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ארז שחר קרן קומרה שיחת ועידה בנקאות חדשה

Riskified IPO: Entrepreneurs with no glass ceilings

30.07.21|Erez Shachar
Riskified’s IPO on the NYSE is another achievement of the Israeli tech ecosystem, but even more so it is a testament to the abilities of the new generation of local entrepreneurs
אביב קרבל Amiti

What can we learn from the tech trends of the past year?

28.07.21| Aviv Kerbel
FinOps, ML Operations, DevOps Automation and Zoom have all shined over recent months, but finding convincing solutions is far from straightforward, writes Aviv Kerbel of Amiti Ventures
יוני שטיין Laguna

Tech entrepreneurs must start with 'Why'

27.07.21|Yoni Stein
“Understanding not only what you do, but also why you do it before starting a company will allow you to evolve and iterate better and faster,” writes Yoni Stein, CEO and co-founder of Laguna Health
דורון מוצפי סטמפלי

Crypto’s volatility emphasizes need for fast and secure onboarding

25.07.21|Doron Mutsafi
Bitcoin and other crypto-assets may be almost 50% down from April highs, but the crypto market is here to stay. The ever-growing number of traders forces crypto exchanges to adopt fast, sophisticated ways to verify new traders
לוטן לבקוביץ' Grove Ventures Lotan Levkowitz

The Internet needs a new sheriff

21.07.21|Lotan Levkowitz
Trust and Safety online is a problem so large and complex that it employs presidents, activists and major advertisers. Tech giants and regulators are extremely concerned and are actively trying to find solutions - a golden opportunity for Israeli startups
אפרת שוסטר

The non-disclosed disclosure that jeopardizes M&A transactions

20.07.21|Efrat Shuster
"Non-disclosure agreements are so ancient and basic that businesses execute them without thinking of a future M&A and they tend not to add a provision allowing disclosure in an event of an M&A,” writes Efrat Shuster
עמרי וקסלר חוקר סייבר אוניברסיטת תל אביב

The 5 biggest global cyber threats of 2021

12.07.21|Omree Wechsler
“Despite increased governmental attention to cybersecurity, existing cyber threats are here to stay and are likely to evolve at a faster pace than implemented countermeasures,” writes Omree Wechsler, a Senior Researcher at Tel Aviv University
תומר שמר Portnox

REvil ransomware attack illustrates IT systems need for epidemiological investigation

11.07.21|Tomer Shemer
"The truth about the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as for computer systems, is that complete isolation of our homes or computer stations will prevent us from catching the virus, but it will also prevent us from functioning," writes Tomer Shemer of Portnox
נדב טל ישראל Edgify

Entrepreneurs, invest in research, not patents

07.07.21|Nadav Tal Israel
"The same resources and energies that you chose to direct into patent registration could have been invested in academic research, which could give you almost the same result," writes Edgify CTO Nadav Tal Israel
יונתן נתן מיתר עורכי דין

The SPAC phenomenon: Two-way democratization of the U.S. capital markets

06.07.21|Jonathan M. Nathan
“The SPAC wave may present mid-size Israeli companies with an alternative path to the U.S. public markets. And, this path provides greater deal certainty than in a traditional IPO,” writes Jonathan M. Nathan of Meitar Law Offices
נועה מץ F2 Venture Capital

In the new age of VC, transparency is the name of the game

05.07.21|Noa Matz
"The new age of VC’s candor may have been brought on by a market shift and a need for VCs to focus on value add. But what it has created is a far healthier, far more beneficial framework for our founders and companies," writes Noa Matz of F2 Venture Capital
לירון ברק מנכ"לית ביטדאם

Hacking trends you need to know about

28.06.21|Liron Barak
Home security cameras, Slack and delayed delivery messages have all become increasingly popular phishing strategies for cyberattacks, writes Liron Barak of BitDam
אהוד האוזמן עו"ד ועורך פטנטים

Protecting AI and ML IP is crucial to remaining competitive in booming domain

27.06.21|Ehud Hausman
"Contrary to the common myth, in most leading countries including but not limited to the U.S., Europe (EPO), China, Korea and Japan, software-related inventions are patentable and enforceable," writes Ehud Hausman of Reinhold Cohn & Partners
Aviv Antebi

While the fintech market is booming: this is the next growing post-Corona high-tech field

24.06.21|Aviv Antebi
Although Covid-19 brought about increased interest in fintech, investors with a good nose for the next big thing should be closely watching the field of medical devices
Affogata Sharel Omer

In becoming “scale-up nation” focusing on the customer has played an outsized role

23.06.21|Sharel Omer
"The innovation that exists in this tiny strip of land on the Mediterranean is breathtaking, and it’s poised to continue to reach new heights," writes Sharel Omer of Affogata
לאוניד בלובשטיין Lightrun

It's time technology organizations adopt shift left culture

21.06.21|Leonid Blouvshtein
"By choosing to give your developers ownership and more and more aspects of the business, you’re allowing them to feel like they’re part of the equation," writes Leonid Blouvshtein of Lightrun
Dan Fishel OurCrowd

Will you have a job in five years?

20.06.21|Dan Fishel
"The spike in automation following the pandemic – and the impact it will have on the world’s workforce – will likely shadow all previous recessions combined," writes Dan Fishel, Partner at OurCrowd
מיכה ברקסטון NeuraLight

How can startups leverage controversial FDA approval for Alzheimer’s drug?

17.06.21|Dr. Micha Breakstone
The decision to approve Biogen's Alzheimer’s drug signifies a watershed moment for neurology, highlighting an unprecedented opportunity for neurology-focused startups
קובי סמבורסקי גלילות Kobi Samboursky Glilot Capital

The Ten Commandments for a successful startup - 2021 Retake

16.06.21|Kobi Samboursky
"There is no one-size-fits all model for building a successful business, but rather ten strong foundational pillars that help elevate the ideas and business models that are shaping our modern technological world," writes Kobi Samboursky of Glilot Capital Partners