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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/