FinSec Innovation Lab - Startup Accelerator by Mastercard

Our head of Marketing and Operations Sharon Zarfati had the honor of leading and contributing to the important "Tech Path—Walking Together!" event. Yet another proof of the importance of a supportive community! #womenintech #community #inspiration

We are proud to sponsor and take part in the annual FinTech Junction 2024 🚀 This year, our commitment to fostering the fintech ecosystem is stronger than ever before. Join us and our partners from Mastercard Israel at Israel's leading fintech conference and be a part of the central gathering for tech and finance #leaders, #founders, and #investors. Together we explore cutting-edge advancements, engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain insights into current trends, and uncover future opportunities in the FinTech world. 📅 Date: 15 July 2024 📍 Location: Expo Tel Aviv Register early to ensure your place at this premier event. Let's shape the future of FinTech together - https://lnkd.in/dKKqG9t4 Sidney Gottesman | Dan Sarig | Sharon Zarfati | Annie Degani | Hadar Siterman Norris | Omer Unger | Ben Pelled

Join the Southern Israel Tech community for a special event celebrating Women in Tech and the vibrant Tech ecosystem in Beer Sheva! The FinSec Innovation Lab, in collaboration with Morphisec, Woman2Woman - 8200 Alumni Association, Dell Technologies, Tech7 Venture Studio, and the Hackeriot Women in Cyber-Security community, invites you to an inspiring event focused on navigating your career path in Tech. Discover exciting career paths in technology with inspiring stories from leading professional women in the industry. 📅 When? July 11, 2024, 09:30-12:00 📍 Where? HaEnergia 77, Beer Sheva - Building 1, 4th Floor Gav-Yam Negev High-Tech Park What's on the agenda? ✅ A fascinating lecture by Dana Toren, Head of the National CERT Division ✅ A panel with incredible women sharing their career journeys ✅ Networking opportunities Whether you aspire to advance in the tech field or are simply curious about how things work behind the scenes, this is the place to be! 🔗 For registration and more details: https://lnkd.in/dHcJ7BCd Don't miss this opportunity! See you there! Maya Hofman Levy | Tali Amar | Nofar Nagar | Yulia Bassan Sidney Gottesman | Dan Sarig | Sharon Zarfati | Annie Degani

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗦𝗲𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗯: 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 Meet our esteemed stakeholders and advisory board members, whose invaluable expertise and insights fuel our fintech and cybersecurity mission to foster innovation Meet: Rigo Van den Broeck Rigo is a visionary change leader and the Executive Vice President of Cybersecurity Product Innovation at Mastercard With over two decades of experience in #fraud, #fintech and #cybersecurity, he brings unparalleled expertise and a passion for driving transformative innovation. Rigo’s dedication to nurturing the next generation of innovators ensures that our startups are well-equipped to tackle the #challenges of today’s digital world and build a safer, more secure future. With an illustrious career spanning several leadership roles, Rigo oversees the development of cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions that protect against emerging threats. His global experience – over nearly two decades - has been pivotal in reinforcing Mastercard’s position as an industry leader. He has shaped the company’s cybersecurity offering with products such as Safety Net, Risk Recon, and Threat Protection. Rigo’s support and advice to our Lab have been crucial to bolster its mission and ensure its sustained development. 🔍Stay tuned as we continue highlighting the exceptional individuals shaping the future of fintech and cybersecurity at FinSec Innovation Lab. Their dedication and expertise are the bedrock of our mission to foster a vibrant, innovative ecosystem. Sidney Gottesman | Dan Sarig | Sharon Zarfati | Annie Degani

We are thrilled to reflect on the successful kickoff of Cyber Week TLV with yesterday's Innovation Summit. The discussions underscored the crucial intersection of #technology, #defense, and #resilience within the cybersecurity sector. The panel on “Israel War, Tech, and Resilience,” moderated by our CEO Sidney Gottesman, featured distinguished speakers: Hamutal Meridor, Founder of Stealth, Defense Tech Michal Kissos Hertzog, CEO of Poalim Tech Nir Weingold 🇮🇱, Head of Planning, Economics & IT Department, DDR&D Raz Bachar, Managing Director of Microsoft for Startups Their insights offered invaluable perspectives on leveraging technology and innovation to enhance resilience in challenging times. Additionally, the fireside chat between our head of BD, Annie Degani, and Giora Shaked, CEO of Startup Nation Central, provided a deep dive into data trends that foster optimism regarding #investments and #growth in Israeli high-tech. Annie highlighted the steadfast importance of encouraging the establishment of new cyber companies, reinforcing our dedication to nurturing a vibrant ecosystem for the next generation of cybersecurity innovators. Despite the challenges faced by the Israeli high-tech sector, our #resilience and entrepreneurial #spirit continue to shine through. We look forward to the rest of this incredible Cyber Week and the exciting developments ahead. Sidney Gottesman | Dan Sarig | Sharon Zarfati | Annie Degani

We are incredibly proud of C.I - Citizen Impact for their outstanding success in helping countless individuals through their innovative financial recovery program! 🚀 Through the FinTech pilot initiative by the Israel Securities Authority and the Israel Innovation Authority רשות החדשנות, with guidance from the Bank of Israel, Citizen Impact has truly revolutionized debt recovery by focusing on sustainable financial health rather than traditional collection methods.

We proudly supported the Blockchain B7 Security Challenge and witnessed its inspiring journey. During the #challenge, the talented teams presented their #blockchain security solutions to a panel of distinguished judges. Each team showcased projects with the potential to redefine and secure the blockchain landscape. Their creativity, determination, and forward-thinking solutions were truly inspiring. Congratulations to "AllPlanned," founded by Daphne Cavanaugh and Tom Ulanovski, on winning first place and the ₪10,000 prize generously provided by Collider.  Thank you to dear mentors Tzahi Kanza, Snir Levi, Dan Sarig, Amit Shilo, Omri Mandelbaum, Or Santo, Hanan Ehrenfeld, Avihay M., Shir Elkayam Luzzatto, and Ariel Madjar. We also thank the judges, Annie Degani, Ben Samocha, Tal Shalom, Amit Shilo, and Matan Roginsky, for their insightful feedback and commitment to fostering innovation. We look forward to seeing these projects grow and make a significant impact in the world of blockchain security.

🔍 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗦𝗲𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗯: 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀 Welcome to another exciting installment of our "Discover FinSec Innovation Lab: Tech Behind the Scenes" series! Today, we're thrilled to spotlight the 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 🌐 The FinSec Innovation Lab's sandbox is a #dynamic testing ground where startups can put their solutions to the test in a real-world scenario. Unlike typical virtual environments, our Sandbox comprises a small office network with physical non-virtual computers. This #unique setup allows for the execution of cyber-attacks and viruses, enabling a realistic observation of their behavior in an actual office network setting. By connecting their #systems to this #environment, startups can test and refine their products under various attack scenarios, gaining invaluable #insights into their performance and resilience. This hands-on approach ensures that the solutions they develop are #robust and #effective in real-world conditions, preparing them for the #challenges they might face in the market. Join us on this journey as we continue to explore the innovative technologies and cutting-edge tools that power the FinSec Innovation Lab! 🚀 Sidney Gottesman | Dan Sarig | Sharon Zarfati | Annie Degani

🌟 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗦𝗲𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗯: 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀   In this captivating series, we're thrilled to illuminate the remarkable individuals who play pivotal roles in the success of the FinSec Innovation Lab. Meet our esteemed stakeholders and advisory board members, whose invaluable expertise and insights fuel our fintech and cybersecurity mission to foster innovation.   Meet: Lilac Bar David    We are honored to shine a spotlight on Lilac Bar David, a key advisory board member at the FinSec Innovation Lab. With an impressive career spanning over two decades, Lilac brings a wealth of experience in #fintech, #entrepreneurship, and #strategic #innovation. She co-founded and leads Lili, a pioneering financial platform catering to small businesses, which has been recognized as one of the "Top 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World" by FastCompany in 2022.   𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱: Lilac's journey in the financial sector is marked by groundbreaking achievements. As the Founder and CEO of Pepper (Banking), Israel's first truly mobile bank, she revolutionized the banking landscape by embracing digital innovation. Her tenure at Leumi Card, where she spearheaded strategic partnerships and established a fintech startup program, underscores her ability to drive transformational change in the industry. At Lili, Lilac has created a one-stop-shop for small business financial needs, combining #banking, #accounting, and #tax services. Her visionary leadership continues to empower entrepreneurs and drive financial inclusion.   𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀: At FinSec Innovation Lab, Lilac's role goes beyond advisory; she actively collaborates with startups to navigate the complexities of the fintech landscape. Her deep understanding of the ecosystem and hands-on approach have been instrumental in guiding startups towards sustainable growth. Lilac's commitment to nurturing innovation ensures that our startups receive not just mentorship but also strategic #insights that propel them forward in their #journey.   🔍Stay tuned as we continue to highlight the exceptional individuals who are shaping the future of fintech and cybersecurity at FinSec Innovation Lab.   Sidney Gottesman | Dan Sarig | Sharon Zarfati | Annie Degani

We're excited to be a Silver Sponsor at Cyber Week TLV 2024! Join us from June 24 - 28 for a week packed with #learning, #networking and #innovation. Highlights include 👇 Innovation Summit: Our CEO, Sidney Gottesman, will moderate a panel on Israel, War, Tech, and Resilience. https://lnkd.in/dzqTwrzS Supply Chain: Dan Pastor from Mastercard will discuss cybersecurity supply chain risk management, focusing on the financial sector & collaboration between regulators. https://lnkd.in/dacvXVSc Come join us🌟 https://lnkd.in/d48hdBEE Sidney Gottesman | Dan Sarig | Sharon Zarfati | Annie Degani Raz Bachar | Nir Weingold 🇮🇱 | Hamutal Meridor | Michal Kissos Hertzog