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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. What a week in the Middle East... If you're attending the Israeli-American Council (IAC) Summit in Washington this weekend, please respond to this email, I'd love to connect. I'll be in attendance, and writing an article featuring a business perspective from the conference.

Event season is back, so if you're in New York, and would like to connect at an event reach out to me directly (as always, feel free to send me upcoming events, and I will be happy to feature them).

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Israel’s Unit 8200: From Stuxnet to Hezbollah—A legacy of cyber mastery : Tech which moves in the shadows...

Climate Tech Innovation Center opens in northern Israel : Even during the war, the focus is on solving global problems.

Israelis Remember Their Dead—With Stickers : It's a sad reminder of the last year...

Loss of confidence in the state’s actions drives startups to grow elsewhere – survey : The flight of talent is a real fear.

New VC fund signals recovery of young Israeli startup scene : Capital will still flow to promising startups.

Daniel J. A. is a writer and thought leader you should familiarize yourself with.

Follow the money, (or the fintech)...

Business Mentors Office Hours : Calling all the Israeli Startups to join our upcoming Business Mentors Office Hours! The Business Mentors Office Hours is an effort lead by the Economic Mission office in NY. The goal is to allow a structured one-to-one 20 min meeting session between Israeli innovative companies in various sectors and senior leading business figures in those sectors in the U.S. Registration Deadline is Thursday, September 19th. Register here .

Startup Snapshot : They're looking to interview founders who are using GenAI tools in creative ways to ideate and build their startups. This is part of their new research on GenAI and its impact on startup building. They have already collected data and insights from hundreds of founders globally. Are you using GenAI for idea generation, rapid prototyping, or to rethink your approach entirely? They want to hear your story! If you know any standout founders leveraging GenAI in innovative ways, they're love to talk to them, and feature them in their research! Reach out here .

Tech companies hiring: A great list of tech companies and startups hiring in Israel right now from Avi Lewis (who you should follow). For the full list head over to Goozali , which is a crowdsourced + constantly updated list of Israel tech positions here .

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 .

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 .

Beyond Partners : They are seeking an exceptional Analyst to join their team at Beyond Partners. This role is ideal for someone with experience in defense technology, finance, and venture capital. Bonus points if you previously worked with major defense companies, or have a track record in mergers and acquisitions. If you are passionate about defense technology and have the expertise to drive their investment strategy forward, they invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please send your CV detailing your relevant experience to [email protected]

Hud : They are looking for a Product Director and a Product Manager to join their hard-working fun ambitious team. They are building a deeply technical product for software engineers, that also aims high when it comes to visuals and UX. So both jobs require familiarity with the world of software engineers, experience in B2B products, but also some B2C flare. If you feel you're the right person for either of the roles (or if you know someone who is), please write them at [email protected]

WSC Sports : New week. New month. New positions. If you're passionate about sports and looking to turn that passion into a career, apply to WSC Sports today! Can you use the referral link below. Open positions:

Technical Account Manager

Corporate Development

Growth Product Analyst

Machine Learning Engineer

Operation Shift Manager

NLP Team Leader

IT Helpdesk

GenAI/NLP Algorithm Developer

Software Architect (AI)

Data Engineer

VP Marketing

Backend Developer

QA Engineer

DevOps/MLOps Engineer

IOS Developer

Senior GenAI/NLP Algorithm Developer

GenAI Product Manager

Frontend Developer

To apply with the referral link, click here .

IAC 9th Annual Summit : Join them this year for insightful talks, renowned speakers, workshops, business networking, and, most importantly, a chance to connect over our shared love for Israel and make lifelong memories. This year, more than ever before, coming together is crucial. As we face antisemitism and Israel hatred on an unprecedented scale, the IAC National Summit strengthens our community, facilitates dialogue, and empowers us to deal with these challenges in our everyday lives. September 19th - 21st, Washington Hilton. 1919 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, DC. Register here .

Tech & the City - Resilience : The ongoing conflict in Israel has created complex challenges for Tel Aviv's tech companies, highlighting the importance of robust Business Continuity Plans (BCPs). To ensure smooth operations during such times, it is essential for companies to be well-prepared and informed. Sunday, September 22 · 8:30am IDT.??? ?????? ?? ????-???, ???? ?? ???? Israel. Register here .

Sept 23 (NYC) VIP Reception, 5-8pm: Climate & Sustainability Leadership Summit : VIP reception affiliated with 2024 Climate & Sustainability Leadership Summit , 5-8 PM, 1675 Broadway, Monday, September 23rd. Key speakers from the Summit. Register here .

JFE End of Summer Startup and Tech Mixer LA : JFE Network is excited to bring their community together for an End of Summer Networking Mixer! Join them on Monday, September 23rd, from 6:30PM at a premier events space in Santa Monica, just steps away from the ocean, for an evening of networking and connection. Monday, September 23 · 6:30pm PDT. Event Venue in Ocean Park. Santa Monica Santa Monica, CA. Tickets here .

AI & Brain Innovation : AI & Brain Innovation is a unique event bringing together experts in artificial intelligence and neuroscience to explore challenges and opportunities in these fields. The event will begin with networking and an introduction to the new BrainTech Hub community. Attendees will then hear from Dr. Alon Talmor on the latest advancements in integrating AI with brain sciences. The event will conclude with an investors panel discussing strategies for navigating investments in times of crisis. Wednesday, September 25 · 6pm IDT. Google for Startups Campus. 12 Ha-Umanim Street Tel Aviv-Yafo. Register here .

Demystifying AI: From Seed Funding to Revolution - An Investor Panel Discussion : Calling all entrepreneurs! Whether you're just starting your journey, building your first product, or ready to take it global, join Startup Grind Tel Aviv this September for a powerhouse investor panel discussion during #SGAIMonth! Unlock the secrets of AI funding, hear from leading investors, and get inspired to build the future! Register now and get 25% off, type this promotion code: SG-NEWSLETTER-25 Sep 25, 6:00 PM. Ashtrom Port (LYFE Towers), David Ben Gurion Rd 1, Bnei Brak. Register here .

Boston's MedTech HealthTech : The NEIBC community is cordially invited to an amazing reception for the Boston's HealthTech ecosystem. You will have the opportunity to meet 15 Israeli startups, graduates of the New England US-Israel Health-Tech Hub (THT) at ARMI. September 25th, 6:30pm. Goodwin, 100 Northern Ave, Boston, MA. Register here .

Sell Like a Spy - Business Development Lessons & Communication Strategies from the World of Espionage : Please join?Interfor International?for the latest in their webinar series at noon EST on Thursday, September 26th, featuring Head of Interfor Academy Jeremy Hurewitz to discuss his new book, Sell Like a Spy – The Art of Persuasion from the World of Espionage. Jeremy will discuss the book with Kate Kalmykov, a Partner at Greenberg Traurig. Sep 26th, 12:00 PM EST. Register here.

Rosh Hashanah Feast : It's Apples & Honey Time! Welcome the New Year with the Tech Tribe Fam and join them for a delicious Rosh Hashanah meal! From Brisket to Honey Cake, they've got a feast for the ages. Let's bring in the blessings of a new year together at Tech Tribe's Rosh Hashanah meal. Wednesday, Oct 2nd, 8:00pm. RSVP for location 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 .

Focal's W24 Demo Day : Applications for Focal ’s W24 demo day are open to startups raising in the next 6 months. It takes 7 minutes to apply on their website, and even those who don’t make it to demo day can get introductions to over 250 leading VC fund partners, including Remagine Ventures . Last demo day alone, applicants received over 1600 introductions from investors; it's one of the highest leverage activities you can do for your fundraise. Apply here .

Fintech Village NYC : Calling All Fintech Innovators! Is your startup ready to disrupt the financial world in NYC? Join Team8 , HSBC Innovation Banking , Amazon Web Services (AWS) , Deloitte Catalyst, and GUTS - Harel Innovation hub , and win an opportunity to showcase your fintech solutions to top VCs and industry giants in New York City! September 30th | Israel. Apply here .

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