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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 The current landscape is outdated and does not highlight the unique personalities, culture, and chutzpah that make our ecosystem unique.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! š 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 sup...
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Inside Cyfluencer: Why Trust, Not Reach, Drives Cybersecurity ft. Yael Moav
<p>What does influencer marketing actually look like in cybersecurity?</p><p></p><p>In this conversation, Yael Moav, Co-Founder of Cyfluencer, shares how B2B influencer marketing works when the audience is made up of decision-makers, not consumers.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>The discussion also covers how influencers shape brand perception, why authenticity still...
A BTS Look at the Making of IsraelTech ft. Revital Moses
<p>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.</p><p></p><p>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!</p><p></p><p>In this conversation, she talks about what...
The Real Story Behind Israelās $110B Tech Activity ft. Yariv Lotan and Hila Shitrit Nissim of SNC
<p>Israelās tech ecosystem is going through a shift.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>In this conversation, Yariv Lotan and Hila Shitrit Nissim from āØ@startupnationcentralā© share what they are seeing across the ecosystem.</p><p></p>...
What Tel Aviv Conferences Get Wrong ft. Idan Nimni of Tech1
<p>Thereās a reason people kept talking about Tech1 after it ended.</p><p></p><p>Idan Nimni, CEO of Tech1, didnāt try to reinvent conferences. He focused on something more basic, how people actually spend time together.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Tech1 changed that by moving everything to Eilat and stretching it across three days.</p><p></p><p>Same...
The Shift from SaaS to Deep Tech in Israel Explained ft. Guy Navon of Discount Tech
<p>The Israeli tech ecosystem is evolving.</p><p>In this conversation, Guy Navon, CEO of Discount-Tech, shares a detailed view of how the ecosystem is changing, from investment trends to the impact of AI on startups.</p><p><br></p><p>After years of growth driven by SaaS and cybersecurity, the focus is shifting toward deep tech, climate tech, food tech, and agritech. At the same time, more foreign investors are entering Israel, bringing larger rounds and new opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p>But there are also challenges. More startups are incorporating in the US, and the economics...
From No Network to VC Partner: How Ariel Sterman of Bessemer Venture Partners Thinks About Startups
<p>Most people think venture capital is about spotting big ideas.</p><p>Itās not.</p><p>In this conversation with Ariel Sterman, Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners , the focus shifts to something much more practical. How founders actually think, how quickly they can adapt when things donāt work, and why the ability to iterate matters more than having a perfect vision from day one.</p><p><br></p><p>We also get into a bigger question: Is Israel actually behind in AI, or is it just playing a different role in the ecosystem?</p><p><br></p><p>Fr...
How Nissim Black Learned Tech Before Becoming a Global Artist
<p>What happens when a global recording artist is also a self taught technologist?</p><p>In this episode of IsraelTech, Yoel Israel sits down with global artist Nissim Black to explore the intersection of music, technology, AI, media, and spirituality.</p><p>Before becoming an internationally known artist, Nissim grew up watching computers being built in his home and experimenting with music production equipment as a kid. That early exposure shaped the way he approaches creativity and technology today.</p><p>They discuss how podcasting and music production rely on many of the same tools, how AI is already...
Why Most Security Teams Are Fighting the Wrong Battles | Sharon Isaaci, Tonic Security
<p>Security teams are drowning in alerts.</p><p>What if the real breach happens while you are busy fixing the wrong one?</p><p>In this episode of IsraelTech, we sit down with Sharon Isaaci, Co-Founder and CEO of Tonic Security, to discuss the growing gap between cyber detection and real risk reduction.</p><p><br></p><p>Sharon previously served as Chief Intelligence Officer and CISO of the IDF Home Front Command, where he was responsible for intelligence and information security during national emergencies. After transitioning to the private sector, he saw a recurring pattern: breaches often stemmed...
From Tesla to xAI: Captain Eli on Security, Robotaxis, X and Israel's Tech Edge
<p>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 Israelās role in the future of mobility.</p><p>Eli shares his journey from selling Teslas in Israel (even selling one to our very own Yoel Israel) to working within the Elon Musk ecosystem and explains why he believes Israel could be the first country to fully adopt self-driving technology.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss:</p><p>00:00 ā How Yoel met Eli at Tesla</p><p>02:30 ā From Tesla to xAI...
AI is Breaking Engineering Teams ft. Zohar Einy of Port.io
<p>Developers donāt spend their days just writing code.</p><p>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.</p><p>In this episode of IsraelTech, Zohar breaks down how engineering teams actually operate today, why AI agents are creating new risks inside enterprises, and how Port is helping teams move faster without losing control.</p><p><br></p><p>We also talk about pressure in Israeli tech, working with investors as real partners, and what it means to build a company meant to...
