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Battery Ventures Barak Schoster

Here’s what’s “truly crucial to the state of Israeli tech”, according to Battery Ventures

24.04.24|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal
Barak Schoster, Partner at Battery Ventures, joined CTech for its 2024 VC Survey to discuss Startup Nation in wartime.
CTech AIsrael Conference Ben Haklai

“GenAI will take Microsoft, the economy in Israel, and society to a new level.”

24.04.24|James Spiro
Ben Haklai, National Technology Officer at Microsoft spoke to CTech about the power of GenAI and how it will change our world.
CTech AIsrael Conference Ami Luttwak

Wiz CTO: “AI is probably the fastest-adopted technology in history”

24.04.24|James Spiro
Ami Luttwak, Co-founder and CTO at Wiz, spoke to CTech at AIsrael 2024 about the company’s recent acquisition of Gem Security and the GenAI space.
Oren Yunger Notable Capital

“Israeli startups have established a reputation for best-in-class innovation”

23.04.24|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal
Oren Yunger, Managing Partner at Notable Capital, joined CTech to discuss Israeli innovation post-October 7.
CTech AIsrael Conference Liran Grinberg

AI will cause trust issues during the 2024 election campaign, says Team8

23.04.24|James Spiro
Liran Grinberg, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Team8, spoke to CTech at AIsrael 2024 about the threat that AI poses online during election cycles.
CTech AIsrael Conference Ruthy Kaidar

“We really see the GenAI industry and the ecosystem changing in front of our eyes”

23.04.24|James Spiro
Ruthy Kaidar, EMEA Healthcare Leader Providers and Payors at Microsoft spoke at AISrael about the ways new technology is transforming industry in Israel and overseas.
CTech AIsrael Conference Aya Soffer

IBM helping companies "figure out" how to use GenAI safely

22.04.24|James Spiro
Aya Soffer, Director at IBM Israel Research Lab, spoke to CTech at AIsrael 2024 about generative AI and correct governance around its use.
CTech AIsrael Conference Daniella Gilboa

“We're impacting the next generation of IVF”

22.04.24|James Spiro
Daniella Gilboa, Co-founder and CEO at AIVF, spoke to CTech at AISrael 2024 on how AI can impact the IVF process.
KEY1 Capital Team

“Israeli companies just deliver, no matter what”

22.04.24|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal
Amid a flare-up with Iran, the leading partners at Key1 Capital are confident in Startup Nation and its ability to bounce back from conflict.
Naomi Zugit

Here’s how Zugit brings a ‘single source of truth’ to AI-powered partnerships

21.04.24|James Spiro
Naomi Dreifuss, Founder and CEO at Zugit, joined CTech at AIsrael 2024 to discuss how the company helps facilitate partnerships with the help of AI.
CTech AIsrael Conference Guy Franklin

“Cybersecurity is by far the vertical where the time to exit is fastest.”

21.04.24|James Spiro
Guy Franklin, Founder and General Partner at Israeli Mapped in NY Ventures joined CTech during AIsrael 2024 to discuss the cybersecurity industry.
Brian Barzel Media

Barzel Media launches to connect pro-Israel brands with like-minded influencers

17.04.24|James Spiro
The influencer marketing agency helps connect Jewish and Israeli organizations that have faced backlash or boycotts for their support of Israel during the war.
Vorlon Founders

Vorlon completes Series A, bringing total funding to $15.7 million for pro-active third-party API security

17.04.24|James Spiro
The company helps organizations manage their third-party API attack surface with AI-driven detection, threat intelligence, and remediation capabilities.
cynomi founders

Cynomi raises $20 million Series A to automate CISO tasks for SMEs

17.04.24|James Spiro
The company’s platform combines AI with CISO-level knowledge to automate many vCISO tasks, typically at a lower cost than hiring an in-house CISO.
shahar tzafrir TLV Partners

“Despite these nightmare circumstances, founders maintained focus and resilience.”

17.04.24|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal
Shahar Tzafrir, Managing Partner at TLV Partners, joined CTech for its 2024 VC Survey to share how the country is combatting an economic and security crisis
Micha Somite Team

Somite raises $5.3 million to incorporate AI in stem cell therapy

16.04.24|James Spiro
The team of five scientists includes Micha Breakstone, an Israeli AI entrepreneur who sold Chorus.ai for $575 million
Take2 Founders

Take2 AI raises $3M in Seed to simulate sales recruiting jobs with AI

16.04.24|James Spiro
The company recreates role-specific scenarios that help immerse sales applicants into the potential position, vet their cultural fit within a company, and offer performance data to employers.
Boaz Qumra

Qumra Capital: “With businesses operating more efficiently, the coming year holds promise for investors”

16.04.24|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal
Managing General Partner Boaz Dinte joined CTech for its 2024 VC Survey to discuss how the country is recovering from an economic downturn and war.
CyberTech Panel

“There are no borders in cyberspace. We have to fight global terrorism together.”

15.04.24|James Spiro
In 2024, cyberattacks threaten our infrastructures and institutions during wartime and election seasons. It’s time for global cooperation and a shared language in cyberspace, says Gaby Portnoy, Director General at Israel National Cyber Directorate.
Moran Amplefields

“Corporations and investors recognize Israel’s value as a technology and innovation powerhouse.”

15.04.24|James Spiro, Elihay Vidal
Moran Chamsi, Managing Partner and Co-founder at Amplefields Investments, joined CTech to discuss the state of the Israeli VC space in 2024.