Joel Norton

I truly enjoyed speaking Morit Rozen (מורית רוזן) ’s webinar this week, where I shared my input on the latest market trends and the imperative for organizations to be both clever and agile. In today’s market, optimizing growth while ensuring profitability and productivity is a fine balance that all successful companies must achieve. We face those challanges on a daily basis at Elementor, and I shared some of this experience here. Key points I covered included: 🌐 Market Trends: The dynamic nature of today's market demands strategic thinking. 📊 OKRs: The importance of setting clear Objectives and Key Results at the company level and ensuring they cascade effectively throughout the organization. 🧩 Recruitment: As a critical enabler to the business, recruitment must be a true business partner, aligning closely with strategic goals. 📈 Measurements: For recruitment and in general, how critical they are in moving the needle. Hope you’ll enjoy listening (Apologies my dear non- Israeli friends, it's in Hebrew) - Looking forward to hearing what you think! #MarketTrends #OKRs #Recruitment

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Exciting News from CodeValue! CodeValue Group is expanding by acquiring Liacom Systems for 21 million ILS! Liacom Systems Ltd. is a leading Israeli company providing comprehensive IT project solutions, with expertise in hashtag #cybersecurity and hashtag #ICT services for major clients such as IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) - Israel Electric Corporation חברת החשמל לישראל בע"מ@ Corporation, @Israel Ministry of Defense, and more. This acquisition aligns with our strategy to become the go-to technological partner for large organizations in Israel, especially as digital transformation and cloud migration accelerate. Joining forces with Liacom will enable us to enhance our service offerings and better support the needs of both the public and private sectors. We are excited for this next chapter as we continue to lead innovation in digital and cloud services! https://lnkd.in/dJZSdV7w #CodeValue #Growth #DigitalTransformation #TechInnovation

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In the end, it's all about the people - or more accurately, it's about the connections we build and the impact we make together in driving business forward. Thank you, N12 News Israel, for highlighting my HR journey! Link in the first comment

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🌟 Looking Ahead to 2025: Preparing for Every Possibility 🌟 It’s inspiring to be part of a workplace where forward-thinking, adaptability, and creative problem-solving are part of the daily mindset. At Stampli we focus on planning for the future while staying flexible enough to handle whatever comes our way. In a recent article, I shared insights on adapting to change and crafting flexible, value-driven strategies to navigate challenges and achieve success. Our approach is built on the belief that preparation is essential—not just for what we can predict, but for what’s uncertain. By remaining agile and solution-focused, we position ourselves to thrive and adapt in a constantly evolving environment. Key takeaway: Flexibility, creativity, and strategic planning aren’t optional—they’re the foundation for achieving long-term success. Want to dive deeper? Read the full article here:

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CASE STORY - PART II ------- We are on with the second part of story about our implementation to Tel Aviv Medical Center - T.A.M.C Ltd. This time it's more detailed, and tells about how we moved this medical center from 6 systems to one. All-in-one is one of the basic concepts of our software. We really thing, that using multiple solutions (sometimes over 30) only make your clinic way less efficient. If you have a software mess in your medical center or chain of clinics - that one is for you 😊 https://lnkd.in/eQM-tNK8

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Great insights from Yehoshua Enuka, our VP of Data Science & Analytics, on how AI is changing the game in development, data access, and user experience! 🚀 #AI #BigID #Innovation

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Get the latest in Israeli tech news and opportunities with our Five Facts for December 2024 from our Finder platform. Follow Startup Nation Finder and stay ahead of the curve with up-to-date info about deal flow and high-value startups. 👉 https://okt.to/tsrEn7 #FinderData #israelitechecosystem #Israelistartups

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Great example of the Executive Search process and the many advantages of long-term career management. and on a personal note: proud to have led this process myself ☺️🙏😉

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The Israeli Conference of AI, Cyber, and IT in Health Systems is just a few days ahead! Will you be there ????? I am more than honored to chair the conference, and will be thrilled to meet you! https://lnkd.in/dgRrezwW #AI #MD #SaMD #HealthSystems

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Our portfolio is growing! 🚀🚀🚀 I’m excited to congratulate @MIND on their official launch! MIND has secured $11M in seed funding led by YL Ventures, with participation from cybersecurity leaders at Adobe, ADT, CrowdStrike and FireEye, Inc..   As the first data security platform to automate DLP, MIND is tackling today’s environmental complexities head-on. They’re eliminating legacy DLP gaps with real-time, context-aware insights, enabling security teams to swiftly and accurately identify and mitigate genuine data risks. Co-founders Eran Barak, Itai Schwartz, and Hod Bin Noon are bringing fresh perspectives and capabilities to DLP, fundamentally transforming its application in our hybrid work environments. It's been a pleasure collaborating with them, and I’m eager to see the impact they’ll have on the future of cybersecurity. Discover how MIND is transforming DLP for today’s hybrid work environments >> https://lnkd.in/dJ-GYPE8 #DLP #datasecurity #cybersecurity #funding #seed

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Our Startup Nation Finder Q3 2024 Israeli Tech Report is out! In a challenging year, Israeli tech has shown agility and boldness—driving impact in both national security and civilian tech efforts. Here’s what’s happening: 💰Private funding: $7.7B YTD (+18% from 2023) 📈 M&A deals: $11.9B (+39% YoY) 🔐Cybersecurity: $3.07B raised (+75% YoY) With valuations more attractive than ever, now is the time to explore opportunities in Israel’s thriving ecosystem. 👉Dive into the full report: https://okt.to/N8QaTG Sivan Shamri Dahan Idan Tendler Yariv Lotan Aaron Gefen Ahmad Sarsor Eran Igelnik Einat Ben Ari #innovation #startupnation #IsraeliTech #venturecapital #businessgrowth #Q32024 #cybersecurity #investment #StartupNationFinder #Q3Report #TechEcosystem #InnovationReport #FinderInsights #IsraeliStartups #TechTrendsIsrael #IsraeliInvestors

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I read today an article (https://lnkd.in/d_YRry27) in Calcalist כלכליסט, an Israeli business journal, addressing a troubling issue: the persistent challenges in integrating women into leading managerial roles. The article draws from Deliotte Haskins & Sells’s recent paper, revealing that female representation in leading companies remains alarmingly low, hovering around 25%. In an age of equality and progress, one would hope for more significant strides after years of discussion and legislation on this topic. How do we dismantle this glass ceiling? Past laws seemed promising, but it's evident that greater regulatory efforts are needed. Ensuring higher equality in publicly traded companies should be a priority, supported by investors who recognize the value of diverse leadership. Let's be clear: advocating for women in managerial roles isn't about tokenism. It's about recognizing talent and experience, regardless of gender. My limited personal experience has shown me that fostering diverse leadership, with more than 50% women managers, can be challenging to built, yet it proves to be crucial for the organization's success. This is a principle that I am committed to in any company I am involved with. Unfortunately, outdated perceptions persist, often favoring male CEOs over their equally qualified female counterparts. I firmly believe that diversity drives success in organizations. It's not just a matter of doing what's right; it's essential for growth and prosperity. According to the article, if we fail to act decisively, we could be waiting another 90 years to achieve gender equality in Israel.

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New paths for diversity in innovation in Israel are emerging through a collaboration between Sheba Medical Center and the Druze community. An initiative, established by Sheba Impact, ARC Innovation, and Ofakim LaAtid ("Future Horizons")—and led by Amir Hasson, a dedicated member of the Sheba team and the Druze community—connects talented Druze entrepreneurs with mentors and resources. Five innovative entrepreneurs recently showcased their solutions at a breakthrough panel, marking the beginning of this transformative program. "If we, as civil society and hospitals, don't lead the change, it simply won't happen. That's why we started this initiative," shares Prof. Arnon Afek, Associate Director General at Sheba. Avner Halperin

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Sharing an article from Calcalist, where I mentioned that GenAI agents are not only already coming to reality, but also that they can work on a proactive manner with old school predictive capabilities around customer intents #GenAI #AI #insights #agent

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It was great chatting with Rami Shani from Galei Tzahal, a leading Israeli radio station. Our VP R&D, Lior Kogut, discussed technology, healthcare, and the future of heart failure treatment (tune in at 37:27) Please note the podcast is in Hebrew. ‍  🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dT4afpuf   #medtech #heartfailure #glz

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Today I participated in a panel discussion regarding cross border M&A deals along with Vered Ben Jacob, Jonathan Morris & Jonathan Nesher. The event was hosted at the Tel Aviv offices of BCLP. This was a collaboration between the firm and the ACC Israel Public Companies Forum. Our moderators, Yifat Philip and Ori Levanon, did a great job in asking very direct and clear questions and I hope that the audience members enjoyed the discussion and gained valuable insights into this important matter. I mostly spoke about the importance of the relationship between the external and internal legal teams and I gave my usual tip to any inhouse counsel dealing with buy side to focus mostly on commercial due diligence aspects and dive into that as after the merger closes you will be left to deal with these matters. If you are interested in additional tips etc. about handling M&A feel free to reach out directly. One thing I learned today from Ori was the meaning of the concept of TIPS which apparently is an acronym (who knew). It actually is short for To Insure Prompt Service which I thought was pretty interesting. As with all my public speaking engagements over the past 404 days I always make sure to wear the shirt with Avinatan’s image to remind everyone that we are still focused on his return along with all the other 100 hostages.  #M&A #inhouseforinhouse #sharingknowledge #tips

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Check out these Five Fast Facts about activities in the Israeli Tech Ecosystem in July 2024! Follow Startup Nation Finder and stay ahead of the curve with up-to-date info about deal flow and high-value startups. 👉 https://okt.to/ArVgEC #FinderData #israelitechecosystem #Israelistartups

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Cell-expansion technology is a critical component in various fields of biotechnology and regenerative medicine, focusing on the growth and proliferation of cells to meet the demands for clinical, research, and industrial applications. Cell-expansion technology is a cornerstone of modern biotechnology, enabling advances in medical treatments, drug development, and sustainable industrial processes. Ongoing innovations and improvements in this field hold great promise for addressing some of the most pressing challenges in health care, environmental sustainability, and cellular agriculture. In this interview with TechBullion, Lior Raviv, CTO at Pluri, shares how the company is pushing boundaries within the biotechnology industry. Read to find out more... #AGRITECH #BIOTECHNOLOGY #CELL #CELL-BASEDCOFFEE #CELLEXPANSION #CTO #FEATURED #FOODS #INTERVIEW #LIORRAVIV #PLURI #TECHNOLOGY

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Welcome back to the workplace! SOLVE PROBLEMS: The bigger the problems, the higher the rewards. Solve big and interesting problems, and you will automatically command rewards. Goliat was a big and embarrassing problem for the nation of Israel. David solved the problem and was rewarded handsomely. CREATE UNIQUE VALUES: Values don't have equal profitability. Drivers and Pilots earn based on the profitability of the values they create. Create values that are most needed for your organisation's profitability and sustainability, and you will never be forgotten. IMPACT YOUR WORLD: Serve a purpose that is bigger than you. Be a contributor to building a humane and non-toxic workplace. Be a superhuman being, the world needs you. We wish you outstanding success in this new year. May your impact be visible to your helpers, investors and sponsors. #Tivana

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