There's something powerful about being part of Israeli tech right now.
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What Tel Aviv Conferences Get Wrong ft. Idan Nimni of Tech1
* Note: Tech1 has moved to October 25-27, 2026 due to the security situation. The date mentioned in the video above is no longer current.
There’s a reason people kept talking about Tech1 after it ended.
Idan Nimni, CEO of Tech1, didn’t try to reinvent conferences. He focused on something more basic, how people actually spend time together.
Most events in Israel happen in Tel Aviv. People come in for a session, take a few meetings, then head back to work or home. The density is high, but the time is limited.
Tech1 changed that by moving everything to Eilat and stretching it across three days.
Same founders, same investors, same operators. Just more time in the same place.
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That creates a different kind of interaction. Conversations don’t end when the panel does. People run into each other again. Meetings turn into follow ups, then into something more concrete.
It’s a small structural change, but it has a real effect on how relationships form inside the ecosystem.
And it reflects something broader about Israeli tech right now. There’s no shortage of talent or activity. The challenge is creating the conditions where the right people actually connect in a meaningful way.
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This Week in Israeli Tech News
State of Indiana Backs $60M+ Iron Nation Fund II to Bring Israeli Startups into the US Market
Iron Nation Fund II is part of a $60M+ initiative connecting Israeli startups with Indiana’s industrial, healthcare, and research ecosystem, turning early-stage innovation into real US market traction.
What stands out here is the structure. This is not just capital, it is a coordinated effort between government, industry, and the Israeli tech ecosystem.
The broader Iron Nation platform was originally launched after October 7, and has already deployed $20M across 24 startups. This next phase builds on that momentum, focused on helping companies establish a real US presence, not just sell into it.
Led by co-founders and managing partners Gil Friedlander, Chen Linchevski, and Jason Wolf, the fund is positioning Indiana as a serious landing zone for Israeli companies looking beyond the coasts.
AIR Reaches $1B in Orders as Demand for Personal Electric Aircraft Takes Off
AIR, the Israeli aviation startup building autonomous electric aircraft, is starting to show what early demand for personal flight actually looks like.
The company has secured $1 billion in orders for its two-seat AIR ONE, with more than 3,300 buyers already on a waiting list. At the same time, it is not just a pre-order story. AIR has already generated over $35 million in revenue from its unmanned cargo aircraft, with deliveries underway.
Cyabra Lists on Nasdaq, Bringing Disinformation Defense Into the Public Markets
Cyabra, led by CEO and co-founder Dan Brahmy, is entering the public markets through its merger with Trailblazer Merger Corporation I, positioning itself as one of the few companies focused on disinformation detection now trading on Nasdaq.
Culture Corner
During the last bout of war with Iran, there were very few live events. One that did continue on despite the sirens and destruction was the Jerusalem Post Women Leaders Summit 2026. It brought together influential women shaping Israel’s future across business, innovation, and public leadership, with Israel Daily News CEO Shanna Fuld at the helm as host.
In a standout moment, she sat down for a candid on-stage interview with Michal Herzog, who had arrived directly from the scene of a missile strike earlier that day, highlighting the intensity of the moment. Herzog spoke about the urgent need for women to use their voices, warning of declining female representation in Israel’s decision-making bodies and calling attention to the long-term impact of trauma and sexual violence in conflict. She reflected on shaping her own path as First Lady, emphasizing that she “made space” for herself within a role that has no formal definition.
First Lady Herzog calls on all women to move into positions of national leadership and always make it a point to take up space and create roles.
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