Laura Yitzhak

Our Startup Nation Finder Q3 2024 Israeli Tech Report is out! In a challenging year, Israeli tech has shown agility and boldness—driving impact in both national security and civilian tech efforts. Here’s what’s happening: 💰Private funding: $7.7B YTD (+18% from 2023) 📈 M&A deals: $11.9B (+39% YoY) 🔐Cybersecurity: $3.07B raised (+75% YoY) With valuations more attractive than ever, now is the time to explore opportunities in Israel’s thriving ecosystem. 👉Dive into the full report: https://okt.to/N8QaTG Sivan Shamri Dahan Idan Tendler Yariv Lotan Aaron Gefen Ahmad Sarsor Eran Igelnik Einat Ben Ari #innovation #startupnation #IsraeliTech #venturecapital #businessgrowth #Q32024 #cybersecurity #investment #StartupNationFinder #Q3Report #TechEcosystem #InnovationReport #FinderInsights #IsraeliStartups #TechTrendsIsrael #IsraeliInvestors

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In the end, it's all about the people - or more accurately, it's about the connections we build and the impact we make together in driving business forward. Thank you, N12 News Israel, for highlighting my HR journey! Link in the first comment

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Exciting News from CodeValue! CodeValue Group is expanding by acquiring Liacom Systems for 21 million ILS! Liacom Systems Ltd. is a leading Israeli company providing comprehensive IT project solutions, with expertise in hashtag #cybersecurity and hashtag #ICT services for major clients such as IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) - Israel Electric Corporation חברת החשמל לישראל בע"מ@ Corporation, @Israel Ministry of Defense, and more. This acquisition aligns with our strategy to become the go-to technological partner for large organizations in Israel, especially as digital transformation and cloud migration accelerate. Joining forces with Liacom will enable us to enhance our service offerings and better support the needs of both the public and private sectors. We are excited for this next chapter as we continue to lead innovation in digital and cloud services! https://lnkd.in/dJZSdV7w #CodeValue #Growth #DigitalTransformation #TechInnovation

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Exciting times for Israeli tech! 🎉 Despite challenges, the Startup Nation ecosystem is thriving! 🤔 Wondering what this means for job seekers? I've broken it down on my business page, offering practical tips for leveraging this news in your job search. 👉 Check out the full post for insights! And let me know which funded startup intrigues you most!

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   Is the Hybrid Work Model Fading Out? Amazon’s recent shift back to a five-day office workweek has reignited the debate: is the hybrid model on its way out? In my interview with Calcalist כלכליסט, I shared how #early-stage startups thrive on in-person collaboration, driving innovation through energy and teamwork. Yet, flexibility remains key to attracting top talent, even as larger companies return to the office. At Blumberg Capital, our portfolio companies consistently strike this balance, fostering both innovation and talent retention by cultivating environments where inspiring employees can thrive and drive success. Read the full article by Maayan Manela: https://lnkd.in/em_9jGsk #Leadership #Startups #Innovation #TalentAttraction #FutureOfWork ##IsraelEntrepreneurs #IsraelStartups

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Understanding Convalescence Pay in Israel: What You Need to Know in 2024 Convalescence pay, known as “Dmey Havraa” (דמי הבראה) in Hebrew, is a unique benefit provided to employees in Israel. This payment is designed to help cover the costs of vacation and recovery, ensuring that employees can recharge and return to work with renewed energy. What is Convalescence Pay? Convalescence pay is an additional financial benefit employers must provide their employees. Originally intended to cover the costs of staying in a recovery home, it now serves as a general vacation allowance. Employees are not required to present receipts for their expenses, making it a flexible benefit that can be used as needed. When is it Paid? Convalescence pay is typically disbursed between June and September. The amount varies based on the employee’s tenure and sector. For example, in 2024, the value of one convalescence day is ILS 418 in the private sector and ILS 471.4 in the public sector.   Who is Eligible? To be eligible for convalescence pay, an employee must have completed at least one year of employment with their current employer. The number of convalescence days increases with the length of service. For instance, after the first year, employees receive four days, and this number gradually increases with seniority. What’s Special This Year? In 2024, there are significant changes due to the October War. The Knesset (The Israeli Parliament) has legislated a freeze on the value of convalescence pay, keeping it at the 2023 rates. Additionally, employees will receive one less convalescence day this year. This adjustment is part of broader budgetary measures to support reservists and manage economic impacts. These changes highlight the importance of staying informed about employment benefits and understanding how they may be affected by broader socio-economic factors. As we navigate these challenging times, both employers and employees must be aware of their rights and obligations. Feel free to share your thoughts or ask questions in the comments below. Let’s support each other in making the most of our workplace benefits! Galia #convalescencepay #sgfglobal #laborlawsisreal #summer #wellbeing #worklifebalance

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Excited to announce my upcoming workshops this month! Join me, an HR professional and career consultant, to upgrade your job search skills and knowledge. The Israeli market is difficult right now and you must be as prepared as possible! All workshops will be virtual and in English. Following registration and payment at the link below, you will receive the link to join the workshops. Feel free to comment or message me with any questions. https://lnkd.in/dEupgaMn #linkedinoptimization #interviewprep #resumetipsandtricks

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After years as a commander in the IDF, it was clear to me that I wanted to continue working with people. I started my academic studies in behavioral sciences about three years ago, I immersed myself in anthropology, sociology, psychology and everything in between, with subjects I never thought existed. All of these changed my thinking , and I quickly realized that my place was in the world of human resources. In the first lesson, the lecturer promised that by the end of the degree we would discover the secret of happiness. Unfortunately, it didn't happen 🤦‍♂️ , but I did learn how to see the world from other perspectives. I found that the thoughts I had in my head were given official names, and insights that had previously seemed like fantasy turned out to be complete theories in the world of organizational behavior. This week the first part of the journey came to an end - I received a bachelor's degree 🎓 Although I did not discover the recipe for happiness, I acquired a lot of knowledge and tools for my continued development and success as an HR manager :) #HR #Behavioral Sciences #New Beginnings #Leadership #Ending #ContinuousLearning 🎓🚀

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Israel is a giant playground if you can perceive it as such. One of my adventures in the corridors of Israeli academia (it’s a comedy. They all are) involved an esoteric investigation into a new class of numbers. There was a notion that there is a negative zero and a positive zero, and that it is somehow useful. I came in to the lab, understood what is required, and wrote the code that produces negative and positive zeros, and queries that perform statistical analysis on the outputs, etc, etc, etc. Negative zeros, positive zeros, perhaps useless in any case aside from slippage calculation in zero-ish trade thresholds. In any case, it’s unfeasible, due to Binance fees. https://lnkd.in/dfjKhTND

🌟 Check out this great article on DEV.BG highlighting why CluneTech is an exceptional workplace for women. 👩‍💼💼 #CluneTech #GreatPlaceToWork #WomenInTech

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Diversity in organizations, particularly in companies in Israel, is not only an important social value but also reflects the multicultural reality of Israeli society and strengthens connections between different populations. It also contributes significantly to organizations in many ways, such as: ⭐Innovation and Creativity: Employees from diverse backgrounds bring varied perspectives that foster creative thinking and lead to innovative solutions. Diverse teams reduce groupthink and create an environment that nurtures original ideas. ⭐Positive Image and Social Responsibility: Companies that promote ethnic diversity are perceived as fairer and more progressive by customers, employees, and investors. Moreover, organizations that embrace diversity highlight their commitment to social responsibility and the promotion of equal opportunities. ⭐Increased Productivity: Research shows that diverse teams work more efficiently. Collaboration among employees from different backgrounds enhances productivity, generates a healthy organizational dynamic, and improves employee satisfaction. Our internship program offers companies a unique opportunity to onboard academic interns from East Jerusalem in various high-tech fields, at no cost, risk, or obligation. Interns receive a salary and a scholarship funded by the organization, saving the company time and effort in recruiting suitable employees. Contact us for more details: https://lnkd.in/d4jB5eh7 Waad Khader Einat Mesterman Oded Tietz Dana Nahari

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I truly enjoyed speaking Morit Rozen (מורית רוזן) ’s webinar this week, where I shared my input on the latest market trends and the imperative for organizations to be both clever and agile. In today’s market, optimizing growth while ensuring profitability and productivity is a fine balance that all successful companies must achieve. We face those challanges on a daily basis at Elementor, and I shared some of this experience here. Key points I covered included: 🌐 Market Trends: The dynamic nature of today's market demands strategic thinking. 📊 OKRs: The importance of setting clear Objectives and Key Results at the company level and ensuring they cascade effectively throughout the organization. 🧩 Recruitment: As a critical enabler to the business, recruitment must be a true business partner, aligning closely with strategic goals. 📈 Measurements: For recruitment and in general, how critical they are in moving the needle. Hope you’ll enjoy listening (Apologies my dear non- Israeli friends, it's in Hebrew) - Looking forward to hearing what you think! #MarketTrends #OKRs #Recruitment

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Exciting announcement for my American network! I’m launching an initiative to connect Israeli startups to people in the US who can help them with intros to potential customers. It’s called the Pollinate Network 🐝 🤝 What’s in it for you?  - 💸 that you can either pocket or pass along as a donation ♻️ - 📌 A unique and extremely tactical way to support the Israeli economy during its most challenging year People often ask me what the best way is to support Israeli Founders?  THIS IS. 💁‍♀️ I never imagined how valuable my US network was to them until they all started requesting introductions. Your former colleagues. Your college friends. Your family friends. They dream of meeting them. And you can help make that a reality. If you…  🇮🇱 Want to support Israel in a very tactical way  💵 Want to make cash for tapping into your network  🏗️ Want to help Founders build their businesses This is for you. 🙋‍♀️ If you’re interested, comment with a hand raise emoji and I’ll DM you with next steps (30 seconds!) so you can get started.

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Ready to shape the future of Israeli high-tech? 🚀 Mamram Seeds Class 2 is launching! Our excellence program is back and bigger than ever. If you're entrepreneurs who are combat service veterans or Mamram graduates just starting out and looking for the right framework to grow and find your founding team, this is the place. 8 months of an incredible journey that will prepare you for any challenge. Registration is now open and spots are limited, so secure your place with us in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The only place where combat service veterans and Mamram graduates are brought together around one table with a common goal: to create winning ventures. A group of 24 outstanding entrepreneurs - 12 Mamram graduates and 12 combat service veterans - will embark on an 8-month entrepreneurial journey. During this time, they will explore, learn, and closely encounter the leaders of the Israeli eco-system from various angles. Who knows what crazy startups might be born during the program? 🦄 We're looking for Israel's next technological leadership! If you're entrepreneurs who aren't intimidated by anyone, if you're innovators who aren't afraid of any challenge - this is your place to break through and grow. What will happen in the program? ✅8 months of self-discovery and identification as leaders and entrepreneurs ✅Acquire tools and methodologies in startup creation processes ✅Meet and hear from entrepreneurs at different stages, from early-stage startups to senior entrepreneurs in the country ✅Establish and develop your own venture at Mamram Labs ✅Tour companies and various entrepreneurial spaces, and discover new problem spaces ✅Connect with a group of winning leaders! ✅Join a global community of Mamram graduates and the organization's entrepreneurship programs alumni Spots are limited and demand is high - register now to secure your place in the next generation of high-tech leaders! 💨🏃‍♂️ Cohort #2 is on its way. To register -> https://bit.ly/4czKPXe (Registration is open until August 1) Thanks to our amazing partners - Team8 | lool ventures | Pearl Cohen | Google | Next October Ehud Naos | Ishay Gavriel | Ori Barzilay | Dina Walker | Doron Latzer | Guy Lachmann | Naama Yanko | Izhar Shay | Yossi Melamed | Yaniv Golan | Aviv Yonas

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📆 Triangle Tech | ✨Friday✨ event roundup 🤠 𝐴 𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑘 𝑡𝑜 𝑧𝑜𝑜𝑚 𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑐𝑢𝑠𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑦𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑚, 𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑒𝑝 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑅𝐴𝐺, 𝑝𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑝𝑖𝑡𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔, 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑙𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑋𝑅 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑒𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑘 𝑔𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑒 𝐺𝑅𝑂 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑢𝑝𝑠 𝑑𝑒𝑚𝑜! 🤔 𝗪𝗵𝘆? Tech + Startups have a lot going on in the Research Triangle. It the right place and time to learn, invest, mentor, startup, advise, and build! 🤷‍♀️ 𝗪𝗵𝗼? all folks across tech + startup roles across the Triangle! 💬 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁? add events in the comments + re-post! 🌟 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 + 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 📆 11/11 5:30pm 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡’𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (free, audience: entrepreneurs, tech folks, folks across the ecosystem) https://lnkd.in/eF-HDtCa 📆 11/12 4pm 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 (free, audience: students and startups) https://lnkd.in/eF-HDtCa 📆 11/13 5:30pm 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐥-𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (free, audience: AI engineers, AI builders, data and data science folks) https://lnkd.in/evYRQDch 📆 11/13 6pm 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 (free, audience: founders, entrepreneurs) https://lnkd.in/eFHQhud9 📆 11/13 6pm 𝐗𝐑 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (free, audience: XR builders and founders, EdTech builders and founders) https://lnkd.in/ePWqEY_Y 📆 11/14 11:30am [Hybrid] 𝐎𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐮: 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 (free, audience: founders, entrepreneurs, business owners) https://lnkd.in/eAWjMEj6 📆 11/14 4:30pm 𝐎𝐎𝐎 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐔𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 (free, audience: gaming industry folks) https://lnkd.in/eaDn-icx 📆 11/14 4:30pm 𝐆𝐑𝐎 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐲 (free, audience: tech & biotech founders, the whole startup community) https://lnkd.in/eChk-CN7 📆 11/14 5:30pm 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡: 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐛 (free, audience: AI folks, biomedical folks, life science founders and builders) https://lnkd.in/eijDw5ah 📆 11/16 11am ☕ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐦 & 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 (free, audience: founders, creative folks) https://lnkd.in/eBmtbeDM #TriangleTechNight #TriangleTech #RaleighTech #DurhamTech #ChapelHillTech

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Great example of the Executive Search process and the many advantages of long-term career management. and on a personal note: proud to have led this process myself ☺️🙏😉

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As I travel the world during business trips, I find that everyone has an opinion about the current situation in the Middle East. More often than I would like to admit, those opinions are not necessarily based on data or familiarity. It's also quite common for people to assume I hold certain beliefs, when in fact, as with everything in life, the reality is much more complex. In these times, it's more important than ever to keep our eyes on the ball and remember that the majority of people, no matter where they are from, desire a peaceful life and prosperity for themselves, their loved ones, and their community. Most people want peace, and even though it's a word not often used in the midst of war, this is the best and most important time to use it and advocate for it. 🌟 Exciting News! The application window for the 2025 cohort is officially open! We're proud to partner with The Hebrew University of Jerusalem's ASPER-HUJI Innovate for this program. 🚀 Do you have a groundbreaking idea? Are you eager to bring it to life? This is your chance to collaborate with entrepreneurs from all walks of life and turn your startup vision into reality. Join us and be part of a diverse team that's ready to make an impact. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your entrepreneurial journey. Apply now! 🌟 Program Start: December 18, 2024 Application Deadline: December 10, 2024 Location: Jerusalem & Boston Program Language: English Fully funded program Apply now to take your startup to the next level! Limited spots are available! Reserve yours today!🌟 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #University #Consulting #Startups #Training #Entrepreneurs #Accelerator #Diverseteams #Development #VC #Angelinvestors #Inventarios #Ideation5050 #5050Startups #AtoBeAccelerator #TechCommunity #ProfessionalGrowth

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Navigating Leadership in Today’s Israeli Landscape 🤹‍♀️ Being a manager in our current reality in Israel is undoubtedly a challenging task. Juggling numerous responsibilities while navigating uncertainty in various aspects can sometimes feel like an impossible mission. Yet, striving for excellence and achieving our business goals remains our priority. This week, we had the opportunity to attend a session for managers called “The Managerial Challenge in the Ongoing Israeli Reality: Tools for Compassionate Management.” This session provided a valuable space for us to openly discuss our challenges and explore practical tools for effective management during these unprecedented times. I found the discussions to be not only insightful but also essential for our growth as leaders. It was a reminder of the importance of empathy and adaptability in our roles, especially when supporting our teams. A heartfelt thank you to Inbar Mark and Neri Lahav for leading this important session. Let’s hope we won’t need to rely on all the tools we learned, but it’s reassuring to know we have them at our disposal. 👫 #teammanagment ##leadership #businessasunusual #amdocs #amdocslife

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Всем привет! Друзья, сегодня у меня для вас новый и очень крутой кандидат. Я знаю его лично, поэтому могу поручиться в его экспертизе и профессонализме на 100%. Это русскоговорящий кандидат, который живет в Лондоне, имеет британское гражданство и свободно владеет английским. ----- Hi everyone! Guys, today I share with you a new and very cool candidate. I know him personally, so I can vouch for his expertise and professionalism 100%. He is a Russian-speaking candidate who lives in London, has British citizenship and is fluent in English. ----- Roles he is looking for Project Manager, Product Manager Bio I was a Project Manager for many years and recently switched to building B2B & fintech startups for SMEs in Europe, mainly as a Product Manager and Project Manager. I can fundraise, deliver product strategy, build processes from scratch and fine-tune them, conduct product discovery and market research, create products, and communicate with stakeholders. I recently realised I'm not good at being a CEO and want to restart my corporate career. I can fall in love with what needs to be done. I'm used to both startup and corporate environments. Location London, the UK English level C2 Type of work I'm ready for office/hybrid in London, remote anywhere in Europe, and hybrid in the UK and Western Europe (I'm ready to travel to office for a few days per week/month). What's important for him I'm looking for stability. I need a company that won't shut down three months after my first day. It's very important to work with people who believe in success and put all their effort into achieving it. I don't want to work with gaming and crypto and for projects oriented toward the Russian market. Legal status I'm not a sole trader, but happy to become one if needed. I'm a British citizen with a verified bank account in the UK. Salary expectations Minimum remuneration: £60k. I'm open to negotiation if there is a performance-based bonus or a clear understanding of future growth. The candidate's CV https://bit.ly/4bHeCw8 and LinkedIn profile https://lnkd.in/gWtygsCZ I believe that some company will be very lucky to hire Alex ;)

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