The dental industry has a history of looking outdated and scary a la Little Shop of Horrors. Now, dental offices resemble something more like high-tech spaceships. Ian Miller, founder of Dental Mutuality and Dental Upscale, is supporting this changing paradigm helping dental innovations scale and grow in market share. Jordan Kastrinsky - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-kastrinsky-9b8b2370/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ian Miller - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-miller-phd/ Join our...

Successful entrepreneurs write books - from Bill Gates to Peter Thiehl - it's definitely 'a thing'. Entrepreneur, startup founder, investor, and Techstars Tel Aviv's first Managing Director, Liron Rose, has decided to impart his wisdom to the masses and share what has been his secrets to success. During our conversation, we discussed how he built an ad network in the early days of the Internet, why he went on to build an actual scalable company, and how he started an accelerator to help other...

Many would have you believe that only finance and economic professionals move into the venture capital space - think again! With the decrease in venture funding and overall economic outlook looking dreary, Lisya Bahar Manoah, General Partner at Catalyst Investments with $450 million in total assets, former mechanical engineer gone venture capitalist, believes that the time is now for those entrepreneurs with ideas that will truly move the needle forward. With her and her partners' combined...

With the myriad of tech solutions in our world comes the always lurking bugs, connection issues, and other development problems. We've all experienced them, and, the often lackluster support that comes with them. Ohad Ronen, CEO and Co-Founder of Record, pivoted his original company into a tool to help simplify and improve the tech support system by integrating thorough records of user sessions that reduce the burden on support teams and help them solve problems faster. As generative AI...

What's the problem with the US water infrastructure? Beyond legacy systems and red tape, there's no universal fix. Riggs Eckelberry, CEO and co-Founder of OriginClear, is trying to solve the tricky water landscape by combining tech and financial solutions, addressing a range of water challenges. OriginClear's ingenious approach is paving the way for the private sector to lead the charge in dependable, eco-friendly water solutions that make a real difference. Jordan Kastrinsky -...

It may surprise you to hear but surgery results vary between patients, hospitals, and departments in the same hospital, even for the same procedure. That is because there is no standard operating procedure, so to speak. Dotan Asselmann, CTO and co-Founder at Theator, has developed a unique, computer vision-based solution to better assess surgery practices and outcomes. In this way, Dotan hopes to create a new way for hospital administrations and surgeons to provide consistent, predictable...

Personalization goes beyond software and gadgets and can take on new meaning as entrepreneurs find new ways to adapt these ideas into various legacy industries. Katya Shokhina and Igor Podster began Winest so they could stop "whining" about bad and overly expensive wine choices, and, instead, bring the wine people actually want to their doorstep. With advanced algorithms to pair you with the wine you want and like, they are hoping to bring a new revolution with their digital...

3D mapping has changed the way that many stakeholders operate. From engineers to city planners to even everyday citizens on their way to work, 3D technology provides a much more comprehensive, updated view of an area than ever before. Avi Aflalo, CEO and co-founder of Simplex-Mapping has seen his company’s solution deployed over multiple industries, in multiple countries, with great success in redefining how 3D technology can drive greater efficiency and accuracy in real estate and urban...

Hydroponics is a well-known growing technique that uses a water-based nutrient solution instead of soil for growth and is usually found in urban building projects where soil can be inconvenient or scarce. Sayon Chandrakanthan, CEO and Founder of Advanced Autoponics, has long toyed with hydroponics but wanted to make a system that did not require the maintenance often associated with hydroponics systems. So now, he and his team have made a solution to manage hydroponic systems remotely and...

Space is not empty, as some would have you believe, but it is full of possibility. Startups like SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, and Ramon. Space is pioneering the next wave of privately funded space technologies that will catapult the human condition, both above and on Earth into new realms. Moshe Noah, VP of Research and Development at Ramon. Space sees many opportunities for entrepreneurs aiming to capitalize on this nascent space industry and push innovative solutions that use space's unique...

The push for solar energy is growing as the world searches for renewable energy to power our society. Arik Becker, Co-Founder of Rhino Eco, is pioneering a novel way to help bridge the last mile of the solar adoption process by providing a revolutionary financing engine to solar contractors, enabling them to offer customers more accessible and personalized pathways to go solar. The crazy thing - Rhino is the first Israeli company to sell solar electricity directly to consumers in US...

Banking services and banking institutions are two different elements of our current financial infrastructure. Oren Marmur, SVP & Israel General Manager of Finastra, sees a change underway in how we relate to our banks with new opportunities arising for democratized access to banking services via private companies and corporations. Moreover, as new developments in blockchain technology and artificial intelligence gain popularity, banking will need to innovate to stay up to date. Jordan...

In the dynamic and fast-paced world of startups, entrepreneurs face numerous challenges as they strive for success. One question that has begun to arise lately is whether academia and pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree can provide valuable insights and skills for running a startup or even when trying to get a job in a startup? Dennie Kim, Associate Professor at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, sheds light on the impact of an MBA in shaping...

Developing a software product often requires inputs and collaboration from others on your team. As a team grows, so do the potential security risks. As developers are not necessarily cybersecurity experts, how can you manage safe inputs with security that doesn't disrupt development? Nir Valtman, Co-Founder and CEO at Arnica, experienced this challenge in his prior work experience as a CISO and wanted to create a system that will ensure products are secure from the start and help developers...

Software engineering is all the rage, with bootcamps popping up everywhere and Youtubers teaching the masses, jumping into code has never been easier. But, for all the experienced engineers out there, where can they go to work on their skills and level up in their craft? On Freund, CEO and co-founder of Wilco, saw a unique opportunity in creating a continuous learning platform that helps industry veterans, and novices alike, through hands-on challenges that simulate real-world scenarios. With...

Sales is a crucial element for startups of any size. Since startups have limited resources especially in today's economic climate, they have to do more with less and find ways of leveraging new technology, namely AI, to achieve that. Eldad Postan-Koren, CEO and co-founder of Winn.Ai, believes that as part of amplifying sales processes, sales teams need to have the tedious tasks removed and to have them focus directly on closing the deal. With his innovative solution that uses AI to help...

Building digital, software solutions is time-consuming and requires a firm handling of technical topics. Yet, the increasing use of application programming interfaces (APIs) has allowed founding and development teams to be more agile and adapt their solutions accordingly with less resources. Iddo Gino, founder and CEO of Rapid, established his company with the goal of providing an API marketplace to support developers and entrepreneurs as they build. As Rapid expands into new frontiers with...

Dealmaking in the world of tech can mean the difference between changing the world or not. Adam Salman, Managing Partner at Cuckierman & Co. Investment House is constantly balancing the unique challenges and opportunities that arise in dealmaking as companies and startups pursue social impact while aiming for significant financial returns. While there are differences between startup funding and large-scale M&A deals, Adam believes entrepreneurs can navigate both to drive growth and...

While technological development is cool, it is only as cool as your audience noticing it. Without the proper infrastructure to properly promote your business or solution, startups can fall flat on their faces. Idan Carmeli, Managing Partner at B2B marketing firm, Envy, believes in getting the operational foundations of marketing automation right since it is the key to a successful marketing funnel that will drive business and revenue. The only catch is deciding the proper moment to automate...

While technological development is cool, it is only as cool as your audience noticing it. Without the proper infrastructure to properly promote your business or solution, startups can fall flat on their faces. Idan Carmeli, Managing Partner at B2B marketing firm, Envy, believes in getting the operational foundations of marketing automation right since it is the key to a successful marketing funnel that will drive business and revenue. The only catch is deciding the proper moment to automate...

The focus on sustainable building design principles has gained traction in the last few decades as the climate crisis becomes more and more worrisome. LEED-Accredited Professional and Director of Sustainability at Livolt Energy Engineering, Ryan Clarke, see "green architecture" as transforming the way both building industry professionals and everyday citizens relate to their spaces. As green building takes even more center stage, Ryan is confident that countries will adopt more regulations...

Digital coins and cryptocurrencies have become popular assets in the last few years with the explosion of web3 products and ecosystems. While some coins are hype, others are there redefining the world of value, even if they may not turn people into overnight millionaires. Ortal Tevel, founder of the Urban Change Protocol and CEO at Colu, envisioned a world that did not have digital coins being used just as money but in a way to address the unique needs each community has. With Colu and the...

The world of mobile growth technology is vast and has only been growing as the mobile experience takes over the customer journey. Adam Rakib, president of mavens, formerly Storemaven shares his wealth of experience and insights into the challenges and opportunities he faced growing mavens into the company it is today. From innovative product development, pivots, fundraising and more, Adam's episode is filled with expert advice and inspiration on how to navigate the ever-changing startup...

Farming needs a drastic facelift if we are to survive the effects of climate change and other environmental factors changing the way we grow food. Max Knight, CEO and Co-Founder at Urban Farms, has envisioned a new agricultural process, relying on robots and vertical space-saving technology to meet our food needs in a localized capacity. With pilot programs in the works and several hundred thousands of dollars invested, the potential for this technology is only, well, vertical. Jordan...