19 years of VC Cafe
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…
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My 2025 VC Survey: A Recap and Some Predictions
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…
Weekly #FIRGUN Newsletter – December 13 2024
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…
Weekly #FIRGUN Newsletter – December 6 2024
The original version of this newsletter was published on Linkedin. Subscribe on Linkedin to get the next edition in your inbox. The word “Firgun” (pronounced ‘feer-goon’) is an informal modern Hebrew term and concept in Israeli culture (originally Yiddish), which describes…
Finding Alpha: Why the Best Startups Often Buck the Trends
For the VCs, finding alpha is all about identifying the diamonds in the rough – the startups that are tackling seemingly unsexy problems or operating in markets considered “cold”. The proof is in the pudding. Looking at the list of…
Weekly #FIRGUN Newsletter – November 22 2024
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…
Breaking the mold: Pattern Breakers book review
“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man” George Bernard Shaw Mike Maples Jr., the famed seed investor and founder…
Finding Product Market Fit is More Than Just Checking Boxes
“If you’re pre-product/market fit, the best advice that I have from that period is: action produces information. Just keep doing stuff.” Brian Armstrong, founder of Coinbase Product/Market Fit (PMF) is the holy grail for startups. It’s the point where you’ve…
Weekly #FIRGUN Newsletter – November 1 2024
It’s #Firgun time. The original version of this newsletter was posted on Linkedin here. 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…
The Art of Non-Consensus Investing: Unlocking Venture Capital’s Hidden Gems
The most important companies are those that others don’t see as valuable. Peter Thiel The statistics for startup success are well known. About 90% of startups will fail within three years of starting. Within the group of startups that succeeds,…