Fall time...

Welcome to The Israeli Startup Review, a curated newsletter where I share insights from thought leaders, news, and opportunities around Israel's tech ecosystem. Every other week you’ll receive timely analysis from off-the-beaten-path, perspectives from the ecosystem, and selected opportunities to further engage with Israel, the #startupnation

Welcome back to the Israeli Startup Review. It's fall time, and full speed ahead until the end of the year!

It's fall and many of us are “heads down” during this period… as such, I’m offering LinkedIn ghostwriting services through YKC Media, my B2B content marketing agency. I’ve helped investors, founders, and executives build thought leadership on this platform with content which leads to more awareness, engagement, and ultimately high-quality leads. So, if who want to grow your personal brand respond to this email in order to work with me personally!

Top Q4 Tech/Business Headlines from the Startup Nation:

Get ready for the next superfood: high-protein seaweed: It may taste like chicken.

"Israelis have the desire to feel like they are the smartest ones in the room. But that hinders learning": Don't let ego get the best of you.

Israeli-founded travel tech outfit TripActions raises $300m at over $9b valuation: Who is booking a trip to the Startup Nation this fall?

The LinkedIn Whisperer: Finding your dream job: That dream job is out there for the taking.

US-China tensions cloud Israel free trade deal: Geopolitics get in the way of business.

The Israeli foodtech and agritech scene is growing!

inTulsa: inTulsa connects great companies to great people with the mission to grow Tulsa’s community. Leverage the Tulsa community of companies and leaders to further build your career in Tulsa. The Talent Network works to get you connected with Tulsa companies, and provides you direct support from the inTulsa Talent team. Openings here.

Join a top Israeli startup: Looking for a dream job in tech but worried startups aren’t hiring due to market conditions? 200 TechAviv member startups currently have over 7.6K job openings. An average of 38, each! Find your perfect match here.

FIND YOUR DREAM JOB: After a crazy few weeks, the Israeli jobs market is finally starting to stabilize, and they've added loads of cool new positions this week. Some of their favourites include: Lusha is looking for a Content Writer; Riskified, JFrog and Neuro Bizdev are looking for Native French sales superstars ; Incredibuild is looking for a Tehncial Writer and a Brand Manager; and the Times of Israel is looking for a Tech reporter. They only work with Israel's best companies, so they are confident these are all amazing opportunities here! 

Nevo Networking hours: Your chance to elevate Olim in tech. Nevo is launching an initiative called Networking Hours. Israel is a country where PEOPLE make change happen and PEOPLE make connections turn into advice, job leads and more. Their goal is to make Olim feel welcome and that they have someone who wants to help. Through one-on-one conversations, they would love you to offer words of encouragement, a connection, and advice if possible. Register here.

2023 Israel-Indonesia Futures: Applications Open: Engaging established & emerging leaders from Israel and Indonesia to develop sustainable solutions to critical challenges. This dynamic online program brings together cross-sectoral established and emerging leaders from Israel and Indonesia to jointly develop sustainable solutions to critical challenges. The program takes participants on an eye-opening and transformative journey, discovering the untapped economic potential between Israel (the ‘Start-Up Nation’) and Indonesia (tapped to become the world’s 5th largest economy by 2030). Deadline for applications: 15 November. Apply here.

ISRAEL21c Content Creator Bootcamp, a joint venture of ISRAEL21c and TalkIsrael: There is a lack of positive Israel content found on social media platforms, in particular English-language content from Israeli creators. To fill the gap, ISRAEL21c and TalkIsrael are joining together to launch the Content Creator Bootcamp to train burgeoning creators on best practices, help grow their audiences, and connect them to organizations in need of content creation. Creators will receive one-on-one coaching, the benefits of a team learning environment, opportunities to collaborate with other creators and brands, an investment in growing their personal brand & following, and potential opportunities for future collaboration with ISRAEL21c, TalkIsrael, and other partners. Apply here.

Lost Tribe: Are you or someone you know interested in joining their collaborative and creative social media team? They're hiring two innovative and passionate interns who want help create content at an inclusive, fast-growing organization - fully remote. Check out the full descriptions and apply here.

BARD The U.S.-Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund: Executive Assistant Project Manager. Assistant to the Executive Director- organizing meetings, correspondence, scheduling. Administer research proposal cycle from submission, evaluation, grant agreement-responding to inquiries regarding program requirements, overseeing submission process, communicating with research institutions and scientists in Israel and the U.S. Apply here.

Forbes: They’re hiring! As they build their Forbes Communities team, they are looking for an awesome individual to serve as a community manager to support their national and global communities strategy. The right candidate will have experience, enthusiasm and and an ability to curate community and create exponential partnerships. Please help them spread the word! Apply here.

Israeli-American Council: This is your opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking, proactive, and passionate team that touches the lives of thousands of Israeli-Americans and Jewish-Americans across the nation. They are looking for a National Program Director for “Eitanim,"  Greater Los Angeles Regional Director, IAC Los Angeles-Valley Regional Manager, and IAC Communities Relations Director.

Martin Mignot & Shardul Shah, Partners, Index Ventures: Bloomberg, Cornell Tech, and Tech:NYC invite you to join them for the latest *in-person* installment of the Cornell Tech @ Bloomberg Speaker Series, featuring Martin Mignot and Shardul Shah, Partners at Index Ventures, in conversation with Caroline Hyde of Bloomberg Television. Thursday, October 20, 5:30pm EDT. Bloomberg L.P. 731 Lexington Ave. New York. Register here.

The 10th Annual Conference of the IHFA: The IHFA (Israeli Hedge Funds Association) was established informally in the spring of 2013 by a group of Israeli and international investment managers and service providers. The vision was to support the hedge fund industry in Israel as an integral part of the worldwide investment management community. Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, Tuesday, 25 October. Register here.

USA-Israel Space Tech Collaboration Event: Earth is calling Space! Join them at the USA-Israel SpaceTech Event focusing on binational collaboration and investment opportunities in the growing space market. The event hosted by the Virginia Israel Advisory Board is an excellent opportunity to meet and mingle with companies and government representatives discussing the vision and the strategy to develop enabling space technologies. October 25, 2022, from 10AM EST. Virginia Tech, Arlington, VA. Register here.

Israel In Our Lives Registration: Israeli scientists are pioneering innovations in space. Hear from experts about their global impact. Dr. Yonatan Winetraub, is a Co-founder of SpaceIL. Dr. Michal Schwartz, Professor of Neuroimmunology at the Weizmann Institute of Science, inventor of a novel immune therapy to combat Alzheimer’s disease conducted an experiment on-board the International Space Station. Dr. Oren Shriki, Head of the Department of Cognitive and Brain Sciences at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, uses mathematical analyses of brain activity to develop novel diagnostic tools for neurological and psychiatric disorders. Oct 25, 2022 12:00 PM in Pacific Time. Register here.

Climate Solutions Festival: The decision to choose climate extends beyond sustainable innovation—it is a conscious choice we must make in every action we take. That is why they chose to be as sustainable as possible and offset the carbon emissions generated by the Climate Solutions Festival with the help of your contribution. Amongst many other actions, proceeds from Festival tickets will be used to thicken the Yatir Forest by hundreds of trees. All tickets give access to the keynote, breakout sessions, and B2B networking on Wednesday, October 26th. Register here.

FinTech-Aviv Euro Expansion Event – Penetrating EU Markets: They are thrilled to invite you to FinTech-Aviv's Euro Expansion event that will focus on different ways to penetrate to European markets with your FinTech venture! Mindspace (5th Floor), 54 Ahad Ha’am St., Tel-Aviv. 26th October at 6pm IDT. Register here.

JFE Startup and Tech Mixer LA: JFE Network is excited to bring their LA community together for a Fall networking mixer in Santa Monica. Please join them for networking and a great time connecting with our startup and tech network at S+T Loft rooftop in Wilshire Montana district of Santa Monica. Many of their attendees formed deep relationships, hired each other, or started companies together. Wed, October 26, 6:00 PM PDT. S+T Loft 631 Wilshire Blvd 3rd Floor Santa Monica, CA. Register here.

Israel-US LifeScience Connect: They would like to invite you to join the Israel - U.S. Life Sciences Connect, on October 27th. This is an in-person, invite-only exclusive investor event that brings together U.S. investors and innovative, groundbreaking Israeli startups in biotech, medical devices, and digital health who are developing new modalities, in or near clinical deployment. The event is co-organized by the Israel Economic Mission – East Coast and Eliraz Ventures. Thursday, October 27th. 8:30: am. Greenberg Traurig offices, One Vanderbilt Avenue, New York. RSVP by Oct 21st to: Sofie.Jaffe@Israeltrade.gov.il or click here.

AgriVest 2022: Bringing AgTech innovation to the table! With its 10th anniversary, AgriVest is proud to keep the pulse of the AgTech ecosystem in Israel! Bringing together hundreds of investors and multinational corporations with the most cutting-edge innovations in the AgTech field. AgriVest provides an array of opportunities for knowledge sharing, networking, exploring collaboration opportunities, and countless interactions on the frontier of innovative technologies, making it a must-attend event for the ecosystem. Nov 8 | 09:00-18:00 | Trask, Tel Aviv-Yafo. Register here.

Propel by MIPIM NYC 2022: The flagship event of NYC Real Estate Tech Week. Unlock the power of innovation with commercial real estate gamechangers from the U.S. and the world! Discover the most innovative solutions of the industry, find industry insights, and network with real estate innovators, forward thinking companies and individuals. 9-10 November. Javits Center, New York City. Register here.

TechDay: For more than a decade TechDay has helped founders jumpstart their fundraising, sales, and recruitment efforts by bringing them together with the investors, tech talent, corporates, customers, and press that can help them thrive. And as the economy continues to come to grips with the effects of Covid-19, supply chain disruptions, inflation and other pressures, TechDay is more important than ever. Jacob Javits Convention Center. Enter on 11th Avenue and 35th Street. November 15th. 10:00AM-5:00PM. Register here.

CYBERTECH NYC: Cybertech has been the cyber industry’s leading networking platform for the past decade, holding inspiring and fascinating industry-related events around the globe. Cybertech conferences are the go-to place to create new business, cultivate futures, nurture connections, and learn about the latest technology innovations and solutions to challenges present in the current Cyber Era. This November 2022, Cybertech is proud to host its event in New York City at the famed Javits Center. This event, which will focus on innovation and the future of cyber, will bring together prominent cyber leaders, both from the New York City cyber ecosystem and around the globe. November 15th/16th. Javits Center, 445 11th Avenue, New York. Register here.

EDGE UP Summit for Young Professionals with Israel at Heart: Join them at EDGE Coastal Summit, a one-of-a-kind innovation conference for young Jewish-Israeli professionals. The summit provides a unique opportunity for attendees to meet and mingle with titans in high-tech, real estate, finance, philanthropy, and more. With dynamic plenaries, round tables and breakout sessions, EDGE Summit brings together top professionals from a wide range of industries to speak to the next generation. This full day conference will also include lunch and a happy hour for more networking opportunities. Register here.

Wadi Araba Sustainability Hackathon 2022- Registration: They are calling on entrepreneurs from Jordan, Egypt, Palestine, Morocco, UAE, and Israel to join them in developing environmental solutions to problems in the following fields: Terrestrial aquaculture, desert agriculture, food and nutritional security, renewable energy, and off-grid technologies. Nov 26- Dec 2. Apply here.

Health Care Technological Innovation: Doctors, managers and entrepreneurs in the biomed field - Pay attention! The 15th program of "Health Care Technological Innovation" will take place on December 4-7.22 and you are invited to be there! This unique program, which takes place over 4 full days in English, imparts the knowledge and tools required to build leading Israeli companies in the field of life sciences and health. Join them at the Tel-Aviv University here.

IAC National Summit: The IAC National Summit is one of the largest, highest-profile, and most impactful conferences in the Jewish world. The IAC National Summit annually brings together thousands of Israeli-Americans, American Jews and Israelis of all ages. The Summit theme is “Israel. Together”: Together as a united community. Together, as the Jewish people and Israel are interconnected. Together in our unconditional love for Israel. For the first time, the summit will host the Israeli Innovation Playground, connecting Israeli companies with the US market. Fairmont Hotel, Austin, Texas. Thursday, Jan. 19 through Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Register here.

AI Week: AI Week is a leading international forum that is focused on showcasing the forefront of AI research and the real-word application of intelligent systems, in Israel and all over the world. Bringing together industry leaders as well as leading academics, AI Week is a unique opportunity for audiences to explore live real-world case studies and pioneering research, while networking with industry peers. They are excited to be back in-person at Tel Aviv University in February 2023. Register here.

Trade Mission to Israel December 4 - 9: Explore Export Opportunities in the “Startup Nation”! Global NY is recruiting up to 10 NYS companies to participate in a December trade mission to Israel Join them to gain access to this key global market The deadline for registration is October 28, so don't delay and sign up today here.

Y Fashion Tech Lab Accelerator: Focused on global, women-led, b2b, fashion tech startups fostering iteration, validation & acceleration of tech. Mar-Jun, 6-10 companies. Access to mentorship, expert network & Tech Runway Demo Day, apply by Nov 1st here.

Xcelerator by TAU Ventures & Shabak: Are you an early stage startup with groundbreaking technology? Working towards or have an MVP? Apply for the Xcelerator by TAU Ventures & Shabak and receive a $50,000 grant NO EQUITY 💪🏻 The program is designed for companies that develop civilian and commercial technologies, not just Homeland Security! They're looking for startups in the area of Fintech, Social Network Analysis (SNA), Cloud technologies, Smart Cities and Cyber - but are also open to any out-of-the-box technologies, you think will DAZZLE them! APPLY NOW FOR COHORT 8! Deadline to Apply: 10.23.22. Apply here.

New York State Seed Funding Grant Program: Calling all startups who need seed funding! The New York State Seed Funding Grant Program (the “Program”) was created to provide assistance to early-stage small businesses to succeed in a recovering New York State economy. Apply here.

Ignite The Spark - All Stars 2023: Ignite The Spark and its valued partners are proud to announce that they are hosting our annual Investors event - The Israeli Energy-tech All-stars - on February 13th, 2023 in Tel Aviv. The event will be conducted in-person in Tel Aviv and will be simultaneously broadcasted live as part of OurCrowd's international global summit week which will be attended by leading investors, International VCs & MNCs from around the world. They are expecting more than 180 local and foreign Investors, ranging from early stage angels to late stage growth VCs. Apply here.

New Aquaculture Funding Opportunity: BARD is providing a new funding opportunity for Israeli scientists to collaborate with US scientists who have received NIFA grants in aquaculture. Israelis will be eligible to receive up to $260,000 for 3 years for proposals that both enhance the goals of the NIFA funded project and contribute to the benefit of Israeli agriculture. Implementation of the awards are contingent upon the formal and timely approval of funding by the Israeli governmental authority. Deadline for full proposal November 15, Approximate date of award announcement late December. Apply here.

2022 Call for Wellness Innovations: This is a call for all Metaverse/web3 innovators in the wellness and health sectors to apply to the Global Wellness Summit competition. Co-sponsored by Welltech Ventures and Meta Facebook. Try to win a chance to present your innovation to delegates at the 2022 Global Wellness Summit in Tel Aviv, Israel. Submissions due by September 20th & the winner will be announced at the Global Wellness Summit in Tel Aviv October 31st-Nov 3rd. Apply here.

8200 Impact: 8200 Impact is excited to announce the official opening of registration for their next cohort. They believe that their community members are the best ambassadors for spreading the news. Join them in echoing the opening of registration and help them support new impact entrepreneurs! Apply here.

Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Program: BIRD Cyber, a joint initiative by S&T, Israel National Cyber Directorate - מערך הסייבר הלאומי and the BIRD Foundation, aims to enhance the cyber resilience of critical infrastructure in the U.S. and Israel. S&T and BIRD Cyber are seeking proposals for collaborative projects to develop advanced cybersecurity tech for mission-critical homeland security needs. They will provide grants of $1.5 million per project. Be sure to submit your project outline before November 15! Apply here.

Jonathan 'Yoni' Frenkel is a content strategist and founder of YKC Media, an agency which works with VCs, corporate executives, and startup founders in building thought leadership, by focusing specifically on blog content, email newsletters, and LinkedIn ghostwriting. He can be reached on LinkedIn here.