What's Your Number? Can Israel Become a Trillion Dollar Economy? - with Michael Eisenberg
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Dec 24, 2025 
Michael Eisenberg, a venture capitalist known for his work on Israel's economic strategy, discusses the bold vision for Israel's future. He argues that Israel can double its GDP within a decade by modernizing bureaucracy and leveraging AI to cut costs. Eisenberg emphasizes the need for a cultural shift away from mediocrity and urges the Jewish diaspora to engage in building Israel's economy. He also highlights the importance of strategic partnerships and quick actions to secure Israel's place in the global AI and semiconductor landscape.
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Trillion-Dollar Goal As A Forcing Function
- Israel can plausibly double GDP to $1T in a decade but it requires sustained ~7% annual growth.
- Setting a clear trillion-dollar target acts as a forcing function to accelerate reforms and investment.
Resilience Fueled By Civic Entrepreneurship
- Israel's resilience during wartime highlights civic patriotism and entrepreneurial grit.
- A 'national security entrepreneur' culture emerged where civilians build economy as part of the home-front effort.
Make Israel A Full Self-Driving Economy
- Do streamline bureaucracy and make Israel a 'full self-driving' welcome economy to attract talent and capital.
- Move approvals for infrastructure, energy, and finance much faster so entrepreneurship is easy.