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A must-watch for anyone interested in venture capital, startups, or fund management.
#Invested #venturecapital #startups #VC #investing
On Invested with Michael Eisenberg, Oscar-winning filmmaker David Fialkow shares his wife Nina’s 3 golden rules for a great film:
- Stunning visuals and craft
- Teach the audience something new
- Inspire action toward a more just world
Essential wisdom for storytellers, filmmakers, and creators who want to make content that truly matters.
#Invested #filmmaking #storytelling #documentary #Oscar
The two dive into why embeddings act like machine code for models - unlocking new capabilities that are both powerful and unsettling. Along the way, they explore the geopolitical race between the U.S. and China, the battle between Google and OpenAI, and how hyper-personalized ads might redefine digital business models. Gilad shares what tools BuzzFeed’s AI team is really using, like “Replicate” for rapid model testing, and what’s still missing from the AI ecosystem, from true fine-tuning to rigorous evaluation frameworks.
To close things out, Eden challenges Gilad to a rapid-fire round of questions: When will AGI arrive? Who’s really ahead? What’s the next winning ad unit? The answers may surprise you.
Whether you’re an operator, researcher, or investor, this episode offers a sharp, candid look at how embeddings (and the infrastructure around them) are quietly reshaping the future.
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Oscar-winning filmmaker and General Catalyst co-founder David Fialkow shares his best advice: do your homework, find the investor’s “hot button,” and focus on empathy, not just numbers. Whether you’re a startup founder raising capital, an entrepreneur learning how to pitch investors, or someone refining your storytelling skills, these tips can make the difference.
👉Watch for insider pitching advice straight from a top venture capitalist.
#startup #VC #pitching #entrepreneurship #storytelling #investing
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KEY TOPICS
00:00 Intro
02:30 College at Colgate and an ESL Shock
04:19 Discovering Storytelling and Filmmaking
09:06 Founding Last Minute Travel with Joel Cutler
11:32 Duty-Free Cruise Business and Sale to LVMH
13:55 How to Win Mentors: Relevance, Time & Opinions
15:53 Storytelling and “Hot Buttons” in Pitching
18:18 Crohn’s, Children’s Hospital Gift & the Ironman Bet
21:40 Why David Started General Catalyst
23:23 “Shots on Goal” and the VC Mindset
25:19 Starting Fund I and Raising Capital
28:11 Succession Planning
33:01 Ken Chenault Joins General Catalyst
39:28 Filmmaking with his wife Nina Fialkow
41:28 The Vow and Bringing Down NXIVM
46:16 Icarus: Pivot to Russian Doping Scandal
48:45 Navalny, Sugarcane, and Storytelling as Justice
57:00 Raising $12M through Film Screenings
59:26 Pan-Mass Challenge
01:01:27 Dana-Farber’s Impact on Oncology Drugs
01:02:21 On Luck, Teams, and Keeping Ego in Check
01:03:50 Why Israel: Mission, Resilience, and Tech Future
RESOURCES
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CREDITS
Executive Producer: Erica Marom
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➡️ A rare case study in smart policy and national strategy.
➡️ Full conversation on Invested with Michael Eisenberg.
Episode is linked.
#InvestedPodcast #Israel #Biotech #Policy
He breaks down why financial bubbles, despite their bad reputation, can actually be incredibly productive. In this clip from Invested, he explains how bubbles drive innovation, lay critical infrastructure, and create the talent density needed to fuel the next generation of startups. From the telecom crash of the 90s to today’s AI boom, Sender makes the case that short-term pain can lead to long-term gain.
Topics covered:
- Financial bubbles and their hidden benefits
- Lessons from working with George Soros and Stanley Druckenmiller
- The role of bubbles in building long-term tech infrastructure
- How Israel and the Gulf region can lead the next innovation wave
Watch the full episode for more insights on tech, investing, and building Israel’s future.
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Eden talks with Gilad Lotan, Head of AI/Data Science & Analytics at BuzzFeed, about how turning text (and behavior) into vectors unlocks search that actually understands meaning, personalization that works with less data, and brand-safe monetization without heavy PII. We break down the math in human terms (cosine similarity, “king − man + woman ≈ queen”), show how BuzzFeed uses embeddings across hundreds of millions of content items, and explore what happens when you cluster not just content-but people by taste. We also dig into cost realities (vector DBs vs. model inference), why you don’t need to build a foundation model to be an AI company, and the adtech future when “intent” shifts from keywords to user embeddings.
If you’re an entrepreneur or operator wondering where the real product leverage is in AI- this is the layer to master.
What you’ll learn:
- Embeddings 101: why vectors beat tags/keywords for meaning
- Recs that improve with less signal (and fewer privacy headaches)
- Clustering users by taste vs. averaging away what makes them unique
- How user embeddings could rewrite adtech beyond keyword intent
- Cost & stack gotchas: vector stores, update cadence, where to spend
- Multimodal on the horizon and when text alone is enough
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In this part of Almost Human, Eden S and Gilad Lotan go deep into one of the most important—but least hyped—building blocks of artificial intelligence: embeddings.
While most conversations about AI orbit around prompts, chatbots, or foundation models, Eden and Gilad explain why embeddings are the real hidden layer that powers everything from content discovery to personalization—and why understanding them is critical for anyone thinking about AGI (Artificial General Intelligence).
They discuss:
Why you don’t need to build a foundation model—or settle for being a GPT wrapper—to be a real AI company.
How embeddings turn “meaning into math,” enabling vectors to represent relationships like king - man + woman = queen.
The difference between working at the token level (rules of the game) versus the embedding level (closer to machine code).
How companies like BuzzFeed use embeddings at scale to recommend content, cluster users by interests, and rethink monetization strategies in the post-cookie world.
The challenges of cost, infrastructure, and user embeddings, and how startups can use these tools without Google-sized engineering teams.
Why embeddings may reshape industries like adtech, affiliate marketing, and recommendation engines, giving smaller players new power.
How multimodal AI could expand embeddings beyond text to include images, video, and metadata, creating richer and more nuanced representations of both content and users.
Eden and Gilad also reflect on the bigger picture: what embeddings reveal about the path toward AGI, and how clustering, personalization, and “user vectors” hint at machines gaining a deeper understanding of human behavior.
If you’ve ever wondered how the math of meaning unlocks entirely new product possibilities—or how today’s seemingly “unsexy” infrastructure layer could be tomorrow’s AGI catalyst—this conversation will change how you see AI.
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➡️A miracle of science that raises a bigger question: How do we make these life-saving therapies accessible to everyone, not just the lucky few?
Hear the full conversation on Invested with Michael Eisenberg.
Watch the full episode: https://www.aleph.vc/content/mati-gill
#InvestedPodcast #Biotech #GeneEditing #AI
Former Teva exec and AION Labs CEO Mati Gill recalls the day he was shot by a Hamas gunman on the Gaza border while serving in government.
➡️ A near miss changed his perspective on life, family, and mission.
➡️ Hear the full story on Invested with Michael Eisenberg.
Watch the full episode for the whole story.
#InvestedPodcast #Israel #Leadership #Biotech
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KEY TOPICS
01:13 Early Life in Ohio and Moving to Israel
04:55 Military Service and Law School: Path to Public Service
06:43 Teva’s Origins and Growth into a Global Leader
11:24 Mergers, Acquisitions, and Teva’s Challenges
13:59 Leaving Teva and Founding AION Labs
14:12 What AION Labs is and Why the Name Matters
18:10 Merck, Teva, AWS, and VC Partners Joining AION
20:22 DenovAI and Antibody Discovery
23:08 Accelerating Drug Development with AI and Pharma Partners
24:43 AI in Gene Editing and the Baby KJ Case
27:39 Why Biology Expertise Must Balance AI
34:01 From Doubt to Investment: DenovAI’s Validation
36:59 Government Support and the Israel Innovation Authority
39:33 Which Startup Could Be AION’s First Mega Hit?
40:17 Core Values: Israel, Family, and Mission
44:21 Why Most Drugs Fail and How AI Can Help
45:59 Enhancement vs. Health: The Ethics of Gene Editing
48:18 Theranos, Transparency, and Governance Lessons
51:25 The One Disease to Cure: Alzheimer’s
55:41 What Teva Taught Mati About Scale and Missed Opportunities
57:01 Being Shot Near Gaza and Lessons from Survival
01:02:05 Public Service: Always on Loan to Israel
01:02:45 Will AI Cure Cancer?
RESOURCES
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CREDITS
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On Almost Human, Eden Shochat - Equal Partner at Aleph and a builder turned VC - cuts through the hype with sharp, first-principles takes on what’s actually transformative.
Each week, Eden brings a builder’s lens and investor’s clarity to AI: what tools matter, which ideas are breaking through, and how they reshape life for startups, investors, and Israel’s tech ecosystem. He’ll share the signals he’s picking up on the frontlines, then sit down with founders, researchers, and operators at the bleeding edge to extract takeaways you can actually use.
Forget endless GPT comparisons and hype cycles - this is where curiosity meets clarity, and where opportunities come into focus.
Welcome to Almost Human. Let’s cut through the noise.
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@Wix President Nir Zohar shares his perspective on what real management looks like. It’s not about hierarchy, titles, or status symbols — it’s about empowering people and serving your team.
In this clip, Nir explains why the best organizations are those where employees feel confident to make decisions, and why managers succeed only when they give their people the tools and trust to grow. His philosophy, shaped by early experiences in the Israeli Scouts and Navy, shows how leadership built on service creates resilient, high-performing teams.
This is a must-watch for entrepreneurs, founders, and leaders who want to understand what it truly takes to build strong organizations.
#Wix #InvestedPodcast #Leadership #StartupCulture #ManagementTips #Entrepreneurship
Wix President Nir Zohar recalls the pivotal conversation where investor Mark Tluszcz told him he had the idea of an IPO completely wrong. At first, Nir and the founders weren’t even considering going public — but that push changed everything.
In this clip, Nir explains how hearing hard truths from an experienced investor reframed his thinking, ultimately leading Wix to pursue its IPO in 2013. It’s a lesson in listening, learning, and trusting the people who’ve been there before.
#Wix #IPO #InvestedPodcast #MarkTluszcz #StartupAdvice #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital
💡Nir explains that “having great investors really helps out” - and in Wix’s case, it meant having the confidence and resources to think long-term rather than cashing out early. This story is a must-watch for entrepreneurs, founders, and anyone interested in venture capital, startup growth, and the dynamics between investors and leadership teams.
#Wix #InvestedPodcast #MarkTluszcz #StartupSuccess #VentureCapital #MangroveCapitalPartners #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth
In this clip from #Invested, @Wix President Nir Zohar explains why the company turned down buyout offers before going public - and how the IPO became a pivotal moment for committing to the long term.
#Wix #Startup #IPO #InvestedPodcast
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KEY TOPICS
00:00 – Intro
02:17 – Wix’s $10M Super Bowl Gamble
08:52 – Reinventing Retired NFL Legends
13:28 – Being in the Navy Taught Nir to Run a Startup
16:02 – Business Lessons from the Scouts
18:55 – Why Management Should be Service, Not Status
21:43 – Wix Strategy Offsites in the Water
27:25 – Why Wix Employees Bought Their Own Chairs
30:38 – Betting Wix on HTML5
39:41 – The Breakfast That Sparked Wix's IPO
46:18 – How Wix's Leadership Team Stayed Together for 18 Years
50:24 – Why Going Public Gave Wix More Control, Not Less
53:08 – Hiring a Chief Politeness Officer to Say "No"
55:57 – The $80M Bet on Base44 and Vibe Coding
01:02:31 – Cutting Off Russia While Protecting Small Businesses
01:03:33 – Chartering Planes and Building a Kibbutz in Krakow
01:12:22 – How to Lead a Company Through War
01:18:47 – Why Wix Runs on "Companies and Guilds"
01:25:10 – AI Inside Wix: Productivity, Process, and Team Flow
01:26:14 – Why Nir Is Bullish on Small Business in the AI Era
RESOURCES
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CREDITS
Executive Producer: Erica Marom
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Video and Editing: Ron Baranov
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Every founder hits this crossroad: build the perfect product or crack distribution first?
Here’s what two top investors really think—and why it matters for your startup.
From the #Invested podcast.
#Founders #StartupAdvice #ProductVsDistribution #InvestedPodcast #Aleph
In this clip from #Invested, @waze ex-CEO Noam Bardin explains why obsessing over competitors like Google is the wrong move - and how startups should focus on execution, not paranoia.
“They don’t know you exist. Your only real competition is yourself.”
Watch the whole episode with @mikeeisenberg for the full conversation. #Startups #Leadership #NoamBardin #Waze #InvestedPodcast #Google #AI #Entrepreneurship #Competition #Aleph
#InvestedPodcast #Startups #Leadership #VentureCapital #888 #GigiLevyWeiss
#InvestedPodcast #Founders #VentureCapital #Leadership #Startups
#InvestedPodcast #IsraeliAirForce #Leadership #Startups #VentureCapital
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KEY TOPICS
00:00 – Intro
02:00 – Why My Name is Gigi: A Personal and National Story
03:10 – From Helicopter Pilot to CEO: Gigi’s Unconventional Career Path
05:05 – The Israeli Air Force Method of Failure
09:30 – Teaching Civilian Teams to Debrief Like Fighter Pilots
11:45 – How to Build a Culture That Embraces (Good) Failure
14:25 – Celebrating Failure at Playtika
16:50 – Experience vs. Fresh Eyes: Who Should Lead After Failure?
20:10 – Why Gigi Rarely Replaces Founders, Even When They Fail
23:59 – Gigi Selling His First Company and Learning What Not to Do
26:45 – 888 and the Crash: From Private Jet Dreams to Crisis Mode
35:30 – Gigi’s Biggest Lessons from Running 888
38:55 – Hire for Talent Over Experience
40:00 – Building Playtika and Accidentally Creating Slotomania
46:50 – Wrestling with the Ethics of Online Gambling
52:20 – Facebook, Games, and Losing Faith in Tech’s “Goodness”
54:10 – If Gigi Were the AI Ethics Czar, He Would…
56:00 – The AGI Arms Race and the Collapse of Trust in Truth
59:20 – Are the Ultra-Orthodox Ahead or Behind?
01:01:00 – Founding NFX: From Angel Investor to Seed VC
01:06:00 – The Startups Gigi is Most Proud of
01:08:50 – Building Line Five: A Response to October 7th
01:10:55 – Why Gigi Took a Public Role in the Judicial Reform Protests
01:13:30 – Israel’s Founders Agreement Problem
01:16:30 – October 7th and the Rise of Civilian Emergency Networks
01:19:25 – Feature or Bug? When Citizens Replace Government
01:20:10 – The Next Generation of VCs That Give Gigi Hope
01:21:53 – Reflections on Responsibility, Legacy, and Leadership
RESOURCES
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CREDITS
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👇 How solving one inefficiency created a global marketplace.
#InvestedPodcast #Fiverr #StartupStory #MarketInefficiencies #Shorts
After 2008, millennials watched their parents lose the “safe jobs” they’d been promised. On Invested, @Fiverr CEO Micha Kaufman explains how that moment fueled a generation of freelancers—and why going solo became the obvious career choice.
👇 A quick look at the birth of the modern freelance economy.
#InvestedPodcast #Fiverr #FutureOfWork #Millennials #Shorts
On #Invested, @Fiverr CEO Micha Kaufman doesn’t just set high expectations—he challenges his entire team to raise the bar. His message? In the age of AI, coasting is a choice. And not one he accepts.
This is how a CEO hypes up a team - with pressure, not perks. Listen to the full conversation with @mikeeisenberg on Invested
#InvestedPodcast #MichaKaufman #Fiverr #AIMindset #Leadership #Shorts
That’s a version ofwhat @Fiverr CEO Micha Kaufman told his team during an all-hands on AI, after he sent a strong memo to the team that it's time to level up. On #Invested, he explains why the age of employer-led learning is over—and why anyone waiting to be trained is already obsolete.
This is not the motivational advice you’re used to, but you definitely need to hear it.
Full episode with @mikeeisenberg out now!
#InvestedPodcast #MichaKaufman #Fiverr #WorkEthic #AIEra #Shorts
A sharp lesson in how not to scale.
#InvestedPodcast #StartupStrategy #Uber #ProductMarketFit #Shorts
A dose of truth for anyone waiting for success to show up.
#InvestedPodcast #Fiverr #FounderAdvice #HardTruths #Shorts
Hear the origin story that turned jokes into a global business.
#InvestedPodcast #Fiverr #StartupStory #ViralGrowth #shorts
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KEY TOPICS
[00:05:40] Why Fiverr Launched With a $5 Price Tag
[00:09:28] The Things You Can Do for Five Bucks
[00:17:42] The Infamous Four Seasons Debacle
[00:24:20] AI and the End of Low-Skill Tasks
[00:27:54] Freelancers Upskill Faster Than Employees
[00:33:30] You’re Responsible for Your Career Growth, Not Your Boss
[00:49:14] Automate Yourself, Then Create More Value
[00:58:00] Fiverr’s Mission in an AI-Driven Future
[01:04:32] Going Public: Lessons and Regrets
[01:16:17] Why Micha led a High-Tech Delegation to Auschwitz
RESOURCES
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CREDITS
Executive Producer: Erica Marom
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Samuel Arbesman draws a brilliant parallel between ancient oral tradition and modern programming — showing how code, like Torah, evolves through generations. Even if the syntax changes, the spirit stays alive through a chain of learning, remixing, and innovation.
Programming isn’t just technical — it’s a living tradition.
Taken from the #invested podcast with @michaelaaroneisenberg
#SamuelArbesman #InvestedPodcast #RabbiAkiva #Talmud #CodingIsCulture #ProgrammingTradition #StorytellingAndCode
This clip explores how modern tech hides its depth — and why recognizing that complexity should inspire humility, not hubris.
Clip taken from the #invested podcast with @mikeeisenberg
#AppleWatch #MechanicalWatch #TechVsTradition #SamuelArbesman #InvestedPodcast #ComplexityScience
Listen to the #investedpodcast with @michaelaaroneisenberg for the full story.
#VariantBio #Genetics #BioTech #XMenGenes #InvestedPodcast #SamuelArbesman
Ask ChatGPT
Samuel Arbesman imagines a "Maxis 2.0" - a future where anyone can build personalized simulations to explore complex systems, from biology to infrastructure to the internet itself. It's science meets storytelling, and play meets purpose.
This clip from #invested with @michaelaaroneisenberg dives into how simulation could become the next frontier of public understanding and creativity.
#SimCity #AI #ComplexityScience #SamuelArbesman #InvestedPodcast #Simulation #FutureTech
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KEY TOPICS
[00:00:00] The Intersection of AI and Creativity
[00:03:11] What it Means to Be a Scientist in VC
[00:05:55] The Frontier of Computation and Biology
[00:08:51] Biology as a New Computing Paradigm
[00:11:45] The Future of Personalized Simulations
[00:15:10] Applying Complexity Science
[00:17:49] Sci-Fi Ideas in Biotechnology
[00:21:07] Ethics of Biohacking and Human Enhancement
[00:24:14] Humility and Personal Values in Science
[00:36:57] Embracing Uncertainty in Knowledge
[00:39:20] The Power of Incremental Progress
[00:40:38] Learning from History and Tradition
[00:43:59] Reconciling Science with Tradition
[00:46:01] The Role of Community in Modern Life
[00:48:41] Individualism vs. Community in Tech
[00:50:06] Cultural Foundations in Tech Development
[00:57:09] AI: Evolution or Revolution?
[01:03:06] Finding Meaning in a Post-Scarcity World
RESOURCES
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CREDITS
Executive Producer: Erica Marom
Producer: Myron Shneider, Yoni Mayer
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This clip dives into the moral gray zone of surveillance, national security, and who counts as a “legitimate target.”
Clip taken from the 50th episode of Invested with @michaelaaroneisenberg
#ElChapo #SurveillanceEthics #CyberSecurity #ShalevHulio #NSO #Pegasus #PrivacyVsSecurity #InvestedPodcast #Shorts
Shalev Hulio, co-founder of Dream, breaks down the three bold decisions that set their cybersecurity startup apart:
1️⃣ AI-first, not AI-added
2️⃣ Government customers, not enterprise
3️⃣ Global-first, U.S. later
These contrarian moves helped Dream rocket to 9-figure revenue within 18 months.
From the 50th episode of Invested with Michael Eisenberg.
#Cybersecurity #StartupStrategy #DreamAI #ShalevHulio #InvestedPodcast #AI #GovTech #ContrarianThinking #Shorts #investedpodcast
In this talk, Erez Dickman, SVP of R&D at Lemonade Inc, breaks down how one of the world’s most disruptive insurance companies built AI into its DNA from day one.
Long before the hype, Lemonade made a bold bet: that AI would transform how insurance is sold, serviced, and experienced. Today, over 50% of Lemonade’s claims are resolved in under 3 seconds (a Guinness World Record.)
Listen for Erez's take on:
The #1 mistake startups make when implementing AI
How to design products for both humans and AI agents
Why cultural adoption of AI matters just as much as technical integration
How Lemonade uses GenAI across customer service, content creation, and even performance reviews
How to hire for adaptability in an AI-driven world
Whether you're a founder, product builder, or just curious about the real-world application of AI, this is for you.
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From the 50th episode of Invested with Michael Eisenberg.
#SebastianKurz #Immigration #Europe #UAE #PolicyReform #InvestedPodcast #MigrationCrisis #EUPolitics #Shorts
Sebastian Kurz opens up about his experience facing a fraud trial after leaving politics. In this clip from #Invested he shares the surreal reality of being investigated for allegedly lying to parliament — all while the judge assigned to his case had previously leaked info to his political opposition. Hear how he navigated the media storm, political weaponization of the courts, and what it taught him about truth, perception, and trust.
From the 50th episode of Invested with @michaelaaroneisenberg
#SebastianKurz #Politics #InvestedPodcast #DreamAI #FraudTrial #CourtCase #Trust #PerceptionVsReality #Startups
Sebastian Kurz is a former Austrian politician who served as Chancellor of Austria from 2017 to 2019, and again from 2020 to 2021. A member of the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP), he began his political career in the party's youth wing, rising to prominence as State Secretary for Integration (2011–2013) and Foreign Minister (2013–2017). Kurz led the ÖVP to victory in the 2017 election, becoming one of the world's youngest heads of government at age 31. Since leaving politics, Kurz has worked as a global strategist and entrepreneur.
Shalev Hulio is a serial entrepreneur and cybersecurity expert. He co-founded NSO Group in 2010, serving as CEO until August 2022, where he oversaw the development of Pegasus, a controversial spyware used by governments to track criminal and terrorist activity. Prior to NSO, Hulio co-founded several tech ventures, including CommuniTake and Kaymera Technologies.
Together with Gil Dolev, Sebastian and Shalev founded Dream Security in January 2023, which specializes in AI-powered cyber defense.
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KEY TOPICS
[00:00:00] The Unexpected Birth Story of Dream
[00:05:50] From Politics to Tech Entrepreneurship
[00:11:48] Cybersecurity: From Offense to Defense
[00:14:35] Why AI Matters in Cybersecurity
[00:17:32] Cyber Attacks and National Security
[00:20:55] NSO & Building Trust in High-Stakes Environments
[00:23:54] The Future of Cybersecurity and Ethics
[00:26:53] Investing in Times of Crisis
[00:29:34] Cybersecurity and Geopolitical Tensions
[00:32:59] Dream’s Vision and Market Strategy
[00:35:42] Cybersecurity: Challenges and Opportunities
[00:44:48] The Importance of Leadership
[00:56:29] The Birth of Dream
[01:02:01] Cybersecurity as a National Threat
[01:06:23] The Changing Landscape of Defense Spending
[01:10:32] The Growth of Dream
[01:12:01] Navigating Ethical Boundaries in Cybersecurity
RESOURCES
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Executive Producer: Erica Marom
Producer: Yoni Mayer, Myron Shneider
Video and Editing: Ron Baranov
Music and Creative Direction: Uri Ar
Content and Editorial: Kira Goldring
Design: Rony Karadi
He explains the motivations behind Israel’s military strategy, the human toll on Israeli families, and the indomitable resilience of a nation innovating under fire–including the story of Shalev Hulio, the CEO of Dream and IDF reservist, who is currently saving lives by day and taking customer calls at night.
This episode is more than a wartime update. It’s a call to understand the moral clarity of the moment, the sacrifices being made, and the profound implications for the future of Israel, Iran, and the broader Middle East.
Listen for a rare, intimate window into a pivotal moment in history–and what it means for the world.
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CREDITS
Executive Producer: Erica Marom
Producer: Yoni Mayer
Video and Editing: Ron Baranov
Music and Creative Direction: Uri Ar
Content and Editorial: Kira Goldring
Design: Rony Karadi
Search in LLMs is happening whether we like it or not, and while there are no playbooks for it, we wanted to share perspectives from people who have incorporated it in their day to day.
In this panel, three experts from different backgrounds share how they’re adapting their strategies to stay visible in an AI-first world — and what it means for content and traffic.
🎙 Featuring:
• Nimrod Kramer – Co-Founder @ Daily.dev
• Eli Schwartz – Author of Product-Led SEO
• Beeri Amiel – Co-Founder @ Xfunnel
Moderated by: Eytan Buchman – CMO @ Freightos
Follow us here at Aleph as we continue to share practical advice for founders on startup life, the tech ecosystem and the global economy.
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