Mid-year LinkedIn Refresh

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?#startupnation

A huge thank you for all the birthday wishes… truly I’m touched. Happy 4th of July to all those who celebrated.

Mid-year LinkedIn Refresh: I'm hosting a webinar on LinkedIn next week to help you boost your professional brand, raise your profile online, and ultimately grow your business. In this webinar you'll hear insider tips, learn how you can optimize your profile, understand how to create captivating content, and open doors to new opportunities on?LinkedIn. Wed, Jul 19, 2023, 2:00 PM - 2:30 EST. Register here.

Could the next Israeli unicorn have an Arab founder? There is a real possibility.

Is political unrest taking a toll on Israeli startups? Is this even a question?

Israel and UAE sign agreement to expand industrial cooperation and investment. Strengthening economic ties.

Israel's hi-tech sector kicks off Economic Resistance Day protests. The Startup Nation resists.

Startup Nation struggles: Israeli high-tech sees significant funding drop in H1 2023. It may get worse...

There are a number of factors which determine the health of a country's population.

Calling out all?Israeli companies: They're excited to announce that their Business Mentors Office Hours are back July 17th- 20th.?The Business Mentors Office Hours is an incredible opportunity to meet with US industry experts and leaders who will provide one-on-one guidance and insights to help you navigate the US market, provide insights and expand your network. Sign up with the link below to register for this opportunity.?For more information on the participating mentors please see their respective bios here.

American tech startup: American tech startup looking for an app developer team that has experience?for gaming and/or social platforms on mobile.?Contact Cori Silberman.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel: Digital Content Creator. Digital content creator fluent in English or in Arabic specialized in Instagram or in TikTok. Video editing skills are a must! Apply here.

Salto: They are happy to share that they just opened a new growth marketer position on their team. This is an amazing opportunity to work closely with world-class growth and product minds, in a rapidly growing company. The position is based in the US. Apply here.

Taboola: They (still) hiring for a couple of product manager roles (one of which is a senior role), leading our AI and Video offerings. Job description added below, ping them if you're interested in applying or know a strong PM who might be interested in hearing more here.

Aporia:?Join their team at?Aporia?as a Senior Software Engineer and be at the forefront of revolutionizing the responsible use of AI in businesses. With their cutting-edge Responsible AI platform trusted by Fortune 500 companies and startups worldwide, they're experiencing rapid growth.?Apply here.

Ellie:?They're?hiring a Mobile Developer! At Hi-Ellie (??? ??????), they're changing the way single people find love within their social circles. They're on the lookout for a skilled Mobile Developer to join their mission. Role: Freelance Mobile Developer. Job Scope: Flexible (60%-80%) Interested? DM?Eliana?or?Morit Zwang.

Israel Economic Mission to the West Coast:?Business Development Associate. It is your opportunity to join their team. They bring Innovation and Business together.?Apply here.

Lemonade:?Product Lead.?Lemonade isn't a place to come in and relax. They're a lean forward, fast-moving, zero-bureaucracy, execution-driven culture. They're obsessed with driving impact, efficiency, design, automation, user experience and AI. They're a warm culture that despises office politics. They're Makers.?Apply here.

Swimm:?Marketing Operations Manager. Their marketing stars?Hadas Avrech?and?Jon Weidberg?are looking for a marketing operations manager. Go for it or send their way your best leads?here.

Upwest:?Come work with them --?UpWest?is still?hiring?a new Associate in Tel Aviv! Ideal candidate has 2-4 years of work experience in a startup, hustles, and has a passion for innovation. Fluent English *and* Hebrew are a must. This is a unique opportunity to break into VC in Israel while gaining exposure to the US tech ecosystem.?Apply here.

Ignite Your Summer at Startup Grind Tel Aviv's Spectacular Summer Party:?Join them at Startup Grind Tel Aviv's annual Summer Party, the most anticipated event of the season! Mingle with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators from the vibrant startup ecosystem, colorful drinks, dance to live DJ music, capture memorable moments at their photoshoot area, and discover exciting business opportunities. Don't miss out on this incredible night of networking and fun. Tuesday, July 18th, 7:00 PM Moonchild - ??? ?'??? - Hangar 23 Tel Aviv-Jaffa.?Register here.

Creating an Artificial Intelligence Use Policy for Your Company and the Legal Ethics of Using Artificial Intelligence: Please join them on?Tuesday, July 18, at 1:00 p.m. ET?for their upcoming webinar, Creating an Artificial Intelligence Use Policy for Your Company and the Legal Ethics of Using Artificial Intelligence.?Loeb & Loeb’s Advanced Media & Technology department and Privacy, Security & Data Innovations practice, along with the firm’s general counsel and chief information officer, will lead a discussion on how to create an acceptable use policy for your lawyers, employees and vendors for the use of various forms of artificial intelligence. Tuesday, July 18, 1:00 p.m. ET. Register here.

UpWest & Google for Startups?Present?Founders First: Honest Conversations on How To Navigate Today's Market:?So you founded a startup in 2021 and then the market turned... or maybe you are just starting your founder journey today. Join UpWest and Google for Startups Israel for a half-day conference on navigating the new market reality from fundraising and company building standpoints. This event is intended for early stage founders who are at the preseed, seed, and post-seed stages. Wednesday, July 19th | Google For Startups, HaUmanim 12, Tel aviv. Space is limited, so please apply?here.

Mid-year LinkedIn Refresh: Join my talk next week to boost your professional brand, raise your profile online, and ultimately grow your business. In this webinar you'll hear insider tips, learn how you can optimize your profile, understand how to create captivating content, and open doors to new opportunities on?LinkedIn. Don't miss out... register now and elevate your LinkedIn game! Wed, Jul 19, 2023, 2:00 PM EST PM. Register here.

Harnessing the Power of Generative AI:?After the resounding success of Sarona Partners'?Silicon Valley Comes to Tel Aviv?event, they're thrilled to bring the excitement back to New York with their amazing partners Orrick, CohnReznick and IDB Bank.?This time, it's all about the power of AI. Please join them on?July 19?for a panel discussion on Harnessing the Power of Generative AI: Transforming Business Strategies for Tech-Savvy Entrepreneurs. Wednesday July 19, 6-8pm At Orrick's office, 51 w 52nd Street. Register here.

The New York Jewish Community Welcomes President Isaac Herzog: Join UJA-Federation, the Consulate General of Israel in New York, and their community partners in welcoming the President of the State of Israel, H.E. Isaac Herzog, in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the State of Israel. President Herzog will address the importance of the relationship between Israel and the American Jewish community, report on his meetings in Washington, D.C., and discuss current events in Israel. Thursday, July 20, 6:00 pm* UJA-Federation of New York. 130 East 59th Street, New York City. Register here.

Augmented. Virtual. Actual. Reality: Apple's Vision Pro has reignited the excitement around Augmented and Virtual Reality.?Will VR and AR, long discussed but only slowly implemented, usher in the era of the Metaverse.? And is a future of physical distance and visual?recreation the one we want??Join Tech Tribe on Thursday,?July 20th at 6:30pm at Spatial HQ,155 Wooster St, NY. Register here.

Hawaiian Luau Shabbat Dinner: Summer fun at the Hawaiian Luau w/ tropical cocktails, Polynesian menu and a great crowd.?20's and 30's Internationals & native Israelis. Friday July 21 , 7:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat, 8:00 pm Dinner. Ichud Olam, 86 Ben Yehuda Downstairs on the left side of the building. Register here.

NYC TUBAV WHITE PARTY 2023: MUST WEAR WHITE. 1 Ticket gets you entrance, a matching number, and 1 free drink ticket. Kosher BBQ will be available for purchase on site. Outdoors, under the stars, tons of fabulous Jewish singles of all ages and backgrounds ready to connect and get your number! Ellington in the Park (Enter park at Riverside Boulevard & 103rd St.). Tuesday, August 1 · 7pm EDT. Ellington in the Park?Riverside Drive @ 103rd street inside Riverside Park New York. Register here.

Announcing Dates for Cybertech?NYC?2023:?This?November 2023, Cybertech is proud to host its event in?New York City?at the famed?Javits Center. This event, which will focus on innovation and the future of cyber, will bring together prominent cyber leaders, both from the New York City cyber ecosystem and around the globe. November 8th-9th.?Register here.

Grand Central Tech applications are now open:?Applications are now open for the September cohort of Grand Central Tech, Company Ventures' zero-rent, zero-equity residency program. Grand Central Tech combines space, programming, expertise, and capital to accelerate success for exceptional founders and startups. Since 2014, 306 program founders across 181 companies have collectively gone on to raise $3.4B in funding from the world’s top venture firms. Apply by July 21—learn more and?apply here.

Climate Solutions Prize 2023: A Gateway for Young & Growth Companies to Connect with Global Players: Are you an innovative company looking to connect with multinationals with Climate Tech needs??The Climate Solutions Prize 2023 is creating a gateway for both young startups and growth-stage innovative companies to address the environmental pain points of global players. Apply by July 31st here.

AWS Climate Tech Accelerator:?Apply to AWS Climate Tech Accelerator powered by AWS Startup Loft Accelerator, a virtual and equity-free program supporting early-stage startups with product development, go-to-market, and investment readiness.?Apply here.

Starta Accelerator Program:?They are seeking startups to join their next cohort! They are looking for innovative startups at seed & early-growth stage with: a functional MVP. A proven business model in home market. A strong potential to achieve product-market fit and establish ongoing operations in the US. Ability to relocate to NYC for duration of the program If this sounds like you, they encourage you to apply to their 3-month fall accelerator program in NYC! Click the link below to view the application?here.

GO GLOBAL CLIMATE PROGRAM:?A-Z ecosystem for agro, water & climate, tailored for your startup - The fastest way?to reach a global scale up. KKL-Kinneret GO GLOBAL Climate Program partners with KKL-JNF and is led by the?Kinneret Innovation Center, a leading innovation center in Israel for agro, water and climate. The program is designed to boost your startup maturity by utilizing 3 main verticals: tech, funding, and market penetration.?Apply here.

ISRAELI CLIMATE TECH START-UPS TO THE FRONT:?E44 Ventures & Polaroid Sciences are holding a joint start-up competition that will take place in Israel on June 29th (this month!) This is a unique opportunity for founders to initiate a partnership, accelerate their ideas and generate impact. They're on the lookout for game-changer ideas in the following categories:?Chemical Energy Alternatives. Bio-degradable & Bio-based Plastics. Polymeric Nanofiber & Coating Materials.?Water Treatment & Desalination. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN?here.

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