Generative AI has gone from an early novelty to an increasingly mature consumer category. The days of quick “ChatGPT wrappers” topping the charts are behind us. To stand out today, consumer-facing founders must combine AI-first thinking with the timeless lessons…
Israel has quietly become one of the world's most dynamic spatial computing ecosystems, with over 85 startups collectively raising $3.1B+ to reimagine how we interact with digital and physical worlds.
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The world of AI investing was recently sent into a minor panic, and for good reason. It’s not just the disappointing launch of GPT-5, Mark Zuckerberg’s AI hiring freeze or the talks about an impending AI bubble about to burst.…
AI agents are beginning to transform how we shop, how brands sell, and how the entire stack of online commerce operates. Whether it is Perplexity shopping or OpenAI’s partnership with Shopify that will let you check out straight from ChatGPT,…
The original version of this newsletter was published on LinkedIn. Subscribe for free to get the next edition in your inbox. In case you’re new here, the word “Firgun” (pronounced ‘feer-goon’) is an informal modern Hebrew term and concept in Israeli…
Generative AI has given creators superpowers. It turned laptops into movie studios, publishing houses, and music labs overnight. Stunning images, binge-worthy videos, polished newsletters, podcasts, and immersive digital art can now be produced in hours, not months. This wave of…
The original version of this newsletter was published on Linkedin. Subscribe for free to get the next edition in your inbox. In case you’re new here, the word “Firgun” (pronounced ‘feer-goon’) is an informal modern Hebrew term and concept in Israeli…
Summer holidays can be both a blessing and a challenge. As parents, we want our children to have fun, stay curious, and maybe even learn something new. While screen time often turns into passive consumption, this summer can be a…
AI startups in Israel secure nearly 47% of all tech investments, despite making up only 30% of the tech sector. In just 18 months, we’ve witnessed Israeli AI startups raise over $2.8 billion across 180+ deals, yet 70% of these…
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