In this episode, we talk with Alon Arvatz, tech entrepreneur and author. Alon, founder of PointFive, a company that helps manage cloud costs, shares his experiences and ideas. 

What You'll Hear: 

1. Alon's Journey: Learn how Alon sold his first company, Insight, for $350 million and why he started PointFive. 

2. Making an Impact: Why it's important to do more than just make money in business. 

3. Family Life: How Alon balances work with family and teaches his kids about money and helping others. 

4. Business Lessons: Tips on hiring good people, working with investors, and building a successful company. 

5. Moving to America: Alon's experience moving to the U.S. for his business. 

6. Overcoming Challenges: Dealing with doubts and difficulties in his work. 

7. Future Plans: What Alon hopes to achieve with PointFive and his other projects. 

Throughout this conversation, Alon gives honest advice and shares personal stories. Whether you're interested in starting a business, working in tech, or just curious about how successful people think, this episode has something for you. 

Main Topics: 

[00:00] Welcome and introduction 

[02:19] Alon's values and goals

[03:47] Making measurable impact

 [10:15] Teaching kids about money 

[20:08] Starting PointFive

[34:39] Learning from past experiences 

[44:04] Working with investors 

[53:39] Moving to the U.S. 

[59:53] Looking ahead 

[01:06:03] Advice for others. 

Listen in to hear how Alon is trying to use technology to make the world a little better, one step at a time. 

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