
Where technology meets global challenges, I'm there. From circular economy and urban renewal tech startups operating globally, to VCs investing in climate-tech, generative AI in healthcare, accelerators and industry-wide ecosystem organizations, over the years I have initiated and led successful cross-sector collaborations with multinationals, matrixed government bodies and third sector parties, that resulted in millions USD in investments. In recent years at the Israel Innovation Authority, I have led international R&D and pilot programs catalyzing 80 collaboration projects and ~$18M in investments for 120+ startups in diverse sectors. I excel at connecting international perspectives, translating ideas into impact, and rallying teams around a shared vision - for action. I am not afraid of bureaucracy. As Director of Europe Desk and Head of International Health-Tech, I spearheaded partnerships with giants like AstraZeneca, ENEL, and Bayer, connecting cutting-edge technologies with strategic corporate challenges . My leadership in the International Health-tech Program contributed to launch of 15 pilot projects across the US, UK, and Germany - worth $7.2M. I skillfully crystallize ideas - forging strong relationships and common grounds that enable the successful execution of initiatives, based on real-world insights; Time and again, I have mobilized ‘heavy’ stakeholders to work together. Trust-based Communications: User-based development Focusing on the human factor, I identify and nurture trust with strategic ecosystem champions, carrying out organizational transitions that serve the wider agenda at stake. At Start-Up Nation Central for example, I curated a global conference spotlighting design's role in tech, meeting diverse needs of over 500 global attendees. A masterful facilitator, I view situations through diverse lenses - bridging concepts and mindsets in dynamic environments. I’m a visionary (and I’m not afraid to say it out loud). I master the unknown, creating a clear pathway in times of uncertainty. My vision for "Earth Alliance” – the world's first global climate-tech collaboration - formulated into reality with onboarding national innovation agencies from Sweden, Finland, Austria, and Singapore to foster international collaboration on innovative climate solutions. Managing projects backed by million USD budgets over the years, I was able to scale reach and grow engagement by hundreds (!) of percent. Where others might have not seen the opportunity, I rally the right stakeholders, establishing infrastructures that keep growing YOY.
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Israel
Senior Corporate Venture Manager
EIT Food
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• Full-time
Jan 2025 - Present
Director, Europe Desk, Global Business Development
Israel Innovation Authority
• www.linkedin.com/company/innovationisrael_english
• Full-time
Jul 2020 - Nov 2024
Head, Tech Meets Design
Start-Up Nation Central
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• Full-time
Dec 2019 - Jul 2020
Head of Academic Partnerships
fresh.fund
• www.linkedin.com/company/freshfund
• Part-time
Sep 2019 - Jul 2020
Haifa Univesity
Accelerator Director, Israel Lean Launchpad
ASPER-HUJI Innovate
• www.linkedin.com/company/huji-innovate
Nov 2018 - Sep 2019
Jerusalem Area, Israel
Director of Business Development & Strategic Relations
Venn City
• www.linkedin.com/company/venn-city
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
Tel Aviv Area, Israel
Director of Youth Educational Programs Department
Menachem Begin Heritage Center
Apr 2011 - Apr 2012
Jerusalem