In today’s tumultuous world, marked by the ongoing war in Ukraine, congressional challenges in the U.S., rising interest rates, and the unfolding conflict in Israel, the resilience of the U.S. stock market is nothing short of remarkable, consistently hitting record highs against all odds.

Episode 126 of our series, “Outlook on 2024,” presents an engaging dialogue between Philip Stein and Aaron Katsman, President of Lighthouse Capital. As a luminary in wealth management based in Jerusalem and a frequent voice in financial media, including a weekly column in the Jerusalem Post, a podcast, and appearances on CNBC, Aaron brings a wealth of knowledge and an insightful perspective to the discussion.

This episode peels back the layers of current global economic dynamics, offering Aaron’s expert forecast for 2024 and the future of investments and financial markets.

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Michael Granoff, founder of Maniv Mobility, joins Philip to discuss the future of Electric Vehicles in 2024 and beyond. Is there disenchantment with EVs in the U.S.? Are traditional car manufacturers pulling back on their EV production? Is a company like BYD going to become a household name? Tune in to hear his take on these questions and much more!

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In part III of our podcast series, Outlook on 2024, Philip speaks with Commercial Real Estate expert Jonathan Steinberg, the CEO of Newmark Natam, the largest commercial real estate company in Israel. Located in Tel Aviv, it has five regional offices.

In addition to his position at Newmark Natam, Steinberg is the chairman of the board of the Shechter Institute for Jewish Studies in Jerusalem.

He is also the author of the book, “Buying Real Estate.”

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We all know the quote from Benjamin Franklin ..”.in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes,” However, if you are lucky, you will also someday be eligible for a pension!

Join Philip as he chats with his longtime friend and Israeli pension expert, Yitschak Cina (aka Scotzy). Learn about how to plan for retirement and what to do with your Keren Hishtalmut.

Happy listening!

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Join host Philip Stein in an enlightening conversation with Lena Levin, a certified accountant and serial entrepreneur. Discover Lena’s incredible journey, from co-founding medical device startups to her latest venture, Octopus AI, a cutting-edge technology company revolutionizing the way financial processes are automated and optimized. Lena’s expertise in finance and her passion for innovation in accounting will leave you inspired and eager to learn more. Don’t miss this captivating episode!

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In our latest episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Aaron Zucker, the Executive Director of MassChallenge IL, part of a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, including one in Jerusalem, Israel. With over a decade of experience in entrepreneurship and innovation, Aaron shared his insights on the evolving startup landscape and the key challenges and opportunities facing early-stage founders. Join us as we dive into the exciting world of entrepreneurship with Aaron Zucker and learn more about MassChallenge’s impact in Israel.

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Did you know that around 1/3 of all food produced for human consumption goes to waste? Now you can save money on groceries while also helping the planet and preventing food waste by shopping at a supermarket that uses the innovative technology provided by Wasteless. In this episode, Philip chats with Founder and CEO Omer Oded about his innovative company.

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Discover how Daika Wood is revolutionizing the wood manufacturing industry by repurposing wood waste. Join host Philip Stein as he speaks with CEO and Co-Founder Dr. Michael Layani about the innovative startup on the latest episode of From the Midwest to the Middle East. Tune in now for an eye-opening conversation on sustainable solutions!

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The alternative food industry is expanding at a rapid pace, and in this episode, Philip chats with Noam Sharon, Co-founder, and CEO of CHKP Foods. CHKP is engaged in the development of plant-based dairy alternative consumer products, ranging from milk, yogurts, spreadable cream cheese, and sweet puddings-all derived from chickpeas. Tune in now to learn all about it!

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In this episode, Philips chats with an old friend of the show from Morocco. Amine Ayoub is a freelance consultant in Market Intelligence and Business Development and is frequently featured on i24news.

While most of the post-Abraham Accords’ attention focuses on the UAE, a lot is going on behind the scenes between Israel and Morocco. Tune in to hear Amine’s take on the exciting opportunities between the two countries.

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