Michal Yogev

What if one meeting could transform the way you grow your business? From January 12th to 22nd, I’ll be in Israel 🇮🇱, ready to discuss how my exceptional team and expertise in tech recruitment and staff augmentation can make that happen 🤝 🗓 Don’t miss out—DM me to schedule a meeting. I can’t wait to connect with you all! #Israel #BusinessGrowth #TechRecruitment #StaffAugmentation #NetworkingOpportunity

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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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10 Mistakes to avoid in Global Hiring: We recently acquired updated stats of Israeli startups (we won’t mention the companies here) that hired and fired CRO’s, VP Sales and Enterprise Account Exec’s in the U.S. after only 6-12 months on the job! The damage to these companies in revenue, customer satisfaction/retention, overall image (from both customers and potential hires) is dramatic, has a price tag, and in most cases could have been avoided. If you’re an Israeli startup company hiring in the U.S., these are a few dynamics you should take into consideration and a list of mistakes you can avoid. Feel free to add your mistake to avoid or comment. Talia Berger 🎗️Osnat Meister Stephanie Grungras Dotan Anna Antonovsky Nicholas Turner CQ Global Paule Tzuker #globalheadhunting #executivesearch #talentacquisition #globalhiring #mistakestoavoid

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"Don't be afraid to make any mistakes. Don't get in love with your product, get in love with the solution." In a recent episode of Tech Salescraft, Elad Ben-Israel, Co-Founder and CEO of Wing, delves into the challenging yet rewarding path of navigating the startup landscape. With extensive experience in tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon, Elad shares his insights on the importance of innovative sales strategies and the evolving role of a CEO in a tech startup. Explore our latest blog for a detailed look at how Elad’s journey and Wing’s approach to building impactful tech solutions highlight the significance of passion, leadership, and community in driving startup success.👇 https://lnkd.in/ez37nbQ7 #StartupStories #TechSalesRecruitment #TechSalescraft #TechSalesBlog

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Head of Sales & Business Development - 116 [email protected] Responsibilities:  1. End-to-End Sales Expertise: As our Defense Sales Executive, you will be responsible for the entire sales cycle, from prospecting and lead generation to closing deals and post-sales support. Your ability to navigate through complex sales processes and build strong relationships with key decision-makers will be crucial in achieving success. 2. Command & Control Systems Sales: Your specialization in C2/ C4I systems will be a significant advantage in identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities within the defense industry. You will collaborate with our product development and engineering teams to present cutting-edge C4I solutions that align with the unique needs of our clients. 3. International Sales Experience: With your extensive sales experience abroad, you will have the opportunity to expand our global reach and establish strong partnerships with international defense organizations. Your understanding of different cultures and markets will be instrumental in adapting our sales strategies to various regions 4. Technological Background: technical knowledge will help instill confidence in our customers and demonstrate the superiority of our products. 5. Business Acumen: Capability to strategize, analyze market trends, and develop business plans that foster growth and profitability.  6. Security Organizations Experience: Having worked in defense organizations, you possess a deep understanding of the defense sector's unique challenges and requirements. This insider knowledge will empower you to tailor our sales approach to meet the specific needs of security-conscious clients. 7. Relationship Building: Building strong relationships with defense clients and key stakeholders will be one of your core strengths. Your ability to listen, understand client needs, and provide tailored solutions will differentiate us in the market and foster long-term partnerships. 8. Travel: This role involves frequent travel to attend industry events, meet with clients, and explore new opportunities globally. Your passion for connecting with people and exploring new cultures will make you a successful ambassador for our company. Requirements: • Vast experience selling into the defense local & global market. • Ability to prepare commercial price proposals and work independently. • Must have over 5 years of successful Direct and Channel Sales experience in the defense market. • Excellent negotiation and sales skills. • Strong technical background - a must. • Understanding in Command & Control - a great advantage. • Strong presentation skills and personal charm to build relationships. • Ability to perform in a complex environment and strive to meet sales objectives. • Experience in leading complex sales processes, including large and multiple proposal efforts. • Experience in Project / Program Management in the Defense market - an advantage. • Fluent in English  

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Over the past decade, I have reviewed over 1,000 cv's in search for the best team members to join our team. I see a lot of people in Israel in need of jobs these days so sharing some tips from my experience as a manager and Organizational Psychologist that I hope can be helpful. If you have any questions or additional insights, please feel free to comment below or pm me. I divided the job-seeking journey into 4 stages: 1. Self-reflection 2. CV building 3. Networking 4. “Dating” your future boss In this post I will cover some pointers for the first 3 stages. Next post will cover pointers for the last stage. *Self-reflection* 1. Self-reflection and understanding what you are good at and what you are passionate about. 2. Who are you - Need to be able to answer this in 2-3 lines at the top of the CV. Are you a manager and looking to be in a leadership role or more of a hands-on executive? Is your focus marketing/sales/coding/project management? Pro tip: Ask your friends to be honest with you and share the value they see you bring. It will crystalize your own view as well. *CV and LinkedIn profile* 1. CV building - how does your future boss know you are great at what you do? What success and impact did you have that you can articulate with numbers? 2. The design is great. But the most important is the content. Make sure clear description in the header what you do and keep it short, with bullet points and a 1-pager. Make sure no mistakes. If there is even 1 typo, it is a no-go. 3. Passion talks. Years ago I hired a young man with very little experience because he came with great passion and told me how he taught himself code at age 11. See how you can find that story that highlights your greatness. *Networking* 1. Networking and asking friends for an intro or to put in a good word. Identify 10 people you will have coffee with to brainstorm your career. Some will give you great advice. Others will give you a good lead. 2. Don't only think about networking with those who can give you the job today but rather with those who know people that can help you. 3. The best way to build trust is to show your work in action. I once hired someone because he reached out and explained to me in a loom video why one of my client websites stinked and how that can be fixed. He didn't tell me what he does but showed me. What tips have you found as a manager that you would give future employees?

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Access management is far more than a technical task—it’s critical for preventing real-world threats. In my latest analysis for ITtime by Geektime, I break down how expired access permissions nearly led to a disaster and why even QR codes can become security risks. #Cybersecurity #AccessManagement #ITSecurity #TechInsights

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In today’s fast-paced and uncertain environment, accessing top tech talent often means expanding internationally. At COMMIT Offshore, with 200+ team members across four global centers, I’ve found that thriving in global hiring depends on two main factors: 🔑 Cultural Compatibility: Embracing cultural diversity is key. For instance, Israel’s direct style can differ greatly from the more reserved approach of Ukrainian, Armenian professionals. 🤝 Emphasis on Soft Skills: Technical expertise is critical, but it’s the adaptability, communication, and teamwork skills that truly bind a team. Identifying and understanding personality types can transform team dynamics: 🔍 The Analyst – Detail-oriented, thorough, and structured. Perfect for roles that need data-driven decisions and precision. ✅ The Task-Oriented – Mission-focused, efficient, and punctual. Ideal for tasks with tight deadlines and clear objectives. 🎤 The Promoter – Charismatic and engaging, they light up the room. Great fit for Sales and Marketing! 🤝 The Supporter – Calm, empathetic, and reliable. Perfect for roles in care-giving and customer support. Creating successful international teams goes beyond recruitment—it's about building a shared culture that resonates globally. Read the full article 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dXVPZ4nd #GlobalTalent #RemoteTeams #TechHiring #ITOutstaffing #ITSolutions #OutstaffSolutions #ITOutsourcing #StaffAugmentation #TeamAugmentation

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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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If it's worth boasting about, let's skip the modesty! It's a story about creating Happy from scratch. Happy, a Viven Operations dental subsidiary, sells clear aligners across Israel. They work with partner doctors to ensure top-notch care and expert support, all focusing on promoting healthy teeth and fulfilling lives. So, here's what we've been up to at Halo Lab — Your Digital Partner Lab: ✦ Crafted modern branding to capture the energy of the target audience.  ✦ We tackled Hebrew font challenges and chose Avenir Next Hebrew and Gan CLM, suited to the language's unique style.  ✦ Designed the website with a sticker-style layout, using a mix of images and block-based tiles.  ✦ Added features like Treatable Cases, Day and Night Treatment, and a Mini Quiz to boost user engagement. Guess what? Healthcare can be warm and friendly – now you know it! 😁 Check out the full case study 👉 https://lnkd.in/eCGeBfBZ

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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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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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How My Competitor’s $2M Raise Proved Me Right 2 years ago, I envisioned an AI-powered product sourcing agent to empower small and medium-sized retailers — those without large teams or deep cross-domain expertise — to reduce sourcing time, mitigate risks and stay ahead of market trends. After relocating to Israel, I took the plunge: assembled a team of ambitious immigrant talent, conducted in-depth market research and 30+ customer interviews, left my job, and invested my own $7K to bring this vision to life. We've worked tirelessly, and just a month before our beta launch, I discovered a competing startup, founded by former Amazon, Google and Stripe employees, that launched on September 13 after raising $2M in a pre-seed round from XYZ Venture Capital, Propel Ventures and Go Global Ventures. No significant traction, no real product — just a raw beta and social media posts filled with Midjourney-generated images. Instead of viewing this as a setback, it validated my vision. The fact that 2 similar projects emerged simultaneously proves there's a growing demand for solutions like ours. If large-scale teams are also pursuing this, it confirms that the market is ripe for transformation, and I’m proud to have been thinking in the same direction. For months, I battled impostor syndrome (not anymore), but this proves that innovative thinking isn't exclusive to industry giants. I arrived at the same solution independently, driven by data, passion and conviction, and ahead of the global AI hype. I may not have the corporate pedigree or deep pockets, but I do have something equally powerful: an amazing team, long-term vision, entrepreneurial resilience and unwavering support from my wife. I believe our product will inject fresh competition into the market, benefiting everyone. Now, I’m looking for partners to help accelerate this momentum with venture investment, connections, expertise and advice. If this resonates with you, please, like, share, repost, comment or tag anyone in your network who might add value to this exciting journey!

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Leadership: it’s a journey, not a destination A hi-tech startup in Israel is scaling fast, and its talented employees are being promoted into managerial roles. But without proper leadership training, these new managers struggle with team dynamics, decision-making, and employee engagement. Sounds familiar? At Compass Crew, we specialize in empowering emerging leaders and designing Leadership Development Programs. For this case, we’d focus on: • Leadership workshops tailored to first-time managers, focusing on emotional intelligence, communication, and conflict resolution. • 1:1 coaching sessions to support personal growth and build confidence. • Developing an ongoing leadership program to ensure managers grow alongside the organization. When managers thrive, so do their teams. Let’s build the leaders of tomorrow together. #CaseStudy #LeadershipDevelopment #HiTechLeadership #OrganizationalGrowth

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Proud of our Progress: Congratulations to Amir Faintuch and the Volumez Team, who are named #27 of the Top 50 most promising Israeli Startups so far in 2024!  Thank you to our community of support Viola Ventures Pitango Koch Disruptive Technologies Shlomo Dovrat Eyal Niv Isaac (Itzik) Sigron    Article: https://lnkd.in/gRrV8a5q     Volumez is an innovative #cloud agnostic #blockstorage set of solutions on marketplaces for Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure and is the only solution with public cloud awareness for performance, cost, data resiliency. Learn how we leverage compute and storage resources, use intelligent composition, and deliver “data infrastructure as code” for the “Developer, Platform Engineer and Builder” in your company!     Did you Know: Volumez can deliver ultra-fast 78,000 TPS driving more revenue for your business, guaranteed performance and enterprise-grade data services with up to 50% cost savings for your cloud databases and other data-intensive workloads. #bettertogether for #Linux #CloudCompute and #CloudStorage. John Blumenthal Bob Pacheco Shai Harony Nir Rigai Carmit Levy Philippe Ciampossin Dennis Mulder Shmuel Shottan Alon Vittenberg Scott Dawkins Jean Banko Jonathan Amit   #DatabasePerformance #PostgreSQL #TPS #Oracle #SQLServer #DataManagement #DatabaseScaling #AWS #Azure #MSBuild

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In a recent interview with Walla, I discussed the crucial topic of safeguarding business data, emphasizing the significant impact of even minor errors by employees on an entire organization. I highlighted key aspects of data security and drew parallels to the largest data breach in history, underscoring its profound implications. #DataSecurity #BusinessProtection #CyberSecurity

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CASE STORY - PART 3 - End-2-End analytics ---- So, let's continue our journey. This time I'm gonna tell you about quite an interesting thing - end-2-end analytics, and how we implemented it in Tel Aviv Medical Center - T.A.M.C Ltd. (actual report on the cover, to give you the brief idea what's it's all about 😊) That was one of their main pains when we first met, and also one of the most useful instruments a private clinic can use to improve their marketing. So, to all the CMOs, digital marketing specialists etc. - I would definitely recommend you to check it out. https://lnkd.in/e5-XxdiE #healthcareIT #HealthIT #DigitalHealth #e2eanalytics

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WhatsApp Business and ChatGPT: A Dynamic Duo Transforming Customer Communication! 🌟 I'm thrilled to share an insightful new blog post from Commbox that delves into the revolutionary integration of WhatsApp Business and ChatGPT. This dynamic duo will transform customer service across industries, offering unparalleled efficiency and personalisation. In today's digital-first world, businesses must leverage cutting-edge technology to meet the high expectations of modern consumers. The integration of WhatsApp Business with ChatGPT is not just a technological upgrade; it's a paradigm shift in how we engage and support our customers. From healthcare to retail and education to municipal services, this powerful combination enhances customer interactions like never before. Explore the future implications of AI in customer communications and learn how to navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead. Take advantage of this must-read post that uncovers the potential of AI-driven customer service! Read the full blog 🔗https://bit.ly/3wVntfb #CustomerService #AI #WhatsAppBusiness #ChatGPT #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #CustomerExperience #FutureOfWork #Commbox CommBox

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