The holidays...

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. For those who fasted during Yom Kippur, I hope it was an easy and meaningful one.

My latest piece in Crunchbase: Startup Notes From The United Nations General Assembly And Clinton Global Initiative.

My latest from the YKC Media blog: How to Build a Professional Community.

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:

10 Israeli startups going to UN climate confab in Egypt: Saving the planet, one startup at a time.

As homeland faces floods, visiting Pakistani-Americans see promise in Israeli tech: Tech as a bridge to peace.

Israeli self-driving tech firm Mobileye, purchased by Intel in 2017, files for IPO: Israeli tech still going strong.

New York City sets up climate tech innovation hub with Israeli venture firm JVP: New York-Israeli tech solving global challenges.

Senior Israeli officials kick off meetings to expand US-Israel tech collaboration: Collaboration with the Startup Nation.

As the challenges increase, more startups are stepping up to the plate...

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.

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.

Dataloop: Director of HR. Dataloop is a one-stop shop for building and deploying powerful computer vision pipelines – data labeling, automating data ops, customizing production pipelines and weaving the human-in-the-loop for data validation. This eliminates data challenges for companies, allowing them to focus their resources on their core business. Their vision is to make machine learning-based systems accessible, affordable and scalable for all. Apply here.

Honeycomb Insurance: They're hiring.1. Product Manager. 2. UI/UX. 3. Full stuck Developer. 4.Office & Employee Experience Manager. 5.Backend Developer. 6. Marketing Designer. 7. DevOps Lead at Honeycomb Insurance. Apply here.

Silicon Valley Bank: Associate I - Credit Solutions. Tel Aviv. Their clients are the game changers, leaders and investors who fuel the global innovation economy. They're the businesses behind the next medical breakthroughs. And the visionaries whose new technologies could transform the way people live and work. Apply here.

TLVTech: Seeking an exceptional Business Development Manager! They are looking for a highly motivated, gifted, well-connected Business Development Manager to join the leadership of their rapidly growing company! They are TLVTech, and they help startups, large companies, and organizations worldwide become innovation leaders by implementing the technical solutions that drive them to success and make their visions a reality. They support organizations across all technological aspects while providing professional, customer-centric software development solutions. Apply here.

Trullion: At Trullion, they're creating a single source of truth for financial data. Their AI-powered platform automates critical accounting workflows, provides real-time reports & insights and drives new levels of collaboration for financial leaders. They are a rapidly growing start-up with a client base that includes global multinational brands and leading audit firms. Their investors include Aleph, Third Point, Greycroft, leading CFOs, and CAOs worldwide. Check out there job opportunities in both New York and Tel Aviv here.

Israel Kazakhstan Cyber Security Alliance with IIA: This webinar is the first in a series of seven webinars about cyber security for internal auditors. Cyber Together and the Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA) staring with the IIA Kazakhstan chapter are welcoming you to join them for this insightful webinar on. In this webinar, Mrs. Saltanat Mashirova and Dr. David Movshovitz will address the internal threats challenges and issues in the context of cyber security, and how internal and external auditor can gain tools and technologies to monitor and mitigate this problem. Oct 6, 10:00 AM in Jerusalem. Register here.

Starta Accelerator Pitch Contest: Meet the Fall 2022 Cohort and witness their startup pitches! Network with investors and judges! Starta Accelerator is a soft landing program in New York designed to help international startups scale their US market presence and raise capital. Enjoy the opportunity to watch our founders pitch their startups to a panel of industry experts and VCs. After the contest, meet the frontrunners of the NYC tech scene, entrepreneurs, and angel investors and join them for a night of invaluable business networking! Thu, October 6, 6:30 PM EDT. 220 East 23rd Street, Suite 400, New York. Register here.

Tribe Tel Aviv Sukkah Party Under the Stars 2022: Join them in the Sukkah in the Center of Tel Aviv to celebrate the holiday together with open wine bar, beer on tap, refreshments and live music. 20’s and 30’s Internationals. Wednesday Oct 12th, 7:00pm. Sukkat @ 86 Ben Yehuda -Ichud Olam. Register here.

Sukkot Soiree Party at 230 5th: TLV x NYC, JVibe & Ymix Productions Presents Sukkot Soiree. Oct 15. Doors Open at 11pm, 230 Fifth Empire Room. 600+ YJPs. Tickets 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.