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Sometimes, we come across an ideas.rip story that truly brings added value. In 2023, while participating in the The Zell Entrepreneurship Program at Reichman University, Chen N. and Yiftach Meitar teamed up with Dr. Omri Lubovsky, Head of Orthopedics at Barzilai Hospital. They wanted to tackle a critical issue: preventing misuse of painkillers, a problem impacting millions worldwide. While the idea gained strong validation in Israel from both patients and doctors, challenges with navigating the U.S. healthcare system made it difficult to secure funding and transform the project into a venture-backed company. For Dr. Lubovsky, this remains a life mission, so if this idea resonates with you, don’t hesitate to reach out. You could help make a real difference. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/dSkfWR6Z

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🌵 Introducing Cactus Capital: Cultivating Innovation, Empowering Students Nestled within the thriving ecosystem of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev's Yazamut 360° center, Cactus Capital stands as a beacon of opportunity for aspiring student entrepreneurs. Founded in 2018, it's not just Israel's first student-run venture capital fund—it's a driving force behind the next generation of tech innovation. 💼 Investing in Student Entrepreneurs: Raising capital can be a daunting task for new founders, but Cactus Capital changes that narrative. They provide exceptional BGU students and recent graduates with up to ₪100,000 in early-stage investment, along with full business support and access to a top-tier accelerator. They're not just investors; they're partners in the journey towards success. 📚 Transformative Education: Cactus Academy isn't just another analyst course—it's a transformative educational experience. They take the sharpest thinkers and doers on a deep dive into the world of venture capital, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in this ever-evolving industry. 🌍 Making an Impact: Backed by global companies and law firms including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud, and Notion, Cactus Capital is more than just a fund; it's a movement. From fintech to healthcare to climatech, their portfolio companies are revolutionizing industries and changing lives. 🌱 Joining the Movement: Whether a student with a bold idea or a seasoned entrepreneur looking for support, Cactus Capital is there to help turn visions into reality. Visit www.bgu.cactus.capital to learn more about how to become part of their growing community of innovators and change-makers. Cactus Capital: Where innovation blooms, and dreams take root. #CactusCapital #VentureCapital #BGUInnovation

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Four months into my new journey, and I’m proud to support 💙💚Women in Tech®Israel 💙 💚 curate their annual summit. This year, we’re shining a spotlight on #Femtech - a rapidly growing and disruptive sector projected to reach $117 billion by 2029. Join us at the summit, where you’ll connect with bold innovators, hear from industry leaders, and be inspired by change-makers—all while being surrounded by a supportive network dedicated to empowering #womenintech. So, what’s in it for you? Come discover why health, opportunity, and prosperity aren’t just women’s issues — they’re essential for building a better society and a thriving economy. 👉 Are you in? Stay tuned for the upcoming registration link... 💙 Interested in partnering with us? Email: [email protected] #WomenInTech #WITFemTechSummit2024 #womenintech #womenintechisrael #witIsrael #IsraeliTechDelivers

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The International BA in Management and Liberal Arts at Tel Aviv University prepares students for a successful global career. This three-year program offers a unique opportunity to study in the heart of Israel's startup hub. With seven specialized study tracks in liberal arts and frequent interactions with Tel Aviv's thriving hi-tech sector, this program is designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and global citizenship. This practical training is integrated into the program curriculum and includes several career guidance sessions and 120 hours of work placements. Read our latest article to learn how international TAU graduates have gained valuable work experience during their studies >> https://lnkd.in/dB7wwMA4 Applications are open now for Spring 2025 and Fall 2025! P.S. We are hosting a Post High School Webinar on 11 December; link in comments to register Ivan Yalov Kayla Goldberger

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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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🎓 Exciting News: Introducing the Arabov Scale-up Program at Reichman University! We're proud to announce a groundbreaking addition to our MBA curriculum, designed to transform Israel's next generation of tech leaders. In collaboration with the Growth Companies Forum and with the generous support of the Arabov family, this innovative program bridges the gap between startup and scale-up success. Under the leadership of Prof. Niron Hashai and Mr. Erez Ezra (Clear Future VC), we're bringing together academic excellence and real-world expertise. Our program features insights from Israel's leading tech companies including Wix, Fiverr, Similarweb, and Taboola, offering students a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The curriculum, inspired by Harvard Business School's case study methodology, focuses on crucial areas including: 🌟 Strategic growth management 🌟B2B and B2C business model optimization 🌟IPO preparation 🌟Leadership development 🌟Human capital management As Israel transitions from "Startup Nation" to "Scale-up Nation," we're committed to equipping our students with the tools they need to lead this transformation. Click the link below for more information! https://lnkd.in/ddvR6JmS

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The science-intensive areas of economy, like no other, require very close cooperation between the representatives of scientific institutions on one side and businesses on the other. A deep-tech infrastructure needs to be created. The whole new generation of scientists-entrepreneurs must be nurtured to transform scientific discoveries and developments into breakthrough market innovations. Overcoming these problems is precisely the goal of Academ.City Science and Technology Park.

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Reichman University is the leading incubator of academic entrepreneurship in Israel and the world The data speaks for itself: a study by Prof. Ilya Strebulaev from Stanford University was published and found that startups of founders who studied at Reichman University and Raphael Recanati International School, and received an investment from a US venture capital fund, are 11.3% more likely to reach unicorn status. According to the research findings, Reichman University is ranked second in the world (!). The study included only universities outside the US. The young Reichman University has produced 14 companies that have become unicorns, and in relation to its size and age, this is an unprecedented number. The findings emphasize the significant contribution of Reichman University, specifically the Adelson School of Entrepreneurship to the global technology and business industry, and its central role in the success of the State of Israel as a global technology leader!

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🚀 Exciting News: Kicking Off the DataProject Program! 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce the official launch of the DataProject Program, hosted by the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology in collaboration with AKA FOODS, an innovative startup, and headed by the impeccable Rania Khoury, meant to provide practical data science experience for young Arab-Israelis looking to launch a career in the fields of Data Science and AI. This year’s cohort includes 19 talented participants—students and recent graduates—who will tackle a real-world data science challenge. Their mission: to develop an end-to-end system using Python and Large Language Models (LLMs) that searches book content and generates insightful, feedback-driven responses. During our inaugural meeting, Shahar Rosentraub, Head of Product at AKA FOODS, shared cutting-edge trends in LLMs, introduced the project’s goals, and warmly welcomed the participants. Following his talk, we rolled up our sleeves and set up development environments, ensuring everyone is ready to dive into hands-on work. A huge thank you to Shahar for offering such an exciting challenge and mentorship, and to the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology for hosting and supporting this impactful program. We can’t wait to see what our participants achieve in the weeks ahead. The future looks bright with this incredible talent and guidance! #DataScience #LLMs #Python #Innovation #DataProject #DiversityInTech #Technion #AI #Datahack

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Do crowdfunding platforms promote equal fund distribution across ventures? 🎁 Researchers Hilah Geva (Tel Aviv University), Ohad Barzilay, PhD (Similarweb), Anat Goldstein (Lev) (Ariel University), and Gal Oestreicher-Singer (Tel-Aviv University) studied a Kickstarter policy change that opened the platform to more participants. Their analysis revealed a 'superstar effect' where funds and backers concentrated on fewer high-demand projects, resulting in a less equitable distribution of funds. 🌟 This paper is available through Open Access. Learn more about the impact of the superstar effect in crowdfunding: https://lnkd.in/gnwidQu5 . #misquarterly #misq #managementinformationsystems #crowdfunding #openaccess #fintech #onlineplatform

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Israel is known as the Startup Nation, but did you know the tech industry's benefits aren't equally shared? 🌍 Amdocs and others see this imbalance, with most of the industry centered in Israel's heart. 📊 Our very own Prof. Sibylle Heilbrunn dives deep into this issue in her new book, "Dark Sides of the Startup Nation: Winners and Losers of Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Israel." Discover the untold stories behind the hype! 📖✨ #StartupNation #TechIndustry #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #HR https://lnkd.in/en66e9-c

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🔍 What's in a Name? Can It Shape Your Face? A groundbreaking study led by Prof. Ruth Mayo from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, alongside Dr. Yonat Zwebner, Dr. Moses Miller, Prof. Jacob (Yanco) Goldenberg from Reichman University's Arison School of Business, and Noa Grobgeld from the Hebrew University, reveals that our names might influence our facial appearance over time. By combining human perception tests with advanced machine learning, the researchers found that adults’ faces can be matched to their names more accurately than by chance. Interestingly, this effect doesn’t apply to children’s faces, indicating that face-name congruence develops as people age. Key Findings: 🔹 Both adults and children could match adult faces to names above chance levels. 🔸 Neither adults nor children could match children's faces to names above chance levels. 🔹 Machine learning algorithms showed greater similarity in facial features among adults with the same name. 🔸 This effect was not observed in children's faces or in artificially aged images of children. Prof. Mayo notes, "These results suggest that the congruence between facial appearance and names is not innate but develops as individuals mature. It appears that people may alter their appearance to align with cultural expectations associated with their names." This "self-fulfilling prophecy" highlights how social expectations can subtly shape physical appearance and provides new insights into the interplay between social factors and identity formation. 🔗 For more details, read this article: https://lnkd.in/egK5e4hu #Research #HebrewUniversity #Identity #SocialPsychology #MachineLearning #Stereotypes

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No matter what challenges reality brings, Israeli startups continue to deliver. Thanks Calcalist כלכליסט and Bank Hapoalim בנק הפועלים for continuing to support our ecosystem. The only thing I would change in the article is my picture.. its about time 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️ #nomatterwhat Glilot Capital Partners

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East Jerusalem based medtech accelerator JINNOVATE launches with 14 Arab-Israeli led portfolio companies https://lnkd.in/d35gczUz Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem Techlinic Mahmoud Khweis Israel Innovation Authority רשות החדשנות USAID ARC Innovation Takwin VC Ezadeen Alsaad Jafar Mahfouz Muawyah Akash ISRAEL21c — Good News From Israel

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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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Change is at the heart of our business.   For 25 years, throughout innovation waves and economic cycles, Viola Ventures stayed committed to its vision of building global category leaders out of Israel.   In line with this, we continue to implement strategic plans to ensure continuity and adapt to the challenges and opportunities in the next 25 years.   Today we announce that Viola Ventures' next fund (the seventh) will be led by GPs Zvika Orron and Omry Ben David, together with Viola co-founder Shlomo Dovrat, who will continue as a General Partner in the seventh fund to complete the transition.   More on this at CTech by Calcalist piece below

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As a Tel Aviv University alumni, I am so proud to see the impact of alumni building tech companies and startups that change lives of millions. Here is a list of 15 startups that were founded by TAU alumni: Bluevine (Eyal Lifshitz) - Fintech Houzz (Alon Cohen) - Design and home Windward (Ami Daniel) - AI, Big Data Innoviz Technologies (Omer David Keilaf) - Mobility Exists (Yotam Hechtlinger) - AI, Gaming vFunction (Amir Rapson) - AI, Automation Forter (Michael Reitblat) - Fintech Daisy (Nir Hemed) - PropTech Veho (Itamar Zur) - Shipping and logistics WEKA (Liran Zvibel) - AI, Cloud computing AIR (Netanel Goldberg) - Aviation and mobility BRIA AI (Michael (Misha) Feinstein - AI, Design Remepy (Eran Etam) - Healthcare, bio CarbonBlue (Iddo Tsur) - Climate tech D-ID (Gil Perry) - Generative AI The list goes on of founders building in climate, AI, bio, Robotics and more. If you know other startups or founders worth mentioning in this list who are graduates of TAU tag them in the comments below👇🏼 Business Schools, scientific research and entrepreneurial programs in academia are an integral part of the startups and venture ecosystems. Some of the companies are HIRING but most of them are early stage and might not post a JD - my recommendation is connect with the founders and explore a role with them. I’ll post more lists like that following a post I’ve done about the value of universities and academic institutions I work with to develop the future leaders of startups - follow Illai Gescheit 🚀 Tel Aviv University Alumni Organization, Lilach Sonin Keshales #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #Academia #Startups #Founders #Alumni #University #College

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