It was the week from heaven for Israeli start-ups; a series of acquisitions and investments have amounted to $910 million, according to Geektime. The Wall Street Journal’s Orr Hirschauge explains why interest in Israeli start-ups is booming.
The dark side of the start-up nation
A Reuters analysis last week argued that Israel's high-tech boom is a double-edged sword. One of the article's authors, Tova Cohen, explains why big exits might not be the best choice for companies, employment, and the economy as a whole.
Minimum wage rise could be tough on small businesses
Last week the Knesset approved a hike to boost the lowest pay from 4,300 shekels a month to 5,000 in three stages over the course of two years. FICC President Advocate Uriel Lynn explains why the increase could be tough on small businesses.
Startup of the week: TabTale games
When TabTale, an Israeli game company, launched its latest game Linebound, it reached over a million downloads in less than three days. Vic Bo-aron, Head of Corporate Business Development at TabTale, discusses the company's latest hit.
Playlist:
Dudu Tasa - Eize Yom
Amy Winehouse - You Know That I’m No Good
Manic Street Preachers - If You Tolerate This Your Childern Will Be Next
Ilan Wirzberg - Ani Holech Bamishor
