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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.

My latest op-ed in ISRAEL21c on how social media's content of the war in Ukraine is making us more empathetic: Is social media a force for good in Ukrainian conflict?

Similar to the pandemic, it is hard when there are so many events occurring in the world which are out of our control. But really, what is in our control, aside from our inner world and the actions we take as a result of our decisions.

There are things we can do to make an impact such as supporting humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. To do so you can make a donation to the Ukrainian Crisis Fund?here.

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

‘I’m not afraid of anyone’: Zelensky defiantly shares location amid Russian attacks:?Imagine for a moment an American politician doing what Zelensky is doing. Tempting fate by literally putting themselves in the line of fire. I can’t imagine a scenario like that… Zelensky’s behavior harkens back to the day when kings would lead their armies into war on the battlefield.

War, and struggle, extreme struggle, is where the rubber hits the road… and heroes are created. This is what happens when you count someone out, and they rise to the occasion. Ukraine’s fierce resistance against the Russian onslaught would not have been possible if not for Zelensky’s leading from the front. And today that means having a deft understanding of social media, by broadcasting and speaking directly to his people and the world. His actions just shine a light on how far are leaders have come from actually leading us, and it’s no wonder the state of the world is in such disarray.

Leadership like Zelensky’s offers me some hope… in the future. But for Ukraine, I believe tragically we’ll see much more suffering, and things will get worse before they get better. But in the horrors and pressures of war, a true diamond can be created. If anything, it shows that given the circumstance, true courage stands up to tyranny.

Updated map by?SNC, the Israeli Export Institute, and?Ignite The Spark.

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.

Joule Ventures:?Job Openings at Joule Portfolio Companies. Portfolio Jobs of the Week:

Research Development Lead (Outgage?- Enterprise Direct Mail)

Product Manager (Mirato?- TPRM Intelligence)

Senior UX Designer (Vox Studio?- Voice Enablement)

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM: The?Business Mentors Office Hours?is an opportunity to meet with the US industry leaders who will provide valuable industry insights while you navigate through the US market. This is an excellent opportunity to get connected with key players in the industry, and widen your network. Registration Deadline is 18:00 Israel Time on Thursday, March 24. For any questions, please email [email protected]

Allero: They provide clear visibility and actionable governance into all CI/CD aspects. Using Allero, organizations can evaluate, optimize and improve their delivery process, while ensuring best practices are always in place. Mid-Level Backend Developer,?Full Stack Engineer.

Binah: The world's first Continuous Enablement platform, helps companies align their entire organization with their key growth driver, the product. Binah's artificial intelligence technology integrates both product and business context into any product update to provide relevant go-to-market stakeholders with insights into potential opportunities and action to take. CPO,?Product UI / UX Designer | project-based

Masterschool: They?are growing. Check out these open positions..?in edtech. Link to jobs page here.

Worqly: They are making self-employment finances easy, with a financial management app that connects to your bank account, automates expense tracking and accounting, and transforms financial confusion into financial health. Experienced B2C | product & marketing.

EcoMotion:?EcoMotion Community is looking for a Partnership Manager, to work alongside their Head of Partnership. This is an exciting opportunity for mobility enthusiasts to interface with a huge, global?ecosystem, promote innovation, create impact, and take part in positioning Israel as a global leader in smart mobility. For details?CLICK HERE.

ISRAEL21c:?They are looking for a talented social media coordinator for ISRAEL21c. This is a really fabulous opportunity to get involved with one of the most positive news outlets in Israel.?Apply here.

Israeli Economic Mission:?They are Hiring!!! Looking for cool, energetic, business development oriented candidates to join their business development team. This is an entry level position. Send CVs and cover letter [email protected]

SOSA:?Innovation Analyst. SOSA is looking for an experienced Research and Scouting Innovation Analyst. The analyst will be responsible for sourcing and identifying cutting-edge tech solutions and conducting cross-vertical industry research and reports for SOSA’s corporate partners. The analyst will work closely with the Innovation Managers in supporting the global corporations with their innovation challenges and opportunities.?Apply here.

Startup For Startup:?Fostering a winning team. Vitali Margolin was the CTO of a small startup. He felt confident in his leadership abilities until one day, his sister came to work at the company: “The employees - they’re not doing anything without consulting him!” she said, “It’s so amazing!” Along with Vitali, monday customer success managers share the lessons they’ve learned about building a strong team. What routines are important for improving communication and alignment? How can he create a work environment that supports innovation? And how can he combine a team member’s personal ambitions and goals with the team’s goals??Listen here.

Invitation: NJ-Israel Real Estate Program with Rutgers & Tel Aviv Universities:?Registration for: Recent Fiscal and Monetary Policies and Implications for US and Israeli Real Estate Markets. Thursday March 24th, 9:00 AM EST.?Register here.

HU Webinar: Israel Between the US and Russia- The Ukraine Crisis: Galia Press-Barnathan?is?an Assistant Professor of International Relations at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Director of the university’s Leonard Davis Institute for International Relations. Guy Laron?is a Senior Lecturer of International Relations at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, having previously served as a visiting fellow at the University of Oxford and assistant visiting professor at Northwestern University. Mar 24, 07:30 PM in?Jerusalem. Register here.

Pavilions Of Promise At World Expos – A Retrospective Of Israel’s Participation: A celebratory visit to the unique and symbolic Israeli pavilion at the Dubai 2020 Expo, shows a structure with no walls or boundaries looking to the horizon of the future, symbolizing a future wrapped in hope for cooperation with all its neighbors. The Israeli Pavilion at Expo 2020, like the tent of Abraham, is open on all sides and welcomes everyone. Sunday, March 27th. 12 PM ET. Register here.

Axis Tel Aviv 2022: Startups. Investors. Connected:?Axis Tel Aviv is Axis Innovation’s flagship innovation conference and is returning as an in-person event. Organized for the past 8 years and recognized as one of Israel’s most effective startup events for dealmaking, Axis Tel Aviv is a unique opportunity to meet, learn, and network with global investors and corporations and leading Israeli tech startups. Tue, March 29, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM IDT. Peres Center for Peace and Innovation, 132 Kedem Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo.?Register here.

Metaverse | The New Internet: Many companies and startups, big and small, that drive innovation, and change technological development, have joined the race and working to develop technologies that will bring the Metaverse to life. Join them to learn what the best minds in the industry are focusing on and get an insider glimpse into the future from leading players in the tech industry. Wed, March 30, 4:00 PM IDT. Herzog Fox & Neeman. 6 Yitzhak Sadeh Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo. Register here.

Florida-International Agriculture Innovation Summit: The purpose of the Florida-International Agriculture Innovation Summit is to gain insights on important issues facing the agriculture industries in Florida and other countries and to form opportunities for collaboration between these agriculture power houses. Participants will have the opportunity to hear directly from growers, investors, scientists and innovators. Wed, Mar 30, 8:00 AM. 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.

UK Israel Business & The Jerusalem Post - London Summit: For the first time in over two years,?UK Israel Business?in partnership with?The Jerusalem Post Group?and hosted by?Tottenham Hotspur F.C.?will bring together its members, partners, and broader network in an unprecedented gathering in London with elite leaders from both countries. This is the first of several high profile events that UKIB will bring to its membership in 2022. March 30-31. Register here.

Women in Industry 4.0: Women In Industry 4.0 LIVE Event March 31 at Start-Up Nation Central. The II4 Community, Start-Up Nation Central, Quantum Hub and Herzog Fox & Neeman invite you to celebrate the release of the Top Women in Industry 4.0 List. Celebrate the women who are conquering Industry 4.0 challenges in Israel and abroad. Thu, March 31, 5:30 PM IDT. Start-Up Nation Central, 28 Lilienblum Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo. Register here.

POWER TO THE USER CONFERENCE: Join them for an engaging conference and get inspired by famous Israeli experts. It is a great opportunity to listen to panels about overcoming business challenges and crises. The conference will feature booths such as Tech companies that seek to recruit, a photographer who will be taking professional photos for LinkedIn, and many more. We will end the conference with a party at The Williamsburg Hotel- 96 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn. SUN., APRIL 3RD. 01:00 PM (EST) Register here.

International Women’s Day: Let’s Talk Investments: Join their insightful & inspiring discussion with women leaders in diverse investment firms (including venture capital, private equity and hedge funds) and hear about their panelists’ personal experience and career path as emerging leaders and investors in their fields. April 5th, 12pm EST. Register here.

Webinar: Israel's Solution For A Water-Starved World: You are?cordially?invited to learn about Israel?water technologies and its integrated water management systems and about an on-going project developed by?Onvector?Inc., based in Somerville MA, and?Netafim?LTD., based in Israel; how it came about, what the companies are doing and how it was funded by?BIRD Foundation. When:?Friday, April 8, at 2:00pm ET. Register 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.

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.

Calling2Scale Bootcamp:?EIT Hub Israel?together with?8200 Impact?- who was chosen to lead the program -?offers a full package scalerator for global penetration for highly disruptive and advanced European and Israeli startups. The one-of-a-kind opportunity brings to the table both startups and leading industry players creating a win-win situation for the implementation of disruptive technologies in different markets.?Apply here.

Hackathon: The German-Israeli Innovation Network and Stories for Tomorrow bring you a 3-day hackathon against antisemitism, check it out and?apply by March 31 as an individual or as a team 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.

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.