Israeltech
by IsraelTech
Why Israel Recognized Somaliland, and What Comes Next ft Ahmed Abdlahi
About this podcast
Are you sick of needing to go to multiple sources to stay up to date about Israeli technology? The current landscape is outdated and does not highlight the unique personalities, culture, and chutzpah that make our ecosystem unique.
We are here to change that! 😎
IsraelTech is democratizing and decentralizing access to Israeli technology, by removing the gatekeepers, and letting you hear directly from the innovators, in your favorite feed.
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To support the show, check them out at https://www.rhydlwood.com/
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Our hub is full of stories, collaboration, and fast-paced excitement, stemming from the IDF and the fast-moving private sector. The tech community is overdue for a modern content hub, and we are here to bridge the gap between the industry leaders and influencers.
IsraelTech is the personality and pulse of the Israeli technology scene. We bring leading founders, VCs, innovators, and power players in Israel's famous technology industry to you.
IsraelTech is the resource containing everything you need to know about the Israeli startup ecosystem, and can’t find anywhere else.
Bringing Israeli technology to your social media feeds by hosts you can trust, Yoel Israel & Revital Moses.
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 104 episodes
- Why Israel Recognized Somaliland, and What Comes Next ft Ahmed Abdlahi · 43 min · Episode 104In December 2025, Israel recognized Somaliland, a Muslim democracy in the Horn of Africa that has governed itself since 1991. For many Israelis, it was the first time they had…
- How Israel Became a Mobile Gaming Powerhouse ft. Dan Bouzaglo of Snooze · 41 min · Episode 103Some of the most profitable mobile games in the world were built in Israel, but the industry behind them is rarely mentioned when people talk about Israeli tech. Dan Bouzaglo…
- Don't Be a Nebach: How to Actually Network in Tech ft. Helena Baker of English Speaking Networking · 45 min · Episode 102Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early. Eat before you go. Leave the backpack at home. Keep conversations to about seven minutes. Helena Baker, Founder of the English Speaking Network…
- Israeli Work Culture Looks Like Chaos. It Works. ft. Paul Gladstone · 49 min · Episode 101What happens to your team when the manager disappears for a week? Paul Gladstone believes the answer reveals a great deal about the manager, the systems they have built, and the…
- Israel Uses AI To Predict Terrorists ft. Kira Radinsky · 31 min · Episode 100AI can identify a patient at risk or even predict a terrorist attack, but a prediction only matters if someone acts on it. Kira Radinsky, Co-Founder and CTO of Diagnostic…
- He Wrote the First Check in Cursor ft. Michael Fertik of Verdict Capital · 59 min · Episode 99Most venture investors wait for traction. Michael Fertik invests before the company is incorporated, before there is a product, and sometimes before the category has a name…
- Is Israeli Directness Killing Your Startup? ft. Helen Gottstein of Loud and Clear · 41 min · Episode 98Helen Gottstein of Loud and Clear Training helps founders, CEOs, and executives communicate more effectively in meetings, interviews, and presentations. In this episode of…
- The $100B Industry You’ve Never Heard Of ft. Hila Goldman-Aslan of RUNI Ventures · 47 min · Episode 97Her first startup ran into the 2008 financial crisis. Her second hit a technical barrier and returned its remaining capital to investors. Her third was acquired by Philips. Hila…
- The Hidden History Behind Israel's Biggest Industry ft. Meir Valman · 46 min · Episode 96Everyone knows Israel as the Startup Nation. Very few people know how it actually became one. Most people credit Unit 8200, venture capital, or the 1990s tech boom. Meir Valman…
- The Truth About Entrepreneurship Degrees ft. Trace Cohen · 48 min · Episode 95Should you still study entrepreneurship if you want to build a company? Venture capitalist Trace Cohen doesn't think so. In this conversation with Yoel Israel, Trace explains…
- The AI Behind Every Live NBA Game? Here's How It Works ft. Yair Amsterdam of Verbit · 38 min · Episode 94A single wrong word in a live caption can put a broadcaster in violation of federal law. The FCC requires 99% caption accuracy on national broadcasts. Generic AI tools land…
- She Left Cyber Money to Bet on Something Bigger ft. Yael Barsheshet of Deep33 · 38 min · Episode 93Yael Barsheshet, partner at Deep33, spent 11 years as a Major in the 8200 unit of the IDF. When she left, every door in Israeli cyber was open to her. Three founding teams wanted…
- How a Single Founder Nearly Brought Down a 5,000-Person Company ft. Itai Green · 28 min · Episode 92One person built a product in a few months that threatened the core business of a 5,000-person company. Wix acquired Base44 for around $80 million. A year later, it's doing $100…
- He Had a PhD and Still Thought He Was Worthless ft. Dr. David Leitner of Rhydlwood · 1 h 4 min · Episode 91Dr. David Leitner, known as Dr. D, has worn many hats. IDF special operations soldier, direct PhD graduate, eight-year academic director at Bar-Ilan University, strategy advisor…
- Meta Sued Them and Lost ft. Or Lenchner of Bright Data · 53 min · Episode 90Data powers almost everything we do online. Booking a flight. Shopping online. Training AI models. Comparing prices. Even understanding global events. In this conversation, Yoel…
- How This Ex-CEO Quietly Brought Millions to Israel After Oct. 7 ft. David Siegel of Israel Tech Mission · 51 min · Episode 89Why are global tech executives continuing to pour capital into Israel, even in times of crisis? Former Meetup and Investopedia CEO David Siegel joins Yoel Israel for a…
- Elon, Tesla, and Israel's Mobility Future ft. Yaron Flint · 13 min · Episode 88This past week, IsraelTech was on the ground at the Smart Mobility Summit in Tel Aviv, where leaders from across the mobility, automotive, defense, and tech industries came…
- She Told Monday.com They Were Too Big For Her. Then Stayed Four Years. | Alta CEO Stav Levi Neumark · 48 min · Episode 87Stav Levi Neumark joined Monday.com when it was about 15 people. She told them in the interview they were already too big for her. She stayed anyway, built an internal tool…
- Founder Branding is Not an Option ft. Omri Hurwitz of Omri Hurwitz Media · 1 h 16 min · Episode 86AI is not replacing humans. It’s replacing those who don’t know how to use AI. Yoel Israel sat down with Omri Hurwitz, founder of Omri Hurwitz Media. Omri grew his firm to 60…
- Inside Cyfluencer: Why Trust, Not Reach, Drives Cybersecurity ft. Yael Moav · 44 min · Episode 85What does influencer marketing actually look like in cybersecurity? In this conversation, Yael Moav, Executive Director of Cyfluencer, shares how B2B influencer marketing works…
