Episode 41

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16th Apr 2021

#41 - Inbal Arieli, serial entrepreneur, tech influencer, business executive and author

Ahead of Israeli Independence Day (Yom Ha'atzmaut), we recorded a special episode of Jewanced with superstar tech entrepreneur, acclaimed speaker and author Inbal Arieli.

In it, she talks to us about her unique insights on life, society, the miracle of Israel's thriving tech scene, and the incredible impact it’s having on the world, as well as uncovers the secret behind how Israeli parents are raising generations of entrepreneurs.

These unique insights led her to write the fascinating and successful book "Chutzpah: Why Israel is a Hub of Innovation and Entrepreneurship".

Inbal Arieli a serial entrepreneur, business executive, and tech influencer. She is the founder and co-CEO of Synthesis, a global leadership assessment firm to select venture capital and private equity firms, CEO’s and board directors,  a graduate officer of the elite IDF 8200 intelligence unit (Israel’s version of the American NSA), a noted speaker and the author of ‘Chutzpah: Why Israel is a Hub of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.’

Born in Israel and raised on hummus and chutzpah, Arieli fostered her entrepreneurial skills during her mandatory military service, serving as lieutenant in unit 8200, the Israel Defense Forces’ elite intelligence corps. After completing her military duties, and for the past twenty years, she embraced leading executive roles in the flourishing Israeli tech sector and has founded a series of programs for innovators, where she currently holds board seats. She lectures widely to business and government leaders around the world.

Arieli holds an LL.B. Law, a B.A. in Economics, and an MBA, all from Tel Aviv University. She was featured as one of the 100 most influential people in Israeli tech and as one of the top 100 tech business women speakers in the world.

Links:

Chutzpah Center, Inbal’s official website

Order Inbal’s book, Chutzpah: Why Israel is a Hub of Innovation and Entrepreneurship   

Check out the latest articles, podcasts, and shows that Inbal took part in here

Inbal Arieli on LinkedIn

Inbal Arieli on Facebook

Inbal Arieli on Twitter, @InbalArieli

 

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Jewanced
A nuanced exploration of Israel, the Jewish world and beyond
Jewanced is hosted by Dan Feferman and Benny Scholder, two guys who grew up in America and live in Israel.
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Benny Scholder

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With over a decade of experience in Israel's tourism industry, Benny has managed sales, marketing, travel content, digital content, and the operations aspects of tour companies and travel agencies. Today, he is the Director of Sales-North America at Kenes Tours, Israel's leading provider of incoming tourism services, where he is proud to deliver transformative, custom-crafted Israel travel experiences designed to exceed expectations.
Originally from Minneapolis, Benny fell in love with Israel as a young adult, moving to the country in 2004. He has an extensive background in everything Israel-travel related, having completed Israel's intensive tour guide course in 2010. His career spans both logistical, content-related, and sales management positions with major and boutique Israeli tour companies alike. Benny lives with his amazing wife Maayan and two incredible children in the charming village of Gedera. In addition to his passion for transformative travel experiences, he's super passionate about food, modern & ancient history, politics, addictive TV, and game-changing podcasts. Contact him at Benny@jewanced.com

Dan Feferman

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Dan Feferman is a Major (res.) in the Israel Defense Forces. For almost a decade, he served as a foreign policy and national security analyst, strategist and adviser in the IDF General Staff; as a special assistant to the Deputy Chief of the General Staff; and a commander in an elite intelligence unit of AMAN's Research and Analysis Division.

He is a fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute, a think-tank focusing on issues of importance to Israel and the Jewish people, where he researches religious pluralism in Israel, trends in Jewish identity and Israel-Diaspora relations. He is also a political and strategic consultant and publishes and speaks widely on the Middle East and Israeli defense and political matters.

He is the author of Rising Streams: Reform and Conservative Judaism in Israel, and of a soon-to-be-published book on the changing face of American Judaism.

Dan holds a BA in International Politics and Middle East Studies from the American University in Washington DC and an MA in National Security Studies from Tel Aviv University.

Originally from Indiana, Dan moved to Israel in 2005. He is married to Elisheva, has three amazing kids, and lives in Rehovot. When taking a break, Dan stays busy with Crossfit, martial arts and cooking.