Startup founders are passionate about their product. They can recite the feature list, technical specifications, and future roadmap backward and forward. Yet, when it comes to early-stage sales, founders often fall into a trap: mistaking product enthusiasm for selling expertise.…
This past couple of weeks I was lucky to be surrounded by the Israeli tech ecosystem leaders. Whether it was at the excellent Jefferies Tech Trek in Tel Aviv, which brought together leading US and Israeli investors and founders or…
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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.
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…
2025 is shaping up to be a comeback year for Israeli FinTech. The acquisition of Melio by Xero for up to $3 billion (including earn-outs) is just the latest milestone in what’s already been an impressive year (especially considering the…
The original version of this newsletter was published on Linkedin. Sign up 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 culture…
The original version of this newsletter was published on Linkedin. This week’s edition is dedicated to Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas z”l. We are all heartbroken. May their memories forever be a blessing. The word “Firgun” (pronounced ‘feer-goon’) is an informal…
The original version of this newsletter was published on LinkedIn. Sign up to get the next version in your inbox. The word “Firgun” (pronounced ‘feer-goon’) is an informal modern Hebrew term and concept in Israeli culture (originally Yiddish), which describes genuine,…
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…
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