AI Applications & Infrastructure
Covers the practical applications of AI across business, finance, and healthcare, alongside the underlying infrastructure, security considerations, and broader tech trends for AI systems.
Viral Moments
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Secure AI Infrastructures
Understand customer patterns
Healthcare, AI, advanced!
Detect vulnerable customers
AI Takes Control
Silicon Valley is Back
Embodied AI Explained
Headcount is Dead?
Ignoring AI's body?
AI's Crystal Ball?
AI is transforming climate!
Clear answers from AI
AI in times of conflict.
SAS is now AI
AI for the multi-talented
Beyond generic campaigns
AI for efficiency, not scores
Socially Responsible AI
AI is reading your brain!
Real search for ROI
Predicting future outcomes
Hidden Energy Data
AI & Team Size
Unseen Carbon Footprint
Israel's AI talent
AI's slow revolution
Opportunities vs. Challenges
Key Quotes
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“Everyone's talking about AI brain, like the models, the foundational models, and I think that most, not everyone, but most are kind of ignoring the body.”
“So, there's no one metric that you can count on. Obviously, ARR and revenue has always have always been the metric that you look on an company when it's growing and as an indicator, but investors cannot only rely on that anymore.”
“we're now I think moving into a second stage where the AI innovations aren't just how good is your model... but are you developing an application that's energy efficient and that's socially responsible.”
“I think it's like we're going to see a lot more of solopreneurs.”
“I think in short we will see a transition from climate tech as a vertical rather becoming a horizontal layer across multiple verticals and I think the lines between climate tech and industrial tech will blur.”
“I still believe that growth, topline growth is going to be the leading indicator for successful companies to get premiums. On top of that, in the age of AI, retention metrics are going to be matter than other metrics dramatically.”
“The reality is that actually most teams are building under the radar somewhat quietly in the middle. Where we're hearing about all of those, you know, massive rounds even for early stage companies at high valuations, actually, there's a lot of teams who are looking to do a lot more with less.”
“Despite all, Israeli entrepreneurs are just unstoppable. They strive forward, they found companies, they grow them, they scale them.”
“We are trying to do the world a bit better.”
“obviously I believe that robot delivery is the future”
“The ability to crunch all of that into AI and get out of the AI clear answers about what's going to happen is one of the biggest gaps we're trying to fill.”
“The tragic events of October 7th reminded us that national security can never be taken for granted. Since then, Israel's defense sector has experienced an unprecedented boom.”
“What we have today is a unique partnership and a close friendship between like-minded democracies that share common interest and values and are economically very complimentary.”
Chapters
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Articles
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In a concise yet impactful discussion with CTech, Renana Ashkenazi, Managing Partner at Grow Ventures, offered a compelling outlook on the evolving landscape of technology and venture capital. From redefining company valuations to pinpointing the next frontier for AI autonomy, Ashkenazi's insights highlight critical areas for investors and innovators to watch.
In a candid discussion, Aya Peterburg, founder and managing partner of S Capital, sheds light on the shifting paradigms in venture capital and technology. From the complexities of company valuation in 2026 to the true nature of tech independence and the unpredictable trajectory of AI, Peterburg offers a grounded perspective on the future of innovation.
The rapid ascent of artificial intelligence promises transformative solutions across industries, yet it casts a growing shadow over environmental sustainability. As AI models become more complex and widespread, their energy demands are skyrocketing, raising critical questions about the technology's true ecological footprint. This dilemma was a central theme at the Calculist AI Conference in Tel Aviv, where Joe Gamse, COO of the Jewish Climate Trust, shed light on the challenges and opportunities for responsible AI development.
In a candid conversation with CTech, Anat Dayagi, CEO and founder of Midsummer, offered a compelling look into her journey from a passionate book club member to a tech entrepreneur. Her company is at the forefront of revolutionizing the audiobook experience, moving beyond single narrators to full-cast, dramatized audio productions that feel like listening to a movie.
In an insightful discussion at CEX Minet Techch Berlin 2025, Jonas Hornung, Principal at Uber Morgan Ventures, offered a compelling perspective on the current state and future of climate technology. Despite recent market fluctuations, Hornung asserts that the foundational drivers for climate tech innovation are more robust than ever, emphasizing the urgent need for technological solutions to global environmental challenges.
In a rapidly evolving tech landscape dominated by AI, traditional business metrics are being re-evaluated. Atad Peled, a partner at Red Dot Capital, offers crucial insights into how artificial intelligence is reshaping company structures, industry automation, and the financial indicators that truly matter for success and valuation.
In a candid discussion, Lia Cromwell, a partner at UpWest, sheds light on the nuanced landscape of the tech industry, reflecting on 2025 and offering bold predictions for 2026. While the headlines often trumpet massive funding rounds, Cromwell emphasizes that the true innovation is often happening quietly, 'under the radar,' with teams achieving significant milestones with fewer resources, largely thanks to the transformative power of AI.
At Mind the Tech London 2025, Yair Snir, Managing Director of Dell Technologies Capital, offered profound insights into the unique spirit of Israeli entrepreneurship and the evolving landscape of global tech investment. Snir emphasized the "unstoppable" nature of Israeli founders, highlighting their ability to innovate and scale companies despite significant challenges.
At the Defense of Tech Expo 2026 in Tel Aviv, Identa CEO Amai Glattstein unveiled a groundbreaking innovation that could revolutionize public safety and forensic science. His company has engineered a system that transforms ordinary Dyson vacuum cleaners into sophisticated drug and explosive detection devices, offering a rapid and efficient method for screening large surfaces.
Carmit Proper, Director of Customer Success at Starship Technologies, shares insights into the burgeoning world of autonomous robot delivery. Speaking at Mind the Tech London 2025, Proper detailed how Starship's innovative robots are transforming last-mile logistics, making deliveries more efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly.
At Mind the Tech London 2025, Zohar Bronfman, CEO of Peak AI, shared profound insights into the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Bronfman highlighted Peak AI's mission to address one of the most significant gaps in the current AI paradigm: the ability to provide clear, predictive answers about future business outcomes. His discussion delved into the practical applications of AI, the unique position of Israel in the global AI race, and an optimistic outlook on AI's impact on the future workforce.
Tel Aviv's Defense Tech Expo 2026 showcased a vibrant and rapidly expanding defense sector, a stark contrast to its previous 'taboo' status among investors. Fueled by global security concerns and the tragic events of October 7th, Israel's defense industry is experiencing an unprecedented boom, attracting significant venture capital and driving groundbreaking innovations.
Carsten Ovens, CEO of the European Leadership Network (ELNET) Berlin office, discusses the profound and evolving relationship between Germany and Israel. Marking 60 years of diplomatic relations, this partnership, once deemed 'impossible,' has blossomed into a robust alliance built on shared democratic values and economic complementarity, particularly in the tech and innovation sectors.
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