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In this episode, we’re excited to be joined by Donna Griffit, a world-renowned corporate storyteller, pitch alchemist, and best-selling author of “Sticking to my Story: The Alchemy of Storytelling for Startups”.

Her ability to create, edit, and deliver powerful presentations, pitches, and messages has earned her a reputation as one of the most sought-after storytellers in the business world.
For over two decades, Donna has been working extensively on a global scale, collaborating with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and investors across more than 30 countries.
Her unique approach has led to outstanding results, with her clients collectively raising over $1.5 billion through her guidance.

We discuss:

• Storytelling for startups and personal growth
• Donna’s journey and what the Japanese word “ikigai” has to do with it
• The importance of empathy in storytelling
The correlation between fear and excitement
• The power of clear communication in business
• The mistake of being too factual and straight to the point
• Practical tips on how to improve storytelling
• The role of credibility, likability, and momentum
• Optimism and perception in challenging times
• And more!

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In this episode, we speak with Roy Gottlieb, currently the co-founder and CEO of a backed stealth cybersecurity startup.

Before embarking on this latest venture, he spent almost a decade on the investor front, co-founding and serving as a general partner at Cardumen Capital, serving as an investment manager at Samsung Ventures, and collaborating with industry titans such as Lightspeed, Team8, Insight Partners and more.

He was also the co-managing director of the Israeli YVCF (Young Venture Capital Forum) for six years, helping shape the next generation of venture capital leaders.

We discuss:

• Imposter syndrome, walking around with feelings of not being good enough
• The importance of understanding the breadth of a topic and diving deep into one industry
• Decision making, focus and choosing what not to do
• The unique qualities that make for an industry expert
• Competing with the giants of the world
• The true power of professional relationships and deal flow in sourcing capital
• ..and much more

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In this episode, we speak with Liron Azrielant, a Founding Managing Partner at Meron Capital - a VC at the forefront of investing in technology companies in Israel.

Her track record speaks volumes as she's led investments in tech successes such as Loom Systems, Clear Genetics, Testim, and many others which were subsequently acquired.

Prior to Founding Meron, she was a Principal at Blumberg Capital, where she led early-stage deals that also turned into successful exits.

Before her venture capital career, she honed her skills as a Strategy and M&A consultant at top-tier firms like Bain & Co. and PwC's PE group in New York. She’s also a fellow of the Kauffman Fellowship, a highly sought-after two-year program for leading venture capitalists.

Her list of accolades is long.

We discuss:

• Entrepreneurship and mental preparation during turbulent times
• Resilience, and investment strategies in challenging times
• Motivation, and Career Paths
• Focusing on solving a specific problem, rather than pursuing fame or money
• Developing a business partnership language to argue passionately but constructively
• Building skills through practice and repetition
• And much more

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In this episode, we speak with Asaf Yanai, a visionary entrepreneur and the Co-founder & CEO of Alison.ai.

With a track record of turning ideas into reality, Asaf has left a lasting mark on the tech landscape, with Alison.ai being the third company Asaf founded after successfully selling two tech startups he’s built in previous years.

We discuss:


• Managing a startup during a crisis
• Analyzing video content for fake news and intelligence
• Growing up as the son of two entrepreneurs and co-founders
• Entrepreneurship, family, and motivation
• Learning from mistakes, and starting a business
• Self-management, and post-mortem analysis
• Personal growth
• And much more!

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In this special wartime episode, we speak with Asaf Shamly, a visionary entrepreneur and thought leader in the AdTech space, who co-founded Browsi, an AdTech AI startup back in 2017, with a mission to create a world where content and ads blend harmoniously.

He’s been at the forefront of innovation in the AdTech industry for over 8 years and has a wealth of experience which he’s gained from involvement in three startups.

He also takes a lead role in the open-source community, championing transparency.

And here's the kicker – despite all his achievements, he’s just 30 years old.

We discuss:

• Being an entrepreneur during a war
• Entrepreneurship struggles and emotional toll
• The difference between selling to investors vs. clients
• Emotional intelligence, EQ, and managing a team
• The lonely road of entrepreneurship
• Dealing with failure and learning from mistakes

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In this special episode, we’re pleased to have Andy Ram as our guest.

Andy made history by becoming the first Israeli tennis player to win a senior Grand Slam event. He achieved this feat at Wimbledon in 2006.

His winning streak includes the French Open mixed doubles title and the men's doubles title at the Australian Open.

He achieved a World No. 5 doubles ranking in July 2008.

Throughout his career, he represented Israel at multiple Summer Olympics, and competed in 36 doubles finals, triumphing in 20 of them, often partnering with Jonathan Erlich, together known in Israel as "AndiYoni."

Andy's success on the court is just the beginning of his incredible story.

As a former Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldier, Andy used his platform as a tennis player to raise awareness and support for the IDF soldiers and their families.

He's also dedicated himself to promoting peace and coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians through tennis.

In these turbulent days, we discuss:

• Resilience and hope in Israel amidst conflict
• Overcoming obstacles to becoming a top tennis player despite not being a super talent (Andy’s words not ours!) or coming from a wealthy background.
• Resilience and failure in sports and life
• The importance of leaning on people for support during tough times
• Finding solutions to problems through conversations and maintaining a positive outlook.
• Positive thinking and energy management
• Passion, discipline, and belief in achieving success
• Overcoming challenges
• And much more

Enjoy your listen!