Best Things Arb Podcasts (2026)

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Why Israel Understands Risk Better Than the World ft. Eldad Tamir of Finq 50:10

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Most people think finance is complicated. Eldad Tamir (Founder of Finq) thinks it’s intentionally broken. On this episode of IsraelTech, we sit down for a raw conversation about why the middle class is set up to lose and how AI is changing the future of wealth management. Eldad explains how modern wealth management was built to serve the ultra-rich…

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Has New York Replaced Silicon Valley for Israeli Founders? ft. Eyal Bino of 97212 Ventures 49:30

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For years, Israeli tech has often been described as a single, unified ecosystem. Today, that narrative is evolving. In this episode, Eyal Bino, founding partner of 97212 Ventures, explores how New York has emerged as a critical tech hub for Israeli founders outside of Israel - and how this global expansion is opening new pathways for growth, collab…

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The Moment Investors Realize You Don’t Actually Have a Business ft. Eran Savir of Savyon Ventures 41:56

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What if the hardest startup to build is actually a VC fund? Most founders think raising money is brutal. According to Eran Savir, Founder and Managing Partner of Savyon Ventures, building the fund itself is a tougher climb than any startup he built. And after three exits and one painful failure, he has the scars to explain why. In this episode, Era…

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AI Is Ready to Do Every Human Task. The Only Thing Stopping It Is Hardware - ft. Boaz Touitou, CTO of Impala 7:38

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What if the future of AI isn’t just about faster chips - but about how people, teams, and entire countries will work once AI operates at massive scale? In this episode of IsraelTech, Yoel Israel sits down with Boaz Touitou, CTO of Impala AI, for a wide-ranging conversation that moves far beyond GPUs and hardware limits. We dive into: - Impala AI’s …

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Deel Runs 7,000 People With No Office ft. Yaron Lavi of Deel 44:24

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Remote work isn’t a perk anymore - it’s a real test of how a company operates. Some teams handle it with focus and speed. Others fall apart. In our latest conversation, Yaron Lavi, CTO of Deel, broke down what it actually looks like to run a fully remote company of 7,000 people across 61 countries - and why so many teams still get it wrong. Deel, a…

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Closing One Chapter, Opening Another 1:52

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After half a decade behind the mic, it’s time for us to sunset Over the Air. Creating this show has been one of the great privileges of our team’s journey, and we’re grateful to every guest and listener who helped make it meaningful. The good news? We’re not going far. Our next chapter is The Dispatch — a fresh podcast with a new mission and a broa…

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Leading Digital Transformation in Industrial America ft. Nick Petersen 34:11

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For the final episode of Over the Air, Nick Petersen, Division Director at FortifyIt, joins to share how he transformed a traditional loading dock equipment company into an intelligent IoT platform—in just 21 months. Learn about choosing edge computing for 10-year battery life, managing hardware development in rugged environments, and navigating ma…

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Israel vs. The Markets: A VC Explains Why It Keeps Winning ft. Yevgeny Gelfand of Alumni Ventures 48:21

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If you want to know where global investors get Israel wrong, ask someone who has built billion-dollar businesses and now backs founders for a living. Yevgeny Gelfand is a serial innovator and business builder who spent 15 years in financial services and SaaS, launching and operating new businesses that either exited through IPO or grew privately in…

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Networking Like an Israeli in Tech ft Lirone Glikman 45:05

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When it comes to startup success, Israelis don’t just build - they connect. In this episode, Lirone Glikman, CEO of the Human Factor and author of The Super Connectors Playbook, joins Yoel Israel to unpack what really makes the Israeli tech ecosystem thrive and why connection is the biggest competitive edge. From cultural clashes in Tokyo to the em…

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Why Algorithms Are Making Us Hate Each Other ft. Dror Globerman 1:19:32

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In this episode of IsraelTech, Yoel Israel sits down with Dror Globerman, journalist, media personality, and founder of Jumpstart AI School, for one of the deepest and most provocative conversations yet. They dive into: - How algorithms reward hate and tribalism - Why human nature, not technology, is the real problem - The death of legacy media and…

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NVIDIA’s Master Plan for Israel’s AI Ecosystem - 1,200 Startups and Counting ft. Nati Amsterdam 22:53

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NVIDIA is the world’s most innovative company. Israel is the world’s most creative nation. What happens when the two come together? At Reichman University’s first-ever ScaleUp Nation Conference, Yoel had the privilege of being invited to interview Nati Amsterdam, Senior Country Director of NVIDIA Israel, on stage in Hebrew. They discussed how Israe…

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Silicon Valley Missed This Israeli Breakthrough ft. Kobi Marenko of Arbe 43:54

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What if the future of autonomous cars isn’t powered by cameras or LiDAR, but by radar? In this episode, Kobi Marenko, CEO and Co-founder of Arbe, joins Yoel Israel to unpack how radar-on-chip technology could reshape the future of autonomous driving and why the giants of silicon may be standing in the way of true innovation. We explore: - How radar…

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Why the Next Cybersecurity Revolution Starts with Identityft. Fabrix CEO Raz Rotenberg 46:54

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Everyone talks about hackers. Almost no one talks about the access decisions that let them in. In this episode of IsraelTech, Raz Rotenberg, Co-founder & CEO of Fabrix, joins Yoel Israel to explain how Fabrix is building AI agents that finally understand identity - bringing reasoning, context, and trust into cybersecurity. We cover: - Why identity …

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Shrinking Supercomputers to a Server Room ft Oded Melamed of Quantum Source 41:21

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Quantum computers the size of football fields? How about something that actually fits in your office? In this episode, Oded Melamed, CEO of Quantum Source and former co-founder of Altair (acquired by Sony), joins Yoel Israel to explain how his team is building scalable photonic qubit technology that could shrink massive machines into something that…

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From Cybersecurity to Sneakers: The Next Israeli Unicorns 40:44

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Everyone talks about Israel’s cybersecurity and defense tech, but what about consumer brands? Danny Cohen, Co-Founder & General Partner at Sticker Ventures and former GP at Viola Ventures, joins Yoel Israel to explain why he launched Israel’s first VC dedicated to B2C. From mattresses to gaming apps, Cohen argues that Israel’s next global hits won’…

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Iran Bombed Their Office, but AI21 Labs Keeps Building AI in Israel ft. Ori Goshen 43:08

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Iran tried to destroy them. AI21 Labs kept building. Ori Goshen, Co-CEO of AI21 Labs, joins IsraelTech to talk about AI, war, and the future of Israel’s place in the global AI race. In this interview, you’ll see: - How AI21 Labs kept building even after a missile strike hit near their office - Why Ori says “AI doomsday” fears are overblown and what…

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Turning DNA Into Everyday Products ft. Eran Miller from MNDL Bio 9:20

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DNA Is the New Assembly Line From insulin to spider silk, synthetic biology is already reshaping what we eat, wear, and use - and you probably don’t even know it. The next leap? Taking biomanufacturing beyond pharma and into everything from sustainable food to lab-grown materials. That’s where MNDL Bio comes in, solving the biggest bottleneck: maki…

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FinTech Grows, Even If Banks Don’t ft. Adi Levanon from Selah Ventures 54:06

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Most people think cyber is Israel’s crown jewel, but is FinTech quietly winning the long game? Adi Levanon is the founder of Selah Ventures and one of the few solo GPs shaking up Israel’s VC scene. In this episode, she shares why FinTech - not cyber - might be Israel’s best-kept secret, how she wrote her first $500K check without flinching, and wha…

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Pitch Deck Secrets They Won’t Tell You ft. Nina Raab from LionRun Consulting 33:38

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JUST DROPPED: An incredible conversation with Nina Raab of LionRun Consulting about the REAL secrets of startup fundraising! Nina’s story? She made Aliyah 1.5 years ago and built a 10-person consultancy from Tel Aviv to NYC. Now she helps seed to Series B startups raise serious cash - and 40% of her clients are Israeli. 🇮🇱 What blew us away: - Most…

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Over 9,000 kilometers away, but still in control ft. Aviv Shapira from Xtend 33:41

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No pilots? No GPS? No problem! Xtend CEO Aviv Shapira is building the most advanced AI drone systems in the world - and they're already being used in Gaza, Lebanon, and Ukraine. We sat down with Aviv at Xtend HQ to break down: 🧠 How AI pilots can fly swarms of drones autonomously 🏙️ Why GPS-denied environments are no longer a limitation 🛰️ What rea…

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Computing in the Cosmos: Sophia Space's Mission to Move Data Centers Into Orbit 22:04

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In this episode of Over the Air, Ryan Prosser talks with Sophia Space CEO Rob DeMillo about moving computing infrastructure beyond Earth's atmosphere, the unique challenges of orbital data centers, and why the next frontier of space exploration might be driven more by commerce than curiosity. Editor’s Note: Rob meant to say 4 Kelvin, not “4 km,” wh…

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He built it to FIX WHAT AI KEEPS BREAKING ft. Meni Shmueli from DataFlint 5:58

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AI Can Write Code. But It Can’t Optimize It. That blindspot? Meni Shmueli built DataFlint to fix it. After years in Unit 81 and deep in the trenches of AI and big data, Meni saw the problem firsthand: GitHub Copilot and friends can generate code, but when it hits real-world scale - production clusters, terabytes of data, performance bottlenecks - t…

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Tomorrow’s Tech? Already Funding It! ft. Yuval Illuz from OurCrowd 34:04

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What happens when you mix a CISO’s vigilance with a VC’s capital? You get OurCrowd. Yuval Illuz didn’t come up through the VC boys’ club. He built his career defending critical infrastructure, leading global cyber teams, and mastering AI long before it was trending. Now? He’s backing startups that win wars - economic and literal. 💥 Israel’s most ac…

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Building the Future for Israeli Olim [Immigrants] in Tech ft. Abbey Onn from Nevo Network 31:12

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Why do so many talented immigrants leave Israel within just a few years? Abbey Onn, Executive Director of Nevo Network, joins IsraelTech to expose a challenge most don’t talk about: one in three English-speaking Olim leave Israel within three years and it’s often because they can’t find their footing professionally. Nevo is changing that by creatin…

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Cyber Protection for a Smart World. ft. Esti Peshin from Israel Aerospace Industries 43:23

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What happens when AI gets hacked and it controls your car, your city, your reality? Esti Peshin, one of the top cyber minds in Israel and the General Manager of IAI’s Cyber Division, isn’t here to predict the future, she is here to build it and protect it. In this exclusive IsraelTech interview with Yoel Israel, Esti talks about the intersection of…

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This Israeli Startup Is Mapping the Future in 3D ft. Omer David Keilaf from Innoviz Technologies 32:37

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Is Tesla bluffing about full self-driving? Omer Keilaf, co-founder and CEO of Innoviz, joins IsraelTech to explain why LIDAR - not cameras - is the key to safe autonomy. ith over 20 years of experience building life-changing technologies and a background in Israel’s elite Unit 81, Omer isn’t only shaping the future, he’s already living in it. From …

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AI at the Edge: Justin Schneck on the Future of Embedded Devices 24:20

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In this episode of Over the Air, Ryan Prosser talks with Peridio co-founder Justin Schneck about the evolution of AI from the cloud to the edge, the power of open-source tooling in embedded systems, and what it takes to build scalable, secure device infrastructure for the AI era. Looking to build smarter connected devices? Talk to the team at veryt…

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Defense Tech Is Israel’s Future – Like It or Not ft. Little Leshem from Protego Ventures 48:49

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Meet Lital Leshem, the battlefield-tested investor reshaping Israel’s defense tech future. From Gaza to global VC, Lital is now leading a $150M fund investing in unmanned systems, AI, sensors, and satellite comms — and she’s not shy about what’s broken in our defense ecosystem or who’s to blame. 🎙️ In this punchy, no-holds-barred sit-down with Yoel…

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Turning the Desert Into a Global Innovation Sandbox ft. Sivan Cohen Shachari 47:33

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What if the world’s harshest climates became the next frontier for solving humanity’s biggest challenges? In this episode of IsraelTech, Yoel Israel sits down with Sivan Cohen Shachari, VP of Innovation at The DeserTech & Climate Innovation Center, to explore how Israel’s Negev desert is becoming a global proving ground for climate resilience and s…

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From First Check to Founders' Best Friend ft. Rona Segev from TLV Partners on Building Without Limits 41:23

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Stop choosing. Just do everything you want. In this episode of IsraelTech, host Yoel Israel sits down with the legendary Rona Segev, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at TLV Partners - one of Israel’s most influential VCs backing the country’s most promising deep tech and AI-driven startups. Rona shares her unfiltered thoughts on: 🚀 What she really l…

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Is your business ready for the AI revolution ft. Inna Tokarev Sela from illumex 37:18

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Is Israel Missing the AI Train - Or Secretly Building the Future? We sat down with Inna Tokarev Sela, founder and CEO of illumex.ai, in the heart of Tel Aviv to talk about why most enterprise decisions still aren’t based on data - and how that’s finally about to change. From building her career at SAP and Sisense to launching illumex and pioneering…

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Inside the Mind of Israel's Top VC ft. Chemi Peres from Pitango 1:06:58

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🇮🇱 Legacy, Leadership & the Future of Israeli Innovation | Chemi Peres on IsraelTech What does it mean to carry the Peres name in today’s Israel - and what does the future of defense, venture capital, and peacebuilding look like through the eyes of someone shaping all three? In this rare sit-down, Chemi Peres - Managing Partner & Co-Founder of Pita…

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Iron Nation's Fight to Save Israeli Startups ft. Jason Wolf 46:15

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ISRAELI TECH’S SECRET WEAPON: TOO BOLD FOR BUSINESS OR BUILT TO WIN? In this hard-hitting conversation, we sit down with Jason Wolf, Co Founder & Managing Partner at Iron Nation, to talk about what really makes Israeli startups unstoppable - and why the global investment world is sleeping on some of the best deals out there. 💰 The $20M fund that ke…

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The Next Big Thing in Tech ft. Hillel Fuld 1:08:35

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Hillel Fuld is back - and he’s got a message for Israeli startups: Wake up. Hillel Fuld is back! As IsraelTech’s first-ever return guest, Hillel joins us for an unfiltered, no-BS conversation about the state of Israeli tech, scaling startups, and what founders keep getting wrong. Named by Forbes as “The man transforming Startup Nation to Scale-up N…

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How UpWest is redefining success for Israeli Startup in America ft. Lia Cromwell 50:59

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Israeli Founders: Want to Crack the U.S. Market? This VC Thinks You’re Doing It Wrong. 💥 Israel’s startup founders are among the best in the world, but when it comes to scaling in the U.S., the playbook isn’t always clear. Lia Cromwell, Partner at UpWest, sits down with IsraelTech to reveal what most Israeli entrepreneurs get wrong about breaking i…

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Why Magenta is the Nexus of Israeli Innovation ft. Ran Levitzky 23:15

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From Microsoft to Magenta VC: Ran Levitzky’s Journey in Israeli Tech 🇮🇱💡 What does it take to spot and invest in the next wave of Israeli unicorns? Ran Levitzky, Co-Founder & General Partner at Magenta Venture Partners, has spent years shaping the Israeli tech ecosystem from every angle—software engineering at Microsoft, product leadership at Googl…

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Smart Air, Smarter Cooling: Actasys's Innovation in Data Center Technology 30:02

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Discover how Actasys transformed from studying building aerodynamics to revolutionizing data center cooling through innovative piezoelectric technology, as CEO David Menicovich shares their journey and technical insights. Connect with Bill:⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbrock25/⁠⁠⁠ Talk to Peridio:⁠⁠⁠https://www.peridio.com/contact Subscribe to Pe…

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Tech Meets Disaster—Can Tech Tame the Flames? ft. Gadi Benjamini from FireDome 41:59

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Wildfires are getting worse. Can Israeli tech stop them before they spread? In this explosive sit-down, we talk with Gadi Benjamini, Co-Founder & CEO of FireDome, a startup that’s taking an Iron Dome-style approach to wildfire defense. With AI-powered fire suppression systems, FireDome detects, contains, and stops fires before they destroy homes an…

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Inside Google's Startup Secrets ft. Yuval Passov from Google for Startups 35:18

12M ago35:18

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🌍 Innovation at its Core: Yuval Passov Talks Startups, Tech, and Resilience! 🌍 In this exciting sit-down with IsraelTech, we had the honor of speaking with Yuval Passov, the visionary Head of Google for Startups, who’s spent over a decade shaping startup ecosystems across Israel, Africa, and the Middle East Yuval dives deep into his journey from fo…

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From Wearables to Insurance: How Kinetic is Revolutionizing Workplace Safety 29:02

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Discover how Kinetic evolved from a wearable tech startup to an innovative insurance company, using IoT devices to prevent workplace injuries and revolutionize workers' compensation insurance. Connect with Bill: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbrock25/⁠⁠⁠ Talk to Peridio: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.peridio.com/contact Subscribe to Peridio’s Newsletter here…

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8200's Hidden Network: The Influence You Never Knew Existed ft. Chen Shmilo from 8200 Alumni Association 43:42

12M ago43:42

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8200 isn’t just a unit; it’s Israel’s tech engine—and a global force Yoel Israel sits down with Chen Shmilo, CEO of the 8200 Alumni Association, to uncover how Unit 8200 alumni are shaping Israel’s tech ecosystem and driving innovation across the globe. A visionary builder, CEO of the 8200 Alumni Association, and Fulbright alumnus. With over half a…

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The Connected Factory Floor: L2L and Data Management 33:36

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L2L's Eric Whitley discusses manufacturing data management, workforce challenges, and how connected platforms are transforming factory operations in the digital age. Connect with Bill: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbrock25/⁠⁠⁠ Talk to Peridio: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.peridio.com/contact Subscribe to Peridio’s Newsletter here…

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Shocking VC Revelations Inside the Rise of Tech Empire w/ Asaf Horesh - Vintage Investment Partners 52:02

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What Keeps Israeli Tech in the Lead?💻 Curious about what’s driving Israeli tech forward? We sat down with Asaf Horesh, Managing Partner at Vintage Investment Partners, for an inside look at the venture capital scene. From his time at Wharton and BCG to leading at Vintage, Asaf shared: 💡 How Israeli tech is bouncing back after October 7th. 🌍 Why res…