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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.

Wishing a meaningful Sukkot to all those celebrating.

My latest essay recapping my experience in Israel this summer in ISRAEL21c —?Good News From Israel : These tough days are rocket fuel for future growth

If you're attending Money 20/20 later this month, and you’re an Israeli founder (or a VC investing in Israeli tech), I’d like to speak with you about an article I am writing for an Israel based publication around fintech and the conference. If you're attending and would like to connect in person there, please respond to this newsletter directly.

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Bumper stickers of the fallen coalesce online into a mosaic of mourning: Honoring the fallen.

Fears of a ‘lost decade’: Will the tech sector be able to save the war-hit economy?: There is a lot of doom and gloom, but the Startup Nation consistently exceeds expectations.

In a year of war since Oct. 7, Israel introduced new battlefield tech, honed its organization: The country has adapted to this constant state of war.

Israel tests cutting-edge drone interception systems to counter evolving threats: A tech solution will be found.

Venture capitalists turn Miami into a hub for Israeli startups: "Welcome to Miami"...

Nir Zavaro is helping founders tell their stories better.

Solving some of the world's biggest challenges.

JOBS MARKET GROWING: After a turbulent couple of years, the Israeli jobs market finally looks like it's starting to recover. This month?they reached a 12-month high of 1,500 open positions on the Secret Tel Aviv?Jobs Board with lots of awesome new jobs in Sales, Marketing, Account Management, Operations, and Product. Check out the Jobs Board for all the latest jobs, and sign up to our weekly Jobs Emails and Jobs WhatsApp Groups to get notified when a new job opens. Looking for inspiration? Check out our Best Companies to Work For in Israel Guide 2024. Check out the jobs board here.

itrek: They are hiring two Major Gifts Officers?to?build a robust individual donor portfolio -- one based in NYC, and one based in Boston.?Reporting to the Chief Growth Officer, these roles will join a five-person development team to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, focusing on four and five-figure gifts.?Perfect for someone with 7+ years of relevant experience. Some travel required.?Compensation is 120-150K plus robust benefits. To apply, click here.

Join Grappa’s Trusted Talent network: Grappa is transforming the talent ecosystem by building a global trust graph that maps who can be trusted on specific topics. Grappa is an invite-only network connecting startup founders, senior executives, and investors. Top founders (from pre-seed to unicorn) use Grappa to build their executive teams and hire trusted advisors. The network is expanding and allowing users to apply to join, so sign up and join the network with this link here.

Israel Tech Mission: This November 10-13 should be the most impactful Israel Tech Mission to date. Kevin Ryan, founder of MongoDB, Business Insider, Zola, Gilt and more is leading a group of VC partners, investors and tech executives to a trip to Israel. The group is meeting with President Herzog, Alan Feld, Gigi Weiss, Sir Ronald Cohen, Danna Azrieli, Eyal Waldman, Micah Goodman, as well as the top Google startups, Israeli VC partners, etc. By going on this trip you will not only help Israel’s tech ecosystem, but you’ll develop a personal network with the other participants and Israeli VCs that will more than cover the cost of the trip. High ROI in every way. They already have over a dozen VC and tech leaders joining and they urge you to apply today through the link below in one pager before it fills up. Any deposit is also fully refundable until mid October. Register here.

Team8: Head of AI. They're seeking a visionary Head of AI to spearhead the artificial intelligence transformation across our foundries and portfolio companies, driving change through applied research, thought leadership, strategy, and internal and external evangelism. Apply here.

Jews in Tech Schmooze | October: Meet other Jews in tech, connect, and more at Tech Tribe's monthly Third Thursday Schmooze. Join your colleagues in tech and digital media for informal networking and a chance to chat. Thursday, October 17th, 7:00 PM. Pier 57. New York, New York. Register here.

Sukkot with Tech Tribe: The time of our rejoicing is here! Join them in their Brooklyn Backyard Sukkah for an amazing holiday meal. Good food, great people and amazing times! Are you ready for Sukkot? Join them for an epic Sukkot meal in the Tech Tribe Sukkah! First night, 10/16 at 7:30pm. RSVP here.

Sukkot Bash NYC: Sukkot Soiree. Oct 19, 2024. Doors Open at 11pm. Secret NYC Location. 1,000+ YJPs. October 19 · 11pm. EDT. Elsie Rooftop. 1412 Broadway New York. Tickets here.

WEBINAR: Israel’s Secret Weapon — It’s Not What You Think: Join ILTV and Afeka for one of the most impactful events of the year, where we’ll explore the pivotal role of Israel’s high-tech industry in shaping the nation’s future. Monday, October 21th. 9 p.m. IL | 2 p.m. EST. Register here.

The Abraham Accords "Past Present and Future": Join them for "The Abraham Accords: Past, Present, and Future," an engaging event exploring the history, current status, and future implications of the Abraham Accords. Featuring insights from Dina Powell McCormick, Jason Greenblatt, and Ambassador Danny Ayalon, this discussion will be moderated by Jordan Hirsch. Monday, October 21 · 6:30 - 8pm EDT. Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History. 101 South Independence Ml East Philadelphia, PA. Register here.

Tribe Tel Aviv Sukkah Party Under the Stars: Sukkah Party Under the Stars. Join them in the Sukkah in the Center of Tel Aviv to celebrate the holiday together with open wine & beer bar, refreshments and live music. Over 200 people attended last year! Monday, October 21 · 7:30 IDT. Ichud Olam. 86 Ben Yehuda Street Tel Aviv-Yafo. Register here.

Sukkot of Light - 3,200: 3,000 Young Jews Celebrating at The Field of Lights. Monday, October 21. At The Field of Lights at Freedom Plaza - 686 1st Ave.6:30PM - 11:00PM. Tickets here.

NYC Product Analytics Leaders' Meetup: Loops to host a Product Analytics Leaders' MEETUP?in NEW YORK?CITY! This is a rare opportunity for leaders in Product Analytics to get together. Join the fun! Meet and mingle with your peers. Be inspired by experts in this very special event. 6pm. 264 W. 40th Street, Suite 1000, New York City. Register here.

Disinformation: An Urgent Threat to Democracy: Disinformation has rapidly become one of the greatest challenges to democracies around the world. While disinformation campaigns have been utilized by intelligence agencies for years, ever since the foreign attempts to influence the 2016 U.S. election, this malign trend has increased rapidly. Moreover, ?A.I. will now act as an accelerant. Often obscured by genuine attempts to protect free speech, disinformation agents hide among us, posting falsehoods on our social media and spreading conspiracy theories, whose impacts rebound through society and make attempts at understanding what is actually true increasingly difficult. Oct 24th, 12:00 PM?in Eastern Time. Register here.

MiluimTech Community Event: Join them at the HaMashbir bar a more casual, community-driven networking event! You're in for an evening of drinks, conversation, and connection with like-minded miluimnikim who are navigating their next steps in the high-tech world. Sunday, October 27 6:00 PM. Register to See Address. Tel Aviv-Yafo. Register here.

AI Driven Health-Tech Solutions for Women by Women: As of 2024, the Women's HealthTech (Femtech) industry has experienced significant growth. In 2021, the global market reached $1.9 billion in venture capital funding, and for 2024, the sector is on track to raise a record-breaking amount, already surpassing $1.2 billion in investments by mid-year. If this pace continues, 2024 could exceed previous records, driven by large funding rounds and growing interest in female health technology startups. Tuesday, October 29th at 12:00pm ET. Register here,

INVITATION: Night at the Israel Philharmonic + Drinks, Nov 6: For the first time, their young audience will experience an interactive program led by Conductor Lahav Shani, with you getting to vote on what the symphony will play from the some of the best blasts of classical past including : Beethoven, Mozart, Prokofiev and on and on and on...). Starts on Wednesday, November 6 pm IST. Charles Bronfman Auditorium. 1 Huberman Street Heichal HaTarbut // HaBima Square Tel Aviv-Yafo. Register here.

Nov 7 (NYC): USA Galien Forum (free for mHealth members): Big Pharma's top R&D leaders will converge in New York City, Nov 7th, for the annual "Nobel Prize of corporate pharma", the Prix Galien. Free attendance for mHealth Israel members. Thursday, November 7th, 2:30 PM. Alexandria Center for Life Science, West Tower. Register here.

Save the Date for DefenseTech Summit 2024: Join them for the Defense Tech Summit, December 10-11, 2024, at Tel Aviv University. This premier event will feature the latest advancements in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, cyber technologies, and more. With unparalleled insights drawn from Israel’s unique geopolitical landscape and leadership in defense innovation, the summit will delve into complex, real-world scenarios. Attendees will gain practical lessons from Israel’s cutting-edge solutions that are addressing global security challenges and shaping the future of defense technology. Learn more here.

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