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This post is dedicated to my non-Israeli friends. But everyone’s welcome to read it :)   I’m sitting down to write this post about 10 minutes before the Israeli Memorial Day transitions to our Independence Day. Every year this is a nearly unbearable transition, from deep sadness to pride and joy. We are taught, from a very young age (as early as 6 years old, as I learned this year through my son), that these two dates were set intentionally, so that us Israelis will always remember that our independence came, and keeps coming, at great cost. This year, I feel it’s even worse than unbearable. It’s simply impossible. I find myself uncapable of celebrating Independence Day. As a nation and a country, we’re still at war. As an individual (and far from being the only one feeling like this), I’m still mourning. I truly believe we should still find ways to be happy and participate in or even initiate whatever activities that serve that purpose. But highlighting the achievement of becoming an independent country, of forming a safe country for Jewish people.. Right now it just doesn’t feel like the right time to do that.     And here’s why I’m writing to you, non-Israelis. I want to tell you more about what I’m mourning. I hope this will help those of you who see Israel at a mostly negative light, better understand the complexity of our reality.   Personally, I fully acknowledge Israel shares the responsibility over the truly shitty life of the people of Gaza. Along with that, I’m mourning what Israelis must live through right now: The tragic loss of so many loved ones, so many of them in terrible ways that I don’t think I’ll ever dare expose myself to. The need to leave their homes, and uproot their families, their whole lives. The fear that we’ll never feel safe again, not in Israel, and not anywhere else. The feeling I often struggle with, that I might never fully recover from my personal Oct 7 experience. That I will never be my best self again because of it – not the best mother I want to be, not the best partner, not the best friend, not the best employee.   So back to the complexity – you see, almost all Israelis are like me. People who just want to feel safe, just want to provide their kids with everything they need, just want to be able to celebrate without thinking about all that is wrong in the world.   I’m proud to be Israeli, although I’ve never felt more challenged to say it out loud.

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Episode #10: Kemtai - Personalized exercise platform with real-time feedback. Don’t miss this 90 second video about one of the hottest new startups in Israel; and FOLLOW us so you don’t miss another episode! In this video, Gerson Panitch interviews Mike Telem. #whatsnextinisraeltech

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Don't be fooled by the recent announcements of the retirements of specific robotics (Atlas HD) and computer vision (Amazon Go Large formats) projects. As discussed in our very engaging and insightful roundtable at Re:Tech - Israel's Retail & Commerce Tech Community & Innovation Hub yesterday, these might be seen as setbacks. Yet, those who work in the innovation space see these "missteps" simply as iterations that guide our emerging technologies agendas + business cases. Ie. Better explore the technology cost/capabilities, customer needs and adoption use cases.

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"AR computing!" Say goodbye to traditional laptops. An Israeli entrepreneur has innovated a technology that bids farewell to our traditional laptops. Tamir Berliner- founder of Sightful and the innovator behind the Spacetop G1! What is the Spacetop G1? Spatial computer that seamlessly integrates the functionality of a laptop with the capabilities Of Augmented Reality (AR). A 100-inch virtual workspace replaces the need for a physical screen. Spacetop G1 adapts to various environments, whether at home, in the office, or on the go. This represents a step forward in integrating AR technologies with daily tasks. Spatial with AR transforms how we interact with digital content, personally and professionally. The real test will be in its execution. The usability of the AR interface, the battery life, the comfort of AR glasses, etc., are crucial. I believe Sightful has managed to address these practical concerns effectively. And I am awaiting the official release in india. Congrats to Tamir Berliner and the team for their bold move and fantastic innovation. The Spacetop G1 is an evolution in how we think about personal computing. Soorya Narayanan | AppLogiQ #applogiq #innovation #entrepreneur #techentrepreneur #augmentedreality #spatialcomputing #management #startups

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Experience. No Shortcuts. “How do you know all that? Which course should I take to become like you?” As a new graduate, I often asked this question to my role model, Tanya Iudice, the outpatient team leader at Hebrew SeniorLife. Tanya had an extraordinary ability to diagnose and treat patients with a wide range of impairments, ranging from Scoliosis to Multiple Sclerosis, as well as addressing mysterious body pains and anxiety-induced discomforts. She was also exceptional at inspiring her patients to believe in themselves, igniting a determination to improve. Every single patient walked out of her care feeling better and smiling. I often felt like bowing to her alongside them. Every evening, after observing these daily miracles, I asked Tanya, “I want to get to where you are. What should I do? How did you learn all this?” Her answer was always the same: “Experience.” “No, there must be something special that led you here. Tell me, what course should I take?” “It all comes with experience.” These days, I reflect on those moments frequently. Running my healthcare startup, I often wish I had more knowledge and experience, especially with people. People are our greatest assets in a startup where resources are limited. They need to trust each other, share a vision, aim high, and achieve it together. When a promising team member turns out to be a fast-burning candle, it’s disheartening. When this happened to me, I found myself reflecting on what went wrong, wondering if I could not recognize a good team member or if I needed better people management skills. Maybe it’s true. But I’ve stopped blaming myself. In a startup, all kinds of challenges are possible, including these. Life is full of bumps and I sometimes stumble. But I pause and reflect, not out of discouragement, but to gain insight. Each stumble is an opportunity to pick up a new lesson and gain more experience. Thanks to this experience, I've made it a priority to engage with more people, carefully seeking out those who are the right fit for our team. So I continue to believe in experience. No shortcuts. Some lessons can only be learned with time. I even welcome these undesirable experiences because they help me learn faster. Despite the stumbles, I keep moving forward to improve. That’s what matters to me.

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Exciting insights from Startup Nation Central’s new Q1/24 report point to unique #investment opportunities! Learn more here >> #innovation #startupnation Israel Innovation Authority רשות החדשנות Israel Innovation Authority

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Good finds its way to the top. No other statement can better describe the rise of Israeli tech. Especially this year. And so we have lined up some of the most talked about names in the start-up scene for one event, Unicorn Nation. What to expect? A panel of tech founders who in total sold their companies for over $1B to some of the world’s biggest brands. You’ll learn from leading CEOs who raised millions of dollars this year, how to raise in today’s market and how to build your storytelling the right way. We’ll cover the landscape of Israeli tech investments, exits and IPOs And lastly, we’ll teach you how to calculate the amount you need to raise and how to build your financial storytelling before a raise. Stay Tuned, more to come soon! #startup #tech #fundraising #unicorn #exit

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Mainly on my channel, Focus Point, I explain how and what to do for reaching success. Now it's time for practical cases! Very soon, there will be an interview on the channel with Nadav Shoval, CEO and founder of OpenWeb, our first Israeli unicorn. We invested in this company at an early stage, and today it is a leader in its industry. Nadav talked about his story and views, shared how he managed to achieve such impressive results. I'm sure the OpenWeb case will be useful to many, especially those interested in learning how to set goals and achieve success, even for established players. To not miss out, subscribe to my channel. Link in the comments.

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Episode #8: XOLTAR - AI companion for patients. Don’t miss this 90 second video about one of the hottest new startups in Israel; and FOLLOW us so you don’t miss another episode! In this video, Gerson Panitch interviews Asaf Shiloni. #whatsnextinisraeltech

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"𝗬𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗺'𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗥 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁." Yotam Tzuker, CEO and co-founder of Team Me, is featured on Calcalist כלכליסט's Growth+ project, where he met with Ronni Zehavi, CEO and co-founder of HiBob. They explored the challenges faced by early-stage startups over the past seven months and discussed how tough times foster resilience. Dive into their conversation through the link in the comments. Guy Katsovich | Yair Vardi | Poalim Tech #growth #PortfolioCompany #startups

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🚀 Leadership in Crisis: Discover the Resilience of Israel's Wartime CEOs 🚀 In the high-stakes environment of a nation at war, Israeli startup leaders are not just running businesses; they are navigating battlefields. From prioritizing employee well-being to mastering the art of communication, these CEOs demonstrate what it truly means to lead in times of turmoil. Dive into the "The Wartime CEO: 9 Leadership Principles for Strong Startups" to learn how these real-life wartime leaders adapt and thrive in the most challenging conditions. Their lessons are universal, offering invaluable insights for leaders everywhere, in any crisis. #Leadership #StartupNation #CrisisManagement #Innovation #nfx

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In a world where perception is almost everything, come hear us chat about how to build your brand to win 🦾 #loolventures #googleforstartups

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Over this past year, we’ve learned anew the strength that we have as a nation. And if you’ve read recent headlines regarding funding rounds and exits of Israeli startups, you will see a clear demonstration of resilience in action. According to a recent report by Startup Nation Central, the Israel tech ecosystem has recently completed: - 220 private investment rounds - An estimated $3.1 billion raised - $3.7 billion in M&A transactions - 20 new venture capital funds were established, raising $1.7 billion And it’s not just internal optimism. A recent poll conducted by the global accounting company Ernst & Young showed that about 60% of multinational companies expressed confidence in the Israeli tech industry. Some might say that what happens in Israel is simply miraculous. I say that it’s because of the resilience, grit, determination, creativity, innovation and perseverance of our people. And Google Cloud Israel is proud to support our hi-tech community, from early stage to enterprise and everyone in the middle. 76 years and counting… Israeli tech continues to deliver No Matter What. https://lnkd.in/dbpvwcuW. #GoogleCloud #CloudForIsrael #StartupNation #Resilience #NoMatterWhat

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Episode #7: Effectivate - Cognitive training app for older adults. Don’t miss this 90 second video about one of the hottest new startups in Israel; and FOLLOW us so you don’t miss another episode! In this video, Gerson Panitch interviews Shai Granot. #whatsnextinisraeltech

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This year, at The Customer Conference ISRAEL 2024, we will talk about revenue generation and management! Register TODAY! https://lnkd.in/gm9_P_ah "Customer Success as a Growth Engine" by Adi Janowitz (she/her), CCO at HiBob. Adi will share her experience leading a commercial CS organization - that owns not only Gross retention but also Net retention. Why it works, what's the strategy and how to speak revenue and profitability with the board of directors. "Making Your Customer Success Team a Revenue Powerhouse" by Aviel Sivan, Global Head of Customer Success at Windward. We will explore key topics including building successful CS teams, improving retention strategies, introducing revenue KPIs and setting right targets, incentivizing CSMs with team versus individual KPIs, monetizing CS with paid services and organic upsells, and collaborating effectively with the sales organization. "The CSM Toolkit: Transform Product Insights into Revenue" by Ohad Biron, CEO, Bagel In this session, you will learn how to unlock the growth potential of CS & Product partnerships. We will review AI solutions to embrace or be cautious of and tactics to foster collaboration between the teams, while leaving biased opinions aside. Ultimately, you will acquire tools to transform invaluable product insights into actions that delight customers and boost revenue. "The Importance of Partner Success: Driving Customer Retention and Expansion within Your Partner’s Client Base" by Nir Cohen, Director of Partner Success, Silverfort. Nir Cohen is unlocking the true potential of partnerships by fostering success through retention and revenue growth. Partner success is about more than just revenue. It measures success based on new business, renewals, upsells, churn, certifications, and customer health scores. He will dive into the metrics and team management strategies and share insights into our change management approach. "Revitalizing Renewal and Customer Success Teams through Automation and Multi-year Strategy" by Sharon Shafran, VP Customer Success and Operations at NI (National Instruments) This session delves into the journey of implementing a multiyear strategy aimed at revitalizing Renewal Teams, empowering distribution partners to take ownership of renewals through a renewal automation platform, and concurrently scaling Customer Success coverage and effectiveness. "Optimizing Customer Success through RevOps: Strategies, Challenges, and Best Practices" by Leore Spira, Adv., ​Advisor and Director of Revenue Operations, Blink Ops In this discussion, industry leaders will explore the intricate relationship between CS and RevOps, shedding light on effective strategies, navigating challenges, and uncovering best practices. Attendees will gain valuable insights into aligning cross-functional teams, harnessing data analytics, and implementing scalable processes to drive customer success and revenue growth.

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Last week Bria was ranked #20 of the most promising startups in Israel, kudos to the team! It is a long journey to build a startup. At 8 years old, I fell in love with mathematics, and at that point, I knew that's what I'd get my PhD in. That passion not only shaped my academic path but also ignited my interest in visual technologies and AI, which led me to pursue a PhD in computer vision. During my studies, I began to realise just how much the future of content would change with AI coming into the mix. Fast-forward to 2020, during COVID and before the Gen AI hype, I combined my understanding of how visuals can be generated with AI and the valuable enterprise experience I gained in my previous role at Trax Retail, to co-establish an AI startup called BRIA. We had one simple goal: To make it easy for any individual and company to generate the exact visuals needed for any use. Our key objective in helping you achieve this is to ensure that we provide you with a transparent, open, and responsible AI platform trained solely on licensed data, no public figures and deep fake, no privacy infringement. And in a world where more than 43% of people don't trust companies to use AI morally, Responsible AI use has never been more important. In building BRIA, we've been able to help businesses all over the world scale their content development process. And what gets me even more excited is that we've been able to partner with different creators to ensure that their creativity is respected, rewarded, and isn't pirated. We trained our own high quality foundation models and built the core tools of Generative AI so everyone can use it. The journey so far has been anything but linear, and I'm eager to continue sharing the innovative features we're developing, discuss the critical importance of Responsible AI, and explore how you can leverage our platform to its fullest potential. Join us as we pave the way for a new era of content creation, where innovation meets integrity.

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Good finds its way to the top! The Israeli tech scene is exploding, and the number of exits and investments we have seen in the last few months is mind-blowing. So, we have packed some of the most talked-about tech leaders into a virtual event titled "Unicorn Nation," which will take place on 6/27. Co-hosted with Asaf Wolff 🦅 and Bereisheet, this event will cover everything you need to know, from fundraising to exit strategies. Founders like Ran Ribenzaft, who sold his company to Cisco for $500M, and Arick Goomanovsky, who sold his for $265M, will share their tips on crafting the right exit strategy. On the fundraising side, we have brilliant founders like Amir Elichai Sivan B. and Hilla Ovil-Brenner from Arieli Capital who will provide their insights on what it takes to raise funds in today’s market. We’ll hear Guy Benjamin's story on how he was able to raise a $32M Series A round without a presentation, and more. Tomer Shani from Meitar Law Firm and Adi Hoorvitch Lavi, PhD from Poalim Tech will cover the landscape of investments, exits, and IPOs in the tech market. Ever wondered how to calculate your raise? Shlomo Neumann , a financial wizard who has led startup rounds and raised hundreds of millions, will answer that question and more. Lastly, we’ll have a special keynote from Haim Pinto, Cisco CTO to EMEA, who will share his views on the explosion we see in Israeli tech these days. Don’t miss out. Registration is FREE - https://lnkd.in/e45ZnFWn #fundraising #startup #unicorn #tech #startupnation #founders

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