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This measure, part of the broader "National Infrastructure Bill" enacted a year ago to close Israel's major infrastructure gap, is HUGE. It aims to overcome the "Utility Coordination" challenge, notoriously the weakest link in every project life cycle — key to delivering Israel's mega-projects on time over the next decade and essential for sustaining rapid economic growth. Why is this so crucial? - Israel's productivity gap (GDP per hour worked) is the biggest challenge to realizing its economic growth potential. - Alongside the demographic challenge, aggressively addressing the "Infrastructure Gap" is a top priority. - Approximately 25% of the productivity gap is attributed to infrastructure deficiencies in transportation, particularly mass transit. - Over the next 10-15 years, Israel will invest more than NIS 0.5 trillion in capital projects for Transportation and Energy (1.5-2% increase in investment of GDP annually). Streamlining projects = closing the "infrastructure gap" faster = GROWTH. Adi Hachmon Iliya Katz Yuval Avigdor Dana Dover Itzik Daniel Esti Feldman

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Take a look at this picture. It was taken today at our Salesforce offices in Tel-Aviv. It shows a few dozens of Salesforce Israel employees in one of our regular all-hands meetings. What's so special about that? Well, that picture was taken exactly 36 hours after Iran launched a massive aerial strike against Israel with 100s of UCAVs, ballistic and cruise missiles carrying about 60 tons(!) of explosives. Thanks to the Israeli Air force, the air forces of the US, UK, France, Jordan and others *and* Israeli innovation and engineering talent who developed the most advanced multi-layered air defense systems in the world - luckily that attack ended up with relatively low impact. It was a sleepless night for all us in Israel who got an advanced notice of the attack and basically spent that night bracing for impact. Now take another look at this picture. 36 hours later - People showing up at the office, talking to each other, having a few laughs, having meetings, discussing deadlines, solving business problems, discussing engineering problems, doing demos, having coffee and lunch together, having an all-hands meeting together. 36 hours ago we were bracing for impact of 60 tons of explosives that were about to fall out of the sky. Take another look at this picture - This is how resilience looks like. You can count on us. We deliver. No matter what. https://lnkd.in/eXSvz3xv

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🌟 Excited to share a special podcast episode all about Open Source, community, and Elementor! 🌟 I had the pleasure of being a guest on Red Hat's TalkingOpen podcast, where I shared how we at Elementor are making the web more accessible, creative, and limitless for developers and creators worldwide. 📌 We covered: - Our Open Source philosophy as a business model that bridges creative freedom with business growth. - Community impact - how we cultivate innovation and empower users through collaboration. - The Elementor ecosystem - our journey to creating the leading tools for web creation. 💡 Openness and transparency are core values for us, and this podcast offers a genuine glimpse into how we live by these principles every day. 🔗 I invite you to listen, share your thoughts, and join the conversation about how Open Source is changing the world  Click here to listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/d535b4qY Ilan Pinto Josh Salomon #OpenSource #Innovation #WebDevelopment #CommunityFirst #Leadership #Elementor

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🚀 Meet the Founders of Elit AI: The Visionaries Leading the Future of AI Innovation 🚀 We are thrilled to introduce the dynamic team behind Elit AI! Each founder brings a unique set of skills and expertise, combining their diverse backgrounds to drive our mission forward. Let’s get to know them: 1. Lim Kean Hoe - CEO: An experienced entrepreneur in the recond car industry and former Business Unit Director at a leading Pharma MNC, Kean Hoe is the strategic mind steering Elit AI towards groundbreaking success. 🌟 2. Steve Yoong - COO: A marketing funnel expert and former Business Manager at a Pharma MNC, Steve’s deep understanding of business strategy and marketing is instrumental in scaling our operations and reaching new heights. 📈 3. David Hooi - Commercial Lead: A seasoned content creator and AI trainer, David is our commercial lead, leveraging his experience as a former Sales Director in Pharma to build impactful content and sales strategies. 🎯 4. Alvin Lim - CTO: An Electrical and Electronics engineer by training, Alvin is the tech genius behind our AI innovations, ensuring that our technology is cutting-edge and future-ready. 🧠 5. Alex Lim - Business Development: A born entrepreneur who founded three businesses by the age of 25, Alex brings a strong background in tech sales and marketing, driving our business development efforts with passion and creativity. 🌐 Together, these leaders are paving the way for a new era of AI solutions. Stay tuned as we continue to innovate and redefine the future of business! 🌟 #ElitAI #AIInnovation #MeetTheFounders #Leadership #FutureReady

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Are you looking for some practical tips on how to enhance your product's UX? Look no further than the latest episode of the Product Builder podcast with special guest, UX expert Bar Rhamim. (Available in Hebrew) If you're a product manager, this episode is a must-watch. Bar's expertise in understanding user needs and creating user-friendly solutions offers valuable lessons you can apply to your projects. 🎧 Listen now and transform your product's UX! (Links in the comments) #ProductBuilderPodcast #UserResearch #UXDesign #ProductManagement #PMPodcast #ProductManager

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🚨 24-hour countdown! 🚨 Tomorrow, we're pulling back the curtain on how Israeli startups can ace #SOC2 compliance without breaking a sweat. And it’s all happening in Hebrew! Ready to see how Scytale can transform your compliance game? Join us for a live demo with Matan Ephron, our compliance solutions consultant, who’ll walk you through: • The must-know secrets of SOC 2 compliance for Israeli companies • A foolproof roadmap to SOC 2 compliance • A live tour of our platform that automates the SOC 2 process  • Expert tips on how we handle your audit-readiness from start to finish Don’t miss this chance to get ahead of the game. Set your alarms and get ready to level up your compliance game with us. 🚀 See you tomorrow! Register here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0cm8sn0

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Regardless of your company's stage, size, industry, or location, every founder and CEO aims to provide the best customer service. This is especially crucial for insurance companies, whose customers seek quick and easy resolutions after accidents or property damage. Israel based startup, Five Sigma - AI-Native Claims Management, recognized the problem and is trailblazing claims management, infusing advanced Native AI capabilities into its Claims Management System in collaboration with Google Cloud. Five Sigma is a cloud-native, vertical SaaS claims management solution designed specifically for property & casualty insurance companies to revolutionize claims handling, maximize their potential, create high-performing claims organizations, reduce loss costs, maintain compliance, and most importantly, provide exceptional customer experience. I’m proud that Five Sigma is using Google Cloud’s technology to disrupt the insurance industry with AI, speed up insurance claims and provide business success and continued innovation to their customers. Congrats Oded Barak, Michael Krikheli, Dror Sholomon and team on your incredible product. #Google #GoogleCloud #CloudForIsrael

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Israeli tech continues to push boundaries in challenging times, and iAngels is proud to be part of this growth with 20 investments between Q1 and Q3 2024, recognized as a top active investor in the latest Startup Nation Central Report. Click below to learn more👇 https://lnkd.in/dG4rbbBE

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Israeli tech is at a crossroads On the one hand, we see a surge in tech, particularly with AI. On the other hand, we're dealing with a decrease in economic activity and a potential shift in the job market While it's true that the current situation in the country has led to a decrease in economic activity, we must also consider the impact of AI on the job market. Companies may be using the current economic climate as a cover to transition to AI-driven operations, a move that isn't typically popular… The rapid development of AI, such as OpenAI's GPT-3, suggests that we may see a big shift in the job market sooner than anticipated. While this is great for efficiency, it also raises concerns about job security, and the future of jobs Furthermore, the job market, especially in the tech sector, is becoming increasingly competitive There are fewer jobs than there are people looking for work. This issue is particularly pronounced in the Haredi community, where job opportunities are even scarcer. The community faces additional challenges, including bias and a lack of experience. Most training programs today don't offer job experience or placement, leaving individuals to navigate the job market on their own Given these circumstances, #entrepreneurship emerges as a viable path… knowing how to run a business and possessing skills that can't be easily replicated by AI can be a real advantage Along with those challenges, another major question is… is Israel a conducive environment for setting up a business?   The Israeli government's stance towards businesses, particularly #startups, plays a big role in shaping the country's economic landscape. High taxes and stringent regulations can deter entrepreneurs, pushing them to relocate their businesses to countries like the US This trend is worrying… as startups and new businesses are the key drivers of economic growth. A decrease in the number of companies not only reduces job opportunities but also hampers growth The government's role in fostering a supportive environment for businesses cannot be overstated Initiatives to ease regulations, provide tax cuts, and offer support can significantly enhance the business landscape, encouraging entrepreneurs to establish and grow their businesses in Israel While it's true that thriving businesses may not always equate to more jobs, particularly because of #AI, they do contribute to economic growth. The profits generated by these businesses can be reinvested into the economy, catalyzing further growth The next few years in this country are about striking a balance between embracing tech, entrepreneurship, and ensuring job security, as well as creating an environment conducive for building businesses What are your thoughts on this? Let me know in the Comments section below Safra-Tech Calcalist כלכליסט CTech by Calcalist #startupnation #artificialintelligence #israelunderfire

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We are overjoyed by the safe return of the four Israeli hostages to their homes! and we wish to see all of them back home - this joyous moment fuels our commitment and adds even more meaning to our mission at Savee AI. Savee is dedicated to fighting Antisemitism, Holocaust denial, anti-Israeli propaganda, and Hate spread on social media. Our mission is to bring the facts into the online sphere using generative AI, empowering users with fact-based responses to misinformation. In these challenging, sometimes unbearable and desperate times since October 7th, we have seen a surge in hate, bigotry, and antisemitism online. We see how our continuous efforts are more crucial than ever, and we are committed to combating these harmful narratives. Having this mission in mind, we are always excited to meet like-minded people and organizations who keep rolling, even in this challenging ocean. Now, in a more accurate timing than ever, we are so proud to be invited to present at the prestigious Cyber & AI Week in Tel Aviv! 🌐💡 Join us at Cyber & AI Week for a special session: Tech vs. Hate: Combating Online Antisemitism on Wednesday, June 26th, at 19:00 at Tel Aviv University. The session will feature a captivating discussion on the latest technology, trends, and tools for taking action against online hate and misinformation. Thank you Liat Fischer @karinna moreno Louise Brown Oz and team for this amazing opportunity. We look forward to connecting with you and other partners, audience and collegues at the conference! #SaveeAI #CyberAIWeek #TechVsHate #AIForGood #CyberSecurity #FightMisinformation #FactBased #Innovation #Antisemitism #HolocaustEducation #Israel

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Chemi Peres, great article and very inspiring-tx! Through the perspective we see daily in Iron Nation we meet Israeli entrepreneurs more determined and resilient then ever to succussed and create a better future. Possibly justifying all the pain and sacrifice we went through as a country and individuals What you did not address (next article…)  how the VC eco system supports and drives these Giraffes especially with a relative short pay back model in VC for limited partners.  How did the VC model support the 6 US giraffes? and do we allow more patient funding to make this a reality.

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IVC Data and Insights is proud to be the primary data provider for the Israel Innovation Authority Annual Report 2024 and the Tel Aviv Tech Ecosystem Report 2023 by the Tel Aviv Yafo Municipality. In both reports, the IVC's data supports a comprehensive analysis of the Israeli tech ecosystem. According to Tel Aviv Tech Ecosystem Report 2023, Tel Aviv is home to nearly 3000 tech companies and the first worldwide for startup conversion. The Israeli Innovation Authority Report found that Israeli tech captures approximately 40% of the 2018-2023 GDP growth, which comprises about one-fifth of Israel's GDP, For the reports: The Israeli Innovation Authority Report: https://lnkd.in/g4ckpjhw The Tel Aviv Municipality: https://lnkd.in/daeY9pmU Tel Aviv Global Israel Innovation Authority IVC Data and Insights #israelitech #israelitechecoststem #techintelaviv

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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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Please watch this video if you cherish life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The POTUS seems to have been hijacked not only by dementia, but also by Islamism, which is sweeping the free world like wildfire. As if 9/11 wasn’t enough. As if Oct 7 wasn’t enough. As if hijacking higher education and our economies in the free world wasn’t enough. It’s time for civil people to take back control and defeat Islamism. The only party that offers a way out right now are the Republicans as seen in this video, along with the Israelis who are fighting this evil while sacrificing their brightest in the process. Please consider making a donation to the speakers in this video, to Israeli soldiers at the IDF, and most importantly - speak up! Sitting quietly on the sidelines as the foundations of the civil world are shaken by Islamism (take 2, after WW2... Islamism is the ideology that inspired German National Socialism, and the one that denies it ever happened while disseminating Mein Kampf in Islamist school systems) is the worst we all could do. If you’re a Muslim that fled Islamism to live in democracies like the U.S. or Israel, you especially are indebted to uphold the values of life, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness. If you consider yourself a liberal, if you’re gay - you especially are indebted to uphold the values of life, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness - you saw what it’s like under German National Socialism - which is today’s Progressivism, brainwashed by Islamism. Let’s fight and reject this horrific evil of Islamism together. There is no other way.

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No matter what challenges reality brings, Israeli startups continue to deliver. Thanks Calcalist כלכליסט and Bank Hapoalim בנק הפועלים for continuing to support our ecosystem. The only thing I would change in the article is my picture.. its about time 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️ #nomatterwhat Glilot Capital Partners

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Episode #8: XOLTAR - AI companion for patients. Don’t miss this 90 second video about one of the hottest new startups in Israel; and FOLLOW us so you don’t miss another episode! In this video, Gerson Panitch interviews Asaf Shiloni. #whatsnextinisraeltech

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If you've ever asked yourself what AI can do for your organization, I'm pretty sure you'll be able to find the answer in this Ness webinar series.  And if you are looking for cloud AI solutions, our Ness.Cloud experts will be happy to start the journey with you 🚀 ☁ #ness #nesscloud #multicloud #aws #gcp #azure #cloud #cloudai

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Yesterday, I took a brief "break" from maternity leave to participate in the Globes Corporate Responsibility and ESG Conference, hosted at @Herzog Fox Neeman. It was a privilege to join an insightful panel with Ira Friedman, a capital market and impact investing expert, and Sagit Lampert, a corporate expert and executive at the Israel-U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Our conversation, moderated by Hila Weissberg, delved into how the U.S. election results could influence ESG priorities, especially in climate action. I couldn’t resist opening with a bit of humor, noting the irony of asking three intelligent women to predict Trump’s next moves in these fields! We discussed the first Trump administration’s reversal of previous climate policies, the impact of Biden’s IRA (Inflation Reduction Act) over the past four years, and other global factors like the EU's advanced policies, which are influencing both the U.S. and the international landscape. We also touched on ESG's emerging role as a risk management tool, gaining traction despite the political shifts. For more serious comments and insights, https://lnkd.in/d8xpK4xV Now, it’s back to diapers, breastfeeding, and sleepless nights… The Israeli Forum for Impact Economy GSG Impact

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