Unprecedented

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. This past weekend, Israeli innovation accomplished what was thought impossible. What we experienced was an unprecedented case of tech innovation. The vibrant Israeli tech community, the IAF's courageous pilots, and global allies all worked together, showing what technology and collaboration can accomplish.

Israeli entrepreneurs are amazing at building world class companies which solve big problems, but what we saw this weekend was the Startup Nation at it’s finest.

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‘Bad for business’: Between Israel and Iran, Gulf states scramble to avert wider war: Peace is more prosperous.

BeyondTrust buys Israeli access security co Entitle for $150m: The Startup Nation is continuing to shine.

From Arrow to Iron Dome: The economics of Israel's air defense strategy: This technology is not cheap.

ISRAEL’S CYBERSECURITY MARKET IS MATURING, AND JUST IN TIME: In time to save the day.

Israel's defense companies register remarkable victory: An unprecedented achievement.

Crypto is going strong in the Startup Nation.

Milium Job Fair: As the clock ticks closer to the event, they're getting more and more companies reaching out to join. Thankfully the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange - הבורסה לניירות ערך isn't letting them down when it comes to space! April 18th. 10:30AM IDT. Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. To learn more click here.

Alaty Consulting: They are marketing consulting firm based in Houston, TX that specializes in targeted digital marketing for mid-sized B2B companies. They focus on crafting capital-efficient campaigns tailored to meet the specific needs of our client’s business. Their team is committed to improving market position and boosting client revenue by aligning marketing and sales efforts effectively. They offer a strategic approach designed to achieve real, measurable results. To learn more contact them at: yosef@alatyconsulting.com

Calling all innovators: The Israel Innovation Authority רשות החדשנות has announced the launch of a new fund aimed at establishing three deep tech incubators. Winners of the tender will receive grants of up to NIS 40 million over a period of up to 5 years to set up incubators focused on health, bio-convergence, climate, agri-tech, food-tech, and other sectors. The initiative is part of the "Boost for the Israeli High-Tech" program, which seeks to diversify the tech landscape and strengthen Israel's innovation competitiveness globally. The selected incubators will serve as innovative investment entities, integrating both local and international investors to offer financial backing and support for nurturing startups in various deep tech sectors. To learn more, please click the on link here.

The ADIR Challenge: Design a $1mn prize to develop tech solutions that make antisemitism and hate socially unacceptable. Following the murder of her eldest nephew, Addir Mesika at the Nova Festival on October 7th, founder and CEO of the ADIR challenge, Morielle Lotan along with her partner Dr. Shay Hershkovitz, decided to use the power of pro-activity, technology and innovation and launch the challenge. Apply here.

Israel Tech MatchMaker: Finding the right co-founder for your entrepreneurial journey can be challenging. You need someone who shares your passion for solving problems, has a creative nature, and shares your worldview. But finding someone with complementary abilities and experience is equally important. That's where Matchmaker comes in. Their platform helps you find the perfect co-founder match by entering information about yourself and your ideal partner. They'll provide accurate connections to your inbox, and all information is confidential. Plus, introductions are only made if both parties are interested. Check out our platform here.

AU10TIX: They are looking for talented individuals to join their team! They currently have a range of 30 open positions available! Join them in driving innovation and making an impact in the world of Identity, Fraud & Compliance technology. Au10tix has invented its category and been profitable since 2018. Check out our list of openings below:

-R&D Applications Director - Israel based

-CSM - Israel based

-Sales - Israel & India based- Sales

-Head of Global Gaming - US/UK/IL based

-Presales Engineer - US, EMEA, APAC based

-Quality Assurance Engineer - Israel based

-Senior Full Stack Engineer - Israel based

-DevOps Engineer - Israel based

-Product Data Manager - Israel based

-Integration Engineer - Israel based

-Senior Image Processing Engineer - Israel based.

Check out their careers page on their LinkedIn page here.

WSC Sports: They're hiring! To apply to WSC Sports, email your CV to nina.sherman@wsc-sports.com

After Effects Specialist

-AI Automation Engineer

-Backend Developer

-Backend Team Lead

-Brand Designer

-Business Development Manager (EMEA)

-Customer Success Team Leader

-Employer Branding Specialist

-Frontend Developer

-GenAI/NLP Algorithm Developer

-IOS Developer

-Operation Shift Manager

-Product Analyst

-Product Design Team Lead

-Product Marketing Manager

-Publisher Business Development

-Sales Operations Manager

-Talent Acquisition Partner

-Technical Partnerships Manager

-Technical Supervisor

-Video Operations

You can also apply via the following referral link: https://lnkd.in/dAeMMKT9

Looking for a CTO: And looking for a founding CTO ideally based in NYC or IL but open to different locations for talent. Two potential profiles -

1. Super hands-on 10x engineer who still writes code and can contribute directly to building an MVP. Will manage initially 3 engineers to achieve that and ideally has experience with data engineering and/or LLMs

OR

2. A managerial CTO that has a successful track record so that they can contribute to a more significant fundraise which can then make up for a larger engineering team.

Rome AI is a data enablement layer that helps SMB software companies deliver insights and a data chat experience to their customers, replacing the archaic reporting systems and dashboards they currently have.

If this is relevant reach out to me directly, and I will connect you with Shahar.

ISRAEL AND MIAMI: THE US DESTINATION FOR STARTUP NATION: Israel is the Start-up Nation. Billion-dollar tech unicorns continue churning out of their innovation pipeline, and are targeting Miami as their US Market landing and launching pad more than ever before. Their panel of venture and governmental experts discuss the benefits of Israel innovation and tech coming to Miami, and the positive impact it brings to South Florida, as well as Israel. April 18, 2:30 pm. Launchpad. Register here.

SEDER NIGHTIN TEL AVIV: Join JTLV and their international community for a truly mystical evening led by Rabbi Avi & Leah Hill and embark on a spiritual seder experience truly understanding and connecting to the deeper meaning of our rituals and traditions. Monday, 22nd of April. 6:53PM Candle Lighting.8:00PM Seder. Allenby 22, Tel Aviv. Register here.

The Tel Aviv Seder: You're invited to join them for a community Pesach Seder in Tel Aviv! Experience history come alive this Passover and join fellow Jews from across the globe for an inspirational Seder like never before! Monday, April 22 · 8pm IDT. 86 Ben Yehuda Tel Aviv-Yafo. Register here.

FED Passover Seder: Come celebrate the season of liberation, in an artistic, creative, and personally meaningful FED style! Through live music, deep discussion, Jewish teachings, ritual, performance art, and poetry, they will immerse you in the tradition of the collective journey from slavery to freedom, and deeply examine its personal meaning to us in our times. To that end, there will be a performance pertaining to the hostages abducted to Gaza 192 days ago and held there still. We must continue to fight for the freedom of all, in our days just as in the days of yore. Apr 22, 2024, 7:00 PM. Hosted at: Romemu, 176 W 105th St, New York. Register here.

Passover Seder (Night 1): Best. Seder. Ever. Join them for a Passover Seder - matzah, wine, house brisket and more - in their Tech Tribe event space. Sit at their table, find new meaning in the Seder, connect to others and taste the freedom. Monday, Apr 22, 8:30pm. RSVP to see location. RSVP here.

Passover Pool Party at SLS Hyde - 4/25: Join the festivities of Passover and celebrate our Annual K4P pool party with Hyde Beach at SLS Miami! Hosted by: J-Vibe, OK Entertainment, +972 Events, NYCHOUSEPARTIEES, Jeff Kashi, Lior Baruch, & Ofer Krespi. Thursday, April 25 · 1pm EDT. Hyde pool at SLS South Beach. 1701 Collins Avenue Miami Beach. Tickets here.

Purim Mega Event w/ Noa Kirel @ M2 Nightclub (Formerly Known as Mansion): JOIN THEM FOR THERE ANNUAL PURIM MEGA EVENT @ M2 MIAMI WITH PERFORMANCE BY ISRAELI SUPERSTAR NOA KIREL. M2 MIAMI FORMERLY KNOWN AS MANION is a 35,000 square feet of historic event space in the heart of Miami's Art Deco district. FULL Kosher For Passover Bar! Custom designed state of the art lighting and sound system. Hosted By: J-Vibe, Ymix Productions, Yoni Dvir, Jeff Kashi, Ofer Krispi, +972 Events & Lior Baruch. April 27 · 10pm EDT. Club M2 Miami. 1235 Washington Avenue Miami Beach. Tickets here.

Matza Mania NYC - The Official Passover Ball: Matza Mania - The Official Passover Ball at Fifty Four NYC. Join them and hundreds of guests for the annual Passover party in NYC. This year's Event will be bigger than ever! Fully Kosher for Passover Bar. DJ Shlomi Shanti. April 27 · 11pm EDT. FIFTY FOUR NYC. 226 East 54th Street New York. Register here.

The Official Passover Ball NYC: Passover Ball at The Dean NYC. Join us and hundreds of guests for the annual Passover party in NYC Full Kosher for Passover Bar. Saturday Night, April 28th. Doors Open 11pm. The Dean NYC. 214 West 39th Street #Unit #5 New York. Tickets here.

RUNI Ventures Founders Club- Launch Conference: What really happens after you pitch? 17:00-17:45 > Gathering. Mingling, Food & Drinks, Free LinkedIn photoshoot. 17:45-18:10 - Opening Session. Opening Remarks- Hila Rom, RUNI Ventures. RUNI Founders Club - Activities & Special Benefits - Tomer Golan, RUNI Ventures. Omri Stibi- Stribe. 18:10- 19:00 – VC Panel. Moderator: Hila Rom – Managing Partner, RUNI Ventures. Sarit Firon- Managing Partner, Team8. Tal Barnoach- General Partner, DisruptiveAI. Koby Samboursky- Managing Partner, Glilot Capital. Wednesday, May 1 5:00 PM GMT+3. Microsoft Reactor Tel Aviv. Register here.

RESTART IL. ECONOMY: The RESTART IL. ECONOMY Conferences were initiated to enable Israeli startups, during these challenging times, to meet with private and institutional investors, and present them with investment opportunities, in an environment of economic solidarity and support. RESTART IL. ECONOMY conferences serve as a platform to enable this process to begin and show those who believe in Israel that Israel’s high-tech industry will face any challenge with determination and a spirit of entrepreneurship and will continue to provide opportunities and value. May 1st | New York. Register here.

Webinar: Mental Health and October 7th; The Israeli High-Tech Perspective: You are invited to the webinar: Mental Health and October 7th. The Israeli High-Tech Perspective. Where: Virtual. When: Thursday, May 2nd, at 11:30am ET. Register here.

Tel Aviv Yom HaShoah Community Ceremony & in-English Survivor Testimony: Join them as one unified community as we hear live from Holocaust Survivor & Israeli War of Independence Soldier Avraham Roet about his incredible story (bio below). Let's also get inspired together by a special Yom HaShoah candle lighting in memory of our six million lost and say Kaddish. Sunday, May 5 · 7:30pm IDT. 86 Ben Yehuda Street Tel Aviv-Yafo. Register here.

Yom Haatzmaut 2024 יום העצמאות @ NEBULA: YOM HAATZMAUT 2024. NEBULA Party with them on Thursday, May 16th at Nebula - NYC's Hottest Club. Doors Open at 10:00 pm. Early Bird Tickets Available for a very limited time - purchase now to skip the link *Table Specials Are Available for Purchase. May 16 · 10pm EDT. Nebula 135 West 41st Street New York. Register here. 

Axis Tel Aviv 2024: Startups. Investors. Corporations: Axis Tel Aviv is Axis Innovation's flagship conference about Israeli startups and global innovation. Axis Tel Aviv is recognized as one of Israel's most effective events for dealmaking, international investors and speakers, limited attendees, and quality content and networking. Tuesday, May 21 · 8:30am IDT. Peres Center for Peace and Innovation. 132 Kedem Street Tel Aviv-Yafo. Register here.

EcoMotion’s 12th Annual Main Event: Even in times of crisis and challenge, innovation needs to strive and push forward. After 12 years going, it is through the power of this community that they will continue to uplift and strengthen the mobility ecosystem in Israel. They invite you to take an active part this year in strengthening the Israeli mobility ecosystem. Especially now. Tuesday June 4, Hosted at Innoviz Technologies HQ.

Cyber Week: Cyber Week is a leading annual cybersecurity event hosted each year at Tel Aviv University in Israel. Over the past 13 years, Cyber Week has become internationally acclaimed as one of the top cybersecurity events in the world. Cyber Week offers a unique gathering of cybersecurity experts, industry leaders, startups, investors, academics, diplomats, military and government officials. With more than 9,000 attendees from over 80 countries, this conference offers a thought-provoking exchange of knowledge, methods, and ideas that you won’t want to miss. June 24th-27th, Tel Aviv University. Register here.

Remagine Ventures: Sometimes you just need to tell the universe what you're looking for... at Remagine Ventures, they're open for business. They're looking to back early stage (first cheque) Israeli and UK startups building the future of interactive entertainment in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Augmented/Virtual/Mixed Reality, Gaming & Esports, Computer Vision & Graphics, Content and advertising Automation, Metaverse & Web3 Technologies More in their latest call for startups at VC Cafe here.

Apply now for Fusion Batch 14: Fusion portfolio companies have gone on to raise multimillion Seed and Series A rounds, built successful businesses, and achieved multimillion dollar exits (InnPlay Labs). Successful applicants will get a check of  $150,000 from Fusion, and join an intensive bootcamp in Israel and the United States, where they’ll learn startup operating principles and how to enter the US market. After the program, Alumni become lifetime members of the Fusion community – with exclusive access to industry events, networking and intros. If you’re an entrepreneur, apply now.

Calling all Cyber Startups: Cyber Week 2024 is excited to announce their Call for Startups is open!! They are inviting top, Israeli, early-stage, cybersecurity startups to to be part of the exclusive startup exhibition at this leading cybersecurity conference in Israel. Startups will have the opportunity to showcase their solution at their Startup Exhibition on Tuesday, June 25th. Each startup will be included in a published brochure that will be widely distributed to potential investors and VCs, in Israel and abroad. Apply here.

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