Mind the Tech NY
Israeli Dream Team takes New York by storm at Mind the Tech conference
The exclusive delegation of 11 startups, led by Showcase IL, showcased cutting-edge innovation to investors and industry leaders. “These are companies of the highest quality that are the face of Israeli technology and innovation,” said Hilla Ovil-Brenner, partner and CEO of Showcase IL.
A "Dream Team" of 11 Israeli entrepreneurs took the stage at Calcalist and Bank Leumi’s Mind the Tech New York conference to present their innovative startups to investors, strategic partners, and senior industry executives. In a special session dedicated to pitches, they shared their vision and concluded the exclusive roadshow designed specifically for them.
The session was opened by Hilla Ovil-Brenner, partner and CEO of Showcase IL, a platform that helps groundbreaking Israeli startups connect with the global technology ecosystem while creating business and investment opportunities. Showcase IL managed the entire screening and selection process of the Dream Team members and assisted the entrepreneurs throughout their roadshow in New York. Ovil-Brenner remarked, "These are companies of the highest-quality that represent the face of Israeli technology and innovation."
Noa Tamir, CEO of Calcalist, said, "The Dream Team symbolizes the essence of the event in New York and the heart of the conference by bringing the Israeli ecosystem to the center of action in New York. Nothing better represents the resilience of Israeli high-tech than this team of startups."
As a highlight of the New York conference, entrepreneurs gained direct access to industry leaders, one-on-one meetings with venture capital funds, private investors, and global companies. They also received extensive media exposure, ongoing professional guidance, and access to a strategic network that will support their growth in the American market.
The Dream Team companies, selected from dozens of nominations, underwent a rigorous screening process in collaboration with Showcase IL and participated in an intensive bootcamp workshop preparing them for the American market. During the workshop, they received training from leading experts in business strategy, investor pitching, marketing, and U.S. regulations.
The 11 companies representing Israeli innovation at the Mind the Tech New York 2025 conference span various technological fields:
- Fintech: Wisor.ai, founded by Raz Ronen and Eiran Bolless, provides advanced financial solutions.
- Development tools: Myop, led by Keren Fanan, Hadar Geva, and Amir Karby, offers innovative technologies for developers.
- Future of work: Flexspace AI, founded by Eyal Lasker and Justin Lowe, enhances workplace environments.
- Biological intelligence: BrainVivo, led by Dr. Assaf Horowitz and Prof. Yaniv Assaf, develops technologies for advanced medical diagnostics.
- Enterprise AI: Tagado, led by Dor Stern, Eli Lepkifker, and Ohad Zadok, delivers AI-based solutions to organizations.
- Education technology: Engageli, founded by Dan Avida, Daphne Koller, and Serge Plotkin, is transforming learning and teaching.
- Foodtech: Meala, founded by Hadar Ekhoiz Razmovich, Dr. Tali Feldman Sivan, and Liran Gruda, alongside ANINA, led by Anat Natan, Meydan Levy, and Esti Brantz, offer innovative food industry solutions.
- Database security: Velotix, founded by Dr. Adi Hod and Uriel Ekstein, presents cutting-edge information protection technologies.
- Construction technology: RodRadar, led by Moshe Dalman and Yossi Gershon, provides advanced solutions for the construction industry.
- Healthcare: Feminai, led by Dr. Karny Ilan, Shani Klein Antman, and Gal Yanuka, develops groundbreaking medical technologies.
Among the foreign and Israeli investors who participated in the pitch event were Daniel Frankenstein, Partner at Joule Ventures; Diegane Dione, Partner at Human + Machine Rise Ventures; Mark Hager of Regah Ventures; Mitchell Kleinhandler, Managing Partner at East Runyon Ventures; Oshri Kaplan, Managing Director of Munich Re Ventures; Ruby Chen of Zim Ventures; Stanley Stern, Managing Partner at Alnitak Capital; Darren Apathi of Ruth Ventures; Howard Edelstein of Broadhaven; and Nadav Shimoni, Director of the Arkin Group's Digital Health Fund.
As with all Calcalist and Bank Leumi Mind the Tech conferences, this year’s delegation demonstrated Israeli innovation at its best, leaving a strong impression on New York’s investment and technology community. This year, Showcase IL managed the rigorous screening process and implemented a unique training program to prepare the startups for international expansion.
Showcase IL’s core activities include several key components: an intensive bootcamp covering branding, pitching, content creation, legal considerations, and market insights; a three-day roadshow featuring networking sessions with potential investors and partners; and one-on-one meetings that facilitate targeted connections between startups and strategic stakeholders.
The organization also provides community membership and ongoing support, including annual mentoring with industry experts. Showcase IL focuses on early-stage startups with an Israeli connection, seed funding, and initial global market traction. It is distinguished by its extensive network of technology leaders and investors, a rigorous selection process, and an experienced steering committee.
Showcase IL was founded and is managed by Hilla Ovil-Brenner, along with Omer Vermouth (Partner and CEO), Daniela Bendor (Strategic Advisor), Nir Netzer (Steering Committee Member), and Michael Ben-Shimon (Intellectual Property Expert specializing in IP strategy and value extraction).
