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

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

Today, I came across a concerning trend that made me reflect on the state of our tech ecosystem. Despite the hype and excitement surrounding Israeli startups in recent years, the number of new technological entrepreneurship ventures has been on a steady decline. This downward trajectory persisted even during the explosive growth of 2020 and 2021. It's disheartening to witness the decrease in new early-stage tech companies sprouting into our ecosystem. The challenges we face seem to go beyond temporary economic crises or societal issues. The root causes may lie in how our government and investor communities are approaching sector strategies and regulations. As a part of the Israeli startup nation, it's crucial for us to address these underlying issues to ensure the continued growth and success of our tech industry. Keeping this trend going is not an option for our ecosystem, and it is maybe one of the most important challenges we need to think about in the near future. This graph came from the Israeli Innovation Authority's 2023 annual summary report and IVC data.

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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

The amazing Barak Danin is always sharing past lectures from conferences just before the next ones are coming. This is how I got in my mail this absolute gem of a lecture - how to design medical interfaces to add trust by the users. Adi Simon shares amazing examples of how to reorganize the data on your interface to build the trust the medical practitioners need in order to actually utilized the product. Highly recommended to anyone building medical systems. The lecture is free to watch after a quick registration (Unfortunately in Hebrew). #fertility #productmanagement

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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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🚀 Calling All AI Experts and Integration Leads! Hey LinkedIn 👋 As part of my venture creation journey in The Zell Entrepreneurship Program at Reichman University, I’m in an exciting phase of redefining how organizations adopt and integrate AI into their workflows. These days, I’m diving deeper into the challenges of managing this new wave of technology. I’m looking to connect with: 📌 AI implementation consultants 📌 Integration leads 📌 Anyone responsible for making AI work in an organization Know someone who fits the bill? A quick chat could make a big difference. 👉 Bonus points if you’ve got AI horror stories to share 😂 Feel free to DM or tag someone in the comments. Thanks in advance for helping me get closer to building something awesome! 🚀

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Four months into my new journey, and I’m proud to support 💙💚Women in Tech®Israel 💙 💚 curate their annual summit. This year, we’re shining a spotlight on #Femtech - a rapidly growing and disruptive sector projected to reach $117 billion by 2029. Join us at the summit, where you’ll connect with bold innovators, hear from industry leaders, and be inspired by change-makers—all while being surrounded by a supportive network dedicated to empowering #womenintech. So, what’s in it for you? Come discover why health, opportunity, and prosperity aren’t just women’s issues — they’re essential for building a better society and a thriving economy. 👉 Are you in? Stay tuned for the upcoming registration link... 💙 Interested in partnering with us? Email: [email protected] #WomenInTech #WITFemTechSummit2024 #womenintech #womenintechisrael #witIsrael #IsraeliTechDelivers

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"AR computing!" Say goodbye to traditional laptops. An Israeli entrepreneur has innovated a technology that bids farewell to our traditional laptops. Tamir Berliner- founder of Sightful and the innovator behind the Spacetop G1! What is the Spacetop G1? Spatial computer that seamlessly integrates the functionality of a laptop with the capabilities Of Augmented Reality (AR). A 100-inch virtual workspace replaces the need for a physical screen. Spacetop G1 adapts to various environments, whether at home, in the office, or on the go. This represents a step forward in integrating AR technologies with daily tasks. Spatial with AR transforms how we interact with digital content, personally and professionally. The real test will be in its execution. The usability of the AR interface, the battery life, the comfort of AR glasses, etc., are crucial. I believe Sightful has managed to address these practical concerns effectively. And I am awaiting the official release in india. Congrats to Tamir Berliner and the team for their bold move and fantastic innovation. The Spacetop G1 is an evolution in how we think about personal computing. Soorya Narayanan | AppLogiQ #applogiq #innovation #entrepreneur #techentrepreneur #augmentedreality #spatialcomputing #management #startups

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All about Sora, AI renegades and lipsing in 9 TV Channel Israel / 9tv.co.il 🚨📺 Artificial Intelligence and Social Engineering This week, I had the privilege of appearing on a TV show to discuss how artificial intelligence and social engineering are used to manipulate information and spread disinformation. 🎙️ During the broadcast, I shared findings from recent research revealing that 80% of Western media publications about Gaza relied on sources that overlooked the Israeli perspective. We also explored how adversaries use AI to create fake news and deepfakes, influencing public opinion on a large scale. 👉 We discussed key fact-checking methods, such as analyzing sources and identifying deepfakes, and how technology can help combat falsehoods in the media landscape. 📌 Topic of the broadcast: How artificial intelligence is transforming the way we approach information. 💡 What do you think? How can we effectively counter information threats? Roman Yanushevsky Anastassiya Yezekhel

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🚀 We're One of Dun’s 100 Top 20 Startups to Work For – Again! 🎉 For the second year in a row, Jit has been recognized as one of the top startups to work for in Israel! But this isn’t just an award – it’s proof of what we’re building here: a team-driven culture that’s all about innovation, collaboration, and growth. 💡 At Jit, we don’t just solve challenges; we redefine them. We celebrate every win, support each other through the tough moments, and have a blast along the way. With a team-first mindset, we’ve created a home where ideas flourish, careers thrive, and impact is made every single day. 🌟 Looking to grow, make a difference, and love where you work? We’re hiring! Check out our open positions in the first comment – your next adventure starts here. 👇 Shai Horovitz Aviram Shmueli Daniel Koch Ilanit Nitzan Gilad Barzilay Michal Lipschitz Rob DiNuzzo Chris Reeves

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Looking forward meeting you at this Negev Web Developers meetup this Wednesday 18:30pm at #wix Gav Yam, Beer Sheva. This will be a very interesting and relevant topic for developers who want to stay up-to-date on using AI DevTools for test generation and, most importantly, building better code, faster. #israelsoftwaredevelopment #israelsoftware #genai #unittesting

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Steve Jobs' Legacy vs. Apple Today: Would He Agree? As Apple faces allegations of sending employee donations to organizations with ties to the Israeli army and illegal settlements, one must ask: Would Steve Jobs, the visionary who revolutionized technology, stand by Apple's current actions? A recent report revealed that Apple fully covers wages for employees who go to serve in the Israeli military, directly supporting the atrocities taking place in Gaza. These donations reportedly fund military activities and illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, despite Apple's stated commitment to human rights. With accusations of human rights violations, including torture and extrajudicial killings against Palestinians, Apple’s actions stand in stark contrast to the values Jobs championed. Would Jobs have allowed his company to perpetuate such horrors, or would he have used his platform for justice and compassion? It's time to reflect: How did we go from innovation and humanity to enabling genocide? #Apple #SteveJobs #CorporateAccountability #HumanRights #BoycottApple #WarCrimes #FreePalestine #EndApartheid https://lnkd.in/gBj-Wnbm __________________      ____________________    __________________ ENTITY (noun): A force or organization so devoid of humanity that it systematically commits atrocities and hides behind shallow justifications, a symbol of destruction, violence, and pure evil that must be eradicated from the human collective. DO NOT ask me again if I condemned October 7th!!! #BlockTheEmbassies United Nations International Criminal Court International Court of Justice (ICJ) INTERPOL United Nations Office at Geneva World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT)

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There is something very special about monday.com, ironSource, Yotpo, Lemonade, Fiverr, Playtika, and the other B2B startups that were founded in the early 2000s. They built the playbook that the current Israeli startup ecosystem stands on. I would love to interview these founders: Eran Zinman & Roy Mann CEO monday.com Tomer Tagrin. CEO Yotpo Tomer Bar-Zeev CEO ironSource Micha Kaufman ceo Fiverr Daniel Schreiber CEO Lemonade Or any founders that built from the early 2000s and still building. If someone can make an intro or ask them directly to come on the Founder StorieZ Podcast I would greatly appreciate it 🙏

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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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Last week Bria was ranked #20 of the most promising startups in Israel, kudos to the team! It is a long journey to build a startup. At 8 years old, I fell in love with mathematics, and at that point, I knew that's what I'd get my PhD in. That passion not only shaped my academic path but also ignited my interest in visual technologies and AI, which led me to pursue a PhD in computer vision. During my studies, I began to realise just how much the future of content would change with AI coming into the mix. Fast-forward to 2020, during COVID and before the Gen AI hype, I combined my understanding of how visuals can be generated with AI and the valuable enterprise experience I gained in my previous role at Trax Retail, to co-establish an AI startup called BRIA. We had one simple goal: To make it easy for any individual and company to generate the exact visuals needed for any use. Our key objective in helping you achieve this is to ensure that we provide you with a transparent, open, and responsible AI platform trained solely on licensed data, no public figures and deep fake, no privacy infringement. And in a world where more than 43% of people don't trust companies to use AI morally, Responsible AI use has never been more important. In building BRIA, we've been able to help businesses all over the world scale their content development process. And what gets me even more excited is that we've been able to partner with different creators to ensure that their creativity is respected, rewarded, and isn't pirated. We trained our own high quality foundation models and built the core tools of Generative AI so everyone can use it. The journey so far has been anything but linear, and I'm eager to continue sharing the innovative features we're developing, discuss the critical importance of Responsible AI, and explore how you can leverage our platform to its fullest potential. Join us as we pave the way for a new era of content creation, where innovation meets integrity.

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