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Yair Snir Dell

AI sparked a global arms race among tech giants for electric reserves—can we maintain energy independence?

20.05.24|Yair Snir
"For Israeli entrepreneurs, the limitless electricity consumption in the AI and GAI era is an exceptional business opportunity," writes Yair Snir, Managing Partner at Dell Technologies Capital, Israel and Europe
נעם קנטי EY

Amid financial strains, Israel’s tech sector eyes a resilient future

15.05.24|Noam Canetti
Israeli high-tech has demonstrated impressive resilience during a challenging period. To realize its long-term potential, a comprehensive national plan is required, led by a full-time high-tech minister. 
Ron Stern OurCrowd

Artificial Intelligence and Climate Change: More than meets the eye

12.05.24|Ron Stern
“Just like any technology, the key question with AI is how it’s used,” writes OurCrowd’s Ron Stern
Eran Entree Capital

The dangers of chasing big funding rounds: A cautionary tale for startup founders

09.05.24|Eran Bielsky
"In the race for bigger funding rounds and higher valuations, founders must exercise caution and consider the long-term consequences of their decisions," writes Eran Bielski, General Partner at Entrée Capital.
Noa Matz

Navigating Identity: Insights from startup founders post exit

08.05.24|Noa Matz
As founders transition from the intense demands of building and selling their companies to a new chapter in their lives, questions arise about the impact of this transition on their sense of self, identity, and well-being
כנס חוסן בהייטק AISRAEL - פאנל בריאות פרופ' רן בליצר סמנכ"ל ראש מערך חדשנות בכללית

Artificial Intelligence: Life-saving medicine

08.05.24|Prof. Ran Balicer
Now that AI has shown to significantly reduce mortality, unassisted human visual interpretation of tests like ECGs may gradually be considered inappropriate, writes Ran Balicer
פרופ' ורדה שלו Team8

Harness digital health to reduce burnout among doctors

07.05.24|Prof. Varda Shalev
"The primary challenge currently facing entrepreneurs and investors in the digital health field is to adapt to the next generation of developments to preserve and enhance the valuable relationship between doctors and patients," writes Team8's Varda Shalev
Yaron Daniely

Seizing the HealthTech opportunity: Early-stage innovation takes center stage

29.04.24|Dr. Yaron Daniely
"As investment activity fluctuates and new challenges emerge, investors find themselves at a critical juncture," writes Dr. Yaron Daniely, General Partner at aMoon Fund 
בני אברהם מנכ"ל ומייסד אוקורה

AI transformation doesn’t stop at big financial institutions

25.04.24|Benjamin Avraham
"AI-based financial services represent a significant opportunity for Israeli startups whose full potential even artificial intelligence cannot yet imagine," writes Benjamin Avraham, CEO and founder of the AI-based fintech startup okoora
Tomer Landesman

Guardians of innovation: The rise of Israel’s civilian defense-tech

23.04.24|Tomer Landesman
“It's time for the Israeli private high-tech sector to double down on its already existing talent and expertise in the defense sector, and assume a more prominent role in the global private civil defense sector,” writes Tomer Landesman, Investor at Pitango Growth
ינון דולב מנכ"ל מרכז החדשנות של Sompo בישראל

Innovation in old age: Jump in the business potential for technologies treating the elderly

21.04.24|Yinnon Dolev
Sensors, apps, and robot carers: The technological solutions for the aging population as part of the 'longevity economy' increases the world's need to adopt technological solutions to optimize the care of the elderly population
Omer Grossman CyberArk

Election security: Defending democracy in today’s cyber threat landscape

14.04.24|Omer Grossman
4 billion people across 50 countries face elections this year - questions are being raised on how to keep them safe from cyber attacks
שגיב גרינשפן מנכ"ל פריוריטי Priority

Israeli technology is the best in the world - It's time to prioritize it in government procurement

11.04.24|Sagive Greenspan
“Government officials often boast about Israel's technological achievements, and now more than ever, they have the greatest opportunity to give the necessary momentum to many Israeli companies,” writes Sagive Greenspan, CEO of Priority
כנס חוסן ישראל יואל אסתרון מול כלכליסט

It is difficult to be optimistic, but we have no choice

09.04.24|Yoel Esteron
"We must remind ourselves that most Israelis are willing to fight for the existence of the state and fight for its democratic values. Most Israelis want and can continue the Israeli miracle," said Calcalist Publisher Yoel Esteron at the Israeli Resilience Conference
Hila Hubsch

Combating disinformation: Responsible AI and opportunities for the Israeli ecosystem

07.04.24|Hila Hubsch
"Israel has the opportunity to become a beacon and leader in the field of AI, particularly in developing AI systems adept at identifying and neutralizing disinformation," writes Adv. Hila Hubsch, VP of Corporate, External and Legal Affairs at Microsoft Israel