Summer recess

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.

Thank you all for the birthday wishes! Wishing a safe 4th of July weekend to all those celebrating.

My latest article in Medium: 5 Lessons I Learned Since My Last Birthday

My latest article in ISRAEL21c:?Why Israeli thought leaders make an outsized global impact

Top Q2 Tech/Business Headlines from the Startup Nation:

Israeli Startup Detects 'cancer Odor' Using Dogs' Sense Of Smell : Forget foodtech, what about scent-tech?

It's getting hotter and dryer. Here is what Israeli tech is doing about it : Facing global challenges.

Six reasons why high-tech companies are laying off employees : The employment situation in tech is strange these days.

Sugar replacement startup wins global award : Everyone needs to cut at least some sugar from their diet.

The FemTech revolution: 7 Israeli companies making headlines in women’s health : The next wave of entrepreneurs.

A bit dated... but still a hot vertical.

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 :?It's that time... JOBS OF THE WEEK. 94 jobs across 15 hiring companies in both Israel and the U.S.

Customer DevOps Engineer @?Coralogix ?(U.S./Remote)

UX Designer @?Reeco ?(ISR)

Sharon Arad-Tzuk ?at?IronVest ?hiring for tons of roles (U.S./ISR)

AI/ML Researcher @?Shield-IoT Ltd. ?(ISR)

Job Openings at Joule Portfolio Companies?here .

Attract Investors with Professional Investor-ready U.S. GAAP financials :?HomeBase provides investor-ready U.S. GAAP financial statements for rapidly-growing Israeli and US start-ups. HomeBase has assisted numerous start-ups in professionalizing their financials and assistance in raising millions of dollars in Series A and B rounds. To learn more email Tyler at:?[email protected]

Nevo Network :?Finding a job and Building a network. For a country built on networks, these are HUGE challenges for Olim/immigrants trying to break into OR grow in?Israeli tech.?Nevo Network ?is working to combat these challenges by: 1. Building community for Olim. 2. Connecting Olim to Israelis. 3. Mentoring new Olim who are just arriving. This extends to the 72,533 people who just arrived in Israel from Ukraine, Russia and Belarus.?Nevo Network ?is working with?The Reboot Startup Nation Community ?to think strategically about how to absorb and place this new wave of talent. Here's a way for you, a local professional, to welcome the newcomer. Sign up to have an intro call (or a lowkey coffee) with someone new to Israel?here .

Intel Ignite: Searching for the ONE !!! They looking for super-strong managing directors for both Intel Ignite Tel-Aviv and London (two separate roles). This is the BEST JOB IN THE WORLD for an experienced founder. You get to help build 20 new startups every year, and based on the history of programs they had the privilege to help build, some of the best startups in the world- Appsflyer, Spot, Ownbackup, Granulate, and many more. To apply contact Tzahi (Zack) Weisfeld .?

ISRAEL21c : Less than 10 spots remain for their Digital Media Internship Program! If you know a college-aged student seeking a digital media internship, they're looking for the next generation of digital communication experts through their Digital Ambassador Program . In this exclusive program, ISRAEL21c works with?college-aged students?in North America who are passionate about Israel’s positive image across digital media. Apply here .

Obligo : Vice President Finance. Obligo is on a mission to build trust between landlords and renters through financial technology that supports the lifecycle of the landlord-tenant relationship. They are looking for a talented, motivated, self-directed advocate to be a core member of their Leadership Team. As the Vice President of Finance, you will be responsible for developing and executing against a multi-year revenue growth strategy for the company. Apply here .

The Builders : They?are hiring ! Looking for their next Office Manager and PA. They're looking for someone passionate and accurate who likes to get things done and help push their operational engine. Are you their new office manager and PA? Apply here .

Code For Israel :?They are looking for a full-time technological Head of Projects, to lead and escort their managers that develop groundbreaking solutions for the most crucial challenges in the Israeli society. This is a rare opportunity for people who are looking for a different type of tech position - one that harnesses their abilities to affect the Israeli society, while cracking down on challenges that affect the people around them on a daily basis. + You will get to work with hundreds of the most talented and caring people in the ecosystem :)?Apply here .

Oriient :?They're hiring a VP of Sales (US-based)! Apply below if you're a sales expert with a proven track record in Retail, got experience in scaling up a startup, and looking to lead their rapid growth.?Apply here .

The Builders :?Partnership Director. Looking for the next Bridge Builder to join their team and work with the biggest corporates and most amazing startups in the Israeli tech. Feel free to reach out for more details or tag friends you think could be relevant!?Apply 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 .

Nevo Network :?Three insights shared while interviewing the next cohort of?Nevo Network ?fellows. Finding a new job is always hard. Period. But it is much harder for new immigrants who lack the language and network. Come learn how to leverage your unique advantage and skills to land the job you want from a group of Olim who “made it” and managed to build their way to the Israeli tech ecosystem.?Sunday, July 3rd, 76 Rothschild, Tel Aviv.?Register here .

Sunset Series Summer Edition -The Threat to Democracy in Israel :?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 a bit followed by a Q&A session and then, its time to enjoy the mingling again (think beverage in hand?). Sun, Jul 3, 2022, 6:30 PM IDT Esperanto Bar @ Carlton Beach,10 Eliezer Peri Street. Tel Aviv-Yafo. Register here .

Judaism 3.0 Conversation About Modern Zionism : Tel Aviv International Salon,?presents: Judaism 3.0, A Conversation About Modern Zionism with?Michael Oren,?Fmr.?Deputy Minister & Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. &?Gol Kalev, Author of Judaism 3.0 - Judaism’s Transformation to Zionism ?In-English Talk + Q&A + Wine Bar. Who:?Young adults from all over Israel & the globe, 20s & 30s Only. Wednesday July 6th 2022, 7:30pm. Social Space, Kikar Atarim, 165 HaYarkon, Tel Aviv. Register here.

Unplugged for Founders : They at?UpWest ?are excited to team up with?monday.com 's?Startup for Startup ?and host a half-day conference that covers the critical elements of building a startup and the strategy for approaching Seed fundraising. July 6, monday.com headquarters |?TLV?|?12:00 - 18:00. Space is limited, so please sign up here .

IAC for Action invites you to a Conversation with Arkansas Solicitor General Nicholas Bronni on the recent major Court victory for State anti-BDS laws : On June 22, a Federal Appeals Court struck a huge blow to the antisemitic BDS Hate Movement. Join?Arkansas Solicitor General Nicholas Bronni, the brilliant attorney who successfully argued the case before the court, for an in-depth analysis. Introducing Solicitor Bronni will be State Representative Jim Dotson, the prime sponsor of the Arkansas anti-BDS law that was challenged and upheld. Date: Wednesday, July 6, 7pm Eastern/4pm Pacific. Register here .

The “New Normal” of The Tech Landscape : Taking place at their offices on July 12, starting at 10AM. Some of the topics they will address during the event: What companies are best positioned to thrive in this revised landscape? How can this crisis become a growth opportunity for your company? What are the terms every entrepreneur needs to be knowledgeable about when signing a term sheet? Tuesday |?12.7.22 |?10:00 AM IDT. Register here .

VCs & Deep-Tech:?Are you a VC interested in Israeli Deep-Tech? Well then they have an event for you! The?Israel Venture Capital Forum ?invites Israeli focused startup investors and VCs to an exclusive networking event and discussion on Deep-Tech with speakers from?Deep Insight ,?Grove Ventures ?and?Gornitzky & Co . If you are an investor, then this will be a great opportunity to meet other members of the Israeli VC community and hear from fellow VCs about the future of tech investing that is Deep-Tech. This is an investor only event with limited space, so PM?Ilan? or?Yakir Elazari ?if you would like the sign up link. July 12th 17:00 at the Law Office of Gornitzky, 20 Haharash St. TLV Israel.

TLV Sunset Series w Michael Eisenberg, Jacob Helberg & Miami Mayor Suarez :?Topic:?Digital Big Bang: Technology, Politics & War.?Discussing the high-stakes global struggle for power and the cyberwar brewing between Western democracies and the authoritarian regimes of China and Russia that could potentially crush democracy. With:?Michael Eisenberg?(Aleph VC),?Jacob Helberg?(Author, Wires of War) &?Miami Mayor Francis Suarez. Esperanto Bar at Carlton Beach, 10 Eliezer Peri St, Tel Aviv. Monday, July 18th 7pm IDT.?Register here .

Ben Shapiro Live in Tel Aviv + Q&A, Wed July 20th 8pm : Ben Shapiro is founding editor-in-chief and editor emeritus of The Daily Wire and host of "The Ben Shapiro Show," one of the most popular podcasts in the world. Wed, Jul 20, 2022, 8:00 PM IDT. Hangar 11, Tel Aviv Namal, Tel Aviv. Register here .

Innovate@scale :?At the event,?IBM who is joining forces with Wix and GigaSpaces, will release a joint Digital Acceleration Hub (DAH), designed to accelerate the adoption of new digital services by both enterprises and SaaS start-ups. Held as a hybrid in-person and online event, the conference will offer two parallel tracks for enterprise customers and for start-ups.?As a friend of the RIIC, they are happy to share with you a discount code.To register for the event, go to the?event page ?and click on the?link to register and enter code?PARTNERS85. July 20, 9AM. Bello Center, Bryant University, Rhode Island.?Register here .

Exclusive Algemeiner Event: David Friedman and Dovid Efune, in Conversation :?They are pleased to cordially invite you to join them for a special evening featuring former U.S. Ambassador to Israel?David Friedman?in conversation with the Algemeiner’s?Dovid Efune. The talk will draw from Friedman’s new book?SLEDGEHAMMER: How Breaking with the Past Brought Peace to the Middle East, in which he tells details of his time in office, at the center of U.S.-Israel relations. Copies of SLEDGEHAMMER will be available for purchase following the talk. The event will take place on?July 14th?at?7:00 PM?at?The Center for Jewish History?in?New York City.?Tickets here .

Connection to Innovation August 30th : Connection to Innovation is back IN-PERSON! Stay tuned for topic and speaker announcements. Tue, August 30, 5:30 PM EDT. Bryan Glazer Family JCC, 522 North Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL. Register here .

TikTok for Startups : TikTok for Startups IL is an exclusive program designed to help promising Israeli startups scale with TikTok. It offers a unique set of high-value benefits and support tools aiming to increase your success with their worldwide community. Apply here .

Techstars NYC?Accelerator :?One of the top accelerator programs in the world; $120,000 funding for 6% equity, 3 months hybrid program; Nov 07- Feb. 16. Mentorship, demo day; 60+ alumni including ClassPass, Plated, Timehop, Jukely; apply by Aug 01?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 .

Jonathan 'Yoni' Frenkel? 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 .