Real Life SuperpowersHaim Zvi Dotan: "Every student is a startup nation"
Real Life Superpowers
Haim Zvi Dotan: "Every student is a startup nation"
In a conversation with Noa Eshed and Ronen Menipaz on the podcast Real Life Superpowers, Professor Haim Zvi Dotan discusses the role of education and connecting students to their inner wisdom
"The teacher is a gardener who simply waters the flower. The flower does not need grades, and it doesn't need to be tested in math or anything else. It just grows like our children need love and air and water and a hug, and that's all, it's good," explained Professor Haim Zvi Dotan. "And the teachers are flowers, each one. Every student is a startup nation."
Prof Dotan spoke to Noa Eshed and Ronen Menipaz on the podcast Real Life Superpowers. "Every student everywhere in the world, every student, male, female, young, boy, girl, infant. They're all startups. We treat only people who came back out of 8200 as the startup nation. No, we are all startups. We just need to connect to this God's sent message mission that everyone needs to follow."
In this special episode, Ronen and Noa speak with Professor Haim Zvi Dotan.
Prof Dotan embodies the intersection of innovation, artistry, and forward-thinking design.
He’s an internationally renowned architect, poet, educator, and futurist.
He’s the visionary mind behind the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge - the world’s first, longest, and highest glass-bottom bridge - a stunning architectural marvel that has become an iconic landmark in China and a symbol of bold innovation worldwide.
He’s been recognized for his groundbreaking contributions, earning numerous honors, including the title of “Honorary Citizen of Zhangjiajie” and the prestigious iNNOVEX Global Leader of Innovation Award.
Beyond his architectural accomplishments, he’s a dedicated educator, sharing his expertise as a professor at leading institutions like Fudan University, the Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts, and the DeTao Masters Academy.
And above all of this, he’s truly a special spirit.
Topics discussed:
- The concept of time and the journey of life
- Prof. Dotan’s belief that every person is a genius if they connect to their inner soul and DNA
- The role of education in connecting students to their inner wisdom and the importance of passion and curiosity in achieving success.
- How creativity is linked to being fully aware of the now
- The concept of being a "startup nation" and how everyone has a unique mission and passion that they should follow
- The importance of following one's passion and not being afraid to explore different paths in life
- Prof. Dotan’s passion for being a bridge between people and how this has shaped his career and life
- The importance of being oneself and not trying to fit into societal expectations or the expectations of others.
And much more!
This episode is dedicated to Miri Perlman, a 25-year-old student of Professor Dotan who passed away unexpectedly. Shortly before her passing, Miri attended Professor Dotan’s workshop, “Green Cities and Smart Building” at HIT. During the workshop, she drew a portrait of Professor Dotan, and he captured a photo of her while drawing. Tragically, this photo turned out to be the last picture taken of her alive.
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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.
