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🌍 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by pushing limits in tech and scaling faster than ever.- Why emerging markets, like Africa, are poised to leapfrog outdated systems and lead in innovation.- The impact of October 7th on Israel's startup ecosystem and how adversity fuels creativity.- His insights on bootstrapping,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/

IsraelTech is proud to partner with HaGesher Group, a trusted partner of Israeli tech companies looking to recruit in the U.S.For more information on our partner HaGesher Group, you can go to https://hageshergroup.comIs Israel's Overregulation Choking Its Future? 🔍In an eye-opening interview, Gilad Alper—former member of Israel’s National Economic Council, renowned libertarian economist, and fierce advocate for free-market policies—doesn’t hold back:👉 Israel—one of the most overregulated economies in the developed world—risks losing its edge. While tech thrives in freedom, overregulation in sectors like banking and real estate could drive talent abroad.👉 The tech boom? A success despite the government, not because of it. Imagine what other industries could achieve if they were freed from red tape.👉 Alper calls for a radical shift: fewer regulations, lower taxes, and less government interference.💡 ""If Israel adopts libertarian policies, it could become one of the wealthiest nations."" Bold claim—or the roadmap we need?🚦 Real talk: Is central planning the anchor holding us back, or does it provide stability?Watch the full interview to decide. 🎥 Drop your thoughts 👇🎤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 Gilad on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilad-alper-6484925/

IsraelTech is proud to partner with HaGesher Group, a trusted partner of Israeli tech companies looking to recruit in the U.S.For more information on our partner HaGesher Group, you can go to https://hageshergroup.comFrom Startup Nation to Scale-Up Nation: A Visionary Conversation 🌐🇮🇱What’s next for Israeli tech? Yariv Lotan, VP of Product, Development, Data, and BI at Startup Nation Central (SNC), sits down with Yoel Israel to reveal how SNC is transforming Israel’s ecosystem into a global innovation powerhouse. 🌍✨🔍 Discover how SNC has evolved from a tech database into a platform connecting startups with investors, corporations, and governments worldwide.💥 Hear about the bold moves shaping Israel’s future, from mapping 7,000+ startups to leveraging AI for personalized matchmaking between innovators and investors.🩺 Learn how SNC is tackling challenges head-on—revitalizing early-stage innovation, driving healthcare breakthroughs, and advocating for a culture of entrepreneurship.🎓 Be inspired by Yariv’s vision for empowering the next generation of Israeli innovators with critical thinking and financial literacy.This conversation is packed with insights, strategies, and the energy fueling Israel’s rise as a hub for global problem-solvers. You won’t want to miss it.🎥 Watch the full interview🎤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 James on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?fetchDeterministicClustersOnly=true&heroEntityKey=urn%3Ali%3Afsd_profile%3AACoAAAkTaeMBnp-eVAP4_RAxznIh8Mj0zMb4foI&keywords=james%20spiro&origin=RICH_QUERY_TYPEAHEAD_HISTORY&position=0&searchId=37959cb8-ab72-4527-a5a0-069d1ddefaa2&sid=U%2C6&spellCorrectionEnabled=true

IsraelTech is proud to partner with HaGesher Group, a trusted partner of Israeli tech companies looking to recruit in the U.S.For more information on our partner HaGesher Group, you can go to https://hageshergroup.comFrom Startup Nation to Scale-Up Nation: A Visionary Conversation 🌐🇮🇱What’s next for Israeli tech? Yariv Lotan, VP of Product, Development, Data, and BI at Startup Nation Central (SNC), sits down with Yoel Israel to reveal how SNC is transforming Israel’s ecosystem into a global innovation powerhouse. 🌍✨🔍 Discover how SNC has evolved from a tech database into a platform connecting startups with investors, corporations, and governments worldwide.💥 Hear about the bold moves shaping Israel’s future, from mapping 7,000+ startups to leveraging AI for personalized matchmaking between innovators and investors.🩺 Learn how SNC is tackling challenges head-on—revitalizing early-stage innovation, driving healthcare breakthroughs, and advocating for a culture of entrepreneurship.🎓 Be inspired by Yariv’s vision for empowering the next generation of Israeli innovators with critical thinking and financial literacy.This conversation is packed with insights, strategies, and the energy fueling Israel’s rise as a hub for global problem-solvers. You won’t want to miss it.🎥 Watch the full interview🎤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 Yariv on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yarivlotan/Follow Startup Nation Central on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-nation-central/LinkedIn:

IsraelTech is proud to partner with HaGesher Group, a trusted partner of Israeli tech companies looking to recruit in the U.S.For more information on our partner HaGesher Group, you can go to https://hageshergroup.comCan Your Business Handle the Truth About Innovation? 🌍✨Forget cookie-cutter answers—Yaron Flint’s mission is to flip the script on corporate innovation! In his latest book, Innovative Business Development: Implementing Transformation from Within, Yaron uncovers why many companies are stuck in the wrong approach, challenging leaders to dive deeper for real, transformative solutions that are practical and implementable.Yaron Flint is more than just a business development expert. He's Israel’s go-to “innovation matchmaker,” a title he's earned by building bridges between global corporations and nimble startups. His role is to help both sides think beyond conventional boundaries to tackle pressing industry challenges. Whether it’s scouting advanced tech for automotive giants, creating cybersecurity breakthroughs, or repurposing military-grade imaging for new industries, Yaron’s expertise is invaluable—and his insights are unfiltered and exactly what forward-thinking leaders need.If you’re ready to revolutionize your approach to innovation, Yaron's book is a must-read. His bold, clear perspective on what it really takes to foster innovation is exactly what you need. 📘💡IsraelTech is proud to partner with HaGesher Group, a trusted partner of Israeli tech companies looking to recruit in the U.S.For more information on our partner HaGesher Group, you can go to https://hageshergroup.com🏄‍♂️💻 Building momentum like a surfer riding the wind with Upwind Co-Founder Lavi FerdmanYoel recently sat down with Lavi Ferdman, Co-Founder and SVP of Growth at Upwind, to explore how this innovative tech team is making waves in cybersecurity.With a shared history from the IDF’s elite Mamram unit, Lavi and his co-founders have honed a culture of low hierarchy and high ownership at Upwind. Here, every team member is encouraged to take the lead, think creatively, and contribute real solutions. From those early days managing critical military infrastructure to a $450M exit with Spot.io, they’ve remained grounded in their core value: being relentlessly customer-focused.The name “Upwind” embodies their mission—leveraging data like wind to drive forward through challenges. At Upwind, it’s about bringing a fresh approach to cloud security while empowering people and ideas to thrive. 🌊🎤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 Yaron on your fav social media feedLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaron-flint-8b41376?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

IsraelTech is proud to partner with HaGesher Group, a trusted partner of Israeli tech companies looking to recruit in the U.S.For more information on our partner HaGesher Group, you can go to https://hageshergroup.comBuilding momentum like a surfer riding the wind with Upwind Co-Founder Lavi FerdmanYoel recently sat down with Lavi Ferdman, Co-Founder and SVP of Growth at Upwind, to explore how this innovative tech team is making waves in cybersecurity. With a shared history from the IDF’s elite Mamram unit, Lavi and his co-founders have honed a culture of low hierarchy and high ownership at Upwind. Here, every team member is encouraged to take the lead, think creatively, and contribute real solutions. From those early days managing critical military infrastructure to a $450M exit with Spot.io, they’ve remained grounded in their core value: being relentlessly customer-focused.The name “Upwind” embodies their mission—leveraging data like wind to drive forward through challenges. At Upwind, it’s about bringing a fresh approach to cloud security while empowering people and ideas to thrive. 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 Upwind on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/upwindsecurity/Follow Lavi on your fav social media feedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lavi-ferdman?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

Budget cuts, military reserves, and still hitting marketing goals? Sophie Melnik and Shiri Grossbard, the founders of GCMO, show how it’s done. 💪Yoel sat down with these powerhouse leaders—Sophie Melnik, a seasoned CMO known for her innovative global marketing strategies, and Shiri Grosbard, an entrepreneur with a talent for employer branding and community-driven success. Together, they shared how G-CMO has built a lifeline for Israeli marketers navigating crises.💡 Highlights you can’t miss:Marketing in Crisis: How Israeli marketers are hitting their goals even during times of war, balancing shrinking budgets and military reserve duty.Creativity Under Fire: Discover the bold, creative strategies for overcoming challenges with fewer resources.Community Power: GCMO isn’t just a network—it’s a lifeline, bringing pros together to share experiences, knowledge, and support when they need it most.🔥 Ready to be inspired? Watch the full video now.