Founder Storiez

Welcome to this special episode where we sit down with Ido Neeman, the CEO of Firefly, to delve into the events of October 7th. In this candid conversation, Ido shares the harrowing details of that day, recounting his efforts to rescue his co-founder and friend, Sefi Genis. Join us as we explore the profound impact of losing such a crucial figure, both personally and for the company. Amidst the grief, we also discuss the resilience of Firefly and how it will continue to grow in the face of adversity. This episode pays tribute to Sefi's memory and offers insights into the strength and determination that propels Firefly forward.

This conversation is in honor of Sefi Genis, Co-founder of Firefly, who was horrendously murdered by Hamas on OCT 7th, at the Supernova festival in Israel.

🔗 CONNECT WITH IDO

LinkedIn

Website

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

👥 Linkedin

🐦  Twitter

🎥 YouTube Channel

💻 Website

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the show, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review. Your review will help others discover the show and continue to support our efforts.

👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the lessons you've learned from the episodes. We'll thank you personally for your support!

📢 SPONSORSHIP

If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please email Ephraim at [email protected]. Thank you for considering!

On this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Amit, a seasoned technology professional with over two decades of experience in Silicon Valley. As a venture capitalist, Amit's focus lies in seed-stage applied AI investments, particularly in the realms of Digital Health, Automation (including automotive and robotics), and Enterprise solutions.

Among his notable achievements, Amit played a pivotal role in the success of nuTonomy (a seed-stage venture acquired for an impressive $450 million) during his tenure at Samsung NEXT Ventures. He also contributed significantly to the triumph of Misfit Wearables (another seed-stage success, sold for $260 million) while at Norwest Ventures.

Amit's background extends beyond investing; he has hands-on experience in product development and analytics, both at his startup venture, HealthIQ (which boasted a last disclosed valuation of $450 million in May 2019), and at Google, where he joined the company in its pre-IPO stage and experienced the challenges and rewards of hypergrowth.

Born and raised in Brazil, Amit is a polyglot, proficient in three languages and fluent in two others. He's a true global citizen, having lived in five different parts of the world. Notably, Amit co-founded and has been at the helm of a non-profit organization since 2000. Through crowdfunding efforts, this organization successfully established a high school lab, a library, and even a hospital in rural India, benefiting a community of 100,000 people. For a more in-depth look at this inspiring journey, you can read about it [here](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-build-hospital-your-20s-using-crowdfunding-amit-garg).

Amit's contributions to the world go beyond technology and venture capitalism. He's a sought-after speaker, having graced the stages of three TEDx events (San Francisco, São Paulo, Vitória) and the prestigious Global Competitiveness Forum in Riyadh. Recognized as a young leader (Global Shaper) by the World Economic Forum in Davos, Amit also champions sustainability, living in close proximity to carbon neutrality.

In his personal life, Amit is an accomplished athlete, having completed a 70.3 Ironman, earned qualification for the Boston Marathon, and even conquered the heights of Mount Kilimanjaro. But perhaps most importantly, he possesses a delightful penchant for silliness that adds a unique and enjoyable flavor to his endeavors. Without further ado, let's dive into Amit's fascinating journey and insights on today's podcast."

For transcript and show notes please visit this PAGE

🔗 CONNECT WITH Amit

LinkedIn

Website

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

👥 Linkedin

🐦  Twitter

🎥 YouTube Channel

💻 Website

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the show, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review. Your review will help others discover the show and continue to support our efforts.

👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the lessons you've learned from the episodes. We'll thank you personally for your support!

📢 SPONSORSHIP

If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please email Ephraim at [email protected]. Thank you for considering!

I had the distinct privilege of sitting down with the remarkable Amitai Ratzon, the visionary CEO of Pentera. Amitai's journey is nothing short of extraordinary, and our conversation delves deep into his inspiring ascent to the CEO position at the age of 40. Join us as we explore his incredible journey, from propelling Pentera from a humble beginning to a staggering $100 million enterprise to orchestrating successful fundraising campaigns exceeding $100 million and fostering a thriving team of 350 exceptional individuals.

For transcript and show notes please visit this page.

🔗 CONNECT WITH Amitai 

👥 Linkedin

💻 Website: 

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

👥 Linkedin

🐦  Twitter

🎥 YouTube Channel

💻 Website

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the show, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review. Your review will help others discover the show and continue to support our efforts.

👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the lessons you've learned from the episodes. We'll thank you personally for your support!

📢 SPONSORSHIP

If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please email Ephraim at [email protected]. Thank you for considering!

Conversation with Nathan Shuchami Managing Partner Hyperwise Ventures. 

🔗 CONNECT WITH Nathan Shuchami

👥 Linkedin -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-shuchami-1152721/

🐦  Twitter - https://twitter.com/HyperwiseVC

💻 Website: https://hyperwise.vc/

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ

🐦  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak

💻 Website: https://founderstoriez.substack.com/ 

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the show, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review. Your review will help others discover the show and continue to support our efforts.

👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the lessons you've learned from the episodes. We'll thank you personally for your support!

📢 SPONSORSHIP

If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please email Ephraim at [email protected]. Thank you for considering!

Zohar Alon is an entrepreneur and founder of several successful startups. He co-founded Dome9, which Check Point Software Technologies acquired in 2018 for $200 million. Alon is also a co-founder and chairman of the Israeli cybersecurity think tank Cyberstarts, and an active investor and mentor in the startup community.  we delve into his story and his journey of overcoming immense challenges in building successful startups. Alon shares his experience of almost shutting down his company, the heartbreak of an acquisition deal falling apart, and the invaluable lessons he learned along the way. In this conversation  we will gain a deeper understanding of the true grit and determination it takes to build a successful startup. 

🔗 CONNECT WITH Zohar Alon:

👥 Linkedin -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoharalon/

🐦  Twitter - https://twitter.com/zoharalon?lang=en

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ

🐦  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak

💻 Website: https://founderstoriez.substack.com/ 

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the show, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review. Your review will help others discover the show and continue to support our efforts.

👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the lessons you've learned from the episodes. We'll thank you personally for your support!

📢 SPONSORSHIP

If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please email Ephraim at [email protected]. Thank you for considering!

🎙️ Exciting Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️

Join us for a captivating conversation with Danny Leshem Managing Partner INT3. Former founder of OpenRest  (ACQ BY WIX) & Kidaro (ACQ BY MICROSOFT). 

🔗 Connect with Danny:

👥 Linkedin: Danny

🐦 Twitter: Danny

💻 Website: Danny

💻 Website: INT3

🔗 Connect with Ephraim:

👥 Linkedin: Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn

🐦 Twitter: Ephraim Yarmak on Twitter

🎥 YouTube Channel: FounderStoriez on YouTube

💻 Website: FounderStoriez Website

🙏 Leave a Review:

Thank you for being a loyal listener! Your support is invaluable to us. If you enjoyed the show, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a 5-star review. Your review helps us reach more listeners and continue providing valuable content.

👋🏼 Get in Touch:

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts on the lessons you've learned from our episodes. We genuinely appreciate your support!

📢 Sponsorship:

Interested in sponsoring our show? Please email Ephraim at [email protected]. We sincerely appreciate your consideration!

Tune in to this episode for insightful discussions and valuable takeaways. Happy listening! 🎧 

Conversation with William Lin former VC at Forgepoint Capital now founder at stealth. 

🔗 CONNECT WITH WILLIAM: 

👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linwilliam/

🐦  Twitter: https://twitter.com/williamlin

💻 Website: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6922608965763694593/

📚 Book: https://www.amazon.com/VC-Field-Guide-Fundamentals-Venture/dp/1394180659/

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

🐦  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak

🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ

💻 Website: https://founderstoriez.substack.com/ 

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the show, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review. Your review will help others discover the show and continue to support our efforts.

👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the lessons you've learned from the episodes. We'll thank you personally for your support!

📢 SPONSORSHIP

If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please email Ephraim at [email protected]. Thank you for considering!

Conversation with Amit Kurz, General Partner Sweetwood Ventures 

🔗 CONNECT WITH AMIT: 

👥 Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitkurz/

🐦  Twitter: https://twitter.com/amitkurz

💻 Website: https://www.sweetwoodventures.com/

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ

🐦  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak

💻 Website: https://founderstoriez.substack.com/ 

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the show, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review. Your review will help others discover the show and continue to support our efforts.

👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the lessons you've learned from the episodes. We'll thank you personally for your support!

📢 SPONSORSHIP

If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please email Ephraim at [email protected]. Thank you for considering!

Conversation with Nurit Shiber, Chief People Officer at Axonius. 

🔗 CONNECT WITH Nurit:

👥 Linkedin -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nurit-shiber/

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ

🐦  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak

💻 Website: https://founderstoriez.substack.com/ 

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the show, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review. Your review will help others discover the show and continue to support our efforts.

👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the lessons you've learned from the episodes. We'll thank you personally for your support!

📢 SPONSORSHIP

If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please email Ephraim at [email protected]. Thank you for considering!

🔗 CONNECT WITH Guy:

💻 Website - https://www.guygamzu.com/

👥 Linkedin -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/guygamzu

🐦  Twitter - https://twitter.com/guygamzu

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ

🐦  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak

💻 Website: https://founderstoriez.substack.com/ 

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the show, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review. Your review will help others discover the show and continue to support our efforts.

👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the lessons you've learned from the episodes. We'll thank you personally for your support!

📢 SPONSORSHIP

If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please email Ephraim at [email protected]. Thank you for considering!