Real Life SuperpowersProf. Ehud Menipaz: "Look inside and find out what you are capable to do."
Real Life Superpowers
Prof. Ehud Menipaz: "Look inside and find out what you are capable to do."
In a conversation with Noa Eshed and Ronen Menipaz on the podcast Real Life Superpowers, Prof. Ehud Menipaz discusses the importance of tenacity and focus
"I think you have to indeed, look inside and find out what you are capable to do," said Prof. Ehud Menipaz. "Be very honest about your skill set. Be very honest about your character. And I think maybe also about your support group, your immediate family and friends. So you can choose indeed, the path you seem to think is good for you."
In this episode, Ronen and Noa have the privilege of speaking with a special guest—Prof. Ehud Menipaz. Not only is he an international academic leader and a leading figure in the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation, but he also happens to be Ronen’s father, which adds a special dimension to this conversation.
Prof. Menipaz's career spans several impressive roles: a former senior partner at Ernst & Young International, a Professor Emeritus at Ben Gurion University, and an esteemed author and lecturer.
His expertise stretches across aeronautical, mechanical, and industrial engineering, all the way to business administration. He's significantly influenced academic and professional communities worldwide, serving on prestigious forums under the leadership of global leaders like U.S. Presidents and even Russia’s Putin.
He chairs the Board of Governors at The National Association of Engineers, Architects, and Academics in the Technological Sciences and has played a pivotal role in advancing science literacy globally.
He's also deeply involved in fostering young entrepreneurs through initiatives like Junior Achievement-Young Entrepreneurs Israel.
Topics discussed:
- Entrepreneurship research and its impact on local economies
- Gender inequality in tech and entrepreneurship, with insights on innovation in academia
- Innovating in academia through an entrepreneurial mindset and tapping into relevant issues
- The importance of tenacity and focus
- How to maintain Jewish identity and pride in the face of global anti-Semitism
- The potential of a small group of people with diverse skills to contribute to the world's future
- And much more...
We hope you enjoy your listen
Noa Eshed: recognized as a thought leader by the Daily Telegraph. Her book "The Smart Marketer's Guide to Google Adwords” was an Amazon no.1 bestseller. Her digital marketing agency Bold Digital Architects has acclaimed several industry awards. She previously co-founded and distributed Israel’s only national magazine for students, and is a certified lawyer (Hebrew U grad) and journalist.
Ronen Menipaz: an Israeli investor, entrepreneur, tech advisor, and founder of numerous business ventures in the entertainment, adtech, and fintech space. During his 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, Ronen has been involved with over 100 startups in Israel, 30 of which he founded or co-founded. Two of those startups went public, while five were sold and four more are currently privately profitable companies.
