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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, and the start of the summer.

My latest article in Medium... exploring different topics: The Rise of the High-Performing Caregiver

My friend Dorie Clark's?talk?"The Real Reason You Feel So Busy, And What to Do About It" (based on her newest book,?The Long Game) was recently featured on the TED.com main homepage, and has already garnered over 425,000 views. In it, she explores?the hidden reasons we all feel stuck on the hamster wheel - and why it's so hard to break free, even when we try to. If you or someone you know feels too busy, this 8 minute talk is for them! You can check it out here.

As we enter the summer, I’m offering digital marketing services through YKC Media, my B2B content marketing agency. I’ve recently launched a service for LinkedIn ghostwriting, so if you’re a founder, investor, or executive who wants to build thought leadership on the most important platform in business ping me directly.

Top June Tech/Business Headlines from the Startup Nation:

12 professional podcasts every tech employee should have in their favorites: Good content for when you're driving or at the gym.

BARD approves $6.5 million for 21 new research grants: Strengthening US-Israel tech relations.

Dozens of Israeli business and tech figures visit Saudi Arabia — report: Inching closer to the Abraham Accords.

Israel signs historic trade deal with UAE, its biggest with any Arab country: The New Middle East.

Israeli startup Watergen aims to bring India ‘air-to-water’ technology: Helping solve global challenges.

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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.

inTulsa:?Director Of Sales And Business Development. *This is hybrid position spending at least 60% of time in Tulsa with travel to cities outside of Tulsa 10% of the time.* As an emerging technology ecosystem in the heartland, Tulsa is experiencing a surge of interest from talent and companies intrigued by their unique value proposition. InTulsa Initiative, LLC (ITI) is a talent and business matchmaker driven by a single, powerful civic mission building a thriving tech hub in the heart of our city’s growing, vibrant, inclusive community.?Apply here.

Atera: They are hiring! Check out all of their openings in R&D, Finance, HR, Design and more! Join their growing team. Click here.

Google for Startups Israel: Program Coordinator. Their team is recruiting for the dream position Program Coordinator - Google For Startup Israel. If you know someone who really likes to work with startups, they'd be happy for you to share. Link to the job description here.

Lior Shoham LTD:?VP Of Business Development and Operations. The Lior Shoham Ltd. team creates a meaningful impact on some of the world’s leading companies. For the past 12 years, they have been facilitating workshops, consulting, and coaching people on how to enhance their storytelling, influence, confidence, and trust-building capabilities. They operate in more than 20 countries worldwide and are proud to work with companies like Microsoft, Google, Facebook, TikTok, Volkswagen, TED, and many other global leaders. Apply here.

Oktopost: They looking for a rockstar Digital Campaigns Manager to join their global marketing team. You'll get to use your creative flair, scientific thinking, and track results to showcase your killer results! Apply here.

SOSA: Join them in their journey to build the world's leading open innovation company- check out 12 open positions in TLV and NYC (crazy ride guaranteed :) Apply here.

ISRAEL21c:?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.?Digital Ambassadors develop their storytelling skills by sharing positive news about Israel with diverse communities across the globe, and are given the opportunity to do something positive for Israel that is apolitical.?Apply here.

Israeli American Council:?If you’d like to work in a warm, fun and embracing setting and to feel you make a difference, then?your place is with them. The IAC is looking for dynamic, innovative, passionate and energetic people to join their extraordinary teams to build, serve, and support the challenges of our community nationwide.

They are currently looking for a?National Program Director for “Eitanim”,?Los Angeles Regional Director,?New Jersey Regional Director,?New England Regional Director,?VP of Marketing,?VP Development, and?VP of Programming.

MetaProp:?MetaProp?is a New York-based venture capital firm focused on the real estate technology (“PropTech”) industry. Founded in 2015, MetaProp’s investment team has invested in 150+ technology companies across the real estate value chain. The firm manages multiple funds for both financial and strategic real estate investors that represent a pilot- and test-ready sandbox of 20+ billion square feet across every real estate asset type and global market.?Senior Associate, and?Marketing Director.

Webeyez:?Head of Business Development. They are a young startup company developing a unique digital experience monitoring platform that connects between business and technological performance. They are a passionate, and strong team looking for new members to join a rocket ship.?Apply here.

Sales Team Leader:?Drive cross team success and reach aggressive sales targets. Recruit, train, and coach multiple dimensions of Sales Team. Delegate tasks, prioritize team actions and meet deadlines. Review team performance metrics, set Sales targets and motivate/inspire the sales team. Maintain clean data via CRM and Sales tools. Prepare and present Sales reports. Lead the full sales cycle from initial prospecting and qualification to the demo, value based sales, negotiation and close/win.?Apply here.

ZORA Ventures:?Associate. ZORA backs Israel’s leading scientists and engineers developing B2B deep tech solutions that help the world’s largest companies operate more healthfully, sustainably, and resource efficiently. They invest at the intersection of Israel’s biotech, agtech, foodtech and climate tech sectors, finding innovative technologies with massive markets.?Apply here.

Tel Aviv Shavuot Dinner w Young Community +Bat Shlomo Vineyards:?White City Shabbat, presents: Young Tel Aviv Community Shavuot Dairy Dinner & Wine thanks to Bat Shlomo Vineyards.?Join your Tel Aviv young community for a Kosher Shavuot catered full meal of dairy deliciousness (think pastas, cheese, quiches etc…) with plenty of wine l'chaims from Bat Shlomo Vineyards. Plenty of coffee & tea to go around as well for those planning to rock out all night for the Leil Tikkun. Young adults from all over Israel & the globe, 20s & 30s only. Sat, Jun 4, 9:00 PM IDT. TLV Beit Midrash 1 Carlebach Street #floor 3. Tel Aviv-Yafo.?Register here.

REGISTER to join them at the Israel Cyber-Security Lounge at RSA: RSA?brings together industry leaders, professionals, practitioners and associations to discuss issues covering the entire spectrum of CyberSecurity. In conjunction with this global conference, their trade mission will be hosting a?Israel Lounge?where they bring together?40 Israeli companies in CyberSecurity?to meet with investors, strategic partners and the cyber innovation community.?The Palace Hotel, 2 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA. 8am-3pm PDT.?Register here.

U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman + Q&A, June 7th 7:30pm: The Ambassador Series connects their young international community with the leaders of the diplomatic corps stationed in Israel. Each event allows them the opportunity to meet one-on-one with Ambassadors from around the globe for a reception and open discussions on worldwide issues related to Israel, its place in the international community, and relationships with its allies. Tue, Jun 7, 7:30 PM IDT. Social Space, 165 HaYarkon, Kikar Atarim, Tel Aviv. Register here.

Israel Cyber Networking Event 2022:?Join them as they celebrate Israeli Cyber Innovation And connect it globally. The California Israel Chamber of Commerce (CICC) is happy to invite you to join their 8th Annual Israel Cyber Networking event that brings hundreds of the industry’s leading companies together. Wednesday, June 8, 2022 from 6:00 PM. Salesforce Tower West,?415 Mission St. San Francisco.?Register here.

INTRO - The VC Landscape: Meet, network, see friendly and new faces at the next in-person INTRO Fireside Chat! Join them, along with an excellent panel of VCs operating in the Valley and in Israel, to discuss. A look back at the VC landscape, from 2020 to today. The journey into VC: How you got here. Exploring the VC’s point of view on product. To stay or grow: Pros and cons of staying in corporate vs moving to a startup. Israel vs the Valley: Are you in the right place for tech development? Thu, June 9, 7:30 PM PDT. Mountain View, 340 E Middlefield Rd. Mountain View, CA. Register here.

Tribe Tel Aviv Shabbat in Jerusalem: Friday visit to the new discoveries of the Kottel Tours lead by U of Penn archelogist & tour of the ramparts. Kabbalat Shabbat on a rooftop in the Old City w/ talk by Rabbi David Aaron, top teacher of Kabbalah in Jerusalem. Prayers at the Kottel afterwards. Meals with our group and host families. Meet top speakers/influencers in spiritual community of the Old City. Saturday afternoon walking tour of the Old City followed by 3rd Shabbat meal. Saturday night musical havdallah. Fri, June 10, 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM IDT. Old City, Jerusalem. Register here.

Israeli Short Film Competition & Screenings @ Cinematheque: Tel Aviv Arts Council, presents: Israeli Short Film Competition & Screenings. Five Films w/ English Subs + Directors Q&A. Become an art insider and join your Tel Aviv Arts Council young patrons community for an exclusive film festival evening at the Cinematheque. Come early to enjoy the festival atmosphere & student-priced drinks! Tue, Jun 14, 9:00 PM IDT. Tel Aviv Cinematheque, 5 Ha'Arbaa Street. Tel Aviv-Yafo. Register here.

KYC as a Process - Adding Value by Gaining Knowledge:?They are thrilled to invite you to FinTech-Aviv’s event that will focus on different ways to better know your client! Join them for this exciting event, which will bring together industry leaders who will share their insights on cutting edge KYC & AML solutions and share their insights on ways to create a seamless and user friendly process. Wednesday, June 15, 6:00 PM IDT.?Register here.

International Hospitality Innovation Showcase:?FIBA invites you to join?in-person?the International Hospitality Innovation Showcase featuring exciting startups from the US, Israel, Canada and Romania. The event is hosted by the Levan Center of Innovation and will take place in the brand new center in Ft. Lauderdale. Stay tuned for more details and featured startup announcements. Wed., June 15th, 03:00 PM - US / EASTERN.?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.

IMPACT SHENKAR Accelerator:?Powered by?8200 Impact?in collaboration with?The Rozen Center for Sustainability?and?Act Shenkar,?is?based on the values of sustainability and in particular the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals to promote projects that will lead the circular economy.?The program will include 8-10 projects with?groundbreaking ideas in the field of impact-tech?and will provide participants with tools for business analysis and initiation of innovative solutions in the social-environmental fields, from the concept stage to the MVP. Register 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.