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The Business Delegation to Paris

CONNECTING LEADERS TO OLYMPIC EXCELLENCE

Paris 2024 | By invitation only

On May 22–23, 2024, a delegation of senior business executives from Israel, led by Calcalist and Bank Hapoalim, will visit Paris ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games. Delegates will devote two days to enhancing the international business ties between Israel and the French and international community, highlighting the values of excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurship that define the Israeli economy. The purpose of these two days is to strengthen business ties, and foster collaboration between France and Israel through a variety of content sessions, meetings, and tours.

A special cocktail event will be held on May 23 to bring together the French and Israeli business communities. Aiming to address both local and global issues, the exclusive event will emphasize the importance of a united global business community, and the shared vision that innovation is a central driver of economic growth and resilience, highlighting the crucial role that business communities play in providing hope for the future of both industries and nations.

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MAY 22, 2024
Business Events

Round tables I Networking events & meetings I CTech interviews studio

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Charting Europe's Potential: How Can Europe Become a Significant Target Market for Israeli Companies? Round table by Bank Hapoalim led by Michal Kissos Hertzog CEO, Poalim Tech

Next Gen Investments: Advancing Emerging Impact Technologies Towards a Greener Future
Round table by the Israel Export Institute led by Gal Mor Head of the Economic and Trade Mission, Embassy of Israel, Paris

AI 2.0: The Next Generation and Investment Opportunities
Round table by Microsoft led by Alon Haimovich Israel Country General Manager, Microsoft Israel

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MAY 22, 2024
Opening Evening

Innovating for Impact: Business, Media, and Tech at the Crossroads of Change

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Keynote Speaker
Maurice Levy
- Chairman, Publicis Groupe & Co-Founder, VivaTech

Maurice Lévy, Chairman of Publicis and a leading figure on the global media stage, has played a pivotal role in elevating the advertising agency to become the world's third-largest media group. Additionally, he is the visionary behind the VivaTech conference, now a premier event that has positioned France as a frontrunner in innovation and disruption worldwide. Mr. Lévy will delve into the transformative power of innovation, highlighting its ability to drive impact and reshape our reality amidst the ongoing global technological shift and uncertainties in geopolitics and economics.

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MAY 23, 2024
VivaTech VIP Experience

An Exclusive tour of the Tech & Innovation exhibition

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MAY 23, 2024
Beyond the Rings:
Exploring the Economics Behind Olympic Excellence

Visit to the Olympic grounds and address by Mr. David Lappartient, President of French National Olympic and Sports Committee

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MAY 23, 2024
Inspiring Visions Across Borders

Unique evening of visionary talks from European and Israel's top minds

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Keynote Speaker:
Nicolas Dufourcq
| CEO of Bpifrance -
The french public investment bank

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Business Leaders

* Initial list

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Nicolas Dufourcq

Nicolas Dufourcq

CEO

Bpifrance - the French public investment bank

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Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers

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Maurice Lévy

Maurice Lévy

Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Publicis Groupe & Co-Founder

VivaTech

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Maurice Lévy is the Chairman of Publicis Groupe, the world’s third largest communications group. All throughout his career, Maurice Levy has driven Publicis Groupe through various important strategic phases, including Groupe’s international data expansion. He co-founded Viva Technology, Europe's biggest startup and tech event

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David Lappartient

David Lappartient

President of the French Olympic Committee

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During his career, David Lappartient has demonstrated a strong commitment to the development of sport, particularly in the field of cycling. President, of the French Cycling Federation, President of the European Cycling Union and currently President of the Union Cycliste Internationale

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Josée Sulzer

Josée Sulzer

Chief Investment Officer

Dassault Group

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The Dassault Group is a French conglomerate known for its aerospace, defense, and luxury goods businesses. It includes companies like Dassault Aviation, famous for its Mirage and Rafale fighter jets, and Dassault Systèmes, a leader in 3D design software. The group also has interests in real estate, media, and wine estates

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Arthur Dreyfuss

Arthur Dreyfuss

CEO

Altice France

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Altice is a French multinational telecommunications and mass media company with official headquarters in the Netherlands, founded and headed by the French-Israeli billionaire businessman Patrick Drahi

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Nicole Guedj

Nicole Guedj

Former French Minister and Secretary of State Attorney at Law Paris Bar

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Altice is a French multinational telecommunications and mass media company with official headquarters in the Netherlands, founded and headed by the French-Israeli billionaire businessman Patrick Drahi

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Corinne Mrejen

Corinne Mrejen

Director General, Les Echos-Le Parisien Partenaires; Chief Impact Officer, Les Echos-Le Parisien Group

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a key French media outlet, covers financial news with a constant focus on comprehensiveness and quality. Owned by LVMH, it has an economic liberal stance and "defends the idea that market is superior to plan

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Corinne Mrejen

Stéphanie Bensimon

Member of the Executive Committee & Head of Real Estate, Ardian

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a key French media outlet, covers financial news with a constant focus on comprehensiveness and quality. Owned by LVMH, it has an economic liberal stance and "defends the idea that market is superior to plan

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Agnès Touraine

Agnès Touraine

Chairwoman of the Board

Rexel

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a French company specializing in the distribution of electrical, heating, lighting and plumbing equipment, but also in renewable energies and energy efficiency products and services. Rexel is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange and has 1,950 points of sale in 19 countries and employs more than 27,000 people

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Corinne Mrejen

Pierre-Eric Leibovici

Co-founder & Partner

Daphni

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a European VC firm that invests in user-oriented startups with European DNA and strong international ambitions. a generalist fund with a strong focus on positive impact, everything from social inclusion, tech for good, circular economy, and climate

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Ruben Krupik

Ruben Krupik

Chairman, Bank Hapoalim

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Bank Hapoalim is Israel's leading financial institution, providing a wide range of banking and financial services to millions of customers and playing a pivotal role in the rapid growth of the Israeli economy. Bank Hapoalim is the leading banking brand in Israel and holds over 100 years of reputation of trust, integrity and professional excellence

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Corinne Mrejen

Corinne Mrejen

Executive Director

Les Echos

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Les Echos, a key French media outlet, covers financial news with a constant focus on comprehensiveness and quality. Owned by LVMH, it has an economic liberal stance and "defends the idea that market is superior to plan"

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Dov Kotler

Dov Kotler

CEO

Bank Hapoalim

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Bank Hapoalim is Israel's leading financial institution, providing a wide range of banking and financial services to millions of customers and playing a pivotal role in the rapid growth of the Israeli economy. Bank Hapoalim is the leading banking brand in Israel and holds over 100 years of reputation of trust, integrity and professional excellence

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Yael Arad

Yael Arad

Chairperson, Olympic Committee of Israel; First Israeli Olympic medalist

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The first Israeli Olympic medalist, boasting 20+ years in entrepreneurship and international business development. A market leader in crafting and executing marketing campaigns, especially in sport

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Alfred Akirov

Alfred Akirov

Founder & Owner

Alrov Group

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Leading real estate development company, investing in and operating luxury projects in Israel, UK, France, Switzerland and The Netherlands

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Gil Agmon

Gil Agmon

Director & CEO

Delek Automotive Systems

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Delek Automotive invested over the years in leading autotech companies such Mobileye, Innoiviz and Hailo. Gil is the main shareholder of Delek Motors- a publicly traded company that is the sole importer of Mazda, Ford, and BMW products to Israel

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Dina Ben Tal Ganancia

Dina Ben Tal Ganancia

CEO

El Al

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Elal is Israel's national airlines, Dina in the First lady to serve as CEO

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Avi Balashnikov

Avi Balashnikov

Chairman

Israel Export Institute

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The Israel Export Institute established in 1958 as a joint venture between the government of the State of Israel and the private sector to encourage and promote Israeli exports and international trade worldwide

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harel wiesel

Harel Wiesel

Owner & CEO

Fox Wizel Group

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Fox Wizel Group is the leading retail group with an ever-growing portfolio of partnerships with homegrown and global fashion & lifestyle brands, with more than 1000 stores worldwide, online capabilities, complete supply chain resources and solid financial status

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harel wiesel

Zvika Shwimmer

CEO

Electra Consumer Products

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Zvika Shwimmer CEO, Electra Consumer Products

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Dori Manor

Dori Manor

Chairman

David LUBINSKI Group

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Lubinsky represents in Israel car brands: Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, and DS from the global Stellantis corporation, alongside the MG brand from SAIC, which has spearheaded the electric car revolution in Israel and is a leading and popular brand in the electric car market

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Tamar Yassur

Tamar Yassur

Chairperson of the Board

Isracard

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Previously Tamar served as Chairman for Iintoo Investments, Chairman of Leumi Card, Executive Vice President & Head of Digital Banking at Bank Leumi, and Chairman of Max It Finance Ltd

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Yuval Cohen

Yuval Cohen

Managing Partner, Fortissimo Capital

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Fortissimo is a top Israeli private equity fund, focuses on tech and industrial firms. Our proactive strategy enables us to achieve remarkable results and foster sustainable growth

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Avner Stepak

Avner Stepak

Shareholder

Meitav Investment House

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Meitav is one of the largest and leading investment houses in Israel. Meitav manages over 133 billion NIS for thousands of private, business, and institutional clients

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Fiona Darmon

Fiona Darmon

Managing Partner

SunVest Capital Partners

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Experienced executive with a demonstrated history of working in the venture capital and private equity industry. Highly skilled in Venture Capital and Private Equity, VC Fundraising, Public and Private Markets, Executive Management, Corporate Development, Start-ups, and Operations

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Lior Handelsman

Lior Handelsman

General Partner, Grove Ventures; Co-Founder SolarEdge

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Lior is the founder of SolarEdge, took part in inventing and developing the company’s technology, and saw it grow from a small startup to a multi-billion dollar global company with a market leadership position in the smart and renewable energy markets

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David Fattal

David Fattal

Founder & Owner

Fattal Hotel Chain

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Founded Fattal Hotels, Israel's largest hotel organization. The company owns 41 hotels with more than 10,000 rooms in Israel. It also manages 253 hotels in Israel and Europe

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Alon Haimovich

Alon Haimovich

Israel Country General Manager

Microsoft Israel

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Founded Fattal Hotels, Israel's largest hotel organization. The company owns 41 hotels with more than 10,000 rooms in Israel. It also manages 253 hotels in Israel and Europe

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Yasmin Lukatz

Yasmin Lukatz

Founder & Executive Director

ICON

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Founded Fattal Hotels, Israel's largest hotel organization. The company owns 41 hotels with more than 10,000 rooms in Israel. It also manages 253 hotels in Israel and Europe

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Itzhak Dayan

Itzhak Dayan

Owner

Africa Israel Hotels

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The Africa Israel Hotels chain manages eight hotels in Israel under the brands: Crowne Plaza and the Holiday Inn.The hotel chain is owned by the Dayan family and managed by the Dayan brothers: Itzik and Amir Dayan

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Michal Kissos Hertzog

Michal Kissos Hertzog

CEO

Poalim Tech

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Poalim Tech is the tech division of Bank Hapoalim, providing banking services and credit facilities to tech companies. Poalim Tech supports the tech sector through investing resources and sharing knowledge as a leading financial institution. Poalim Tech aspires to empower and nurture the community of entrepreneurs, investors, and visionaries while recognizing their pivotal role in shaping the future of the Israeli economy

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Ariel Rotter

Ariel Rotter

Managing Partner

JTLV

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The JTLV Group specializing in initiation, development, and management of real estate assets. The group manages three funds, with a total equity of approximately 5 billion shekels, and oversees properties with a total value of about 10 billion shekels

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Nir Arkin

Nir Arkin

CEO

Arkin Holdings

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Arkin Holdings blends industry expertise, market reach, and substantial investments, managing its own portfolio and fostering the growth of its holdings. With $1.5 billion in healthcare investments across five arms, it draws support from Israel’s leading institutional investors

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Neta Meir

Neta Meir

SVP Group Innovation

Sodexo

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Sodexo, the global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences, boasts impressive figures: with €22.6 billion in fiscal 2023 revenues, a workforce of 430,000 employees, and operations in 45 countries, it serves a staggering 80 million consumers daily. Notably, it holds the position of the #1 France-based private employer worldwide and possesses a market capitalization of €14.3 billion as of October 25, 2023

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Avi Fischer

Avi Fischer

Chairman & CEO

Clal Industries

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Clal Industries is one of Israel’s leading investment groups; it owns and manages a diversified portfolio that encompasses leading industrial, technology, biotech and retail companies. Clal Industries also operates in the real estate and energy sectors

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Isaac Hillel

Isaac Hillel

Managing Partner

Pitango Growth

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Isaac has been focusing on investments from Pitango Growth Fund, investing in companies scaling from $10-50M to hundreds of millions of dollars in revenues, and become category leaders. Among his investments in the Growth Fund are AppsFlyer, Via, Zerto, Logz.io, Foursquare, Graphcore, Mend, and Sayata

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Arik Ze'evi

Arik Ze'evi

CEO, The Israel Foundation for Olympic Excellence; Olympic Bronze Medallist

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An ex-Israeli judoka, earning a bronze at the 2004 Athens Olympics, a silver at the 2001 World Championship, and clinching the European title four times in 2001, 2003, 2004, and 2012

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Sarit Firon

Sarit Firon

Managing Partner

Team8 Capital

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Team8 Capital, is the investment vehicle of the Team8 group. Sarit i served as CFO at MediaMind during its Nasdaq IPO and acquisition by DG Corp for $517M, as well as at P-Cube during its $200M acquisition by Cisco. She also led the seed round of Datorama, taking an active board member role until the company’s $800M acquisition by Salesforce

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Yahal Zilka

Yahal Zilka

Managing Partner

10D and Magma Venture Partners

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Yahal led and was on the boards of Waze (acquired by Google), Onavo (acquired by Facebook), Argus (acquired by Continental), DesignArt Networks (acquired by Qualcomm), and Adience (acquired by Teddy Sagi Group)

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Yanai Oron

Yanai Oron

General Partner

Vertex Ventures

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Vertex Ventures is one of Israel’s first and most successful venture capital firms. With over $1.4B raised to its funds, the firm has invested in more than 160 companies across 8 funds, achieving 44 successful Exits to date. Vertex invests early in global-minded entrepreneurs seeking to disrupt large markets

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Natalie Refuah

Natalie Refuah

General Partner

Viola Growth

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Viola Growth has raised over $786M and invested in over 35 companies, among them Similarweb (SMWB), Bringg, Juganu, Zoomin, Bizzabo, Guesty, and Dynamic Yield (acquired by McDonald’s)

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Sivan Shamri

Sivan Shamri Dahan

Managing Partner

Qumra

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Qumra Capital, an Israeli dedicated growth capital fund investing in later stage Israeli technology companies. Areas of investment interest: Internet and Media, Enterprise Software, Communications, Semiconductors, Security. Sivan is a Board member in Joytunes , Augury, Aquant, DataRails and Sweet Inn . Sivan also co-led investments in Fiverr and Riskified

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Sivan Shamri

Ron Izaki

Chairman

Izaki Group Investments

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Izaki Group Investments (IGI) is one of Israel’s largest and longest-established private real estate development companies. IGI has built a strong global presence, with investments and teams in New York, London, Tel Aviv, Warsaw and Budapest

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Mark Loebenberg

Mark Loebenberg MD

Chief Shoulder and Elbow Service

Beilinson Hospital

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The Shoulder and Elbow Service at Beilinson hospital serves as a tertiary referral center for the management of complex conditions of the upper extremity. An integrated team of surgeons manage traumatic injuries and reconstruction opportunities for both elite athletes and the general public

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Arik Kleinstein

Arik Kleinstein

Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Glilot Capital

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Arik co-founded Glilot Capital to leverage his startup experience in investment decisions. A board member, he supported 18 Glilot portfolio companies acquired since inception

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Tami Mazel Shachar

Tami Mazel Shachar

CEO

Incredibuild

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Experienced CEO with a demonstrated history of working in the enterpirse SW industry as well as cyber and law enforcement industry . Skilled in General Management, Scaling of Businesses, Complex Media handling , Global Business, and Portfolio management

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Arik Kleinstein

Ben Pasternak

CEO and Owner

Aman Group

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Ben was appointed CEO of the group in 2006. Since then Aman Group has grown substantially, both in terms of its manpower and its range of operations, and today it is considered one of Israel’s seven leading IT corporations, with an average growth rate of 25% over the past decade and more than 2500 employees

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Yuval Cohen

Yuval Cohen

Founder & Managing Partner StageOne Ventures

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Yuval has led numerous investments across multiple sectors in several successful exits and growing businesses over the past years, including, Epsagon - acquired by Cisco Systems, Otonomo, Minerva- acquired by Rapid7, cVidya - acquired by Amdocs, Traffix Systems - acquired by F5, Guardium - acquired by IBM, and Appoxee – acquired by Teradata Corporation

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Nimrod Cohen

Nimrod Cohen

Managing Partner

TAU Ventures

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TAU Ventures is Tel Aviv University Investments vehicle with more than 65 investments in portfolio companies over the past 10 years, such as Snyk, Bringg, YOTPO, WSC Sports, Coralogix, Cimagine, HouseParty, and more

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Liat Hazout

Liat Hazout

CEO

Poalim Equity

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Poalim Equity, a subsidiary of Bank Hapoalim, serves as an investment platform specializing in a diverse range of sectors, geographies, and strategies. Partnering strategically with the renowned US investment bank, William Blair, Poalim Equity extends cross-border investment banking services encompassing IPOs, advisory services, mergers and acquisitions, and private placements.

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Yaron Segev

Yaron Segev

CEO, RGE Group

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RGE is Israel’s largest media holding group. The group is owned by Access Industries and Naftali Group. RGE owns and operates leading broadcast and pay-tv channels across existing and emerging media platforms

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Tzachi Abou

Tzachi Abou

Owner & CEO

Abou Yehiel Group

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The owner of two publicly traded real estate companies valued at approximately NIS 800 million in total. Ari Real Estate, formerly Arena, thrives in the high-yield real estate sector, while Gefen Residential specializes in urban renewal projects

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Ben Hamburger

Ben Hamburger

Vice Chairman

Harel

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Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services is one of Israel's largest insurance and finance groups that provides comprehensive financial and insurance solutions. As of March 31, 2019, the Group manages assets over NIS 250 billion

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Sharon Gerszbejn

Sharon Gerszbejn

Deputy CEO

Altshuler Shaham Provident Funds

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The Altshuler Shaham Group is a leading Israeli firm in the field of asset management and insurance. The investment house manages some 180 billion shekels for roughly 2.3 million clients and investors

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Gilead Halevy

Gilead Halevy

Founding Partner

Kedma Capital

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Gilad’s extensive operational and financial experience, gained during his tenure in senior positions with some of Israel’s largest companies, helps our portfolio companies take the next step in their growth process. Gilad serves as the Chairman of Gil Car, as well as being a board member in S.AL, Iskoor, ACE, C-Data, and Carmel Wineries

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Hila Rom

Hila Rom

Managing Partner

RUNI Ventures

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Hila is the Founding Managing Partner of RUNI Ventures, an early-stage VC fund affiliated with Reichman University (RUNI), Israel's only private university and a globally recognized innovation powerhouse

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Nir Dagan

Nir Dagan

Founder & managing partner

Sky Fund

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Nir founded SKY in 2005, bringing his broad experience in managing and consulting to many of Israel‘s leading companies. Nir serves as chairman and/or board member at most of Sky's portfolio companies

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Shirit Kazum Beiser

Shirit Kazum Beiser

Sports Cardiology Clinic Director

Beilinson Hospital

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The sports cardiology clinic at Beilinson Hospital, the first and largest in Israel, specializes in advanced diagnosis and treatment for competitive and recreational athletes with heart conditions. In addition, it offers rehabilitation and follow up for athletes who have undergone a cardiac event or procedure and wish to return to intense physical activity

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Jonathan Ben Artzi

Jonathan Ben Artzi

Founder & Managing Partner

Firstime Ventures

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Firstime Ventures invests in entrepreneurs that are building impactful products with a clear business model

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Roee Furman

Roee Furman

Managing Director

Doral Energy-Tech Ventures

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Doral Renewable Energy Resources Group consists of multiple entrepreneurial branches, engaged in a vast variety of renewable energy projects across the world

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Dror Glass

Dror Glass

Founding Managing Partner

ISF

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Israel Secondary Fund ("ISF") acquires interests in Israel-related funds and private companies from investors, founders and employees. Since the inception of the secondary market in Israel in 1998, ISF's partners have played a major role in it, executing dozens of transactions

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Nitza Bilet

Nitza Bilet

Chairman

Lilit Cosmetics

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Israel Secondary Fund ("ISF") acquires interests in Israel-related funds and private companies from investors, founders and employees. Since the inception of the secondary market in Israel in 1998, ISF's partners have played a major role in it, executing dozens of transactions

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The delegation is sponsored by Bank Hapoalim