Next for Tonic Security---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries. To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechyt/ IsraelTech is also proud to partner with Wadi Digital. Wadi drives growth for B2B tech, cybersecurity, and SaaS companies with expert-led performance marketing, turning strategy into real results. Check them out at https://wadidigital.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9-4044-458e-8b61-3bf45783da65?email=Unrecognised variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisrael

At CyberTech Tel Aviv, we sat down with Captain Eli, former Tesla team member and now working with xAI, for a wide-ranging conversation about Tesla, full self-driving, X, and Israel’s role in the future of mobility.Eli shares his journey from selling Teslas in Israel (even selling one to our very own Yoel Israel) to working within the Elon Musk ecosystem and explains why he believes Israel could be the first country to fully adopt self-driving technology.We discuss:00:00 – How Yoel met Eli at Tesla02:30 – From Tesla to xAI: working on Grok in Hebrew04:00 – The complexity of right to left language in AI platforms05:30 – What people get wrong about Tesla vs Chinese EVs08:30 – Tesla and cybersecurity at CyberTech09:30 – Why Teslas are nearly impossible to steal11:00 – Israel, energy independence, and EV strategy12:00 – The Boring Company and tunnels14:00 – Why Israel could be first to full self-driving16:00 – Robotaxis, traffic, and the future of cities21:00 – Autonomous levels explained24:00 – Why more Israelis should be on X29:00 – Community Notes and the competition for truth35:00 – SpaceX, satellites, and IsraelHosted by Yoel Israel---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries. To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechyt/ IsraelTech is also proud to partner with Wadi Digital. Wadi drives growth for B2B tech, cybersecurity, and SaaS companies with expert-led performance marketing, turning strategy into real results. Check them out at https://wadidigital.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9-4044-458e-8b61-3bf45783da65?email=Unrecognised variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisrael

Developers don’t spend their days just writing code.According to Zohar Einy, Co-founder and CEO of Port.io, coding is only a small part of the job. Ownership is the real work.In this episode of IsraelTech, Zohar breaks down how engineering teams actually operate today, why AI agents are creating new risks inside enterprises, and how Port is helping teams move faster without losing control.We also talk about pressure in Israeli tech, working with investors as real partners, and what it means to build a company meant to last.Topics covered:– What developers really do all day– Why tickets slow teams down– AI agents and “agent chaos”– Developer ownership after DevOps– Pressure as a performance driver– Building trust with investors– Why marketing matters for Israeli techTimestamps:00:00 From IDF pain to founding Port02:00 Pressure and ambition in Israeli tech04:30 Why developers are blocked07:50 What developers actually do all day10:30 Ownership after DevOps14:20 AI agents and engineering chaos18:00 Why AI fails without context22:30 Should developers worry about jobs27:00 How engineering roles are changing31:30 Marketing, authenticity, and tech36:00 Working with investors as partners41:00 Where Israeli tech needs to growHosted by Yoel Israel---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries. To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechyt/ IsraelTech is also proud to partner with Wadi Digital. Wadi drives growth for B2B tech, cybersecurity, and SaaS companies with expert-led performance marketing, turning strategy into real results. Check them out at https://wadidigital.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9-4044-458e-8b61-3bf45783da65?email=Unrecognised variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Zohar on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zohar-einy/X: https://x.com/ZoharEiny

Most cyber conversations focus on prevention. Refael Franco focuses on what comes after. In this Cybertech interview, the Code Blue CEO & founder and former national cyber leader shares firsthand experience from some of Israel’s most serious cyber incidents.Before founding Code Blue, Refael Franco helped build Israel’s national cyber defense from the ground up. As one of the early leaders of the Israel National Cyber Directorate, he was responsible for protecting civilian infrastructure at a time when cyber threats were becoming very real.At Cybertech, Franco shared what it was like to manage a national cyber crisis in real time, including the Iranian attack that targeted Israel’s water systems. From the first hours of detection to hundreds of decisions made under pressure, this conversation offers a rare look into how cyber crises are actually handled when failure is not an option.Hosted by Yoel IsraelTimestamps00:00 – Introduction and Cybertech context01:30 – Building Israel’s National Cyber Directorate04:40 – The Iranian attack on Israel’s water infrastructure08:20 – How cyber crises are detected and stopped11:30 – Why Israel is a global cyber target14:10 – From national defense to Code Blue17:00 – What resilience really means in cyber20:30 – AI war rooms and crisis decision-making23:40 – New cyber threat patterns and geopolitics27:00 – Final thoughts---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries. To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechyt/ IsraelTech is also proud to partner with Wadi Digital. Wadi drives growth for B2B tech, cybersecurity, and SaaS companies with expert-led performance marketing, turning strategy into real results. Check them out at https://wadidigital.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9-4044-458e-8b61-3bf45783da65?email=Unrecognised variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Franco on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/refael-franco/?originalSubdomain=il

What happens after an attacker gets in?At Cybertech Tel Aviv, we spoke with Yuval Goldberg, VP of Product at Zero Networks, about lateral movement, microsegmentation, and why security teams need automation to keep up with modern attacks.Yuval explains how Zero Networks approaches zero trust, removes friction between IT and security, and helps organizations contain breaches before they turn into major incidents.This interview is part of IsraelTech’s coverage as an official media partner at Cybertech, spotlighting the people building the next generation of cybersecurity from Israel.Hosted by Yoel Israel---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries. To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechyt/ IsraelTech is also proud to partner with Wadi Digital. Wadi drives growth for B2B tech, cybersecurity, and SaaS companies with expert-led performance marketing, turning strategy into real results. Check them out at https://wadidigital.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9-4044-458e-8b61-3bf45783da65?email=Unrecognised variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Yuval on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuval-goldberg-99629a1/

Most people think finance is complicated. Eldad Tamir (Founder of Finq) thinks it’s intentionally broken.On this episode of IsraelTech, we sit down for a raw conversation about why the middle class is set up to lose and how AI is changing the future of wealth management.Eldad explains how modern wealth management was built to serve the ultra-rich, why the middle class is pushed into bad financial products, and how human emotions quietly destroy long-term returns. We dive into psychology, Israeli risk-taking, the "B2C gap" in Israeli VC, and why Eldad believes we must remove humans from financial decision-making altogether.Key Topics We Discuss:- The Wealth Gap: Why premium financial services are reserved for the 1%.- Human Error: Why fear and emotion matter more than intelligence in investing.- The AI Revolution: How Finq uses data to remove human bias.- The Israeli Edge: What Israel understands about risk that the rest of the world misses.- Future Tech: Eldad’s take on Neuralink and the evolution of human decision-making.If you’ve ever felt the system wasn’t built for you, this episode explains why.Hosted by Yoel Israel---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Wadi Digital. Wadi drives growth for B2B tech, cybersecurity, and SaaS companies with expert-led performance marketing, turning strategy into real results. Check them out at https://wadidigital.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9-4044-458e-8b61-3bf45783da65?email=Unrecognised variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Eldad on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eldad-tamir-598690/X [Twitter]: https://x.com/TamirEldad

For years, Israeli tech has often been described as a single, unified ecosystem. Today, that narrative is evolving.In this episode, Eyal Bino, founding partner of 97212 Ventures, explores how New York has emerged as a critical tech hub for Israeli founders outside of Israel - and how this global expansion is opening new pathways for growth, collaboration, and impact across the Israeli tech ecosystem.If you think success comes down to talent alone, this episode will challenge you.What we cover:- Why New York, not Silicon Valley, is becoming the default second home for Israeli startups- How Israeli founders change when they live in New York and what they lose and gain- The uncomfortable role luck plays in venture capital and why few people admit it- Why many VCs say they help founders but don't deliver when it matters- What a real day-one partner actually does beyond writing a check- Why branding as a “New York company” matters more than people want to admit- How introductions, trust, and timing beat pitch decks and cold emails- Why the venture model may be misaligned with founders and where it is crackingThis episode is for founders who are tired of recycled advice and investors who know the real game is rarely discussed in public.---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Wadi Digital. Wadi drives growth for B2B tech, cybersecurity, and SaaS companies with expert-led performance marketing, turning strategy into real results. Check them out at https://wadidigital.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9-4044-458e-8b61-3bf45783da65?email=Unrecognised variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Eyal on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eyal-bino/X [Twitter]: https://x.com/eyalbinoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eyalbnyc/?hl=en

What if the hardest startup to build is actually a VC fund?Most founders think raising money is brutal. According to Eran Savir, Founder and Managing Partner of Savyon Ventures, building the fund itself is a tougher climb than any startup he built. And after three exits and one painful failure, he has the scars to explain why. In this episode, Eran breaks down the real mechanics behind seed investing, why early traction matters far more than pitch decks, and the parts of founding that still surprise him even after years on both sides of the table. This is the rare interview where a VC speaks like a founder who still remembers every late payroll, every rejection, and every moment a company comes apart or breaks through.We cover:- Why Savyon Ventures focuses on AI, digital and commerce, and what “internet companies” really means in 2025 - The difficulty of getting your first real customer who is not in your personal network- Why Israelis excel at bold outreach and using the diaspora as a hidden distribution channel- How Eran evaluates initial traction and why three to five real transactions matter more than any warm intro- The surprising gap between being a founder and being a VC and why switching mindsets is so tough- What transparency looks like in practice and why most founders never get real feedback from investorsand more.Watch now and let us know your takes. Hosted by Yoel Israel---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Wadi Digital. Wadi drives growth for B2B tech, cybersecurity, and SaaS companies with expert-led performance marketing, turning strategy into real results.IsraelTech is also proud to partner with The Recruitery, helping Israeli cybersecurity startups find top GTM talent across global markets. Find out more at: https://therecruitery.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9-4044-458e-8b61-3bf45783da65?email=Unrecognised variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Eran on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eransavir/

What if the future of AI isn’t just about faster chips - but about how people, teams, and entire countries will work once AI operates at massive scale?In this episode of IsraelTech, Yoel Israel sits down with Boaz Touitou, CTO of Impala AI, for a wide-ranging conversation that moves far beyond GPUs and hardware limits.We dive into:- Impala AI’s focus and why compute is the limiting factor- Training vs. test-time scaling and what changes at massive run counts- The GPU race and why new hardware overtakes the old instantly- What AI-first companies look like in practice- Employees guiding AI systems as part of their daily workflow- AI at national scale - from codebases to continuous video feeds- Why humans and AI aren’t as different as we assume- Self-play and reinforcement learning as drivers of rapid improvement- A landscape where knowledge is open and compute is the main hurdleBoaz offers a grounded, expansive view on where AI is headed - not just as a technology, but as a force reshaping work, responsibility, and the structure of modern organizations.Hosted by Yoel Israel---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Wadi Digital, the leading tech marketing agency. Check them out at Wadidigital.com IsraelTech is also proud to partner with The Recruitery, helping Israeli cybersecurity startups find top GTM talent across global markets. Find out more at: https://therecruitery.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9-4044-458e-8b61-3bf45783da65?email=Unrecognised variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Boaz on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boaz-touitou/

Remote work isn’t a perk anymore - it’s a real test of how a company operates.Some teams handle it with focus and speed. Others fall apart.In our latest conversation, Yaron Lavi, CTO of Deel, broke down what it actually looks like to run a fully remote company of 7,000 people across 61 countries - and why so many teams still get it wrong.Deel, a proud partner of IsraelTech, has built one of the most global tech workforces on the planet. Yaron explained why their model works:• Small teams, clear ownership, almost no bureaucracy• Hiring talent in places most companies never look• Engineers deploying 50 times a day• Parents often being the most reliable operators• And why juniors struggle without daily, hands-on mentoringHe also didn’t shy away from the Israeli angle:We’re world-class at solving problems fast, but we still cling to habits that make remote work harder than it should be.Deel isn’t theorizing about the future of work - they’re living it at scale.And we’re proud to collaborate with them as part of IsraelTech’s mission to highlight the people shaping global tech.Hosted by Yoel Israel---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9-4044-458e-8b61-3bf45783da65?email=Unrecognised variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feed:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Yaron on your fav social media feed:https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaron-lavi-vp/

If you want to know where global investors get Israel wrong, ask someone who has built billion-dollar businesses and now backs founders for a living.Yevgeny Gelfand is a serial innovator and business builder who spent 15 years in financial services and SaaS, launching and operating new businesses that either exited through IPO or grew privately into multi-billion-dollar operations. After that run, he shifted into venture investing, backing and scaling startups across sectors and geographies.Yev, now a Partner at Alumni Ventures, joins IsraelTech to explain why so many investors still misread both the real risk and the real opportunity inside Israel’s tech economy.From New York’s political shifts to the quiet support he sees for Israeli founders, he shares what he’s observing firsthand:• Why global investors still misprice Israeli companies• How the economy strengthened after two difficult years• Why experienced investors treated October 7th as a moment to pay attention, not a moment to pull back• The reactions he gets wearing a kippah across the US• What happens when founders pitch during a rocket alert• And why he believes Israel is positioned to become a major center of techIf you want a grounded look at Israeli innovation, how VCs actually make decisions, and what may be coming next for the ecosystem, this conversation offers clarity most people don’t have.🎙 Hosted by Yoel Israel---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries. To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechyt/ IsraelTech is also proud to partner with The Recruitery, helping Israeli cybersecurity startups find top GTM talent across global markets. Find out more at: https://therecruitery.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9-4044-458e-8b61-3bf45783da65?email=Unrecognised variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Yev on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yevgeny-gelfand-cfa-%F0%9F%8E%97%EF%B8%8F-2b655335/

When it comes to startup success, Israelis don’t just build - they connect.In this episode, Lirone Glikman, CEO of the Human Factor and author of The Super Connectors Playbook, joins Yoel Israel to unpack what really makes the Israeli tech ecosystem thrive and why connection is the biggest competitive edge.From cultural clashes in Tokyo to the empathy that drives founders to help competitors, Lirone shares her insights on building authentic relationships, developing a founder-led personal brand, and creating meaningful opportunities through human connection.You’ll learn:- Why Israeli founders stand out in global networking- How to build credibility and visibility through personal branding- The biggest mistakes Israelis make when pitching abroad- Why introverts might actually be better networkers- How The Super Connectors Playbook turns human skills into business successBecause behind every great Israeli startup is a network that believes in giving back.🎙 Hosted by Yoel Israel---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries. To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechyt/ IsraelTech is also proud to partner with The Recruitery, helping Israeli cybersecurity startups find top GTM talent across global markets. Find out more at: https://therecruitery.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9-4044-458e-8b61-3bf45783da65?email=Unrecognised variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Lirone on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lironeglikman/Get Her Book Here: https://lironeglikman.com/tscp-book/

In this episode of IsraelTech, Yoel Israel sits down with Dror Globerman, journalist, media personality, and founder of Jumpstart AI School, for one of the deepest and most provocative conversations yet.They dive into:- How algorithms reward hate and tribalism- Why human nature, not technology, is the real problem- The death of legacy media and rise of individual trust- The danger of unregulated AI capitalism- Why Israel is falling behind in AI education- And how Dror believes technology can still make us more humanFrom politics to philosophy, from social media addiction to autonomous cars, Dror and Yoel don't leave any stone unturned.🎙 Hosted by Yoel Israel---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries. To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechyt/ IsraelTech is also proud to partner with The Recruitery, helping Israeli cybersecurity startups find top GTM talent across global markets. Find out more at: https://therecruitery.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9-4044-458e-8b61-3bf45783da65?email=Unrecognised variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Dror on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drorgloberman/

NVIDIA is the world’s most innovative company.Israel is the world’s most creative nation.What happens when the two come together?At Reichman University’s first-ever ScaleUp Nation Conference, Yoel had the privilege of being invited to interview Nati Amsterdam, Senior Country Director of NVIDIA Israel, on stage in Hebrew. They discussed how Israel became one of NVIDIA’s most strategic global hubs and how a culture built on learning, speed, and accessibility drives growth at every level.Nati shared lessons on scaling globally, collaborating locally, and why more than 1,200 Israeli startups are already working with NVIDIA.Watch the full interview to learn how innovation, talent, and vision are shaping Israel’s next chapter as a true Scale-Up Nation.🎙 Hosted by Yoel Israel---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries. To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechyt/ IsraelTech is also proud to partner with The Recruitery, helping Israeli cybersecurity startups find top GTM talent across global markets. Find out more at: https://therecruitery.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9-4044-458e-8b61-3bf45783da65?email=Unrecognised variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Nati on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nati-amsterdam-184b9/Follow NVIDIA on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nvidia/

What if the future of autonomous cars isn’t powered by cameras or LiDAR, but by radar?In this episode, Kobi Marenko, CEO and Co-founder of Arbe, joins Yoel Israel to unpack how radar-on-chip technology could reshape the future of autonomous driving and why the giants of silicon may be standing in the way of true innovation.We explore:- How radar sees what cameras can’t, and why that matters for safety- The challenges of building semiconductors in a world dominated by mega-corporations- Kobi’s journey from TV reporter to deep-tech founder- Why philosophy and yoga play a role in how he leads and invests- Israel’s place in the global semiconductor raceIt’s tech, science, and a little bit of soul - all from the front lines of Israel’s deep tech ecosystem.🎙 Hosted by Yoel Israel---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries. To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechyt/ IsraelTech is also proud to partner with The Recruitery, helping Israeli cybersecurity startups find top GTM talent across global markets. Find out more at: https://therecruitery.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9-4044-458e-8b61-3bf45783da65?email=Unrecognised variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Kobi on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kobimarenko/Follow Arbe on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arbe-robotics/

Everyone talks about hackers. Almost no one talks about the access decisions that let them in.In this episode of IsraelTech, Raz Rotenberg, Co-founder & CEO of Fabrix, joins Yoel Israel to explain how Fabrix is building AI agents that finally understand identity - bringing reasoning, context, and trust into cybersecurity.We cover:- Why identity is cybersecurity’s blind spot- How Fabrix’s AI agents make smarter access decisions- Why humans still matter in an AI-driven security world- What makes Israel the perfect testing ground for cyber innovation- The emotional reality of building from zero againIf you care about how AI will protect people as much as data, this episode is for you.🎙 Hosted by Yoel Israel---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries. To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechyt/ IsraelTech is also proud to partner with The Recruitery, helping Israeli cybersecurity startups find top GTM talent across global markets. Find out more at: https://therecruitery.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9-4044-458e-8b61-3bf45783da65?email=Follow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Raz on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/razrotenberg/Follow Fabrix on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fabrix-security/

Quantum computers the size of football fields? How about something that actually fits in your office?In this episode, Oded Melamed, CEO of Quantum Source and former co-founder of Altair (acquired by Sony), joins Yoel Israel to explain how his team is building scalable photonic qubit technology that could shrink massive machines into something that fits inside a standard server room.We talk about:- Why today’s quantum computers aren’t big enough to matter- How photonic qubits can scale to millions (without burning a city’s worth of power)- Why Naftali Bennett joined Quantum Source’s board- Israel’s “modest” investment in quantum compared to the U.S. and China- Oded’s journey from semiconductors to deep tech- What quantum error correction really meansThis is one of the boldest bets in Israeli deep tech, and if Quantum Source succeeds, it could put Israel on the quantum map for good.👇 Do you think Israel should double down on quantum like the U.S. and China - or stay “modest”? Tell us in the comments.Hosted by Yoel Israel---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries. To support the show, please go check out our partners at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechyt/ IsraelTech is also proud to partner with The Recruitery, helping Israeli cybersecurity startups find top GTM talent across global markets. Find out more at: https://therecruitery.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9-4044-458e-8b61-3bf45783da65?email=Follow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Oded on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oded-melamed-86b4b71/Follow Quatum Source on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/quantum-source-labs-ltd/

Everyone talks about Israel’s cybersecurity and defense tech, but what about consumer brands?Danny Cohen, Co-Founder & General Partner at Sticker Ventures and former GP at Viola Ventures, joins Yoel Israel to explain why he launched Israel’s first VC dedicated to B2C. From mattresses to gaming apps, Cohen argues that Israel’s next global hits won’t come from cyber, but from consumer creativity mixed with data-driven performance marketing.We cover:- Why Israel is uniquely positioned for B2C success- The surprising IPOs and exits you’ve missed- How ex-8200 talent is redefining consumer marketing- Why Israel needs more consumer success stories to inspire the next waveDo you think B2C is the next big thing for Israel?Hosted by Yoel Israel---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries. To support the show, please go check out our partners at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechyt/ IsraelTech is also proud to partner with The Recruitery, helping Israeli cybersecurity startups find top GTM talent across global markets. Find out more at: https://therecruitery.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9-4044-458e-8b61-3bf45783da65?email=Follow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Danny on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coheda/Follow Sticker VC on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sticker-ventures/

Iran tried to destroy them. AI21 Labs kept building.Ori Goshen, Co-CEO of AI21 Labs, joins IsraelTech to talk about AI, war, and the future of Israel’s place in the global AI race.In this interview, you’ll see:- How AI21 Labs kept building even after a missile strike hit near their office- Why Ori says “AI doomsday” fears are overblown and what the real threats are- How Israel can partner with the Gulf to become a third global AI power- The future of super productivity - shrinking the gap between ideas and execution- What Israel must do now to keep AI talent and build real infrastructureOri also shares stories from his early days in cyber, lessons from the IDF, and what it takes to run a company with co-CEOs.👉 Do you think Israel can become a leading global AI power, or will the US and China continue to dominate? Drop your thoughts in the comments.Hosted by Yoel IsraelSubscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9-4044-458e-8b61-3bf45783da65?email=Follow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Ori on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ori-goshen/Follow AI21 Labs on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai21/

DNA Is the New Assembly LineFrom insulin to spider silk, synthetic biology is already reshaping what we eat, wear, and use - and you probably don’t even know it.The next leap? Taking biomanufacturing beyond pharma and into everything from sustainable food to lab-grown materials. That’s where MNDL Bio comes in, solving the biggest bottleneck: making DNA engineering faster, smarter, and cheaper.We sat down with Eran Miller - passionate about impact and sustainable development, with 10 years in international business development and 12 years in R&D. He’s bridging deep technical expertise with entrepreneurial vision to make synthetic biology tools accessible, affordable, and ready for the mainstream.We talk opportunities, ethical hazards, and why this “living manufacturing” could rival AI in impact.Would you trust products made by engineered bacteria or yeast?Hosted by Yoel IsraelFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Eran on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eran-miller/Follow MNDL Bio on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mndl-bio/

Most people think cyber is Israel’s crown jewel, but is FinTech quietly winning the long game?Adi Levanon is the founder of Selah Ventures and one of the few solo GPs shaking up Israel’s VC scene. In this episode, she shares why FinTech - not cyber - might be Israel’s best-kept secret, how she wrote her first $500K check without flinching, and what the rise of FinTech defense means for the global fight against financial crime. Recorded at Google for Startups with Yoel Israel.We dive into:- Building a fund from scratch as a solo GP- Why Israeli FinTech is quietly outperforming cyber- FinTech trends, founder traits, and fundraising truths- Why she’s betting on behavioral finance, compliance, and infrastructure- What VCs won’t tell you about partnerships, politics, and powerShould Israel be investing more in FinTech than Cyber? Let us know in the comments. Follow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Adi on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/levanonadi/Follow Selah Ventures on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/selahventures/

JUST DROPPED: An incredible conversation with Nina Raab of LionRun Consulting about the REAL secrets of startup fundraising!Nina’s story?She made Aliyah 1.5 years ago and built a 10-person consultancy from Tel Aviv to NYC.Now she helps seed to Series B startups raise serious cash - and 40% of her clients are Israeli. 🇮🇱What blew us away:- Most founders waste time pitching to the wrong VCs- You need 3 different deck versions (not just one!)- VC analysts - not partners - often decide your fate- Israel's meritocracy beats Silicon Valley's credential obsession- She was originally going to co-found Israel Tech with Yoel!Nina’s 3-phase process covers strategy, storytelling, and investor meetings. Plus, she partners with boutique VCs as their value creation arm.Her biggest warning? Don’t take money too early. You’ll regret it later.And her best insight: In Israel, no one cares where you went to school. Just bring value.Watch the full episode now! Link in the comments 👇What's your biggest fundraising question? Drop it below Follow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Nina on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-raab/Follow LionRun Consulting on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lionrun-consulting/

No pilots? No GPS? No problem!Xtend CEO Aviv Shapira is building the most advanced AI drone systems in the world - and they're already being used in Gaza, Lebanon, and Ukraine.We sat down with Aviv at Xtend HQ to break down:🧠 How AI pilots can fly swarms of drones autonomously🏙️ Why GPS-denied environments are no longer a limitation🛰️ What really happened during the drone strike deep inside Russia🇨🇳 How China’s drone dominance is reshaping global security⚔️ And why tanks and fighter jets are becoming... obsolete?Aviv isn’t just another founder in defense tech.Before Xtend, he co-founded Replay Technologies, the Emmy-winning startup behind the FreeD volumetric video system used in the NFL, NBA, and by Intel - which acquired it for $200M.Today, he’s applying that same deep-tech mindset to transform how humans and machines interact on the battlefield and beyond.From AI swarms to drone summoning to replacing boots on the ground, this episode is a front-row seat to the future of autonomous warfare, made in 🇮🇱 Israel.👇 What’s more dangerous: the swarm, or the country falling behind on building one?Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9-4044-458e-8b61-3bf45783da65?email=Follow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Aviv your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aviv-shapira/Follow Xtend on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xtend-xr/

AI Can Write Code. But It Can’t Optimize It.That blindspot? Meni Shmueli built DataFlint to fix it.After years in Unit 81 and deep in the trenches of AI and big data, Meni saw the problem firsthand: GitHub Copilot and friends can generate code, but when it hits real-world scale - production clusters, terabytes of data, performance bottlenecks - they break.DataFlint gives AI the context it’s missing. It integrates with code editors, retrieves actual performance data, and enables AI to write code that runs at scale.In this episode:- Why AI coding tools fail when real data enters the chat- How DataFlint turns production pain into optimized code- What Meni learned about scale, speed, and system design from Unit 81- Why big data is still a community game — and how DataFlint’s leading it- The future of engineers who know how to code with AI, not just use it If you're into AI infrastructure, data engineering, or wondering where the next big bottleneck in coding will be - this one's for you. Hosted by Yoel IsraelSubscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9-4044-458e-8b61-3bf45783da65?email=Follow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Menil on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meni-shmueli-dataflint/Follow DataFlint on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dataflint/

What happens when you mix a CISO’s vigilance with a VC’s capital? You get OurCrowd.Yuval Illuz didn’t come up through the VC boys’ club. He built his career defending critical infrastructure, leading global cyber teams, and mastering AI long before it was trending. Now? He’s backing startups that win wars - economic and literal.💥 Israel’s most active VC.🛰️ Betting big on defense tech, SLMs, and agentic AI.💸 Giving accredited investors early access to Databricks-level opportunities.If you’re still raising money like it’s 2010… you’re already behind.Watch the full conversation with Yuval Illuz now.👇 Would you take funding from a CISO-led VC? Drop your thoughts.Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9-4044-458e-8b61-3bf45783da65?email=Follow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Yuval on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuval-illuz-48bb771/Follow OurCrowd on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ourcrowd-llc/

Why do so many talented immigrants leave Israel within just a few years?Abbey Onn, Executive Director of Nevo Network, joins IsraelTech to expose a challenge most don’t talk about: one in three English-speaking Olim leave Israel within three years and it’s often because they can’t find their footing professionally.Nevo is changing that by creating long-term, high-impact support systems for immigrant talent in Israeli tech.Abbey brings 20 years of leadership experience in higher ed and nonprofit sectors, including as CEO of InsideIL. She now partners with Michael Eisenberg (Aleph VC) to build a top-tier professional network for global talent already living in Israel, offering mentorship, cohort-based programming, leadership development, and a deep sense of community.In this episode:- Why career stagnation, not culture shock, is what drives many Olim to leave- How Nevo helps turn potential into leadership- What changed after October 7 and how Nevo’s members responded- Why belonging is the foundation for long-term impactIf Israel wants to retain its best global minds, it needs to start with connection. This is how.Hosted by Yoel Israel at the Aleph officeSubscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9-4044-458e-8b61-3bf45783da65?email=Follow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Abbey on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbey-onn/Follow Nevo Network on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nevo-network/posts/?feedView=all

What happens when AI gets hacked and it controls your car, your city, your reality?Esti Peshin, one of the top cyber minds in Israel and the General Manager of IAI’s Cyber Division, isn’t here to predict the future, she is here to build it and protect it. In this exclusive IsraelTech interview with Yoel Israel, Esti talks about the intersection of AI and cyber defense, the growing threats to connected infrastructure, the strategic role IAI plays in safeguarding nations, and why ChatGPT convinced her mother it’s always right.We cover:- Why AI is one of the biggest tool and the biggest threat in cybersecurity- How Israel’s defense industry, academia, and private sector turned into a global cyber powerhouse- What she tells every candidate who wants to break into cyberAre we ready for AI-driven cyber attacks? Watch and tell us what surprised you most.👇Follow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Esti on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esti-peshin-5787221/Follow IAI on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iai/

Is Tesla bluffing about full self-driving? Omer Keilaf, co-founder and CEO of Innoviz, joins IsraelTech to explain why LIDAR - not cameras - is the key to safe autonomy. ith over 20 years of experience building life-changing technologies and a background in Israel’s elite Unit 81, Omer isn’t only shaping the future, he’s already living in it.From military-grade hardware to software-defined vehicles, this isn’t just a conversation about cars - it’s about national security, deeptech breakthroughs, and where Israel is outpacing global giants.We cover:- What LIDAR really is (and why it’s misunderstood)- Why Tesla’s camera-only approach is flawed- How Israel’s defense roots power its tech edge- The future of autonomous driving and 3D sensing- Innoviz’s role in global automotive platformsSubscribe for more!🎙 Interview hosted by Yoel Israel🎥 Filmed at LeumiTech🤝 Sponsored by Recruitery

Meet Lital Leshem, the battlefield-tested investor reshaping Israel’s defense tech future.From Gaza to global VC, Lital is now leading a $150M fund investing in unmanned systems, AI, sensors, and satellite comms — and she’s not shy about what’s broken in our defense ecosystem or who’s to blame.🎙️ In this punchy, no-holds-barred sit-down with Yoel Israel, she talks:Why Europe’s defense panic is Israel’s moment to leadWhat went wrong on October 7th - and how we fix itHow she’s turning Iron Dome innovators into global unicorns🔥 Plus: the controversial reason she says world peace could kill her fund...👀 Watch now and sound off:Can a startup save a country? Or is defense tech the only real path to peace?👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more uncensored stories from Israel’s frontier tech leaders.Follow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Lital on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lital-leshem/Follow Protego Ventures on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/protego-ventures/

What if the world’s harshest climates became the next frontier for solving humanity’s biggest challenges?In this episode of IsraelTech, Yoel Israel sits down with Sivan Cohen Shachari, VP of Innovation at The DeserTech & Climate Innovation Center, to explore how Israel’s Negev desert is becoming a global proving ground for climate resilience and sustainable tech.From her early work in educational leadership to shaping policy for desert communities, Sivan is now building a one-of-a-kind ecosystem uniting academia, industry, and impact-driven entrepreneurs to tackle desertification, food insecurity, water scarcity, and more - right from Be'er Sheva.▶️ Topics Covered:- What is Desert Tech and why does it matter?- Why the Negev is a strategic launchpad for climate innovation- How desertification drives global migration - and how tech can help- The surprising role of bird migration, algae farming, and solar-agri dual-use in shaping sustainable ecosystemsWhether you're in tech, policy, or just curious about the future of climate solutions - this is a must-watch.💬 Drop a comment: Should we preserve deserts or green them? Can tech scale fast enough to outpace climate change?👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more uncensored stories from Israel’s frontier tech leaders.Follow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Sivan on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sivan-cohen-shachari/Follow The DeserTech & Climate Innovation Center, on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dcic-the-desertech-climate-innovation-center/

Stop choosing. Just do everything you want.In this episode of IsraelTech, host Yoel Israel sits down with the legendary Rona Segev, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at TLV Partners - one of Israel’s most influential VCs backing the country’s most promising deep tech and AI-driven startups.Rona shares her unfiltered thoughts on:🚀 What she really looks for in a first-check investment (hint: it’s not the deck)🧠 Why being “different” matters more than being better👩‍👧‍👦 Her journey from 24-year-old founder and mother of two sets of twins to board member at over a dozen companies (many acquired or IPO’d)🔮 How quantum computing + AI will flip the tech world on its head🧘‍♀️ Work-life balance, ADHD, and the myth of choosing between career and motherhood💡 And why founders should work with friends - and ignore the noiseThis is more than an interview. It’s a masterclass in Israeli chutzpah, grit, and vision from someone who’s shaped the ecosystem for over two decades.👇 Drop a comment: Do you think college degrees are becoming irrelevant in tech? What’s your take on quantum + AI?Follow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Rona on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronasegev/Follow TLV Partners on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tlv-partners/

Is Israel Missing the AI Train - Or Secretly Building the Future?We sat down with Inna Tokarev Sela, founder and CEO of illumex.ai, in the heart of Tel Aviv to talk about why most enterprise decisions still aren’t based on data - and how that’s finally about to change.From building her career at SAP and Sisense to launching illumex and pioneering the “Generative Semantic Fabric,” Inna shares what no one else is saying about enterprise AI adoption, governance, and what the West (including Israel) must do to stay in the AI game.We get into:~ Why the AI gold rush is missing the point~ The surprising statistic Fortune 500 execs don’t want you to hear~ Whether solo founders can outplay founding teams~ What it’ll take for Israel to close the gap on Gen AI🔥 Inna doesn’t hold back - and neither do we.👇 Drop a comment: Should Israel go all in on foundational AI models - or focus on becoming the world’s best in applied AI?🔔 Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE for more inside looks at the world’s most dynamic tech ecosystem!Follow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Inna on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/innatokarev/Follow illume on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/illumexai/

🇮🇱 Legacy, Leadership & the Future of Israeli Innovation | Chemi Peres on IsraelTechWhat does it mean to carry the Peres name in today’s Israel - and what does the future of defense, venture capital, and peacebuilding look like through the eyes of someone shaping all three?In this rare sit-down, Chemi Peres - Managing Partner & Co-Founder of Pitango Venture Capital, Chairman of the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation, and son of Israeli visionary Shimon Peres - opens up like never before.We talk about:- His journey from IAF pilot to VC powerhouse- The untold story of Israel’s canceled Lavi fighter jet project and U.S. pressure behind it- How failures (and getting fired) drove him to build Israel's largest VC firm- The rise of dual-use defense tech and Israel’s advantage in AI and innovation- The vision behind the Peres Center’s Institute for the FutureWhy the next frontier is going from unicorns 🦄 to giraffes 🦒 - yes, trillion-dollar companies!And he doesn’t shy away from controversy - from legacy to geopolitics to the tech future of war and peace.👉 Watch, comment, and join the conversation: Is Israel ready to lead the future of global tech - again?- - - 📍 Filmed at Pitango HQ🎙 Hosted by Yoel Israel🔔 Subscribe for more insider stories from Israel’s tech elite

ISRAELI TECH’S SECRET WEAPON: TOO BOLD FOR BUSINESS OR BUILT TO WIN?In this hard-hitting conversation, we sit down with Jason Wolf, Co Founder & Managing Partner at Iron Nation, to talk about what really makes Israeli startups unstoppable - and why the global investment world is sleeping on some of the best deals out there.💰 The $20M fund that kept Israeli startups alive after October 7💡 Why Israeli chutzpah is a business superpower (or is it a liability?)📉 The shocking truth about what industries are being underfunded🌍 How Iron Nation is reshaping global investment in Israeli innovationJason isn’t just another investor - he’s a leader with a mission. From his time as a special forces officer to working with at-risk youth and now driving innovation in Israeli tech, he’s always focused on making a positive impact. With years of experience scaling startups and leading through challenges, Jason is passionate about turning bold visions into actionable strategies that deliver both financial and social impact. And now, he’s betting big on the future of Israeli tech.🔥 What’s YOUR take? Is Israeli chutzpah an advantage or a turnoff in business? Sound off in the comments!🔔 Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE for more inside looks at the world’s most dynamic tech ecosystem!Follow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Jason on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsnwlf/Follow Iron Nation on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ironnation/

Hillel Fuld is back - and he’s got a message for Israeli startups: Wake up.Hillel Fuld is back! As IsraelTech’s first-ever return guest, Hillel joins us for an unfiltered, no-BS conversation about the state of Israeli tech, scaling startups, and what founders keep getting wrong.Named by Forbes as “The man transforming Startup Nation to Scale-up Nation,” Hillel has mentored 600+ entrepreneurs, guiding them from brilliant ideas to thriving businesses. He’s been featured in CNBC, Inc., Fast Company, and beyond - and today, he’s sitting down with us to talk about what’s really happening in Israel’s tech ecosystem.In this episode, we cover:✅ The biggest mistakes Israeli startups keep making✅ What it actually takes to scale beyond Startup Nation✅ The secret sauce behind Israel’s global impact✅ And - should AI be Israel’s next frontierWatch now and let us know in the comments: What’s the biggest challenge facing Israeli tech in 2025? 👇Follow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Hillel on your fav social media feedIG - https://www.instagram.com/hilzfuld/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilzfuld/X - https://twitter.com/hilzfuldFollow Yoel on your fav social media feedIG - https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X - https://twitter.com/YoelTIsrael

Israeli Founders: Want to Crack the U.S. Market? This VC Thinks You’re Doing It Wrong. 💥Israel’s startup founders are among the best in the world, but when it comes to scaling in the U.S., the playbook isn’t always clear. Lia Cromwell, Partner at UpWest, sits down with IsraelTech to reveal what most Israeli entrepreneurs get wrong about breaking into the U.S. market - and how to fix it.🎤 In this no-filter interview, we talk about:✅ Why relocating to the U.S. is non-negotiable for Israeli startups (and what happens if you don’t)✅ The biggest cultural missteps Israeli founders make when pitching to American VCs & customers✅ The secret to winning top-tier U.S. clients (Hint: It’s not just about the tech)✅ How Israelis actually handle failure better than AmericansUpWest has backed 100+ Israeli startups that have raised over $3B in follow-on funding—this is a rare inside look at what it really takes to succeed.🚀 What’s YOUR take? Should Israeli founders be required to relocate to the U.S. to succeed? Drop a comment below and let’s debate! ⬇️"Follow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Lia on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liacromwell/Follow UpWest on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/upwest-vc/

From Microsoft to Magenta VC: Ran Levitzky’s Journey in Israeli Tech 🇮🇱💡What does it take to spot and invest in the next wave of Israeli unicorns? Ran Levitzky, Co-Founder & General Partner at Magenta Venture Partners, has spent years shaping the Israeli tech ecosystem from every angle—software engineering at Microsoft, product leadership at Google & EA, and venture capital at Viola Ventures before launching Magenta.In this exclusive IsraelTech sit-down, Ran breaks down:💡 The Israeli-Japanese VC collaboration behind Magenta and why it’s different🚀 How Israeli startups turn crisis into opportunity🧠 Why AI innovation isn’t coming from the IDF like cybersecurity did—and how to fix it📈 The biggest investment trends in Industry 4.0, Fintech, and Enterprise SaaSIs Israel missing its chance to lead in AI? Drop your thoughts below! 👇🔔 Subscribe for more exclusive insights from Israel’s top tech leaders!Follow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Ran on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranlevitzky/Follow Magenta Venture Partners on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/magentavp/

Wildfires are getting worse. Can Israeli tech stop them before they spread?In this explosive sit-down, we talk with Gadi Benjamini, Co-Founder & CEO of FireDome, a startup that’s taking an Iron Dome-style approach to wildfire defense. With AI-powered fire suppression systems, FireDome detects, contains, and stops fires before they destroy homes and lives.🔥 Why does this matter?California’s latest wildfires have already burned 16,000 buildings and caused $250 billion in damages. Insurance companies are pulling out. Communities are left defenseless. FireDome offers a game-changing solution—but will the world adopt it fast enough?👀 In this interview, we cover:🚒 The terrifying reality of California’s wildfires🧠 How FireDome predicts and suppresses fires using AI💡 What’s missing in wildfire defense today (and why it’s costing lives)🇮🇱 Why Israeli tech is leading the way in climate resilience💬 Could FireDome be the Iron Dome for wildfires? Drop a comment below and let us know what you think!📢 Watch Now & Subscribe to IsraelTech for more exclusive insights into the world of Israeli innovation.Hosted by Yoel Israel.Follow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Gadi on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gadi-benjamini-a5544520a/Follow FireDome on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/firedomereclaimtomorrow/

🌍 Innovation at its Core: Yuval Passov Talks Startups, Tech, and Resilience! 🌍In this exciting sit-down with IsraelTech, we had the honor of speaking with Yuval Passov, the visionary Head of Google for Startups, who’s spent over a decade shaping startup ecosystems across Israel, Africa, and the Middle EastYuval dives deep into his journey from founding Google Israel's gaming team to mentoring global startups, leading digital health programs, and fostering groundbreaking innovation in emerging markets. We explored:- How Israeli founders redefine “chutzpah” by pushing limits in tech and scaling faster than ever.- Why emerging markets, like Africa, are poised to leapfrog outdated systems and lead in innovation.- The impact of October 7th on Israel's startup ecosystem and how adversity fuels creativity.- His insights on bootstrapping, building resilient teams, and the challenges of balancing innovation with mission-driven values.- From VR rehabilitation to mental health solutions powered by AI, Yuval’s stories of startups tackling real-world challenges will leave you inspired. 💡🚀 What do YOU think defines the future of innovation? Is it emerging markets? Mission-driven founders? AI for good? Tell us in the comments!Don’t miss this episode—hit Subscribe and join us as we uncover the tech shaping tomorrow. 💻✨🎤Hosted by Yoel IsraelFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Yuval on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuvalpassov/Follow Google for Startups on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/google/

8200 isn’t just a unit; it’s Israel’s tech engine—and a global forceYoel Israel sits down with Chen Shmilo, CEO of the 8200 Alumni Association, to uncover how Unit 8200 alumni are shaping Israel’s tech ecosystem and driving innovation across the globe.A visionary builder, CEO of the 8200 Alumni Association, and Fulbright alumnus. With over half a decade of experience driving innovation and empowering startups, Chen shares how Israel’s most elite tech unit, 8200, shapes the country’s tech ecosystem and beyond.From helping underrepresented entrepreneurs to breaking into new industries beyond cyber, Chen shares how the association is building a stronger, more diverse Startup Nation—and what’s next for Israeli tech.👀 Highlights include:✅ How 8200 alumni are leading the charge in tech.✅ The challenges of life after the military.✅ What it takes to create real change in Israel's startup scene.💬 Should Israeli tech focus less on cyber and more on other industries? Let us know your thoughts!🔔 Subscribe for more insider stories on Israel’s tech world!🎤Hosted by Yoel IsraelFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Chen on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chen-shmilo/Follow 8200 Alumni Association on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8200alumni/

What Keeps Israeli Tech in the Lead?💻Curious about what’s driving Israeli tech forward? We sat down with Asaf Horesh, Managing Partner at Vintage Investment Partners, for an inside look at the venture capital scene.From his time at Wharton and BCG to leading at Vintage, Asaf shared:💡 How Israeli tech is bouncing back after October 7th.🌍 Why resilience defines Israeli startups—and what global investors think about it.📊 Vintage’s unique approach to investing, covering everything from early-stage startups to new trends like climate tech.He even talked about championing crypto back in 2017 (when no one else would) and how Vintage supports founders at every stage of their journey.👇 What do YOU think sets Israeli tech apart from the rest of the world? Share your thoughts in the comments!🎥 Dive into this fascinating conversation—watch now and join the discussion."🎤Hosted by Yoel IsraelFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Asaf on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asaf-horesh-4221a14/Follow Vintage Investment Partners on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vintage-investment-partners/

Israeli startups don't wait for permission—they move fast, break barriers, and redefine what's possible. But what makes Israel's tech ecosystem truly unstoppable? 🌍In a recent IsraelTech chat with Nancy Shapira from Gartner—an industry leader with 20+ years in marketing—we explored why Israeli cyber and fintech ecosystems are the strongest and most unique in the world. From their roots in the army's problem-solving culture to the challenges of scaling globally, Israeli founders thrive on resilience, innovation, and the drive to tackle impossible problems.Nancy put it best: "[Israeli startups] go, they go and they do it, and they do it fast." ⚡But here’s the big question: What’s the secret sauce of Israeli innovation? Is it the tight-knit community, the fearless adaptability, or something entirely unique?💬 What do you think sets Israeli tech apart? Comment below! 👇 Let’s celebrate the stories, the struggles, and the successes that make this ecosystem one-of-a-kind.🎤Hosted by Yoel IsraelFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/israel-techFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelTech48Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israeltech48/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2Follow Yoel on your fav social media feedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoeltisrael/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoeltisrael/X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/YoelTIsraelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoeltisraelFollow Nancy on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyshapira/