THE TEAM
MEIR ARNON
Meir is an Israeli serial entrepreneur and investor focused on disruptive technologies in the global automotive and smart mobility sectors. As one of the founding members of the Smart Mobility industry in Israel and the co-founder and former Chairman of EcoMotionWeek, Meir now focuses on bringing innovative technologies to global automotive manufacturers. Meir is the CEO of Focus Capital Group Ltd. (FCG) www.focuscap.com a private investment firm, and acts as advisor and board member in several promising smart mobility start-ups like LeddarTech, eLeapPower, Deci AI and others.
LARRY GROSS
Larry is a Co-Founder & Managing Partner with Structural Capital and has over 20 years of C-level management and operations experience in technology, media, biotech and IT. He built and managed companies with invested capital and M&A transaction value of over $2.1 billion, including best of class VC-backed companies with over $600 million in invested capital. Larry was also Vice Chairman and Director of the technology incubator, Idealab, where he served as Director and COO of CarsDirect.com which later became Internet Brands (NASDAQ:INET).
ASAF AGMON
Brigadier General (Res.) Asaf Agmon served more than 30 years in the IAF. In 1981, he was the first pilot who landed in Sudan, and continued, as a base commander, to command air operations of "Operation Solomon." In 1998, he retired and founded one of the four largest companies for cellular supplies in Israel, and was a Director and Partner in numerous companies. He served as Executive Director of the Fisher Institute for Air and Space Strategic Studies, and has continued with philanthropic support of fostering the absorption of the Ethiopia's youth into the Israeli society.
RONIT HARPAZ
Ronit is a medtech entrepreneur, Co-founder & CEO of Endoron Medical, a startup that is revolutionizing the treatment of aortic aneurysms with its breakthrough technology. Ronit is a member of 8400 - a network of Israeli HealthTech leaders, who collaborate to accelerate global cure and build a powerful growth engine for Israel. Recognized by Calcalist, Israel's foremost business newspaper, as one of the top 100 influencers in the protest movement, Ronit is one of two dozen Israeli hi-tech leaders who take turns going to the Knesset voicing their opposition to the government’s proposed judicial overhaul, highlighting the potential economical fallout.
DAVID AGMON
Brigadier General David Agmon retired from the Israel Defense Forces after 30 years of active service. Most of his career, Gen. Agmon served in the Paratroopers and Special Operation Units, participating in the Six Days War, the Yom Kippur War and in many special operations. During his service David was Counter Terror adviser to the Prime Minister Rabin, participating in the peace negotiations with the Palestinians as the head of the Committee for Security Arrangements. After retiring in 1996, David was nominated as the Chief of Staff at the Prime Minister’s Bureau, Benjamin Netanyahu. He currently owns and manages ThermoSiv, a company that produces conductive Yarns and fabrics, and other smart textile’ for use as heating elements in the Automotive Industry, and in Greenhouses.
JONATHAN BARSADE
Jonathan Barsade is a serial entrepreneur, an attorney, and in recent years – a lay leader in major Jewish not-for-profit organizations. Walking the line between the world of business and law, Jonathan built expertise in understanding the needs of start-up technology organizations, transforming a budding concept into a viable, successful business. Today, Jonathan is President of the America Israel Friendship League (AIFL) and a Member of the U.S. and Israeli Boards of IsraAID. In these capacities, he introduces business processes, accountability, and org culture to help not-for-profits navigate the new world of charitable giving.
SHIRA ETING
Shira Eting, a Major in reserves, was the 19th woman to graduate the Israeli Air Force Flight Academy, continuing to serve as a compbat helicopter pilot. After leaving the service, Shira worked with the Israel new technology program in the Milken Innovation Center under the Ministry of Economy. After which, she pursued a career in finance and venture capital with McKinsey and currently as a principal Vintage Investment Partners.
YOAV NISSAN-COHEN
Dr. Yoav Nissan-Cohen graduated the Israel Air Force Flight Academy, and was a fighter pilot during the Yom Kippur war. After his service, Yoav pursued a career in electrical engineering, as a research scientist at GE. After a tenure at National Semiconductor, Dr. Nissan-Cohen led the formation of Tower Semiconductor, the only independent Israeli semi-conductor company. He has since led multiple technology ventures, in the hardware and software industries
KOBY RICHTER
Koby Richter graduated the Israel Air Force Flight Academy to become a fighter jet squadron commander. Koby also served as commander of the IAD Research & Development group. After leaving the service, and with a degree from MIT, Koby became an entrepreneur, to found and manage companies involved in AI and developers of medical technology devices.