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Israeli Tech’s Secret Weapon: Too Bold for Business or Built to Win?

In this hard-hitting conversation, we sit down with Jason Wolf, Co Founder & Managing Partner at Iron Nation, to talk about what really makes Israeli startups unstoppable - and why the global investment world is sleeping on some of the best deals out there.

In this episode we cover:
💰 The $20M fund that kept Israeli startups alive after October 7
💡 Why Israeli chutzpah is a business superpower (or is it a liability?)
📉 The shocking truth about what industries are being underfunded
🌍 How Iron Nation is reshaping global investment in Israeli innovation
 
What’s YOUR take? Is Israeli chutzpah an advantage or a turnoff in business?

About Jason Wolf

Jason isn’t just another investor - he’s a leader with a mission. From his time as a special forces officer to working with at-risk youth and now driving innovation in Israeli tech, he’s always focused on making a positive impact. With years of experience scaling startups and leading through challenges, Jason is passionate about turning bold visions into actionable strategies that deliver both financial and social impact. And now, he’s betting big on the future of Israeli tech.

About Iron Nation

Iron Nation is a no-fee, no-carried-interest emergency impact fund supporting Israeli startups affected by the war. Founded by Gil Friedlander, Chen Linchevski, and Jason Wolf, the volunteer-driven fund is backed by leading VCs including Pitango, Viola, IGP, and Silvertech. A team of 10 volunteers processes applications, conducts due diligence, and rapidly distributes funds to ensure business continuity. Iron Nation is also supported pro bono by organizations like Meitar, Startup Nation Central, and InNegev, with a goal of raising $20M to keep Israel’s tech ecosystem strong.

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This Week in Israel Tech News

1. Navina Raises $55M to Scale AI-Powered Clinical Intelligence
   The Israeli healthtech startup is transforming patient care with AI-driven insights, already serving over 10,000 clinicians managing care for 3 million+ patients. With fresh capital, Navina is set to accelerate intelligent automation across healthcare systems

2. OpenAI's Ambitious Revenue Leap
   Pioneering AI company OpenAI is on track to surpass $12.7B in revenue this year, marking a major milestone in the global AI race.

3. Sympera AI Secures $10M For AI-Powered Banking 
   Founded by fintech veteran David Sosna and CTO Daniel Gordon, Sympera AI is redefining how banks support SMBs through cutting-edge AI relationship banking.

4. Charm Security Raises $8M to Fight AI-Powered Fraud 
   Tel Aviv-based Charm Security, founded by Roy Zur and Avichai Ben, raised $8M in seed funding to develop its AI-driven platform for preventing human-centric scams and financial fraud.

5. Brevel Boosts Climate Food-Tech With Additional Seed Funding
   Brevel, the microalgae protein innovator based in Kiryat Gat, raised $5M+ to accelerate sustainable food and beverage innovation.

Israel Daily News Culture Corner

Tel Aviv's Queen Esther Crown Returned After Nearly 100 years

Tel Aviv once had its very own Queen Esther—and a glittering crown to prove it. In the 1920s, a grand Purim parade turned local beauty queens into crowned celebrities—until one day the city tradition stopped and the famous crown mysteriously vanished. Now, thanks to a legendary Tel Aviv family, the gemmed headdress has been restored and placed on display. ✨👑 Click here for the full story in our podcast, or read about it on the Israel Daily News website.

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