As a venture capital investor (previously at Google Ventures and now with my firm, Remagine Ventures), I’ve always been drawn to the Israeli tech scene. The “Startup Nation” has a reputation for grit, innovation, and an uncanny ability to thrive…
The venture capital industry is undergoing a dramatic concentration of power and resources. It’s happening across funds, stages, sectors, and geographies. In 2024, the top 30 VC firms dominated the market, securing 75% of all U.S. venture capital fundraising, with…
“Products that are loved and used by customers don’t start with what you want to build; they start with what your customers need.” – Des Traynor, co-founder of Intercom AI startups attracted a record 46.4% of the total $209 billion…
In December 2004, 19 years ago, I started VC Cafe with the simple goal of sharing insights, resources, and perspectives on venture capital and startups (with a spotlight on Israel). What began as a side project has grown into a…
App distribution is broken in today’s landscape. User acquisition (UA) and ad targeting have become increasingly difficult, due to rising costs, stricter privacy regulations, and increasingly fragmented audiences. Developers are struggling to find new, more cost-effective ways to reach and…
The original version of this newsletter was published on Linkedin. The word “Firgun” pronounced ‘feer-goon’) is an informal modern Hebrew term and concept in Israeli culture (originally Yiddish), which describes genuine, unselfish delight or pride in the accomplishment of the other…
2025 is just around the corner and tis the season for tech trends and predictions reports. It’s hard to believe that ChatGPT is only 2 years old, considering the amount of capital that has been invested in generative AI startups…
Earlier this week, Calcalist, Israel’s leading business newspaper launched their 2025 VC Survey with my thoughts on 2024 for Israeli startups and the tech industry at large, as well as and predictions for 2025. You can read the original piece…
The original version of this newsletter was published on LinkedIn. Sign up to get the next edition directly in your inbox. It’s #Firgun time. The word “Firgun” (pronounced ‘feer-goon’) is an informal modern Hebrew term and concept in Israeli culture (originally…
Last night, I had the privilege of listening to Reid Hoffman, one of the most influential figures in technology and entrepreneurship, deliver a fascinating lecture about his upcoming book, SuperAgency (due to launch in January 2025). Held in a beautiful…
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