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Are you sick of needing to go to multiple sources to stay up to date about Israeli technology? The current landscape is outdated and does not highlight the unique personalities, culture, and chutzpah that make our ecosystem unique. We are here to change that! 😎 IsraelTech is democratizing and decentralizing access to Israeli technology, by removing the gatekeepers, and letting you hear directly from the innovators, in your favorite feed. --- Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible! IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries. To support the show, please go check out our partners at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechyt/ IsraelTech is also proud to partner with The Recruitery, helping Israeli cybersecurity startups find top GTM talent across global markets. Find out more at: https://therecruitery.com/ --- X (Twitter): x.com/IsraelTech YouTube: youtube.com/@IsraelTech_ Facebook: facebook.com/IsraelTech48 Instagram: instagram.com/israeltech48/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@israeltech48 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/israeltech/id1736492618 Our hub is full of stories, collaboration, and fast-paced excitement, stemming from the IDF and the fast-moving private sector. The tech community is overdue for a modern content hub, and we are here to bridge the gap between the industry leaders and influencers. IsraelTech is the personality and pulse of the Israeli technology scene. We bring leading founders, VCs, innovators, and power players in Israel's famous technology industry to you. IsraelTech is the resource containing everything you need to know about the Israeli startup ecosystem, and can’t find anywhere else. Bringing Israeli technology to your social media feeds by hosts you can trust, Yoel Israel & Revital Moses. Thank you to WadiDigital.com, Israel's premium Tech Marketing Agency for supporting IsraelTech! If you are interested in sponsoring IsraelTech or having us cover one of your events, contact us: Message us IsraelTech.com/contact Email us: info@IsraelTech.com

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June 15, 20261 hr 4 min

He Had a PhD and Still Thought He Was Worthless ft. Dr. David Leitner of Rhydlwood

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 who has pulled founders back from the edge of collapse, and now, founder of Rhydlwood, a business hub for founders who are tired of figuring it out alone.Dr. D. was injured during the Second Intifada while serving as a sniper in Maglan, one of the IDF's elite special operations units. His injuries led to a severe nerve disorder called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, one of the worst known pain syndromes on the face of the planet. It is also known as the "suicide disease".But across the two decades that followed, Dr. D wasn't just pushing through. He was paying attention. To what strategy actually looks like under pressure. To what leadership costs when the stakes are real. To what it takes to keep building when your energy is finite, and the world doesn't slow down for you. He took everything he was living, learning, and using with his clients and turned it into something more.That became Rhydlwood, a business hub where founders and small team leaders work through real business strategy together, with expert moderators, practical frameworks, and people in the same situation who actually understand.Hear all about Rhydlwood and Dr. D's journey in this week's episode hosted by Yoel Israel.---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9... variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: / israel-tech Facebook: / israeltech48 Instagram: / israeltech48 TikTok: / israeltech48 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1R...Follow Yoel on your fav social media:Instagram: / yoeltisrael LinkedIn: / yoeltisrael X [Twitter]: / yoeltisrael Facebook: / yoeltisraelFollow Dr. D:Instagram: / dr.d.leitnerLinkedIn: / drdleitnerX [Twitter]: / DrDLeitnerFacebook: / Dr.D.LeitnerFollow Rhydlwood:LinkedIn: / rhydl

June 3, 202652 min

Meta Sued Them and Lost ft. Or Lenchner of Bright Data

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 Israel sits down with Or Lenchner, CEO of Bright Data, to explore the massive infrastructure behind public web data and why access to information has become one of the most valuable assets in tech today.Or shares how Bright Data grew into a platform used by more than 20,000 customers, why Meta took the company to court, how they won, and what it takes to collect public information at global scale.He also explains why he believes data is becoming as essential as water, electricity, or oil in the modern economy.Hosted by Yoel Israel---00:00 Why Data Matters03:48 Data As The New Currency10:03 What Bright Data Actually Does16:17 The Scale Behind Web Data19:18 How Businesses Use Data23:02 Can Data Predict The Future?27:12 The Email That Got Him Hired32:06 Leading Bright Data As CEO33:29 The Meta Lawsuit Story42:02 Why Luminati Became Bright Data---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries. To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechIsraelTech is also proud to partner with Wadi Digital. Wadi drives growth for B2B tech, cybersecurity, and SaaS companies with expert-led performance marketing, turning strategy into real results. Check them out at https://wadidigital.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9... variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: / israel-tech Facebook: / israeltech48 Instagram: / israeltech48 TikTok: / israeltech48 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1R...Follow Yoel on your fav social media:Instagram: / yoeltisrael LinkedIn: / yoeltisrael X [Twitter]: / yoeltisrael Facebook: / yoeltisrael

May 28, 202651 min

How This Ex-CEO Quietly Brought Millions to Israel After Oct. 7 ft. David Siegel of Israel Tech Mission

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 wide-ranging conversation about Israeli tech, aliyah, resilience, and why global executives continue investing in Israel even during wartime.David shares the story behind Israel Tech Mission, an initiative bringing global tech and business leaders to Israel to experience the ecosystem firsthand. Since October 7, hundreds of executives, investors, and founders have joined the missions, leading to investments, partnerships, mentorships, and deeper ties to Israel’s startup ecosystem.The conversation also explores what international leaders misunderstand about Israeli founders, why health tech may be Israel’s next major sector, and how Israeli culture shapes entrepreneurship differently from Silicon Valley.Featuring David Siegel, former CEO of Meetup and Investopedia, founder of Israel Tech Mission, and professor at Tel Aviv University.---Timestamps00:00 What Israel Tech Mission Actually Does02:05 David’s Aliyah Journey Across Israel05:05 Israeli Culture Shock and Daily Life10:00 Living in Israel During the War18:45 Why Global Executives Come to Israel22:00 The Psychology Behind Israel Tech Mission25:15 What International Leaders Learn About Israel29:15 Why Israel Ranks Among the Happiest Countries35:00 What Israeli Founders Still Get Wrong42:20 Why Health Tech Is Israel’s Next Big Opportunity---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries. To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechIsraelTech is also proud to partner with Wadi Digital. Wadi drives growth for B2B tech, cybersecurity, and SaaS companies with expert-led performance marketing, turning strategy into real results. Check them out at https://wadidigital.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9... variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: / israel-tech Facebook: / israeltech48 Instagram: / israeltech48 TikTok: / israeltech48 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1R...Follow Yoel on your fav social media:Instagram: / yoeltisrael LinkedIn: / yoeltisrael X [Twitter]: / yoeltisrael Facebook: / yoeltisrael

May 21, 202612 min

Elon, Tesla, and Israel's Mobility Future ft. Yaron Flint

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 together to talk about what’s next.One of the biggest moments from the summit was hearing Elon Musk speak about the future of full self-driving technology and where countries like Israel fit into that future.While at the conference, we sat down with Yaron Flint to talk about everything happening across the mobility world right now, from Chinese electric vehicles and autonomous driving to drones, logistics, infrastructure, and why Israel continues to play such an outsized role in the industry.The conversation also dives into how technologies are moving between sectors faster than ever, especially across mobility, defense, and robotics.Hosted by Yoel Israel---00:00 Elon Musk and full self-driving01:05 Why Chinese cars dominate Israel03:20 The spying concerns around smart vehicles04:45 How Israel became strong in mobility tech06:00 Drones, robotics, and dual-use technology07:10 Why the army now learns from automotive08:20 Mobility tech beyond transportation09:05 Israel’s collaborative startup culture11:00 How mobility improves infrastructure12:10 The future of smart cities and traffic systems---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries.To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechIsraelTech is also proud to partner with Wadi Digital. Wadi drives growth for B2B tech, cybersecurity, and SaaS companies with expert-led performance marketing, turning strategy into real results. Check them out at https://wadidigital.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9... variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: / israel-techFacebook: / israeltech48Instagram: / israeltech48TikTok: / israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1R...Follow Yoel on your fav social media:Instagram: / yoeltisraelLinkedIn: / yoeltisraelX [Twitter]: / yoeltisraelFacebook: / yoeltisrael

May 14, 202647 min

She Told Monday.com They Were Too Big For Her. Then Stayed Four Years. | Alta CEO Stav Levi Neumark

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 called BigBrain that connected company data to go-to-market decisions, watched Monday scale to an IPO, and then left to build Alta.In this episode, Stav compares the current GTM infrastructure problem to on-premise computing before AWS. Every company is building their own room full of servers, manually stitching together data sources, channels, and signals that should be connected. It's expensive, it's slow, and it pulls focus away from the parts that actually require a human.Alta connects to 50+ data sources and runs three agents across outbound, inbound, upsell, and full-funnel visibility. The product ships with a services layer, because when they ran their tests, people didn't want to self-serve. They wanted someone to tell them what to do with it.She came in expecting customers to know what they needed. They didn't. They knew something was off, they were leaving performance on the table, but they couldn't name what was missing. So she built a company that does the diagnosing too.They closed their first $1M over the course of a year. Then closed another $1M in a single month.Hosted by Yoel Israel---00:00 AI, intuition & the future of go-to-market01:45 How Stav spotted the gap at Monday.com06:00 Can intuition be taught?08:45 How AI will change marketing, sales & support09:20 Leaving Monday.com to start Alta14:40 Building startup culture & moving fast21:00 Why go-to-market infrastructure is broken29:00 What Alta actually does (Katie, Alex & Luna)39:00 Being a founder, mom & optimizing productivity46:00 Final thoughts & outro---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries. To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechIsraelTech is also proud to partner with Wadi Digital. Wadi drives growth for B2B tech, cybersecurity, and SaaS companies with expert-led performance marketing, turning strategy into real results. Check them out at https://wadidigital.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9... variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: / israel-tech Facebook: / israeltech48 Instagram: / israeltech48 TikTok: / israeltech48 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1R...Follow Yoel on your fav social media:Instagram: / yoeltisrael LinkedIn: / yoeltisrael X [Twitter]: / yoeltisrael Facebook: / yoeltisrael

May 7, 20261 hr 16 min

Founder Branding is Not an Option ft. Omri Hurwitz of Omri Hurwitz Media

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 active clients by owning the media outlets his competitors were still pitching. He joins the show to talk execution, VC incentives, PR, AI, media ownership, founder branding, and why most marketers move too slowly.Omri breaks down why founders fail by trying to please investors, why great operators are rare, and why the future of PR belongs to companies that own both the asset and the distribution.Hosted by Yoel Israel---00:02:00 - 00:06:50 - Strategy vs Execution00:08:50 - 00:15:40 - The VC Model Is Broken00:11:20 - 00:13:45 - Why Founders Fail With Investors00:15:00 - 00:15:55 - AI Will Replace People Who Don’t Use AI00:24:00 - 00:25:40 - “PR Is Distribution”00:27:00 - 00:30:15 - Why Omri Started Buying Media Assets00:27:30 - 00:29:00 - Why PR Became More Valuable After AI00:31:00 - 00:47:30 - Traditional Media vs New Media Debate00:34:00 - 00:37:45 - Why Great CMOs Are Rare00:48:20 - 00:50:15 - Founder Branding Is Mandatory00:57:50 - 01:01:10 - “Tel Aviv Is a Distraction”01:01:00 - 01:03:40 - Why Networking Events Are Overrated01:01:45 - 01:03:00 - “Relationships Are Built in the Dark”01:05:30 - 01:07:15 - Marketing Today Is Arbitrage---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries.To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechIsraelTech is also proud to partner with Wadi Digital. Wadi drives growth for B2B tech, cybersecurity, and SaaS companies with expert-led performance marketing, turning strategy into real results. Check them out at https://wadidigital.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9... variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: / israel-techFacebook: / israeltech48Instagram: / israeltech48TikTok: / israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1R...Follow Yoel on your fav social media:Instagram: / yoeltisraelLinkedIn: / yoeltisraelX [Twitter]: / yoeltisraelFacebook: / yoeltisrael

April 29, 202643 min

Inside Cyfluencer: Why Trust, Not Reach, Drives Cybersecurity ft. Yael Moav

What does influencer marketing actually look like in cybersecurity?In this conversation, Yael Moav, Executive Director of Cyfluencer, shares how B2B influencer marketing works when the audience is made up of decision-makers, not consumers.From the early days of building Cyfluencer to working with global cybersecurity companies, Yael explains why trust matters more than reach, how Israeli and American companies approach marketing differently, and what it takes to build influence in a highly technical space.The discussion also covers how influencers shape brand perception, why authenticity still matters, and how this model fits into the broader Israeli tech ecosystem.Hosted by Yoel Israel---00:00 Intro and Cyfluencer story03:00 Israel vs US marketing mindset06:00 What B2B influencer marketing is09:00 Sales cycles and brand building11:00 How trust is actually built15:00 Where influencer marketing fits18:00 Why authenticity matters22:00 Growing an audience from zero28:00 Creative ways to use influencers33:00 Why Cyfluencer works---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries.To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechIsraelTech is also proud to partner with Wadi Digital. Wadi drives growth for B2B tech, cybersecurity, and SaaS companies with expert-led performance marketing, turning strategy into real results. Check them out at https://wadidigital.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9... variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: / israel-techFacebook: / israeltech48Instagram: / israeltech48TikTok: / israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1R...Follow Yoel on your fav social media:Instagram: / yoeltisraelLinkedIn: / yoeltisraelX [Twitter]: / yoeltisraelFacebook: / yoeltisrael

April 27, 202643 min

A BTS Look at the Making of IsraelTech ft. Revital Moses

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 growing number of founders, investors, and operators moving between both ecosystems.Revital Moses, producer at IsraelTech, sits at that intersection. She moved from India to Israel at 25, built a content practice from scratch, and now produces the coverage that IsraelTech puts out on founders and investors. Her own channel, Moses in Israel, recently crossed 100K subscribers!In this conversation, she talks about what that connection actually looks like on the ground, and what the Israeli tech ecosystem is starting to understand about India as more than just a market.Hosted by Yoel Israel---00:00 Revital’s move from India to Israel04:00 Growing up Indian and Jewish08:00 Jewish life and culture in India12:00 From pharmacy to content creation16:00 Building Moses in Israel21:00 India, Israel, and global tech comparisons25:00 Misconceptions about India30:00 Why Israel should look East36:00 Cultural differences and work mindset42:00 IsraelTech growth and what’s next---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries.To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechIsraelTech is also proud to partner with Wadi Digital. Wadi drives growth for B2B tech, cybersecurity, and SaaS companies with expert-led performance marketing, turning strategy into real results. Check them out at https://wadidigital.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9... variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: / israel-techFacebook: / israeltech48Instagram: / israeltech48TikTok: / israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1R...Follow Yoel on your fav social media:Instagram: / yoeltisraelLinkedIn: / yoeltisraelX [Twitter]: / yoeltisraelFacebook: / yoeltisrael

April 16, 202643 min

The Real Story Behind Israel’s $110B Tech Activity ft. Yariv Lotan and Hila Shitrit Nissim of SNC

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 outside AI and cyber are feeling that pressure more than others.At the same time, global demand for Israeli technology remains strong. Companies from around the world are still coming to Israel to find talent, partnerships, and new solutions.In this conversation, Yariv Lotan and Hila Shitrit Nissim from ⁨@startupnationcentral⁩ share what they are seeing across the ecosystem.From funding dynamics to sector trends, to how global perception and local resilience are shaping what comes next, this is a closer look at where Israeli tech stands today and where it is heading.Hosted by Yoel Israel---00:00 What Startup Nation Central does05:00 How global companies use the ecosystem08:00 Connecting startups with investors and partners10:00 New tech challenges and opportunities13:00 Working with startups vs multinationals16:00 What global players are looking for in Israel18:30 The growth of Israel’s tech ecosystem21:00 Why early stage startups are struggling24:00 Talent, sectors, and the future of Israeli tech---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries.To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechIsraelTech is also proud to partner with Wadi Digital. Wadi drives growth for B2B tech, cybersecurity, and SaaS companies with expert-led performance marketing, turning strategy into real results. Check them out at https://wadidigital.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9... variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: / israel-techFacebook: / israeltech48Instagram: / israeltech48TikTok: / israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1R...Follow Yoel on your fav social media:Instagram: / yoeltisraelLinkedIn: / yoeltisraelX [Twitter]: / yoeltisraelFacebook: / yoeltisrael

March 31, 202633 min

What Tel Aviv Conferences Get Wrong ft. Idan Nimni of Tech1

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 actually spend time together.Most events in Israel happen in Tel Aviv. People come in for a session, take a few meetings, then head back to work or home. The density is high, but the time is limited.Tech1 changed that by moving everything to Eilat and stretching it across three days.Same founders, same investors, same operators. Just more time in the same place.That creates a different kind of interaction. Conversations don’t end when the panel does. People run into each other again. Meetings turn into follow ups, then into something more concrete.It’s a small structural change, but it has a real effect on how relationships form inside the ecosystem.And it reflects something broader about Israeli tech right now. There’s no shortage of talent or activity. The challenge is creating the conditions where the right people actually connect in a meaningful way.Hosted by Yoel Israel---00:00 Why Tech1 started02:00 The Eilat advantage05:00 Tel Aviv vs destination events07:00 What took so long10:00 Building the concept12:00 Getting the right people16:30 The role of partners18:00 Why Israel lacks big conferences25:00 What people gain from Tech131:00 The experience beyond content---Register for Tech1 today: https://tech1.co.il/tickets---Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible!IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries.To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechIsraelTech is also proud to partner with Wadi Digital. Wadi drives growth for B2B tech, cybersecurity, and SaaS companies with expert-led performance marketing, turning strategy into real results. Check them out at https://wadidigital.com/---Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9... variableFollow IsraelTech on your fav social media feedX (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTechLinkedIn: / israel-techFacebook: / israeltech48Instagram: / israeltech48TikTok: / israeltech48Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1R...Follow Yoel on your fav social media:Instagram: / yoeltisraelLinkedIn: / yoeltisraelX [Twitter]: / yoeltisraelFacebook: / yoeltisrael