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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/