Lior Susan
Founder of Eclipse Ventures, focusing on solutions for physical industry problems through technology. Served in Israel's special forces.
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Nov 21, 2023 • 1h 4min
Lior Susan - Leave the World Better than You Found It - [Invest Like the Best, EP.353]
Lior Susan, the Founder of Eclipse Ventures and a former Israeli special forces member, shares his journey from military leadership to tech entrepreneurship. He discusses the profound emotional impact of the October 7 terror attacks and advocates for dialogue and understanding in the midst of conflict. Lior emphasizes the critical need to revitalize physical industries through technology, reinforcing democratic values and unity. He critiques leadership failures while promoting a collaborative approach to achieving peace and societal resilience.
Dec 3, 2025 • 38min
Betting on Founders Who Build the Real World
Lior Susan, founder of Eclipse Ventures and a seasoned operator from Intucell, dives into his journey of transforming physical industries through high-conviction investing. He discusses the importance of assembling elite teams, adapting strategies amid shifting markets, and the unique challenges of transitioning from operator to investor. Lior emphasizes using operator expertise to support founders beyond just capital, while also addressing the need for fixes in the broken IPO process and the impact of deglobalization on venture capital.
Nov 4, 2024 • 43min
His robotics startup raised $400M, his VC fund over $4B—& he ran both at the same time. Here's how he did it.| Lior Susan, Bright Machines & Eclipse Ventures
Lior Susan, CEO of Bright Machines and Managing Director of Eclipse Ventures, has an impressive track record, raising over $400M for his startup and managing a $4B venture fund. He shares insights on the unique challenges of simultaneously building a startup and a venture fund. Lior discusses the innovative automation in manufacturing, transforming traditional processes with robotics, and the necessity of achieving product-market fit. He also reflects on the impact of COVID-19 on startups and the importance of adapting to market changes.
Oct 16, 2023 • 53min
The Strategy, Economics and Devastation of War
Guests discuss the Israel-Hamas war, its economic effects and stifling of innovation, the growth of language platform Babbel and the impact of AI.
Aug 31, 2023 • 7min
Investor Stories 311: Why I Passed (Biederman, Kaul, Susan)
Investors Rob Biederman, Samir Kaul, and Lior Susan discuss situations where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out. They reflect on missed opportunities, emphasizing the value of being open to being proven wrong and maintaining relationships with founders.
