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Navigating cultural gaps is key for business development

March 4, 2024March 5, 2024David Rutman

Peter Drucker’s famous quote, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast,” is not limited to strategy but includes technology, physical facilities, distribution channels, motivations, values, and all behaviors in that culture. Navigating cultural differences is a crucial aspect of global business development. As companies expand their reach into new markets, they encounter diverse cultural norms, values, and […]

Israeli women-owned startups struggle under shadow of war with Hezbollah

February 4, 2024February 4, 2024David Rutman

“Citizens of the north must be allowed to return. Because every month that passes, we lose 10% of the population in the Galilee. And in three months, the Galilee will go bankrupt.” For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org These are the foreboding words of former Israeli Knesset member and venture capitalist […]

Israeli firm to start trials for mental health diagnostic device

January 26, 2024January 26, 2024Arsen Mayer

In the ever-evolving landscape of start-up culture, a story that vividly showcases resilience is that of MindTension, an Israeli tech company based in Kibbutz Nir Am, just a few minutes’ drive from the Gaza border. The company, which raised a promising seed round earlier this year, was on the verge of releasing a groundbreaking product […]

In war’s aftermath, startup boom expected to pop in Israel

January 16, 2024January 16, 2024David Rutman

Upon the release of the Startup Nation Central annual report on the Israeli tech sector, The Media Line spoke to its CEO Avi Hasson, who shared his insights and lessons learned from 2023 and his expectations for 2024. For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org The Media Line: The report you just […]

Israeli EdTech Innovators Shine in GESAwards Finals

December 26, 2023December 26, 2023David Rutman

Last week marked a pivotal moment for Israeli EdTech startups as three promising ventures emerged victorious in the Israeli finals of the Global EdTech Startups Awards (GESAwards) organized by MindCET. These triumphant startups are now set to compete on the global stage at the prestigious BETT competition in London next month, representing Israel in the […]

Medical center, investment group establish healthcare innovation hub

December 21, 2023December 21, 2023David Rutman

A “landmark healthcare hub” to promote innovation in the field has been established by Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center (SZMC) and the Arieli Capital, LLC investment firm in Herzliya. They plan to launch an open call for companies by year’s end, targeting worldwide market-ready healthcare startups, to participate in the first SHAAR scale-up group. Scale-up […]

Can an Israeli startup stop terrorist funding?

December 18, 2023December 18, 2023David Rutman

The crypto industry has been plagued by illegal activities for far too long. But one Israeli startup, Xplorisk, is on a mission to change that. By enhancing transparency, they aim to prevent money laundering, uncover illegal trading activities, and minimize any illicit use of crypto for financing terrorist activities. According to reports, there are allegations […]