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Don't be fooled by the recent announcements of the retirements of specific robotics (Atlas HD) and computer vision (Amazon Go Large formats) projects. As discussed in our very engaging and insightful roundtable at Re:Tech - Israel's Retail & Commerce Tech Community & Innovation Hub yesterday, these might be seen as setbacks. Yet, those who work in the innovation space see these "missteps" simply as iterations that guide our emerging technologies agendas + business cases. Ie. Better explore the technology cost/capabilities, customer needs and adoption use cases.

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Episode #10: Kemtai - Personalized exercise platform with real-time feedback. 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 Mike Telem. #whatsnextinisraeltech

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Episode #9: Sixdof Space - Ultra-fast optical tracking. Don’t miss this 60 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 Klony Lieberman. #whatsnextinisraeltech

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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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Innovation thrives amidst adversity. Despite the challenges posed by the recent events in Israel, the spirit of innovation remains resilient. Navigating through uncertainty, startups in Israel have demonstrated remarkable resilience and creativity, finding innovative solutions to address critical needs. At BDR Group, we've experienced firsthand the power of innovation during challenging times, reaffirming our commitment to driving positive change through technology and entrepreneurship. Inspired by the perseverance of the Israeli startup ecosystem, we remain dedicated to advancing our mission and making a lasting impact. _____________________________ 💡 Hi there, I’m Ofer and I talk about the intersection of engineering, entrepreneurship, and technology. 💬 Follow me also for updates on BDR Group and our portfolio companies. #startup #israel #wearestrong #entrepreneur #newproduct #innovation #growth #productdevelopment #bdr

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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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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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Over this past year, we’ve learned anew the strength that we have as a nation. And if you’ve read recent headlines regarding funding rounds and exits of Israeli startups, you will see a clear demonstration of resilience in action. According to a recent report by Startup Nation Central, the Israel tech ecosystem has recently completed: - 220 private investment rounds - An estimated $3.1 billion raised - $3.7 billion in M&A transactions - 20 new venture capital funds were established, raising $1.7 billion And it’s not just internal optimism. A recent poll conducted by the global accounting company Ernst & Young showed that about 60% of multinational companies expressed confidence in the Israeli tech industry. Some might say that what happens in Israel is simply miraculous. I say that it’s because of the resilience, grit, determination, creativity, innovation and perseverance of our people. And Google Cloud Israel is proud to support our hi-tech community, from early stage to enterprise and everyone in the middle. 76 years and counting… Israeli tech continues to deliver No Matter What. https://lnkd.in/dbpvwcuW. #GoogleCloud #CloudForIsrael #StartupNation #Resilience #NoMatterWhat

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Innovation lovers ? Corporate innovation explorers, check this podcast out - Always great doing things with Jeff Amerine, PMP, thanks for hositng me on the Innovation Junkie podcast, some key takeaways from our discussion that I thought would be interesting to share here: 1 - "The innovation curve" - know where you and your organization are on the innvoation curve and learn what's needed for that stage, some organizations are very early in the process and need to work on culture and basic infrasturcure and some are more advanced and need to focus on scale. 2 - "Startup Ready Enterprise" - You don't only need an "enterprise ready startup", you also need a "startup ready enterprise", find out what does your internal process look like and what will be required for people in your org. to be able to take in working with startups. (some of the things will be discovered only once you run a few startups through the process) 3 - "Don't wing it" Establish a structured process and methodology for evaluating, piloting, and implementing startup solutions. This ensures focus, speed, and alignment between the startup and corporate stakeholders. The friction and effort from misalignment and lack of transparency are too expensive for you and your organization, you don't have a lot of time. 4 - "Communicate and then over communicate" Bridge the cultural gap between startups and large enterprises by providing clear guidance and setting expectations early in the engagement process. This helps startups understand the corporate environment, terminology, and decision-making processes and also people on your team to be able to know what's coming up next. 5 - "Less surprises for everyone, more resutls" - Involve key stakeholders like procurement, legal, and security teams from the start to identify and adapt internal processes that may hinder innovation.Their buy-in and flexibility are crucial for successful implementation. 6. "You can do it!, they did it" Instill a belief in the "art of possible" by learning from peers who have successfully implemented corporate innovation programs. This can help overcome internal resistance and skepticism. Thanks Innovation Junkie and Jeff, looking forward to more collaborations between NWA and Tel-Aviv #letsbuildtogether #innovation #partnerships

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🧠 AI is the future, we believe at SID Venture Partners, and that was the message we shared for the latest "The AI Ecosystem Of Ukraine" report, made by AI HOUSE & Roosh. Our Head of Portfolio and Operations, Galyna Isakiv 🇺🇦, pinpointed it in her comment: "We're optimistic about the future as AI becomes cheaper and more accessible, and entrepreneurs better adapt it to their niches, from HealthTech to EdTech and beyond". Here are some other insights which fuel this optimism: 📈 Rapid growth in AI specialists: The number of AI/ML specialists in Ukraine has increased fivefold in the past ten years, with the potential for futher growth. 💡Thriving AI companies: Ukraine boasts the second-highest number of AI companies among Central and Eastern European countries, with a notable increase in new AI companies in recent years. 🔋 Focus on high-demand sectors: Ukrainian AI startups are concentrated in marketing, gaming, and enterprise software. 🦄 Emergence of unicorns: Two Ukrainian AI companies have achieved unicorn status, with the combined value of the three largest AI startups exceeding $14.5 billion. 💸 Active investment landscape: Despite global trends of decreasing venture capital investments, funding for Ukrainian AI startups increased in 2023. SID Venture Partners is among the most active AI-focused investors in the region, and we will continue this trend. Interested to learn more? Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dXgdHtPs

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"���𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗺'𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗥 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁." Yotam Tzuker, CEO and co-founder of Team Me, is featured on Calcalist כלכליסט's Growth+ project, where he met with Ronni Zehavi, CEO and co-founder of HiBob. They explored the challenges faced by early-stage startups over the past seven months and discussed how tough times foster resilience. Dive into their conversation through the link in the comments. Guy Katsovich | Yair Vardi | Poalim Tech #growth #PortfolioCompany #startups

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Fast-Track Funding Program Israeli Tech Companies Program's Description As a quick response to the challenges tech companies are facing, as a result of the “Iron Swords” war, the Israel Innovation Authority is offering a “Fast Track” funding program to support technological companies and projects. Goal of the incentive program This funding program operates through the Innovation Authority’s R&D fund and is designed for innovative Israeli tech companies with a short runway (up to 6 months) that are in the process of raising capital. Those companies that experience challenges in raising capital due to the situation and in need of bridge funding, are the target of this program. Who is the incentive program for? The fast track is designed for Israeli companies who are in the midst of development/early sales with substantial assets (technologies, unique team, consumers etc). What do you get? The Innovation Authority will offer up to 7.5 million NIS grants under this program, 50% of which will be matched by existing or new investors. https://lnkd.in/evWas9nr

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Most promising Israeli startups: 4 fintech companies to watch in 2024 FundGuard, Obligo, okoora, and IVIX were the highest-ranked fintech companies in this year's list of the 50 most promising Israeli startups

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Episode #5: Vivothreads - Fabric providing defense against harmful bacteria. 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 Avi Rosenzweig #whatsnextinisraeltech

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In April 2024, the Israeli startup ecosystem showed recovery and continued investment potential, raising $1.1B in private funding, the biggest amount since the beginning of the year. We compiled a quick video with Five Fast Facts from our #Finder platform to keep you updated on the latest opportunities. Follow Startup Nation Finder and stay ahead of the curve with up-to-date info about deal flow and high-value startups. 👉 https://lnkd.in/d9zYK7e

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Access all the data on Finder: https://okt.to/FDnSTU Israeli innovation is resilient - no matter what! Amid increasing regional instability and challenging global circumstances, Israel’s investment landscape achieved modest growth in Q1 2024 compared to Q4 2023. Here are some key insights from our latest Q1 2024 Israeli Tech Report: - Private funding reached $1.8 billion, up 9% compared to Q4 2023 - M&A exit amounts grew to over $2 billion this quarter - This quarter saw six mega rounds totaling $716 million Access all the data on Finder: https://okt.to/FDnSTU

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Proud of our Progress: Congratulations to Amir Faintuch and the Volumez Team, who are named #27 of the Top 50 most promising Israeli Startups so far in 2024!  Thank you to our community of support Viola Ventures Pitango Koch Disruptive Technologies Shlomo Dovrat Eyal Niv Isaac (Itzik) Sigron    Article: https://lnkd.in/gRrV8a5q     Volumez is an innovative #cloud agnostic #blockstorage set of solutions on marketplaces for Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure and is the only solution with public cloud awareness for performance, cost, data resiliency. Learn how we leverage compute and storage resources, use intelligent composition, and deliver “data infrastructure as code” for the “Developer, Platform Engineer and Builder” in your company!     Did you Know: Volumez can deliver ultra-fast 78,000 TPS driving more revenue for your business, guaranteed performance and enterprise-grade data services with up to 50% cost savings for your cloud databases and other data-intensive workloads. #bettertogether for #Linux #CloudCompute and #CloudStorage. John Blumenthal Bob Pacheco Shai Harony Nir Rigai Carmit Levy Philippe Ciampossin Dennis Mulder Shmuel Shottan Alon Vittenberg Scott Dawkins Jean Banko Jonathan Amit   #DatabasePerformance #PostgreSQL #TPS #Oracle #SQLServer #DataManagement #DatabaseScaling #AWS #Azure #MSBuild

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speaks for itself...

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In a world where perception is almost everything, come hear us chat about how to build your brand to win 🦾 #loolventures #googleforstartups

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