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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 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… wishing a meaningful Hanukah to those who celebrated.

My latest piece in Medium:?Why is it so hard to be grateful

My latest piece in Forbes Israel: How to Use Content to Build your Brand Equity Online

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I’ll be attending the IAC National Summit today and will be putting together articles about my experience at the conference in the context of US/Israel tech/business relations. If you’re a professional in tech and attending ping me directly so we can connect there.

Top Tech/Business Headlines of Q4 from the Startup Nation

4 Israeli inventions feature in TIME magazine’s 100 Best Inventions for 2021 : Making the list.

Flurry of corporate deals between Israel and UAE boosts optimism : The future of the Middle East.

Intel to take Mobileye public in 2022 at estimated $50b valuation : Breaking records.

Israel issues stricter guidelines for use of its cyber tech exports : It's time for more regulation.

Tel Aviv Is The Most Expensive City In The World In 2021 – Report : I felt this personally!

This infographic from the Israel Innovation Authority shows the distribution of high-tech companies in different sectors in Israel, thanks to ISRAEL21c .

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 .

LinkedIn:?Round-up of Israel based tech and finance roles on LinkedIn?here .

Code for Israel :?They are code for Israel.?They connect the Israeli High-tech Ecosystem with social problem-solvers, working together to face main local challenges. Together?with their volunteers from the tech world they identify?Israelis problems and work to solve them using technology. Developers, Product people, data specialists and UX/UI Experts? sign here to volunteer and join them in our mission:?codeforisrael.org

Israel Economic Mission to the USA - East Coast :?They are looking for a?Partnership and Business Development Lead?to be part of their team of professionals. Citizenship requirements: This position is open for?U.S. citizens only?(Israeli or dual US/Israeli citizens are not eligible and will not be considered for it).?Apply here .

JVP :?They?are seeking highly driven Associates and Analysts to join their rapidly growing Investment Team in Israel. Apply?here .

Melio :?In short, they’re obsessed with two things: creating world class user experiences for small businesses and making sure Melio is an awesome place to work at every day. Think you’d fit in? Check out the roles?here .

Monday.com :?They (The?monday.com ?sales-team and every other team in the company) would not be able to function without their much needed backbone: THE Biz ops team. This team is not only brilliant, but also fun, caring, impactful and CRUCIAL!!

They got many open positions:

- CS Operations

- Business analyst

- salesforce dev (X2)

- revenue operation (X2)

- biz ops in AU

Apply here .

SentinelOne :?Senior Sales Engineer. A rare opportunity to join the leading cyber company in a significant role. They’re recruiting Senior Sales Engineer that will support sales efforts in Israel. The role requires familiarity with the cyber field and technical experience.?Apply here .

Shuffll :?Shuffll Community manager will be responsible for building and maintaining their online community of content creators. They’re looking for a creator who is passionate about the future of video creation. The job requires daily engagement with content creators on a variety of platforms, online forums and social media platforms, to establish and grow their community and brand awareness.?Apply here .

SOSA :?SOSA is looking for an experienced Innovation Account Manager who will support global corporations and governmental entities with their innovation challenges and opportunities. The account manager will work closely with the partner and be their trusted advisor in every aspect of their innovation strategy. The Innovation Account Manager will be responsible for identifying cutting edge tech solutions for SOSA’s partners.?Apply here .

Startup Nation Central :?Join them at?Start-Up Nation Central ?for a unique position in the human resources team that combines diversity recruiting and other functional areas of human resources.?Become a part of their team at SNC and join them!?Apply here .

Healthy.io :?Their legal team is expanding! They are looking for an associate to join their team in Tel Aviv-Jaffa. 2-3 years of experience in corporate/commercial law (either in a leading law firm or a tech company), fluent English.?Apply here .

Tamid Group :?They are hiring! Check out their positions: Campus Program Associate?(Remote, USA)?here ?and Major Gifts Officer?(Los Angeles/Chicago/Miami/Flexible Location)?here .

TAMID’s Israel office is hiring a full time Fellowship Associate out of the Tel Aviv office (hybrid: home/office combo). Help them build and implement incredible, meaningful programming for the world’s next generation of leaders. Questions? Reach out to?[email protected] . Good Luck!?Apply here .

Starta Accelerator Fall 2021 Investor Showcase :?This is your opportunity to meet their founders, learn about their startups, and see how they’ve developed during the Starta Accelerator program. After the contest, meet the frontrunners of the NYC tech scene, entrepreneurs, and angel investors and join us for a night of invaluable business networking! Thu, December 9, 5:30 PM EST. 220 E 23rd St, Suite 400.?Register here .

Tel Aviv Sunset Series Cocktails Abraham Accords & The New Middle East: What :?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?). Mon, Dec 13, 7:00 PM IST. Capella Cocktail Bar, Hagag Tower, HaArba’a 28, South Tower, 14th Floor. 28 HaArba'a Street. South Tower, 14th Floor. Tel Aviv-Yafo.?Register here .

Israel Crypto?Conference :?They are proud to announce the Israel Crypto?conference Tel Aviv Edition.?No more virtual, we can finally meet in person, again! Unique opportunity to meet senior level executives from major corporations, small and medium size companies, including emerging startups, and companies looking for crypto solutions. Their main vision is to create an open space for conversation - Decentralization at its best, they want to hear all voices in their open garden. ??? ????? ?????? - ZOA House TLV?–?1 Daniel Frisch Street?Tel Aviv-Yafo. Thursday,?December?16?at?8:00am.?Register here .

The Climate Solutions Prize Launch : Join them for the launch of the Climate Solutions Prize, an in-person event that leverages the Start-Up Nation ingenuity to create a sustainable future. The Climate Solutions Prize aims to accelerate climate technology research, development, and implementation in Israel, with prizes exceeding $1 Million USD for academic researchers and startups. Let’s make Israel’s innovation ecosystem a global hub for climate-tech. Be a part of the solution! January 25th 2022, from 9:00 IST. 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 .

Y Combinator?Accelerator :?Winter 2021 funding cycle; $125,000 funding for 7% equity; Program will be fully remote; 3 months. Jan 01 - Mar 31; Office hours + connect w/ experts + demo day. Access to Y Combinator alumni network.?Apply here .

MiC - L.E.A.D.? :?Bloomberg LP is sponsoring the first class of 15 #cybersecurity leaders who will go through the MiC LEAD program being introduced by Minorities in Cybersecurity. Leaders who are primed and poised to move to the next level of their careers should apply now, as only the first 50 applications will be considered for the six (6) month, 40-hour program, which will help jumpstart your career!?Apply here .

Registration for the EISP by 8200 acceleration program is now open :?They will be pleased to receive recommendations for early-stage startups that are developing groundbreaking technologies and solutions. WHO CAN APPLY??Entrepreneurs who have an idea for a product or service and understand where they want to take their venture.?Validated their startup idea.?Have a FULLY committed team (the ideal company would have two or three founders). The upcoming cycle will take place between February - June 2022.?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 .