Author: David Rutman

A recent study published in Management Science suggests that companies might inadvertently be attracting narcissistic employees through the language used in their job postings. By employing terms like “results-oriented,” “ambitious,” and “persuasive,” companies may be inadvertently enticing individuals who are more likely to prioritize self-interest and engage in unethical behavior to achieve their goals. “That’s […]

Israel Tech Startups and Innovations: Weekly Roundup December 7 – December 13, 2024New Startups / VC FundingRiverside.fm: Revolutionary Remote Recording Platform Launched by Israeli Tech InnovatorsRiverside.fm is an Israeli startup that offers a platform for remote recording. The firm raised $30 million in Series C funding. Led by Oren Zeev’s Zeev Ventures, with participation from […]

Hyro is an Israeli startup that offers voice and chat artificial intelligence (AI) for healthcare. The firm raised an additional $15 million in a Series B extension led by Healthier Capital, bringing its total funding to date to $50 million. Founded in 2018 by CEO Israel Krush and Rom Cohen, Hyro says it is connecting […]

Stigg is an Israeli startup that offers the first unified monetization platform for engineers. The firm raised $17.5 million in a series A funding round led by Red Dot Capital Partners, with participation from Unusual Ventures, Emerge Ventures, Redseed, and Cerca Partners. This funding brings the company’s total investment to $24 million. Stigg’s foundation lies […]

A new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers suggests that the cognitive benefits of exercise can last for an entire day. Previous studies have shown that physical activity can improve brain function in the short term. However, it was unclear how long these benefits would persist. This new research, published in the International […]