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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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As Israel celebrates its 76th Independence Day, the amazing guys at the Mamram Alumni Foundation have produced a collection of tips for founders, by founders. It's in Hebrew, but let me translate my own part for the benefit of my English reader friends. Obviously, every journey will be different, and the only constant will be change, so enjoy it! 1. Surround yourself with people you can trust blindly. Co-founders, managers, and team leaders. People that share that excitement and passion for what you are building and are ready to do whatever it takes. 2. Put the customer at the center. It's easy to get excited about something you are building, but always remember there is a customer on the other side that needs to see the value and use it. Always get feedback from customers, so you are aligned with what they need. 3. Don't forget to breathe. This journey is more like a rollercoaster - with ups, downs, and rapid changes. Do yourself and your team a favor and remember to take a moment to recharge. Set ambitious, yet achievable goals, and enjoy the ride. If it's not fun - why doing it? For the Hebrew readers - there are some great tips from much smarter people here: https://lnkd.in/g3aazRa7 P.S. Thanks to Yossi Melamed and the Mamram Alumni Association for the leadership on this project, and many others, that help the tech community in Israel strive and grow even in difficult times!

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BRIA AI has been recognized by CTech by Calcalist as one of the most promising Israeli Startups for 2024, ranking at an impressive #20! 🎉 This past year has been challenging, but our success is a testament to the incredible talent and dedication of the Bria team, the unwavering support of our amazing investors, and the trust of our valued data partners. At BRIA AI, we are proud to be at the forefront of responsible generative AI, providing a powerful platform for developers, builders, and content creators to innovate and bring their ideas to life. 🌟 As we move forward, we remain committed to our mission of Responsible and Open Generative AI 🚀 https://lnkd.in/eKDdiCcY #BriaAI #GenerativeAI #IsraeliStartups #ResponsibleAI #StartupSuccess Thanks Entrée Capital, IN Venture, GFT Ventures, Intel Capital, Samsung Next, Atinum Investment, Z Ventures, Mirae Asset Global Investments and J-Ventures Fund for your ongoing support. Intel Ignite that is always there for the Israeli startup ecosystem. Last but not least, to all of our data partners, Getty Images, Alamy, Envato, Deposit Photos, Freepik (apologize not adding the entire list) who share the vision for #responsibleai and create a win-win economy for #visualgenerativrai Israeli startups always deliver 🇮🇱

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From Crisis to Opportunities The New Role of VCs in Supporting Israeli Startups 9 months into the war that started on October 7th, We still have no clues about when this war will end. Despite these challenging times, Israeli Tech has shown tremendous resiliency in 2024, and our Startup Nation is alive and kicking - According to Q1 reports, overall investments and the number of deals involving Israeli startups have seen an uptick in 2024. Much of that can be related to an extra effort that Israeli VCs are making to ensure that their portfolio companies will not only survive this period but also grow. During a panel discussion that we had last month with 5 VC executives, all panelists agreed that VCs had to step up to support startups in new ways.   Here are some highlights from that discussion: 🔹 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀: Taking a more active part in creating deal flow for portfolio companies. Using the partners and global network to help startups find new customers and partners. 🔹 𝗖𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀: Helping portfolio companies to become leaner, spend less, and work more efficiently. 🔹 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: With many people called up for reserve duty, VCs help by connecting startups to MBA students who offer free help. 🔹 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲����𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀: Providing office space, experts' assistance, and mentors. 🔹 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽: Actively helping startups apply for government grants and programs. 🔹 𝗚𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹: Assisting in setting up operations outside of Israel 🔹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵: Recognizing the stress of the situation, VCs are funding support services for startup teams. These efforts show how VCs are adapting to help startups during a tough time. It's not just about money anymore – it's about working together to keep Israeli innovation going strong. This new way of supporting startups might change how VCs and startups work together in the future, even after the current crisis. Ayelet Tako Tal Ben-Moshe Anna Leizerovici ( Ekstein ) Inbal Perlman Yaara Kassner Gilad Liptz Tomer Jakov Shani Netzer

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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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Mainly on my channel, Focus Point, I explain how and what to do for reaching success. Now it's time for practical cases! Very soon, there will be an interview on the channel with Nadav Shoval, CEO and founder of OpenWeb, our first Israeli unicorn. We invested in this company at an early stage, and today it is a leader in its industry. Nadav talked about his story and views, shared how he managed to achieve such impressive results. I'm sure the OpenWeb case will be useful to many, especially those interested in learning how to set goals and achieve success, even for established players. To not miss out, subscribe to my channel. Link in the comments.

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Good finds its way to the top. No other statement can better describe the rise of Israeli tech. Especially this year. And so we have lined up some of the most talked about names in the start-up scene for one event, Unicorn Nation. What to expect? A panel of tech founders who in total sold their companies for over $1B to some of the world’s biggest brands. You’ll learn from leading CEOs who raised millions of dollars this year, how to raise in today’s market and how to build your storytelling the right way. We’ll cover the landscape of Israeli tech investments, exits and IPOs And lastly, we’ll teach you how to calculate the amount you need to raise and how to build your financial storytelling before a raise. Stay Tuned, more to come soon! #startup #tech #fundraising #unicorn #exit

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Another day another great update from Dot Compliance! The company was selected one of 10 Promising Startups for 2024 by Globes 🙌 Read more about what makes Doron Sitbon more than deserving:

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Adam Fisher partner Bessemer Venture Partners has some of the biggest exits in Israel Wix, Fiverr, Mellanox, and has invested in some of the best companies. So I was super curious what are the practice reps that he does or did to become the best. And it's a combo of skill & luck. Link to the full episode in the comments.

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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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Ready to shape the future of Israeli high-tech? 🚀 Mamram Seeds Class 2 is launching! Our excellence program is back and bigger than ever. If you're entrepreneurs who are combat service veterans or Mamram graduates just starting out and looking for the right framework to grow and find your founding team, this is the place. 8 months of an incredible journey that will prepare you for any challenge. Registration is now open and spots are limited, so secure your place with us in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The only place where combat service veterans and Mamram graduates are brought together around one table with a common goal: to create winning ventures. A group of 24 outstanding entrepreneurs - 12 Mamram graduates and 12 combat service veterans - will embark on an 8-month entrepreneurial journey. During this time, they will explore, learn, and closely encounter the leaders of the Israeli eco-system from various angles. Who knows what crazy startups might be born during the program? 🦄 We're looking for Israel's next technological leadership! If you're entrepreneurs who aren't intimidated by anyone, if you're innovators who aren't afraid of any challenge - this is your place to break through and grow. What will happen in the program? ✅8 months of self-discovery and identification as leaders and entrepreneurs ✅Acquire tools and methodologies in startup creation processes ✅Meet and hear from entrepreneurs at different stages, from early-stage startups to senior entrepreneurs in the country ✅Establish and develop your own venture at Mamram Labs ✅Tour companies and various entrepreneurial spaces, and discover new problem spaces ✅Connect with a group of winning leaders! ✅Join a global community of Mamram graduates and the organization's entrepreneurship programs alumni Spots are limited and demand is high - register now to secure your place in the next generation of high-tech leaders! 💨🏃‍♂️ Cohort #2 is on its way. To register -> https://bit.ly/4czKPXe (Registration is open until August 1) Thanks to our amazing partners - Team8 | lool ventures | Pearl Cohen | Google | Next October Ehud Naos | Ishay Gavriel | Ori Barzilay | Dina Walker | Doron Latzer | Guy Lachmann | Naama Yanko | Izhar Shay | Yossi Melamed | Yaniv Golan | Aviv Yonas

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MindLi update: App Store 1.4.3 • Feature - Inbox - Box Picker menu allows you to set auto disconnect from Inbox. • Feature - AI Labs - AI on a Box • Enhancement - Right to Left (for Hebrew and Arabic) in key text fields (e.g., Spark title and summary and Box name) • Enhancement - User preferences for Spark ordering in a Box • Enhancement - Connect Badge reminder - default reminder at 09:00 am • Privacy - Apple rights argumentations  • Minor visual & wording changes, and internal harmonizations • Minor bug fixes

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10 Exciting Israeli Startups you may not have heard about BUT, you should be following: 1. WINN.AI - Salestech 2. Onebeat - Retail tech company 3. MazeBolt - Cyber Security 4. Cynomi - Cyber Security 5. Canditech - HR Tech 6. Percepto - Autonomous Drones - Drone tech 7. HiBob - HR Tech 8. Mesh Payments - Fintech 9. XTEND - Drone tech 10. Connecteam - HR Tech #startupnation

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Exciting news for the Israeli tech ecosystem, even in times of war! June 2024 saw an impressive $556 million raised across 12 deals in Israeli tech funding, as announced by Calcalist (link to the article in the first comment). 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀?  🎯 Opportunity knocks! These well-funded companies are likely to be hiring. Check out their career pages for open positions. 🎯 Research these startups to understand the trending sectors and skills in demand. 🎯 Network! Connect with employees at these companies on LinkedIn to learn more about their culture and potential opportunities. 🎯 Upskill in areas related to these successful startups (e.g., AI, cybersecurity, healthtech). 🎯 Stay positive! A thriving tech ecosystem means more opportunities for talented professionals like you. Which of these funded startups interests you most? Share in the comments! ﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌ ⚡Hi, I'm Carol! 👋🏻 and I'm a Career Consultant. ⚡As a fellow Olah Chadasha, I understand the unique challenges newcomers face. ⚡I bring a unique blend of personal experience as a job seeker and professional expertise as a Talent Acquisition to support Olim on their career paths in Israel. ⚡I offer personalized career advice to help you fast-track your Israeli career! 📞 Schedule a first free call with me by clicking "Book an Appointment" on my LinkedIn profile.

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BlinqIO, a startup founded by Israeli entrepreneurs Tal Barmeir and Guy Arieli, has raised $5 million in a Seed funding round. The funding was led by Flint Capital and included investments from Inovia Capital Precede Fund I, TAL Ventures, and SeedIL. BlinqIO has developed autonomous human-like virtual testers operated by AI, providing companies with an infinite pool of testers that can be integrated into the development process. This allows companies to allocate higher value work to their human workforce. The platform leverages generative AI and Large Language Models (LLM) to enhance its operations, with the AI test engineer being able to comprehend requirements and autonomously create and maintain test automation code. The funding will enable BlinqIO to establish new offices in the U.S. and expand its workforce. Impact on the generative AI industry: Positive. BlinqIO's platform, which combines generative AI and Large Language Models, offers a solution to remove bottlenecks in test automation and provide developers with instant feedback. This advancement in autonomous software testing can greatly enhance efficiency and productivity in the software development industry. Question for discussion: How do you think the integration of human-like virtual testers into the development process will impact the software development industry? #AItesting #SoftwareDevelopment #Automation

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Over the past decade, I have reviewed over 1,000 cv's in search for the best team members to join our team. I see a lot of people in Israel in need of jobs these days so sharing some tips from my experience as a manager and Organizational Psychologist that I hope can be helpful. If you have any questions or additional insights, please feel free to comment below or pm me. I divided the job-seeking journey into 4 stages: 1. Self-reflection 2. CV building 3. Networking 4. “Dating” your future boss In this post I will cover some pointers for the first 3 stages. Next post will cover pointers for the last stage. *Self-reflection* 1. Self-reflection and understanding what you are good at and what you are passionate about. 2. Who are you - Need to be able to answer this in 2-3 lines at the top of the CV. Are you a manager and looking to be in a leadership role or more of a hands-on executive? Is your focus marketing/sales/coding/project management? Pro tip: Ask your friends to be honest with you and share the value they see you bring. It will crystalize your own view as well. *CV and LinkedIn profile* 1. CV building - how does your future boss know you are great at what you do? What success and impact did you have that you can articulate with numbers? 2. The design is great. But the most important is the content. Make sure clear description in the header what you do and keep it short, with bullet points and a 1-pager. Make sure no mistakes. If there is even 1 typo, it is a no-go. 3. Passion talks. Years ago I hired a young man with very little experience because he came with great passion and told me how he taught himself code at age 11. See how you can find that story that highlights your greatness. *Networking* 1. Networking and asking friends for an intro or to put in a good word. Identify 10 people you will have coffee with to brainstorm your career. Some will give you great advice. Others will give you a good lead. 2. Don't only think about networking with those who can give you the job today but rather with those who know people that can help you. 3. The best way to build trust is to show your work in action. I once hired someone because he reached out and explained to me in a loom video why one of my client websites stinked and how that can be fixed. He didn't tell me what he does but showed me. What tips have you found as a manager that you would give future employees?

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Israel is known as the Startup Nation, but did you know the tech industry's benefits aren't equally shared? 🌍 Amdocs and others see this imbalance, with most of the industry centered in Israel's heart. 📊 Our very own Prof. Sibylle Heilbrunn dives deep into this issue in her new book, "Dark Sides of the Startup Nation: Winners and Losers of Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Israel." Discover the untold stories behind the hype! 📖✨ #StartupNation #TechIndustry #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #HR https://lnkd.in/en66e9-c

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🚀 Launching a new & powerful AI platform soon. Thank you for your continued support 💓 #legaltech #AIinLaw #legaltechnology #agitools #AIInnovation #ainews #ליגלטק

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Are ICON - Israel Collaboration Network startups a supreme cohort of companies? Analysis of the last 5 batches - SV 12 until today. TL:DR - Sign me up as an LP please 🙂 (I just need to become wealthy first). Get the full free list in the link at the end of the post. Following the participation of some great friends in the program and their incredible feedback, I had to dive deeper and run the numbers (shoutout to Yonatan, Yosef, Gilad). 37 companies in the list, 2 are still in stealth. Let’s go! Most recurring investors? TLV Partners, Entrée Capital, Jibe Ventures. Many companies also took part in the Intel Ignite accelerator. 5 companies have been acquired (nice one Ron!) - Entitle, Easyway, Silk Security, Eureka Security, EverySQL. *Excluding them from my analysis going forward. Company sizes by headcount:  🥚 Small (0-15) - 15, 46.87%  🐣 Medium (16 - 35) - 12, 37.5% 🐥 Large (36+) - 5, 15.63% Fastest growing companies YoY in employees for each category: 🥇Opti AI (Small). 🥇Miggo Security (Medium) - Nice Daniel! 🥇OX Security (Large). All growing in high double to triple digits in headcount %. Makes sense since these are relatively early stage companies.  💵 Ludeo leads the list with the most funding to-date, totaling $42M raised. 💚 10 companies disclosed funding in the last 12 months.  💛 11 companies haven’t disclosed new funding in 12-24 months.  🧡 11 companies haven’t disclosed new funding in 24+ months. Ample investment opportunities for early-growth investors.  ARR (estimation, still in beta): 📈 3 companies crossed the $10M / ARR 📊 7 companies are between $2M - $6M / ARR Want to know who? Perform your own analysis? Check out the free full list through Dealigence in the link here -> https://lnkd.in/dsKf939y   P.S - This is a non-profit organization, so thank you to Yasmin Lukatz and her team for making this happen (always wanted to tag a ‘Shark’ in a post). P.S #2 - I’m not saying we did this analysis to participate in the next batch, but hey! If you are looking for a cool data & insights company, I haven’t been to SF in way too long 😎. Gil, Yaniv.

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