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Market Makers ILMarket Makers IL | Ep 9 | We go international with Ben ReitzesIn this episode we adjusted our mandate slightly and hosted our first non-Israeli guest. Though in truth, Ben Reitzes Head of Technology Research at Melius Research, is certainly Israeli adjacent and we were happy to capitalize on his being in Israel.
Our conversation goes wide across a few generations of technology and highlight’s Ben’s view on the how to cover technology with a more holistic and less siloed approach.
He has an unsurprising choice as his business Icon, though he had some strong candidates given he has covered enough stocks to have known some...2025-07-0240 minMarket Makers ILMarket Makers IL | Ep 9 | We go international with Ben ReitzesIn this episode we adjusted our mandate slightly and hosted our first non-Israeli guest. Though in truth, Ben Reitzes Head of Technology Research at Melius Research, is certainly Israeli adjacent and we were happy to capitalize on his being in Israel.
Our conversation goes wide across a few generations of technology and highlight’s Ben’s view on the how to cover technology with a more holistic and less siloed approach.
He has an unsurprising choice as his business Icon, though he had some strong candidates given he has covered enough stocks to have known some...2025-07-0240 minMarket Makers ILEp 8 | Chaim FriedlandIn this episode we speak with Chaim Friedland. Chaim is a leading M&A attorney who has been practicing at Gornitzky since 2006. Chaim has broad deal experience across all sectors of the economy and his thoughts on the local market provided us with new insights.
Chaim has practiced law in the US and Israel and helped us understand why so few global law firms have opened in Israel, when compared to other global businesses.
Make sure to listen all the way to the lightening round – Chaim’s business hero and the answer to something he has...2025-06-1844 minMarket Makers ILEp 8 | Chaim FriedlandIn this episode we speak with Chaim Friedland. Chaim is a leading M&A attorney who has been practicing at Gornitzky since 2006. Chaim has broad deal experience across all sectors of the economy and his thoughts on the local market provided us with new insights.
Chaim has practiced law in the US and Israel and helped us understand why so few global law firms have opened in Israel, when compared to other global businesses.
Make sure to listen all the way to the lightening round – Chaim’s business hero and the answer to something he has...2025-06-1844 minMarket Makers ILEpisode 7 | Staying on Brand with David SchwartzDavid Schwartz represents an important part of the Israeli business landscape – a senior decision maker of a mega global company that proactively build a presence in Israel. David’s description of how he jumped into the Israeli startup eco-system to help improve operations in the Pepsico provides a different perspective on the impact startups are having behind the scenes.
The anecdote David shared regarding securing his first job out of college is a lesson in tenacity and preparation that anyone can learn from.
Asking someone who works for the world’s second largest snack food c...2025-06-0449 minMarket Makers ILEpisode 7 | Staying on Brand with David SchwartzDavid Schwartz represents an important part of the Israeli business landscape – a senior decision maker of a mega global company that proactively build a presence in Israel. David’s description of how he jumped into the Israeli startup eco-system to help improve operations in the Pepsico provides a different perspective on the impact startups are having behind the scenes.
The anecdote David shared regarding securing his first job out of college is a lesson in tenacity and preparation that anyone can learn from.
Asking someone who works for the world’s second largest snack food c...2025-06-0449 minMarket Makers ILMarket Makers IL | Ep 6 | Omri Dekalo, creating a permanent presence in the temporary workplaceIn this episode we discuss building a global software platform with founder and entrepreneur Omri Dekalo. Ubeya, listen to episode to uncover what it means, is an AI driven platform in temporary workforce management. This application will also become clear as you listen.
Omri is a seasoned entrepreneur with a background in accounting and software. In short, he speaks the language of business and the language of tech and his perspective comes in part from his ability to converse fluently in both worlds.
Our conversation covers much ground, and the retool the company did during...2025-05-2132 minMarket Makers ILMarket Makers IL | Ep 6 | Omri Dekalo, creating a permanent presence in the temporary workplaceIn this episode we discuss building a global software platform with founder and entrepreneur Omri Dekalo. Ubeya, listen to episode to uncover what it means, is an AI driven platform in temporary workforce management. This application will also become clear as you listen.
Omri is a seasoned entrepreneur with a background in accounting and software. In short, he speaks the language of business and the language of tech and his perspective comes in part from his ability to converse fluently in both worlds.
Our conversation covers much ground, and the retool the company did during...2025-05-2132 minMarket Makers ILMarket Makers IL | Ep 5 | Nicole PrielWhile we were not able to get Nicole Priel her next move, we did have a lively conversation that touched on investing in multiple asset classes from private to public markets. We covered the significantly personal relationships that develop between VC and founders that need to be balanced when making tough decisions about follow on investments.
Nicole has great marketing instincts, and she expounds on her view that her main role when she sits on boards is helping companies reach strong commercialization with great technology. Her view that in the end “everyone is a salesperson” rings tr...2025-05-0736 minMarket Makers ILMarket Makers IL | Ep 5 | Nicole PrielWhile we were not able to get Nicole Priel her next move, we did have a lively conversation that touched on investing in multiple asset classes from private to public markets. We covered the significantly personal relationships that develop between VC and founders that need to be balanced when making tough decisions about follow on investments.
Nicole has great marketing instincts, and she expounds on her view that her main role when she sits on boards is helping companies reach strong commercialization with great technology. Her view that in the end “everyone is a salesperson” rings tr...2025-05-0736 minMarket Makers ILMarket Makers IL | Ep 4 | Brachie SprungIn this conversation with Brachie Sprung we get into the details of story telling and empathy from the perspective of the VC, the companies, and individual investors. Brachie, head of IR and communications at Amiti VC, has spent many years in the VC world and in Israeli politics helping hone and relate stories to relevant constituents and stakeholders.
Brachie has great advice for younger employees to be comfortable in their seats, and to know that are in the room for a reason.
We found her perspectives on bridging the gaps between Is...2025-04-2340 minMarket Makers ILMarket Makers IL | Ep 4 | Brachie SprungIn this conversation with Brachie Sprung we get into the details of story telling and empathy from the perspective of the VC, the companies, and individual investors. Brachie, head of IR and communications at Amiti VC, has spent many years in the VC world and in Israeli politics helping hone and relate stories to relevant constituents and stakeholders.
Brachie has great advice for younger employees to be comfortable in their seats, and to know that are in the room for a reason.
We found her perspectives on bridging the gaps between Is...2025-04-2340 minMarket Makers ILMarket Makers IL | Ep 3 | Michal FisherMichal, who works in Biz Dev LifeSci advisors, was just named to The Markers 40 under 40 for 2025. She provide great insights into the Israeli healthcare investing scene and provided a thought provoking answer to our question regarding woman in business. Don’t miss her answer the question “what is the last thing that you changed your mind about?”
No suit, no ties, no questions left unasked, Market Makers IL is a financial podcast where we will bring you conversations about shekels and stories about Success in the Israeli market.
Hosted by Joseph Wolf and Michael Dadoun
2025-04-0230 minMarket Makers ILMarket Makers IL | Ep 3 | Michal FisherMichal, who works in Biz Dev LifeSci advisors, was just named to The Markers 40 under 40 for 2025. She provide great insights into the Israeli healthcare investing scene and provided a thought provoking answer to our question regarding woman in business. Don’t miss her answer the question “what is the last thing that you changed your mind about?”
No suit, no ties, no questions left unasked, Market Makers IL is a financial podcast where we will bring you conversations about shekels and stories about Success in the Israeli market.
Hosted by Joseph Wolf and Michael Dadoun
2025-04-0230 minMarket Makers ILEp 2 | How to Succeed in the Startup World? With Yaron CarniYaron is a local VC success story who currently runs Maverick Ventures. The conversation is wide ranging from the double meaning of the firm name in English and Hebrew to the notion that success is evaluated by how much good one does for the community and the country. His surprising answer to the question “Who is your business icon?” makes it worth listening to end.
No suit, no ties, no questions left unasked, Market Makers IL is a financial podcast where we will bring you conversations about shekels and stories about Success in the Israeli market.
...2025-03-1942 minMarket Makers ILEp 2 | How to Succeed in the Startup World? With Yaron CarniYaron is a local VC success story who currently runs Maverick Ventures. The conversation is wide ranging from the double meaning of the firm name in English and Hebrew to the notion that success is evaluated by how much good one does for the community and the country. His surprising answer to the question “Who is your business icon?” makes it worth listening to end.
No suit, no ties, no questions left unasked, Market Makers IL is a financial podcast where we will bring you conversations about shekels and stories about Success in the Israeli market.
...2025-03-1942 minMarket Makers ILEp 1 Money Doesn’t Come with Instructions – A Conversation with Karen SchwockKaren is a veteran of the local market wealth management scene. She ran Pictet Israel from 2011-2018 and now runs her own multi-family office, Lucid Investments. Our conversation covers a wide range of WM topics, some of which are global and some local. Karen’s explanation of why Swiss Banking is an excellent fit for Israelis of means is particularly insightful.
No suit, no ties, no questions left unasked. Market Makers IL is a financial podcast where we bring you conversations about shekels, stories and success in the Israeli market.
Hosted by Joseph Wolf and Mi...2025-03-0543 minMarket Makers ILEp 1 Money Doesn’t Come with Instructions – A Conversation with Karen SchwockKaren is a veteran of the local market wealth management scene. She ran Pictet Israel from 2011-2018 and now runs her own multi-family office, Lucid Investments. Our conversation covers a wide range of WM topics, some of which are global and some local. Karen’s explanation of why Swiss Banking is an excellent fit for Israelis of means is particularly insightful.
No suit, no ties, no questions left unasked. Market Makers IL is a financial podcast where we bring you conversations about shekels, stories and success in the Israeli market.
Hosted by Joseph Wolf and Mi...2025-03-0543 min