Michael Shmilov

The Israeli tech sector has a reputation for its rich innovation and healthy competition. Actually, there are now more than 2,300 AI startups active in Israel today. Pretty incredible, isn’t it? It’s no secret to us here in Israel that our companies are disrupting existing markets and creating new ones while fostering an amazing community of technical talent. I’m proud that Google Cloud has been doing its part to build on these AI endeavors. So, who are some of the leading AI customers from Israel? Meet five incredible companies that are showing the world how Israel leads in new tech >> https://lnkd.in/erPvKAvs #CloudForIsrael #AI

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The Israeli tech sector has a reputation for its rich innovation and healthy competition. Actually, there are now more than 2,300 AI startups active in Israel today. Pretty incredible, isn’t it? It’s no secret to us here in Israel that our companies are disrupting existing markets and creating new ones while fostering an amazing community of technical talent. I’m proud that @Google Cloud has been doing its part to build on these AI endeavors. So, who are some of the leading AI customers from Israel? Meet five incredible companies that are showing the world how Israel leads in new tech >> https://lnkd.in/dqBajGAb #CloudForIsrael #AI

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As Israel celebrates its 76th Independence Day, the amazing guys at the Mamram Alumni Foundation have produced a collection of tips for founders, by founders. It's in Hebrew, but let me translate my own part for the benefit of my English reader friends. Obviously, every journey will be different, and the only constant will be change, so enjoy it! 1. Surround yourself with people you can trust blindly. Co-founders, managers, and team leaders. People that share that excitement and passion for what you are building and are ready to do whatever it takes. 2. Put the customer at the center. It's easy to get excited about something you are building, but always remember there is a customer on the other side that needs to see the value and use it. Always get feedback from customers, so you are aligned with what they need. 3. Don't forget to breathe. This journey is more like a rollercoaster - with ups, downs, and rapid changes. Do yourself and your team a favor and remember to take a moment to recharge. Set ambitious, yet achievable goals, and enjoy the ride. If it's not fun - why doing it? For the Hebrew readers - there are some great tips from much smarter people here: https://lnkd.in/g3aazRa7 P.S. Thanks to Yossi Melamed and the Mamram Alumni Association for the leadership on this project, and many others, that help the tech community in Israel strive and grow even in difficult times!

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Did you know you could grab a QR code for your LinkedIn profile right on LinkedIn?! My colleague at Oktopost, Colin Day just blew my mind 🤯 I am preparing for my session at Content Israel. I wanted to make it easy for the 400+ audience members on July 3rd to connect with me on LinkedIn in case anyone wants to continue the conversation about the power of content distribution using #employeeadvocacy - because without a distribution plan, marketing is nothing, right? I called him to ask which site he used to generate his QR code for the last conference to which I was met with... "Jennifer! Go to your LinkedIn App on your phone..." My mind was already curious about what he was about to say. In 5 short sentences, he said: 📱Open your LinkedIn app on your smartphone 🔎 Tap the Search Bar 👩‍💻 Click on the QR code icon 💾 Save your code or scan it 🤯 Did I just blow your mind?! Yes, Colin, yes, YOU DID! I was today years old when I learned you could generate a QR code directly from your LinkedIn profile and save it right into your presentation. HOW COOL IS THAT!? In case anyone else needed this today, you're welcome 😅 #MarketingTips #ContentIsrael

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ChipEx is happening in Tel Aviv next week and Dave Kelf will be there talking about #AI in verification. Breker solutions have some of the latest techniques in test suite synthesis, achieving some of the best ROI in test generation and coverage. Our SystemVIPs in coherency, security, power management, RISCV/ ARM SoC & Core validation & more, are helping to expand usage rapidly across design houses working on the most complex chips. #VerifyGPT is closer to reality than we might think! Attend the session or get in touch with us to learn more. #TestSuiteSynthesis #SystemVIP

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Mastering the art of entrepreneurship isn't just about launching a product and expecting miracles. It's about resilience, strategy, and building a brand that speaks volumes, and no one better than Hillel Fuld to explain it! At IsraelTech, we're all about crafting captivating stories, understanding our audience inside out, and strategically amplifying our message and our partners' voices. 💡 We're not just leading the Israeli tech marketing game; we're raising the bar! Hosted by Yoel Israel 🎤

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Google is getting close to a record $23 billion deal to acquire Israeli cybersecurity company Wiz. According to the story, Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is reportedly in "advanced talks" to acquire Wiz, a company based in #NewYork. This would be the largest #acquisition of an Israeli tech company and double Alphabet's largest acquisition to yet, which was the $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola in 2012. The publication pointed out that the possible transaction would occur at a time when startups have been leery of mergers and acquisitions because of fears of antitrust monitoring, and that Google is looking to strengthen its cloud computing company, for which Wiz supplies cybersecurity. Assaf Rappaport, Yinon C., Ami Luttwak, and Roy R.-launched Wiz in early 2020. This same team founded Adallom, which Microsoft acquired in 2015 for $320 million. They oversaw the Cloud Security Group for Microsoft Azure as well. Forty percent of the Fortune 100 firms, including Slack, Mars, BMW, DocuSign, Plaid, and Agoda, are among its clientele. To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.co.uk #Google #Cybersecurity #CloudSecurity #news #acquisition

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I was recently interviewed about the dangers of Chinese smart cars. This topic reminds me of a talk I gave in 2014 at RSA San Francisco, alongside the superstar Hila Meller, and at TEDx in Greece (thanks to the amazing Keren Elazari). Both talks were titled "State-Sponsored Spies Inside Facebook." In these talks, I discussed the growing cooperation between commercial entities and their governments. I concluded with this question: Will we teach our children not to download certain apps just because they were developed in an enemy country? Just a few years later, this scenario has become a reality. For example, the U.S. government prohibits its personnel from installing the Chinese TikTok app, citing concerns that it is used by the Chinese government to track people globally. It's easy to vilify China as the "evil giant," but let's not forget that the U.S. has engaged in similar activities. Edward Snowden revealed that the NSA used data from companies like Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and Apple to promote American security and economic interests. And the U.S. is just one example in a long list of countries engaging in such practices. To summarize my RSA and TEDx lectures in one sentence: Nations have both homeland and financial incentives to embed spies in commercial companies like Facebook, Google, and Apple. Years after my lecture, it was discovered that Saudi Arabia had hired three spies inside Twitter to gather information on regime opponents. The Saudi authorities boasted of a new secret weapon against dissenters, claiming that the anonymity of the internet no longer protected them. Surprisingly enough, Saudi Arabia has started building their relationship with the Twitter spies, just 5 months after my talk. I hope my lecture wasn't the inspiration for their actions, though the RSA conference is attended by 30,000 people, and my talk had only about 30 attendees (0.1%). So, the chances are slim. Now, this scenario is repeating itself with smart cars. These vehicles are equipped with countless sensors, including microphones and GPS, transforming what was once a private space into an advanced surveillance system. This poses significant security risks, especially for military and security personnel who might have confidential conversations in their cars. And this is before we even consider the cyber threats, such as car hacking and kidnappings. However, it's essential to remember that the smart car war is primarily an economic one. The American automobile industry accounts for over 3% of the U.S. GDP. The Chinese see the smart electric vehicle revolution as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reshape the industry and aim to be the leading player. They have numerous advantages, such as natural resources, mass production experience, and cheap labor. Moreover, the Chinese government is making it a national goal to dominate this sector, even subsidizing car production to artificially lower prices. The car war is on.

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1. Maximize revenue 2. Don't lose players How do you maximize ad revenue without losing players? It's tough, right? Retention Club is gonna help. We've got Eran Friedman, co-founder and CTO of Singular, joining ad monetization experts Felix Braberg and Yael Takomi 💡 and moderator Margot Miller We're going to dive into: ✅ Optimizing ad placements and frequency ✅ Rewards and incentives ✅ Diversifying your formats ✅ Personalized ad experiences ... with some of the best minds in the business. It's on May 16, 11 AM Pacific. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gan4xr-S

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The Israeli tech sector has a reputation for its rich innovation and healthy competition. Actually, there are now more than 2,300 AI startups active in Israel today. Pretty incredible, isn’t it? It’s no secret to us here in Israel that our companies are disrupting existing markets and creating new ones while fostering an amazing community of technical talent. I’m proud that Google Cloud has been doing its part to build on these AI endeavors. So, who are some of the leading AI customers from Israel? Meet five incredible companies that are showing the world how Israel leads in new tech >> https://lnkd.in/gTWYaCqx #CloudForIsrael #AI

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The Israeli tech sector has a reputation for its rich innovation and healthy competition. Actually, there are now more than 2,300 AI startups active in Israel today. Pretty incredible, isn’t it? It’s no secret to us here in Israel that our companies are disrupting existing markets and creating new ones while fostering an amazing community of technical talent. I’m proud that Google Cloud has been doing its part to build on these AI endeavors. So, who are some of the leading AI customers from Israel? Meet five incredible companies that are showing the world how Israel leads in new tech >> https://lnkd.in/gC6bAC4S #CloudForIsrael #AI

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What are AI Gateways and why are they trending? Learn from Iddo Gino & Eyal S. in Episode 1 of "Unlocking the Power of AI Gateways 👉 https://lnkd.in/d5PWpDYh

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OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever has left and is launching a new AI competitor in Israel, focusing on safety. The implications are huge. For me, this news is exciting for two main reasons: 1. I truly believe AI will surpass human intelligence within a few years. 2. This is a great sign for the Israeli tech ecosystem. We've been leaders in cybersecurity for some time, but in the realm of large AI models, we're still catching up.

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Learn how to build, secure, manage, and deploy at Google Cloud Summit Tel Aviv! Need I say more? Ok, I will… The Summit is the perfect opportunity to learn how to construct, fortify, streamline, and deploy confidently. If you join Track 2 at the Summit you’ll learn about the past, present, and future of Google Kubernetes Engine, discover what’s new with Cloud Networking and Network Connectivity, learn best practices for strong security postures, get the memo on observability analytics in the AI era, and find out which storage strategy is best for AI workloads! This is your guide to mastering Google Cloud’s infrastructure. Are you ready? See you on May 23rd! Register now >> https://lnkd.in/dGmZnj6E #GoogleCloudSummit #CloudForIsrael

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What should be the agenda for the upcoming CSA IL event during Cyber Week? You decide by completing the survey in the first comment

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The Google Cloud Summit Tel Aviv may be over, but this is just the start. Attendees learned and challenged their skills, networked, got inspired by our customer's innovations, and had a great time doing it all. The keynote speakers kicked off the day, inspiring us to innovate with generative AI, build models to help companies optimize processes and serve their customers better, and they gave us a glimpse into what would be the meat of the event: 6 tracks dedicated to AI, Gemini, LLMs, powerful AI optimized infrastructure, and more, with great hands-on workshops and skills challenges. This event as a whole was a major success and we hope everyone achieved their goals today with flying colors 🔴🟡🟢🔵 Now, we get to see how everyone uses the knowledge, training, and connections they made to create, build, and grow their next groundbreaking innovation. #GoogleCloudSummit #CloudForIsrael

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🚀 We're thrilled to announce our investment in Panax, an AI-driven platform that streamlines cash flow management, providing real-time insights and proactive solutions to optimize liquidity. With $15 million in seed+series A funding from TLV Partners and Team8, Panax is poised to tackle the challenges faced by finance teams in managing complex treasury operations. Yonatan Mandelbaum, Partner at TLV Partners, who led our investment in Panax, shares his insights on the industry landscape and why Panax stands out in his latest blog post. Check it out to learn more about the evolution of corporate banking, the rise of fintech solutions, and Panax's unique approach to empowering finance teams. Read here: https://lnkd.in/d-snn8c3 We're super excited to partner with Noam Mills (CEO), Sefi Itzkovich (CTO), Niv Yaar (CBO) and the entire Panax team on their journey and can't wait to witness their continued success in reshaping the future of finance. Read more on TechCrunch by Anna Heim: https://lnkd.in/dJxQEjKP

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