20-Minute Leaders

20 stories about 20-Minute Leaders
Luis Voloch

“The intersection of machine learning and biology is the future, and we want to be one of the first companies really helping push that forward.”

08.06.21|CTech
Luis Voloch joins Michael Matias to discuss how Immunai is reprograming our immune systems and improving the biology of our bodies
Ivan Jakovlevic

"Dubai is a true melting pot. It's like 190 nationalities."

06.06.21|CTech
Ivan Jakovljevic, former chief development officer at STV, talks to Michael Matias about his journey from Serbia, to the US, and now Dubai
Liran Grinberg Team8 Capital

"We employ 50 people to support startups in sales, marketing, and recruiting"

03.06.21|CTech
Liran Grinberg, managing partner & co-founder of Team8 Capital, talks to Michael Matias about Team8’s journey, expanding from building to also investing in companies, across cyber, fintech, data, and infrastructure.
Danielle Blumenstyk Peterman Appsflyer

“If you find the right partner, a PR agency can take you to the stars, truly.”

01.06.21|CTech
AppsFlyer's head of corporate communication Danielle Blumenstyk Peterman talks to Michael Matias about the importance of PR and how to tell your company's story on a global scale
Dov Moran Grove VC

"Any company we are investing in is a company that makes a difference"

30.05.21|CTech
Dov Moran, inventor of the USB flash drive, talks to Michael Matias about deep tech and investing in technology that will change people's lives
Amit Avner

“I think if you communicate well, everything else is solved.”

27.05.21|CTech
Talking to Michael Matias about his love for building, Amit Avner says the journey is really all about the people
Dadi Perlmutter

“If you want to change the world, one of the ways ... is to give opportunities for kids in school.”

25.05.21|CTech
Former executive VP and CPO at Intel, Dadi Perlmutter, talks to Michael Matias about the challenges of managing 35,000 people and how education can help change the world
Robbie Baxter

“Meeting people and exchanging ideas is what keeps me going.”

23.05.21|CTech
Robbie Baxter joins Michael Matias to discuss the concept of the Membership Economy and her journey in consulting with Netflix
Limor Sinay

“Some of the most amazing leaders I've worked for and respected are the ones that took the call at 3 a.m"

20.05.21|CTech
Limor Sinay joins Michael Matias to discuss the importance of being genuine and helpful when customers encounter problems
Elie Wurtman PICO Partners

"Through technology and through innovation, Israel will build bridges to peace around the world”

18.05.21|CTech
Elie Wurtman, co-founder and partner at PICO Venture Partners, shares his philosophy on the importance of technology, startups, and Zionism
Ben Rabinowitz

“One of the great things about investing in Israel, is that it's essentially a small community”

16.05.21|CTech
As founder of Amiti Ventures, Rabinowitz tells Michael Matias that he meets with many entrepreneurs for brainstorming as well as for fundraising
Kobi Samboursky

"We are people and that's what really counts … that’s something we all need to remember”

13.05.21|CTech
Speaking with Michael Matias, Kobi Samboursky from Glilot Capital Partners advises entrepreneurs to stick it out through challenges and continue to think outside the box
Shai Albaranes Orbia

“Innovation in a startup is completely different than innovation in a large multinational"

11.05.21|CTech
Shai Albaranes talks to Michael Matias about ORBIA and how he oversees a variety of programs that inspire new ideas
Tara Robertson

“You want to fail, but you want to fail forward and not put all your eggs too much in that gut basket”

09.05.21|CTech
Tara Robertson joins Michael Matias for a discussion about all the ways marketing can be data-driven and human-focused.
Chen Shmilo

"I'm always looking at the intersection of what I know to do and what I desire to do.”

06.05.21|CTech
When speaking with Michael Matias, managing director of 8200 Impact Chen Shmilo discusses various leadership roles that led him to help entrepreneurs make an impact
Merav Weinryb Qualcomm Ventures

"It's a revolution ... it's really changing the way women are perceived in our industry because the balance is slowly changing”

04.05.21|CTech
Qualcomm Ventures’ Merav Weinryn joins Michael Matias to discuss how to present the perfect pitch - in the first 45 minutes - to convince people to invest in new technologies
Zvika Orron Viola Ventures

“You need to find those points in life where you create boosts of motivation and leverage opportunities.”

02.05.21|CTech
Viola Ventures' Zvika Orron joins Michael Matias to share his story on what led him to invest in deep-tech companies
Lior Gavish Monte Carlo

“I made a decision independently that I wanted to start a company. It was just too exciting to pass up”

29.04.21|CTech
Lior Gavish speaks with Michael Matias about learning from past mistakes and keeping his eyes open for the chance to become a category-building company
Orlie Gruper

“Light, love, and creation. Those are the three words that guide me in life”

27.04.21|CTech
Orlie Gruper joins Michael Matias to share some of the expectations in the smart mobility space and how it can change our world for the better
Noa Ohayon

“It was the best school I could think of, working in a startup”

25.04.21|CTech
Noa Ohayon Bab joins Michael Matias to discuss how she is continuing to strengthen communities by working on the relationship between Israel and the United States