

20MinuteLeaders
Michael Matias
20MinuteLeaders features the world's prominent leaders for short conversations about their journeys and insights.
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Nov 1, 2023 • 17min
Ep1045: Standing Behind Our People: Concrete and Immediate Aid
A central hub for those supporting soldiers and citizens with a high-tech, high-impact mentality.

Oct 31, 2023 • 11min
Ep1044: Cyabra: On The Frontlines of Disinformation
Shedding light on a new kind of warfare that transcends borders and underscores the importance of knowledge as our most powerful weapon.

Oct 30, 2023 • 21min
Ep1043: Tech4Israel: Mobilizing Global Capital for Israel’s Pressing Needs
Tech4Israel acts as the ultimate connector for global donors to provide funds where they are needed most.

Oct 29, 2023 • 22min
Ep1042: Appleseeds: Personal Tragedy and Profound Impact
How a Dedicated Team Mobilized for Change and harnessed its resources for the benefit of the people they have served diligently for many years.

Oct 26, 2023 • 14min
Ep1041: Brothers and Sisters for Israel: the largest aid organization in Israel
Brothers and Sisters for Israel embodies the spirit of our Startup Nation turned Volunteer Nation with its 100% civilian voluntary operation. Their efforts include mobilizing critical resources, including food, water, clothing, medical equipment and aid, providing accommodation for displaced families, evacuating those in war zones, locating missing individuals, procuring vital equipment, and much more.

Oct 25, 2023 • 20min
Ep1040: Social Media for Israel: Tackling Misinformation in Israel's Online Battle
A community of volunteers combating misinformation and ensuring pro-Israel content remains accessible to a global audience during this pivotal juncture in the court of public perception.

Oct 24, 2023 • 21min
Ep1039: Build to Support: an interview with founder Mickey Haslavsky
Build to Support is a marketplace of 3000 volunteers dedicated to aiding civilians and the military within minutes.
Their platform matches people to suitable projects, and with volunteers ranging from engineers, product managers, AI computer vision researchers, graphic designers, and everything else in between, their capabilities are overwhelming. Projects they assist with include aggregating information on missing people, content management for online warfare, tech support for various organizations, and countless more.

Oct 2, 2023 • 20min
Ep1038: Elliot Robson | CEO, Eduworks Corporation
Tune in to our latest episode, where we chat with Elliot Robson, a trailblazer in human performance and human-machine interaction. From the NYC Department of Education to cutting-edge projects for the National Science Foundation, Elliot shares invaluable insights into AI, skill digitization, and the future of work. Don't miss it!

Sep 20, 2023 • 21min
Ep1037: Mati Ram | CEO Adscale
New Episode Alert! Ready for a dose of inspiration? Tune in to the latest episode of 20 Minute Leaders featuring Mati Ram, the CEO and Founder of AdScale. Mati is an entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in high-Tech. From founding Dynasec—a risk management software company that got snapped up by Check Point—to running AdScale, an innovative platform for eCommerce, he's got loads to share. But wait, there's more! Mati's a double threat with a BA and an MBA, plus he's an amateur author. If you've ever wondered how to combine passion, expertise, and education to build something amazing, this is your chance to learn from the best. Don't miss out—catch this episode to fuel your entrepreneurial fire!
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Sep 7, 2023 • 23min
Ep1036: Yotam Idan | Co-Founder & CEO, WeSki
Strap in for a rollercoaster of a chat on 20 Minute Leaders! We're diving deep with Yotam Idan, Co-Founder & CEO of WeSki. Yotam shares how his team navigated the pandemic with the mindset of "survive and thrive." From glimpsing the "hockey stick" growth of success to the tough decision of whether to let go of a dream, Yotam opens up about the journey that has made WeSki what it is today. Skiing since he was 4 and programming since his time in the 8200 unit, Yotam has a unique blend of passion and skill that’s hard to ignore. Don't miss out on this episode that’s jam-packed with insights and inspiration!