Happy 74th Birthday ;)

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 Startup Nation.

Happy Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israeli Independence Day)?to all those celebrating the Startup Nation's 74th birthday. Strength to strength, next year is the big 75th!

My latest article in ISRAEL21c on the young gun Gen Z influencers making waves: Bold next-gen Israeli influencers sway public opinion

Make sure to follow me on TikTok for my reviews and reflections on popular business books?here.

Top Q2 Tech/Business Headlines from the Startup Nation:

Former Israeli NBA player Omri Casspi steps onto high-tech court as VC investor: What professional athletes do these days... start a VC ;)

Israel's tech future lies with Arab entrepreneurs: A step towards economic equality

Israeli hospital in Ukraine aids 6,000 patients in 6 weeks: There is still a major need

Israeli tech companies raise $5.6 billion in first quarter of 2022: Another landmark quarter

New York Now Home To 26 Israeli-Founded Tech Unicorns Valued At Over $1B: The Big Apple is roaring back

A bit dated... but a nice reminder ;)

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.

OurCrowd: Looking for a job? Find your next adventure with an OurCrowd portfolio company on their Portfolio Jobs?here.

Climate Solutions Prize Startup Challenges:?Powered by Start-Up Nation Central, the Climate Solutions Prize offers investment, prizes, and exposure to Israeli companies with solutions to climate change challenges.?The multiple Challenges below are led by different corporate partners, each with its own distinct theme, vetting committee and prizes.?When you apply, your single application will automatically enroll you in any and all Challenges that are relevant to your solution. Apply by May 25?here.

8200 Impact: They are looking for the next star to lead the best Impact Accelerator! 8200 Impact is looking for a new managing director and offers a special opportunity to enter the world of Israeli and global socio-technological entrepreneurship. Those who meet the qualifications and are interested in entering an enriching and evolving position alongside local and international industrialists, lecturers, investors and of course - socio-technological entrepreneurs - are invited to send a resume with a short letter in English of up to half a page detailing why you are interested in the position and suitable to:?[email protected]

Aporia: Product designer? Marketing designer? Come and join their team!?They are?recruiting?for the design team at?Aporia, where they help companies adopt AI in a responsible way. They are looking for amazing designers who want to take the opportunity to elevate their careers to the next level.?Take part in designing and creating processes from UX and user flows to pixel-perfect designs for all platforms.?Apply here.

Masa:?They are very happy to announce a new and interesting collaboration with “Israeli Mapped In NY” that will bring great value to Israeli startups in New York. A project designed to connect interns who are graduates of Masa, American citizens who participated in the Masa program in Israel, and Israeli startups based in New York! Masa is looking to adapt interns who are studying the integration and development of the Israeli startup in New York - to small-medium startups, which combine Israeli workers to Americans.?Apply here.

SOSA: Head Of Research. SOSA is looking for a passionate Head of Research to lead and manage SOSA’s growing research and scouting team. You’ll lead the research and scouting team to produce best-in-class content, insights and market technology mapping of different industry verticals for our global corporate and government partners and internal teams. You’ll be responsible to build the team’s strategy, workflows and manage the teams’ workload and deliverables. Apply here.

Canditech:?They are an AI-powered assessment platform that allows companies to automate the screening process and engage candidates with beautiful, branded tests that are 100% custom made for their needs. The tests are checked automatically and contain variety of question and answer types: Code, SQL, Excel, Video, multiple choice questions, open text questions and more. Positions:?Head of Product,?Head of Growth.

Controller:?They looking for a US accounting manager or Controller, who also speaks Hebrew and ideally understands both US and Israeli accounting rules.?Their company is an Israeli company with US operations.?If you know any anyone in the US who might be a fit, please let Yohai know at: [email protected]

ISRAEL21c:?2022-2023 Digital Ambassador Program applications now being accepted!The?Digital Ambassador Program?cultivates the next generation of digital communication experts. In this exclusive program, ISRAEL21c works with?college-aged students?in North America who are passionate about Israel’s positive image across digital media.?Apply here.

ISRAEL21c is looking for a talented freelance reporter to write about Israeli culture, entertainment, food, and lifestyle. Reporters MUST BE BASED IN ISRAEL, AND MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN JOURNALISM. If you are interested please message?Nicky?on LinkedIn, with your CV and examples of published work in this field.

TankU:?TankU has developed a unique and innovative array of products and solutions, offering personalized and interactive services such as fueling, charging, deliveries, shopping and more, to answer the growing need for in-car payments. Positions:?Product Manager,?Senior Python engineer,?Senior computer vision engineer,?Devops Engineer.

Featured Event: Climate 180's Turning Point Summit: These events are the highlight of Climate 180's First Turning Point Summit which brings together a select group of international clean-tech companies along with financial investors, government decision-makers, and industry representatives in order to advance solutions for the climate emergency. The New Jersey-Israel Commission in cooperation with Climate 180 has designed one of the days of the turning point summit. The New Jersey day will include sessions regarding: power and utilities, public sector investment in climate tech, and the challenges and opportunities the climate crisis poses to governments. Wed, May 18, 8:30 AM – Thu, May 19, 2022, 4:00 PM EDT. NJIT@JerseyCity, 101 Hudson Street. Register here.

TLV Annual Yom Ha'atzmaut Young Community BBQ: Young Tel Avivis & lone soldiers from all over Israel & the globe are invited to join them for an afternoon celebration at their annual Yom Ha'atzmaut BBQ day party. This year they are at The Hatzer of Marina Ben Gurion in Kikar Atarim overlooking the beach. May 5th, 11am-4pm.11am - Air Show // 1pm - BBQ. Hatzer, Marina Ben Gurion, Kikar Atarim, 165 HaYarkon St. Register here.

Israel Independence/Yom Haatzmaut 2022: YOM HAATZMAUT 2022 @ NEBULA. Party with them on Thursday, May 5th @ Nebula - NYC's Hottest New 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. DJs Joe, Hummus & Sonny. One of NYCs Hottest & Newest Clubs. 900+ People Expected. NYC's Best Young Professionals Crowd. Open Format, Israeli, Top 40, Hip Hop & House. Thu, May 5, 2022, 10:00 PM. Nebula, 135 West 41st Street. New York. Register here.

Sunset Series Cocktails: Former MK & IDF Terrorism Expert,Dr. Anat Berko: Meet young Internationals & Israelis from TLV and beyond. Hear from influential writers, thinkers, professionals, and decision makers impacting Israel, Zionism & Jewish life. Their keynote speakers will schmooze for 20 minutes followed by a brief Q&A session and then... enjoy the mingling (think beverage in hand?). Capella Cocktail Bar, Hagag Tower, HaArba’a 28, South Tower, 14th Floor, Tel Aviv-Yafo. Register here.

EcoMotion Week 2022 Live in Tel Aviv:?Come and experience a full week of interaction with the world's leading mobility players and explore new technologies! Startup Exhibition with over 100 smart mobility startups. Distinguished speakers, Panels, and discussions. Live demonstrations area. REGISTER NOW for the chance to explore synergies with the Smart Mobility ecosystem,?use?EMW22TelAviv?to get a 50% discount on ticket price. May 11th.?Register here.

MIT educated Israeli AgTech entrepreneurs fighting global warming:?AgTech is?an emerging agriculture technology sector that has the potential to become the most important industry of the future in reshaping global agriculture by?dramatically increase agriculture yield, save water and reduce the environmental?and social costs of current agriculture production practices.?The?Israei?AgTech sector with more than 700 active startups is using cutting edge technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence, smart irrigation, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to help farmers worldwide to achieve higher yield while saving the environment. Thursday, May 12 @ 12:00 pm ET.?Register here.

Meet them at DLD Munich in May:?It’s not easy to look beyond the daily headlines of suffering right now, and their heart goes out to all victims of the war in Ukraine. But reality rules, and we cannot escape the fact that our world faces many challenges that require a?creative approach?and?common action. Beyond ensuring political and economic security, they urgently need to address the climate crisis, battle inequality and populism, manage a global energy transition and keep the Covid pandemic under control. That’s why they?invite you to join?them from May 20–22 in Munich?to get inspired by world-class speakers, exchange ideas and share your their insights with other attendees.?Tickets here.

Israel Crypto conference May edition:?They are happy to announce the Israel Crypto Conference in Tel Aviv. After the sold-out conference in?December 2021, the Israel Crypto Conference will be held on?May 23rd, 24th, and 25th! The event will begin virtually on May 23rd. They will meet with international partners that will join them to network and view video content. Who will be there? Everyone from young startups to established companies in the Crypto community. Mon, May 23, 8:00 AM – Wed, May 25, 4:00 PM IDT. ??? ????? ?????? - ZOA House TLV 1 Daniel Frisch Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo.?Register here.

Monetization In Gaming Event:?The gaming industry is booming with?mass adoption and impressive traction. But, at the same time, the path for startups in the gaming world is tricky. Part of the issue is that VCs operate in a space where ARR is king, but in the gaming world, revenue streams aren’t necessarily recurring.?May 23, 5:30 PM IDT. Samsung Next Offices,?Arania Osvaldo St 17, Tel Aviv-Yafo.?Register here.

Ticket for The Israeli Conservatism Conference:?Those who observe the everyday choices of Israelis will see that they are?people?of faith. Israelis across the board have more children than others in the West because they consider the world to be a good place to live?and thrive. In that spirit, come together for a day of vision, community, and discussion about culture and policy that may help determine our shared future in our homeland. May 26th 2022, 9am. All backgrounds, ages & view points welcome.?International Convention Center, 1 Shazar Ave, Jerusalem. Register here.

Cyber?Week?2022 is Back:?Join them for 4 Days & 40 Events at Tel Aviv University.?Don't miss the chance to network face-to-face and experience an exciting range of events and sessions discussing the latest in?Cyber?with the leaders in the field. Join top CEOs, CISOs, C-level executives, policy makers, academics and investors from all over the world for a?week?of high-level networking, expert thought-leadership and trail blazing technologies. June 27th?– 30th, Tel Aviv University.?Register here.

BSidesTLV 2022 - Save The Date:?Join them for the best security research community event in Israel, taking place in person and live streamed online! Their event will take place according to all Covid19 regulations and requirements. Tel Aviv University, Smolartz auditorium, Israel. Thursday, June 30.?Register here.

BIRD Foundation:?The 2022 call for proposals is now open for the Israel-U.S.?BIRD Foundation?Homeland Security (HLS) program. The?BIRD_HLS?program is a joint initiative funded by S&T and the Israel Ministry of Public Security (MOPS). They are seeking U.S. and Israeli innovators to work on collaborative projects to develop advanced homeland security technologies in six innovation areas. Topics include advanced tech in:?Cyber Crime,?First Responder,?Critical Infrastructure,?Safe Cities, and?Unmanned Aerial Systems. Submissions are due by April 25. Learn about the program requirements and how to apply?here.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: BIRD Energy is launching a new funding cycle for U.S.-Israel joint innovations that advance renewable energy, energy efficiency and other decarbonizing technologies. Up to $1 million in non-dilutive grants are available for U.S.-Israel collaborations developing marketable and scalable clean energy solutions in various areas. Deadline for Executive Summaries: June 30, 2022 here.

Jonathan 'Yoni' Frenkel?has been involved in the US-Israeli tech community for many years, mentoring startups on marketing, hosting events connecting investors with startups, and publishing on the topics of tech and venture regularly. Professionally, he is a content strategist and founder of?YKC Media, an agency which works with VCs, corporates, and startups in building thought leadership, and advising on content marketing strategies focused on engaging a US audience. He can be reached on LinkedIn here.