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Sep 28, 2026 · 44:31
Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early. Eat before you go. Leave the backpack at home. Keep conversations to about seven minutes. Helena Baker, Founder of the English Speaking Network,…
Sep 16, 2026 · 49:18
What happens to your team when the manager disappears for a week? Paul Gladstone believes the answer reveals a great deal about the manager, the systems they have built, and the…
Sep 8, 2026 · 31:17
AI can identify a patient at risk or even predict a terrorist attack, but a prediction only matters if someone acts on it. Kira Radinsky, Co-Founder and CTO of Diagnostic…
Aug 31, 2026 · 58:57
Most venture investors wait for traction. Michael Fertik invests before the company is incorporated, before there is a product, and sometimes before the category has a name.…
Aug 24, 2026 · 41:19
Helen Gottstein of Loud and Clear Training helps founders, CEOs, and executives communicate more effectively in meetings, interviews, and presentations. In this episode of…
Aug 18, 2026 · 47:02
Her first startup ran into the 2008 financial crisis. Her second hit a technical barrier and returned its remaining capital to investors. Her third was acquired by Philips. Hila…
Aug 3, 2026 · 46:03
Everyone knows Israel as the Startup Nation. Very few people know how it actually became one. Most people credit Unit 8200, venture capital, or the 1990s tech boom. Meir Valman…
Jul 27, 2026 · 47:59
Should you still study entrepreneurship if you want to build a company? Venture capitalist Trace Cohen doesn't think so. In this conversation with Yoel Israel, Trace explains why…
Jul 13, 2026 · 37:31
A single wrong word in a live caption can put a broadcaster in violation of federal law. The FCC requires 99% caption accuracy on national broadcasts. Generic AI tools land…
Jun 29, 2026 · 37:59
Yael Barsheshet, partner at Deep33, spent 11 years as a Major in the 8200 unit of the IDF. When she left, every door in Israeli cyber was open to her. Three founding teams wanted…
Jun 22, 2026 · 28:02
One person built a product in a few months that threatened the core business of a 5,000-person company. Wix acquired Base44 for around $80 million. A year later, it's doing $100…
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:04:19
Dr. David Leitner, known as Dr. D, has worn many hats. IDF special operations soldier, direct PhD graduate, eight-year academic director at Bar-Ilan University, strategy advisor…
Jun 3, 2026 · 52:51
Data powers almost everything we do online. Booking a flight. Shopping online. Training AI models. Comparing prices. Even understanding global events. In this conversation, Yoel…
May 28, 2026 · 51:20
Why are global tech executives continuing to pour capital into Israel, even in times of crisis? Former Meetup and Investopedia CEO David Siegel joins Yoel Israel for a…
May 21, 2026 · 12:59
This past week, IsraelTech was on the ground at the Smart Mobility Summit in Tel Aviv, where leaders from across the mobility, automotive, defense, and tech industries came…
May 14, 2026 · 47:32
Stav Levi Neumark joined Monday.com when it was about 15 people. She told them in the interview they were already too big for her. She stayed anyway, built an internal tool…
May 7, 2026 · 1:16:17
AI is not replacing humans. It’s replacing those who don’t know how to use AI. Yoel Israel sat down with Omri Hurwitz, founder of Omri Hurwitz Media. Omri grew his firm to 60…
Apr 29, 2026 · 43:58
What does influencer marketing actually look like in cybersecurity? In this conversation, Yael Moav, Executive Director of Cyfluencer, shares how B2B influencer marketing works…
Apr 27, 2026 · 43:29
India and Israel have more overlap in tech than most people in either country realize. Shared emphasis on engineering talent, a culture of building under constraints, and a…
Apr 16, 2026 · 43:47
Israel’s tech ecosystem is going through a shift. Early stage startups are finding it harder to raise. Investors are focusing on stronger companies with real traction. Sectors…
Mar 31, 2026 · 33:20
There’s a reason people kept talking about Tech1 after it ended. Idan Nimni, CEO of Tech1, didn’t try to reinvent conferences. He focused on something more basic, how people…
Mar 25, 2026 · 39:57
The Israeli tech ecosystem is evolving. In this conversation, Guy Navon, CEO of Discount-Tech, shares a detailed view of how the ecosystem is changing, from investment trends to…
Mar 18, 2026 · 50:34
Most people think venture capital is about spotting big ideas. It’s not. In this conversation with Ariel Sterman, Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners , the focus shifts to…
Mar 11, 2026 · 1:09:02
What happens when a global recording artist is also a self taught technologist? In this episode of IsraelTech, Yoel Israel sits down with global artist Nissim Black to explore…
Feb 26, 2026 · 40:46
Security teams are drowning in alerts. What if the real breach happens while you are busy fixing the wrong one? In this episode of IsraelTech, we sit down with Sharon Isaaci,…
Feb 19, 2026 · 38:23
At CyberTech Tel Aviv, we sat down with Captain Eli, former Tesla team member and now working with xAI, for a wide-ranging conversation about Tesla, full self-driving, X, and…
Feb 11, 2026 · 46:22
Developers don’t spend their days just writing code. According to Zohar Einy, Co-founder and CEO of Port.io, coding is only a small part of the job. Ownership is the real work.…
Feb 5, 2026 · 28:39
Most cyber conversations focus on prevention. Refael Franco focuses on what comes after. In this Cybertech interview, the Code Blue CEO & founder and former national cyber leader…
Feb 3, 2026 · 14:22
What happens after an attacker gets in? At Cybertech Tel Aviv, we spoke with Yuval Goldberg, VP of Product at Zero Networks, about lateral movement, microsegmentation, and why…
Jan 13, 2026 · 50:10
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…
Jan 7, 2026 · 49:30
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…
Dec 17, 2025 · 41:56
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,…
Dec 10, 2025 · 7:38
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…
Dec 2, 2025 · 44:24
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…
Nov 19, 2025 · 48:21
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…
Nov 12, 2025 · 45:05
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,…
Nov 5, 2025 · 1:19:32
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…
Oct 28, 2025 · 22:53
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…
Oct 15, 2025 · 43:54
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…
Oct 8, 2025 · 46:54
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…
Sep 25, 2025 · 41:21
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…
Sep 10, 2025 · 40:44
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…
Sep 2, 2025 · 43:08
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…
Aug 18, 2025 · 9:20
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?…
Aug 12, 2025 · 54:06
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…
Aug 4, 2025 · 33:38
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…
Jul 24, 2025 · 33:41
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.…
Jul 16, 2025 · 5:58
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…
Jul 8, 2025 · 34:04
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…
Jun 24, 2025 · 31:12
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…
Jun 10, 2025 · 43:23
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…
Jun 3, 2025 · 32:37
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…
May 11, 2025 · 48:49
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…
May 6, 2025 · 47:33
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…
Apr 26, 2025 · 41:23
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…
Apr 19, 2025 · 37:18
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…
Apr 5, 2025 · 1:06:58
🇮🇱 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…
Mar 9, 2025 · 46:15
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,…
Mar 2, 2025 · 1:08:35
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…
Feb 16, 2025 · 50:59
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…
Feb 11, 2025 · 23:15
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 &…
Feb 5, 2025 · 41:59
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…
Jan 29, 2025 · 35:18
🌍 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…
Jan 21, 2025 · 43:42
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…
Jan 7, 2025 · 52:02
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…
Dec 31, 2024 · 49:04
Israeli startups don't wait for permission—they move fast, break barriers, and redefine what's possible. But what makes Israel's tech ecosystem truly unstoppable? 🌍 In a recent…
Nov 22, 2024 · 1:17:54
IsraelTech is proud to partner with HaGesher Group, a trusted partner of Israeli tech companies looking to recruit in the U.S. For more information on our partner HaGesher Group,…
Nov 21, 2024 · 53:48
IsraelTech is proud to partner with HaGesher Group, a trusted partner of Israeli tech companies looking to recruit in the U.S. For more information on our partner HaGesher Group,…
Nov 19, 2024 · 55:18
IsraelTech is proud to partner with HaGesher Group, a trusted partner of Israeli tech companies looking to recruit in the U.S. For more information on our partner HaGesher Group,…
Nov 13, 2024 · 44:56
IsraelTech is proud to partner with HaGesher Group, a trusted partner of Israeli tech companies looking to recruit in the U.S. For more information on our partner HaGesher Group,…
Nov 6, 2024 · 52:00
IsraelTech is proud to partner with HaGesher Group, a trusted partner of Israeli tech companies looking to recruit in the U.S. For more information on our partner HaGesher Group,…
Oct 21, 2024 · 1:06:54
Budget cuts, military reserves, and still hitting marketing goals? Sophie Melnik and Shiri Grossbard, the founders of GCMO, show how it’s done. 💪 Yoel sat down with these…
Oct 9, 2024 · 50:51
🌍🌌 What happens when Israeli innovation meets space exploration? Join Assaf Wise, CTO of Earth & Beyond Ventures, as he sits down with IsraelTech for an exclusive deep dive…
Aug 22, 2024 · 37:10
Battery Ventures - The best-looking VC crew around? You bet. 😎 But there's more to this global fund than meets the eye. The real focus of the firm is on building long-term…
Aug 12, 2024 · 54:53
Want to know what it takes to build a startup in Israel's thriving tech scene? Get ready to be inspired! We sat down with Hanan Brand, the powerhouse behind Israel's startup…
Jul 25, 2024 · 37:00
Dreaming of building a cybersecurity empire? Hila Zigman, a seasoned entrepreneur turned General Partner, knows the challenges firsthand. As a Co-founder and now General Partner…
Jul 16, 2024 · 46:06
🌟 Meet Hilla Ovil-Brenner: Startup Whisperer & Investor Powerhouse at Arieli Capital! 🚀✨ About Hilla Ovil-Brenner: Hilla is a force in the startup world with over 20 years of…
Jun 26, 2024 · 51:56
What if you could analyze massive datasets in record time? SQream makes data analytics revolutionary – see how. SQream leads the charge in Big Data and AI analytics acceleration,…
Jun 11, 2024 · 57:13
Did you know you could revolutionize the future with Intel Ignite for Deep Tech Startups? We had an amazing time interviewing Alon Leibovich, a powerhouse entrepreneur and…
Jun 6, 2024 · 56:02
From Pro Hacker to Security Guru Tal Kollender, CEO and Co-founder of Gytpol, is sharing her fascinating journey from professional hacker to leading cybersecurity expert in her…
May 30, 2024 · 40:51
Ready to forget spreadsheets and presentations for project management? Go beyond project management with Proggio! IsraelTech interviewed Yaniv Shor, CEO of Proggio, about the…
May 20, 2024 · 58:01
Ever wondered how top brands stay cyber-secure? 🌐 Dive into our conversation with Slava Bronfman to learn about the innovative solutions driving industry standards in…
May 15, 2024 · 31:54
Meet Google's driving force behind the vibrant startup ecosystem in Israel, Janina Lax. As the Head of the Early Stage Startups Program, Janina has dedicated over a decade to…
May 6, 2024 · 1:16:21
When people think about the hi-tech scene, ultra-Orthodox Jews [Haredi community] do not generally come to mind. However, in recent years, there is a growing contingent within…
May 2, 2024 · 52:24
There’s a New Sheriff in Town! Like any gold rush, the LLM revolution is an exciting target for cyber bandits who know how to exploit these weaknesses in your security posture.…
Apr 25, 2024 · 1:14:35
In the fast-paced world of startups and entrepreneurship, the right support can make all the difference between success and stagnation. That's where Hetz Ventures, led by…
Apr 8, 2024 · 59:28
Introducing our guest for the week 👉 Avery Schwartz, General Partner at Greenfield Partners. Greenfield Partners stands at the forefront of venture capital, distinguished by its…
Apr 1, 2024 · 50:12
🎙️Our latest interview with Jonathan Roizin, CEO, and Co-founder of Flow Security is live! Discover how Flow Security is revolutionizing the data security space with its…
Mar 26, 2024 · 1:06:41
Ready to learn about deep technology investments with Tal Slobodkin, Managing Partner at StageOne Ventures? Join us for an exclusive interview where we discuss the innovative…
Mar 13, 2024 · 52:13
Dive into the realm of the IT audit revolution with our latest interview featuring Eli Edry, Founder and CEO, and Roni Beeri, COO of AudITech. Join us as we unravel the secrets…
Mar 4, 2024 · 1:03:01
Introducing IsraelTech's first Israeli VC interview with Gil Shai from Meron VC Meron VC stands as a prominent venture capital firm, carving out a significant niche in the tech…
Feb 27, 2024 · 56:58
Did you know that this brand is the world’s first AI-driven vCISO platform? Cynomi isn’t just another cybersecurity firm; it’s a revolutionary approach to protecting your digital…
Feb 20, 2024 · 1:07:40
Our next guest founded a company that makes tedious security compliance super simple. Introducing Meiran Galis, Founder & CEO of Scytale. Scytale's cutting-edge compliance…
Feb 12, 2024 · 51:15
Introducing our guest of the week Gideon Rottem, Co-founder & CEO at Deeyook. In the ever-evolving realm of technology, where the pursuit of precision and efficiency shapes the…
Feb 5, 2024 · 1:10:45
Introducing our guest of the week Rami Reshef, Co-founder & CEO at GenCell Energy. GenCell Energy, established in 2011 and headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel, stands as a…
Jan 29, 2024 · 54:30
Introducing our guest of the week Yochai Corem, CEO at Cyberint. Excited to shine a spotlight on Cyberint, a leader in digital risk protection and cybersecurity. Under the…
Jan 23, 2024 · 47:56
Introducing our guest of the week Tal Zamir, CTO at Perception Point. Tal explains how AI-powered threat prevention is done across top attack vectors. Rapid detection,…
Jan 16, 2024 · 44:40
With Tato's guidance, UBQ is not just offering a product but presenting a new paradigm: waste as a resource, not a liability ✅ UBQ Materials, under Tato Bigio and Rany Lev's…
Jan 6, 2024 · 47:35
These wonderful ladies were some of the brains behind the viral campaign - Israeli Tech Delivers #NoMatterWhat. Featuring: Aliza Tamir, CMO of Start-Up Nation Central, Sophie…
Jan 2, 2024 · 1:04:07
Introducing Alexander Tilkin, the dynamic leader at the helm of Complyt, transforming sales tax compliance into an effortless experience. Alexander co-founed Complyt with Tal Bar…
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