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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.

Welcome back to the Israeli Startup Review. A big thank you to LinkedIn News for featuring my thoughts on employing Gen Z truckers in their Wednesday Wrap Up video here .

I’m posting daily my thoughts on marketing and productivity on LinkedIn, but the main platform I’m creating this content on is TikTok, so make sure to follow me?here .

Top Tech/Business Headlines from January from the Startup Nation:

A deep dive into Israeli tech's record-breaking year | Ctech : This year could be bigger.

Israel holds high-level tech summit with China, seeks to avoid U.S. backlash : Tech and business relations are complex.

Israel worked magic in cybersecurity. Can it do the same for climate tech? The stakes couldn't be higher.

Israeli firm developing body cams with face recognition tech for police : Moving towards a more transparent world.

U.A.E. Just Invested $100 Million in Israel’s Tech Sector as Both Countries Get Closer : The relationship keeps getting stronger.

One day soon we'll all be plugged into the Matrix, I mean the Metaverse ;) credit goes out to Remagine Ventures for this image.

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 .

TechAviv :?Want to work at one of the best Israeli startups in the world? 200?TechAviv ?member startups have 9,000 open jobs. Check it out and tell a talented friend who might be looking?here .

Job Openings at Joule Portfolio Companies :?Israeli Founders Scaling in the U.S.?Opportunities here .

Vaccine Manufacturing Facility in Israel Project : An opportunity for global players with capabilities in vaccine production to participate in an RFI, issued by the State of Israel, for the establishment of infrastructure for manufacturing vaccines in Israel. Response should be submitted by February 27th, 2022 to: ?[email protected]

Curve : 2021 saw Curve’s talent get turbocharged. 347 new hires made (up 136% on 2020). 68 different nationalities employed. ￡171k Spent on learning and development through Learnerbly. Want to be part of something amazing this year? Make it Curve. Check out their careers website if you’re looking for a change here .

Kaltura : Network folks, they want to work with you! Amazing & exciting opportunities here at?Kaltura ! If you are looking for a place where you can really make a real impact both on the company and on the space - come join them!?Kaltura?is?growing?and?hiring?all around the globe powering any video experience for any organization. See all open positions here .

LessTests :?Sales Leader. LessTests’ software enables increasing COVID-19 and other test efficiency by 5x and more. Their software solution is based on scientific research, engineering, and field experience from top universities and is currently used in leading molecular labs and HMOs around the world, helping to combat the pandemic.?Apply here .

Microsoft for Startups :?They support entrepreneurs as they go through the process of building their start-up from the concept stage and during the journey to establish and grow the company. We are recruiting for two challenging, unique and engaging jobs: one focuses on working with investors, and entrepreneurs of mature companies, and the other focuses on working with entrepreneurial communities of all sizes and types.

Startup Ecosystem Development Manager here .

Investor Relations Business Development Manager here .

Shuffll :?Content Creator. Shuffll is a creation platform and marketplace where creators go to produce interactive and engaging entertainment shows. For the first time any creator, including those with no experience and a small fan base, can make awesome interactive videos and boost their reach and earnings from their live content.?Apply here .

TAMID Group : They?have a small professional staff, so every new team member makes an enormous impact. With their office in Tel Aviv and fully remote staff across the United States, they are proud of a workplace culture that values creativity, personal growth, and collaboration. Their open?positions:

- Campus Program Manager?(Remote, USA)

- Community Engagement Manager?(Remote, USA)

- Development Manager?(Remote, USA)

- Major Gifts Officer?(Los Angeles/Chicago/Miami/Flexible Location)

- Fellowship Program Associate?(Tel Aviv)

- Company Relations Manager?(Tel Aviv)

- Company Community Manager?(Tel Aviv)

Go here for more details and apply here .

Techstars :?They’re?pumped to announce that they’re hiring 4 key roles to join their team at Techstars Sports and Techstars NYC ($85-100k base + bonus, with stock options and great benefits). If you are interested in a career in venture capital or startups, have a passion for sports, and love working with a small team in a fast-paced environment, with real project ownership and flexibility, they’d love to encourage you to apply! Here are the 4 open roles: Community & Operations Manager?here .?Head of Talent?here .?Investment Analyst?here .?PR Manager?here .

Urban Aeronautics : Director of Finance. A pioneering aerospace startup poised to be a leading player in the Urban Air Mobility future is looking for a Director of Finance (DOF) to join their amazing team and lead highly ambitious hundreds of millions of $ fundraising to drive their vision to build a groundbreaking flying car. The right person for the job should be highly motivated and should have excellent interpersonal, strategy, presentation, and communication skills. The DOF will work in a hybrid model and will report directly to the company’s CEO. Apply here .

CASTOR :?They have more room on their couch! (aka, they're hiring)?CASTOR ?is looking for talented and passionate new members to join their family! If you're enthusiastic about innovation in the manufacturing industry and want to work with great people, here's your chance to make a real impact (plus you'll get to work with Lehem, their star doggy).?Opportunities here .

D-ID :?D-ID Creative AI enables the automagical transformation of any picture or video into extraordinary experiences. It has developed a patented video reenactment technology that uses AI and deep learning. Positions:?Director Product Manager ,?VP Finance & Legal .

EngageYa :?They are looking for you! An energized, dedicated, data-driven and personable account manager to maintain and grow their publisher accounts, serve as their main point of contact and drive to publishers’ success.?Apply here .

Melio :?Their mission is to keep small business in business. When they started Melio, they wanted to build more than an efficient Accounts Payable tool. They wanted to build a service that helps small businesses keep up with business. A B2B payments experience that not only saves time but also significantly improves cash flow. A payment workflow so simple it helps businesses focus on their customers, not their back office.?Apply here .

Silicon Valley Bank :?VP I Credit Solutions. They are looking for an experienced professional to join their growing team! This is an amazing opportunity to join a fast growing team and serve the most cutting-edge startups in Israel.?Apply here .

Suridata :?Suridata was founded by experts from the worlds of industry, academia, and nation-state cyber warfare.?The company's seed was formed when the team was searching for a solution to help their clients who were challenged to locate, manage and protect their most important data assets.??The Suridata vision represents the summation of their efforts - providing orchestration to data management and protection. Positions:?Senior Data Engineer ?Senior Full Stack Developer ??Senior Backend Developer .

TankU :?TankU has developed a unique and innovative array of products and solutions, offering personalized and interactive services?to answer the growing need for in-car payments. Utilizing the existing security cameras in outdoor retail environments, cutting edge machine learning and deep learning techniques, our solutions achieve unrivalled accuracy and robustness that assist in streamlining service station operations and enhance customer experience and loyalty. Positions:?People-First Experienced V.P R&D ,?Technical Project Manager ,?Senior Python Engineer ?and many more.

BIRD Call for Proposals: U.S.- Israel joint R&D Projects : Calling U.S. and Israeli innovators! Find out how you could benefit from a strategic binational partnership and a non-dilutive BIRD Foundation grant of up to $1-1.5 million. Join them in a *FREE WEBINAR* to learn about their latest Call for Proposals (March 1, 2022 deadline), the application process and best practices from previous BIRD grantees. Monday, January 31, 9:00 AM PT | 12:00 Noon ET | 7:00 PM Israel. Register here .

Sunset Series Cocktails: Discover Hidden Israel Monday January 31 :?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?). Cappella Cocktail Bar, 28 HaArba’a St, Hagag South Tower, 14th Floor, TLV. Monday January 31, 7 pm. Register here .

AI Week 2022 :?AI Week is Back! They are thrilled to welcome data scientists and AI professionals to Israel’s leading AI conference.?Combining technological leadership, applied AI and cutting-edge research, AI Week will highlight the way in which AI technology is revolutionizing business strategy, policy and future development. Feb 7-9, 2022. Tel Aviv University.?Register here .

NEXUS:ISRAEL 2022 VIRTUAL SUMMIT : The NEXUS:ISRAEL 2022 conference brings together thought leaders and the most innovative thinkers from across the United States, Israel, Europe, and Asia — with a special focus on sustainability — whose ideas and influence have the capacity for real change.?Centered around the latest innovations and investment dynamics across key industries and technology trends, especially related to our collective sustainable future, the program will deliver fresh insights and a behind-the-curtain peek into Food Systems & Food Security, Health & Wellness, Climate & the Environment, ESG, Web 3.0, and more. March 30th. Register here .

Israel Crypto conference May edition - Save the date! : 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, 2022, 8:00 AM – Wed, May 25, 2022, 4:00 PM IDT. ??? ????? ?????? - ZOA House TLV 1 Daniel Frisch Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo. Register here .

Ashdod Port Accelerator by 500 Global : Applications for the Ashdod Port Accelerator by 500 Global are now open! The 12-week Accelerator and Proof-of-Concept will select up to 14 startups with solutions in energy, seaport operations, logistics, and shipping. If you are, or know founders, who might be interested to be part of Ashdod’s bustling maritime tech hub, please apply by February 3, to be considered. You can find more info at here .

Starta Accelerator is Accepting Applications for Batch 13 :?Starta ?is a venture ecosystem designed to find, foster and fund early stage talent in tech and as part of their mission we run?Starta Accelerator , a soft-landing, 3-month, acceleration program in New York, focusing on early stage startups entering and scaling in the US Market. They just opened applications for the upcoming batch and?are seeking our network’s assistance in attracting a talented and diverse pool of founders for Batch 13!?Register here .

Validation/Deployment Opportunities for Hydrogen Startups :?EPRI ,?Shell , and the?City of Houston ?have joined forces with?Greentown Labs ?and the?Urban Future Lab ?on the?Low-Carbon Hydrogen Accelerator (LCHA) , a program for startups enabling a low-carbon hydrogen economy. The partners are actively seeking applications from startups that are advancing hydrogen production, storage, and distribution to run validation and demonstration projects with EPRI and Shell. Applications are due February 9 at 11:59PM ET. To apply?click here .

VentureClash : VentureClash is Connecticut’s global venture challenge run by Connecticut Innovations, Connecticut’s venture capital arm. They are holding the challenge in Israel on February 23 and are looking for relevant startups to apply. Selected companies will receive an investment as well as up to $5,000 to defray the cost of a Connecticut visit, where founders will have an opportunity to meet with key state partners including large corporates located in CT. Eligible companies should be in business for at least one year, have customers (paid or testing), have raised at least $1M, and agree to their T&Cs which include maintaining a presence in Connecticut. If you know of any startup that could be interested they can apply 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 .