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WhatsApp Business and ChatGPT: A Dynamic Duo Transforming Customer Communication! 🌟 I'm thrilled to share an insightful new blog post from Commbox that delves into the revolutionary integration of WhatsApp Business and ChatGPT. This dynamic duo will transform customer service across industries, offering unparalleled efficiency and personalisation. In today's digital-first world, businesses must leverage cutting-edge technology to meet the high expectations of modern consumers. The integration of WhatsApp Business with ChatGPT is not just a technological upgrade; it's a paradigm shift in how we engage and support our customers. From healthcare to retail and education to municipal services, this powerful combination enhances customer interactions like never before. Explore the future implications of AI in customer communications and learn how to navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead. Take advantage of this must-read post that uncovers the potential of AI-driven customer service! Read the full blog 🔗https://bit.ly/3wVntfb #CustomerService #AI #WhatsAppBusiness #ChatGPT #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #CustomerExperience #FutureOfWork #Commbox CommBox

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ENTIRELY AI GENERATED COMMERCIAL! This is not a drill. There is an entirely Ai-generated advertisement on Israeli TV.

In a world where perception is almost everything, come hear us chat about how to build your brand to win 🦾 #loolventures #googleforstartups

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These are the 15 Israeli growth stage startups that have grown fastest in the past 6 months. All these companies are in the 151 to 500 employee category. The data is based on headcount data that we collect at Aption and is one data point that feeds our company insights and #EquityPooling clustering models Unsurprisingly a lot of cyber, dev ops and deep tech names here #1 daily.dev at 491% growth 🚀 🚀 #2 Port IO at 220% 🚀 #3 Particula at 120% 🔥 #4 Exodigo at 97% #5 Tailor Brands at 60% #6 Cyera at 55% #7 Hello Heart at 51% #8 Anyword at 50% #9 Candex at 39% #10 Pinecone at 39% #11 Paragon at 36% #12 Silverfort at 33% #13 Jones Software at 30% #14 Fullpath at 29% #15 Atera at 27%

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Mainly on my channel, Focus Point, I explain how and what to do for reaching success. Now it's time for practical cases! Very soon, there will be an interview on the channel with Nadav Shoval, CEO and founder of OpenWeb, our first Israeli unicorn. We invested in this company at an early stage, and today it is a leader in its industry. Nadav talked about his story and views, shared how he managed to achieve such impressive results. I'm sure the OpenWeb case will be useful to many, especially those interested in learning how to set goals and achieve success, even for established players. To not miss out, subscribe to my channel. Link in the comments.

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Israeli #founders today need to embrace design thinking This means focusing on the consumer who will be using the service or product that you’re developing The process may have been initially built without thorough consideration, but design thinking allows us to revisit and analyze what exactly is needed in the most efficient way As an example, processes may have been accepted as they are, until someone comes along and suggests a better way... and when that person steps in and proposes a fresh perspective, that's when #innovation happens At its core, design thinking is about understanding what is truly necessary in a process or action, and determining if it can be done differently, and is the ability to understand what the consumer really needs in any given situation or process, whether it's buying groceries, transportation, communication, etc. There are various methods and stages in design thinking. However, I use the Harvard Business School method, which has four stages, the first one being clarification The goal of clarification is to understand and identify the main pain point in the situation. This stage is about filtering out the noise and focusing on the situation at hand, to glean insights that may have been overlooked or undervalued before Often, this pain point is latent, something the consumer experiences but doesn't recognize as the main issue. The methods used at this stage involve observing the situation, being present in the space, and trying to understand what is missing and how the process can be improved The key is to gain a different perspective or insight that others haven't yet identified. If you can solve a problem that everyone is experiencing, then you potentially have a good business idea…. A prime example of the importance of being customer or human-centered, which is at the core of design thinking, is Google's failed Google Glasses project. Google invested about a billion dollars to develop this unique device, but after years of development and attempts to market it, they had to shut it down Why? Because no one was buying it! The product didn't solve a problem for anyone… it was a "nice to have" but not a "must-have" In design thinking, we're looking for solutions to real problems There are three must-have attributes in design thinking to determine if a product is worth investing in: Desirability Feasibility And viability If a product lacks any of these characteristics, it's not a go. These three characteristics are crucial in testing if a product is worth developing and investing time and resources into. Without them, there will be a flaw or failure in the process, and it simply won't work If you’re a founder, how are you currently incorporating design thinking into your startup strategy? I'd love to hear about your experiences in the Comments section below! #startupnation #venturecapital #designthinking

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Here's a new list of 40 (!) early-stage, fast growing VC-backed Israeli web3 startups, that raised Seed to Series B funding from top tier investors. 1) Tweed - the only one that raised seed from Accel 2) Dynamic - the only one that raised seed from a16z 3) Certora - the only one that raised from Tiger 4) Alterya - the only one that raised from Battery 5) Zengo Wallet - the only one that raised seed from Insight 6) Chaos Labs 7) Fhenix 8) Ingonyama - Zero Knowledge Proof Hardware Acceleration 9) Sodot 10) INX 11) Solidus Labs 12) Chain Reaction Ltd. 13) Hexagate 14) TRES Finance 15) Lightblocks Labs 16) Backed Finance AG 17) Lava Network 18) Blockaid 19) Addressable.io 20) GK8 by Galaxy 21) Breez 22) Hypernative 23) Utila 24) Braavos - Crypto Asset Management 25) SSV Labs 26) spherex technologies 27) dWallet Labs 28) CyVers 》Proactive Web3 Security 29) Archimedes 30) kirobo.io 31) Ironblocks 32) Nilos 33) Grappa.xyz 34) Othentic Labs 35) VirtuSwap 36) COTI Group 37) Xternity 38) FORDEFI 39) SendBlocks 40) Kima Network

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Tel-aviv has improved its position among the top startup ecosystems worldwide according to Startup Genome's 2024 report (https://lnkd.in/dN3aUa_h). What a powerful evidence of Israeli startup and innovation environment's resilience and the unshaken trust of the global investor community. The Israeli high-tech sector remains to be the engine of the nation’s economy, accounting for 18% of GDP, 48% of exports, and 11% of workforce. At Tachles VC we are proud we can back the next generation of cyber, cloud and infrastructure AI Israeli-born start-ups. Karel Tušek, Sivan Kanev, Boris Chovnik, Robin Bienfait

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YL Ventures is thrilled to partner again with Seattle-based Eran Barak having led the $11 million #seed round of his new #startup MIND! YL Ventures also seeded Eran's last #venture Hexadite, which was acquired by Microsoft. Together with cofounders Itai Schwartz and Hod Bin Noon, and CRO Tyson Hempel (former CRO of exited YL Ventures portfolio company Medigate), Eran is launching today the first-ever platform to put Data Loss Prevention (#DLP) on autopilot! Other investors in the round included #cybersecurity luminaries from CrowdStrike, Adobe, ADT and FireEye, Inc. MIND is a new breed of DLP that leverages #AI and smart #automation to instantly and comprehensively identify, detect, and prevent #data leaks. With the capacity to monitor billions of data events 24/7 in #realtime, MIND is a DLP solution completely reimagined for today's complexity, already ripping & replacing painful legacy solutions at enterprises across America. Read more here: https://mind.io/ And in Reuters: https://lnkd.in/gRhBEkbV

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Do you want to know where to invest your money? Well look no further! Calcalist כלכליסט just published their list of “The 50 Most Promising Israeli Startups – 2024!” Amidst a year marked by economic slowdown, judicial overhaul, and the turmoil of war, the resilience of Israel's startup ecosystem shines brightly as a testament to the incredible innovation and tenacity of our entrepreneurs. This year's list focuses on companies under seven years old, emphasizing sectors beyond our traditional strengths in cybersecurity, including Agritech, AI, and defense tech. In Agritech, startups like Bluewhite and Greeneye Technology are revolutionizing agriculture with autonomous robotics and precision spraying, addressing global food security challenges. In AI, companies like Pinecone and Robust Intelligence are pushing the boundaries of technology. The entrepreneurial spirit in Israel is unique, but sustaining this momentum requires addressing both global economic pressures and local geopolitical challenges. We need to be focused on creating and maintaining a robust support system for innovation in order for our startups to continue to succeed. Providing unwavering support and fostering an environment where these companies can thrive is pivotal for their success. Given the challenges faced by Israeli startups in the past year, what strategies do you believe are most effective in ensuring their long-term resilience and success? Take a look a the full list here > https://lnkd.in/dAhda7vA #IsraeliTech #StartupNation #VentureCapital #Agritech #Cybersecurity

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Is the Israeli business community truly ready for high-achieving Haredi professionals to take leadership roles in the tech ecosystem? We are, as Safra-Tech’s mission is to integrate Haredi professionals into the tech ecosystem, with a focus on #entrepreneurship and #startups We're not merely asking how we can slot Haredi workers into low-level roles… we're asking a far more ambitious question: How can we make Haredi society a key stakeholder in the tech ecosystem? It’s not about individual Haredi employees entering the tech world… it’s about a shift in Israeli society’s perspective, becoming key influencers and decision-makers, and having the ability to progress, to secure better jobs, and to make a real impact This is a wake-up call, not just for Haredi society, but also for the wider Israeli business community. As an example, the current #VC scene (which drives tech) in Israel is centralized, steeped in a Tel Aviv culture that brings with it its own mindset and politics To effect real change, we need to alter the landscape itself Aside from giving it lip service, does Israeli society truly want integration? Is the business sector ready for Haredi professionals to become C-level executives, managers, and policy influencers? If the answer is no, then we need to ask ourselves why… Why are we content with Haredi employees occupying low-level roles, but not decision-making positions? To catalyze progress, we need outside investors who understand the need for change, who are willing to provide the financial backing necessary to make this vision a reality. This cannot be left to the same players who have dominated the scene so far. They are too dependent on the status quo, and too concerned with their own well-being… Let's work to make Haredi society an integral part of the tech ecosystem at all levels If you’re interested in joining us in reshaping the tech ecosystem, reach out to me directly to learn more! #startupnation #venturecapital #thoughtleadership

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Here is a great video (it's in English, with Hebrew subtitles), summarizing all the things you need to know about where we are at with anti-semitism and hatred in the world. It was sent to me this morning by a treasured friend and reflects all the things that I, and many other people, have been saying here since October 7. For those of you who do not know the author Douglas Murray, he is not Jewish. But he explains the motives behind and implications of anti-semitism in a way that can be easily understood. I highly recommend you watch this video. Here are a few of the many key takeaways: -- That anti-semitism is the canary in the coal mine. When it's okay to express hate against Jews, any other group can become a target, and likely will. -- That the Islamic terrorism experienced on October 7 in Israel (and many, many, many times before) is the same Islamic terrorism experienced everywhere else in the world, like the bombing of the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, the Bataclan nightclub attack, and so many more. I feel this acutely, having lost a beloved colleague on 9/11. -- That civilization itself flourishes because of Judaism and the contributions of Jews (think medicine, arts, philanthropy, technology, etc.). -- That the accusations against the Jewish nation are externalized deficiencies. This is a well-known psychological principle, but somehow overlooked in this situation. TL;DR: anytime you accuse someone of something, you'd better look in the mirror. Let me know what you think. Link is here: https://lnkd.in/gTQGsvrm #standwithisrael #neveragainisnow #islamicterrorism #westisnext

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Discover #Israel's Funded Startups. Check out the complete list of startups that have received funding from #Israel whenever you need it. Access the list here https://lnkd.in/d-Ze4Nax #startup #startups #vc #venturecapital #investmentbanking #privateequity #managementconsulting #b2b #founders #entrepreneurs

The Entrepreneurship Lab 🧪 @ Reichman University – GMBA 17 is about to begin! A new cohort of the GMBA program at Reichman University is kicking off, marking the start of an exciting journey filled with new ideas, solutions to real market problems, and entrepreneurs eager to make an impact. This is the time to dive into the most critical phase of the entrepreneurial process – identifying the problem and validating the real market need. When we talk about ideation, it’s all about generating creative ideas rooted in a deep understanding of existing problems and needs. But how do you know if your idea is the right one? By having conversations with your potential clients. 💡 Why is this important? Talking to people who experience the problem allows you to: 🔷 Truly understand the pain they feel. 🔷 Validate that the problem is real and significant. 🔷 Identify patterns and insights that will help you refine your solution. This is not the time to arrive with a fully baked solution; it’s the time to truly listen. Ask questions, uncover their pain points, and let their feedback guide you toward the right direction. 📢 Pro tip: Start by speaking with as many people as possible who could be your potential customers. Explore, dig deeper, and challenge yourself to ask the questions you might not have thought of before. Good luck, 17! There’s no doubt you’re on the path to creating something extraordinary. 🚀 Oren Zuckerman Laly (David) Scherf🎗️ Edik Mitelman 😎 - happy to be on this journey with you

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Want to know what it takes to build a startup in Israel's thriving tech scene? Get ready to be inspired! We sat down with Hanan Brand the powerhouse behind Israel's startup scene. As Vice President and Head of the Startup Division at the Israel Innovation Authority, Hanan is the driving force behind the government's support for hundreds of groundbreaking companies. With over 15 years of experience in venture capital and executive roles, Hanan is a true industry veteran. In this exclusive interview, he shares insights into the Israel Innovation Authority's role in shaping the future. Discover how programs like the Technological Incubator and National Climatech are fueling innovation and tackling global challenges. Watch now and see how Israel is leading the way in technology and sustainability! Hosted by Yoel Israel

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Israeli foodtech startup Gavan raises $8 million to commercialize plant-based fat https://lnkd.in/dvDSJYXA Itai Cohen Allen Hazan Uri Jeremias MoreVC Lever VC EIT Food Gennady Rosenblat Matti Zinder Barak Vaserman Weaam Daksa Tali Mazor Baruch Dach Michal Tafla Irit Ventura Yael Leader

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