Career Canvas

This conversation was about starting again and learning to Thryve. Being raw, honest, and inspirational, Rabbi Gershie shared his entrepreneurial spirit that led him to become the regional director at NCSY Southwest and start the thryve-ing community of coaches to help families grow. Listen to an educator that has been working with teens since he was a teen impacting literally 1000s of lives. Enjo...

Sustainable building is so much more than solar panels. Benji and Laurel didn’t just join the green building movement, they’re helping shape it in Israel. As engineers and architects, they guide developers through certifications like LEED and Israel’s 5281, while designing spaces that prioritize health, sustainability, and long-term savings. This episode dives into their career journeys from Canad...

There is a way to make your email more organized! Eliezer Steinbach didn’t just found Inbox Zero, he built it bootstrapped as a solo developer, marketer, and customer support rep. His AI-powered email assistant helps bulk unsubscribe from email lists, blocks cold emails, auto-draft replies, and finally reclaim their inbox sanity. This episode dives into Eliezer’s journey from launching a fantasy f...

Jewish Fundraiser to Successful Business. Author of 3 books, Irwin Katsof is an accomplished businessman but also has a masters in psychology and trauma therapy, has organized 89 trade missions, visited 14+ countries, and, most importantly, has 26 grandchildren and growing! "Living Dangerously" is Irwin's struggle to get rich without losing his soul, is about the lessons of a Rabbi&#...

How many implementation managers win costume contests with parody songs? Ami started as an implementation analyst and worked his way up to managing complex tech rollouts—while keeping clients happy, systems running, and inboxes impressively organized (his email labels are elite). This episode blends his sharp insight with a good dose of humor, covering everything from using AI to write smarter ema...

Ever wonder what a Chief of Staff actually does in a tech company? Or how someone goes from law school to leading massive data projects and managing company culture? Shine breaks down the multifaceted role of a Chief of Staff from strategic project execution to being the glue across leadership, operations, and company culture. Listen how Shine helped build a centralized business intelligence syste...

How many 8 year olds figure out what they want to be when they grow up and start a business by 10? Probably the same amount of people that are willing to follow their gut to move to a new country at 16. Daniella started her path as a fashion designer selling her jewelry creations. That expanded to crocheting hats, head coverings and currently includes a full line of dresses, according to season. B...

What is a social media influencer? Tamar loves a good collab and helping organizations make an impact and spread positive messages in the world through social media . But, while fun, it's not as easy as it seems. Listen as Tamar shares what goes into being an influencer. About her own content trying to bring hope (not only in fertility) and offer a platform for people who grew up outside of th...

Tech to Non-Profit. You don't hear that much but Reuven is not your typical guy. October 7th was a global inflection point and for Reuven, an elite commando in reserves, recognized that the country was ready for renewal and believed he could play a role in steering it toward growth and resilience. We talked operations from his role in a medical device company including a wild story of collecti...

Do you know what goes on behind the scenes of fundraisers making the ask? Katie Matanky is an International Grant Manager who has a deep knowledge of nonprofits and writing. Grant writing is more than just writing and grants are not just for research. Learn her path to self-editing that starts with chatGPT but is mostly driven by "Yossi" and how tasks need a color to happen. Plus, stick...

In House or Big Law? Can you be creative and proactive as a lawyer? Noah learned how legal can be the sword and not only the shield by using a deep understanding of the law to drive the company's goals instead of only relying on legal precedent. We talked IPO, how his inspiration from Samuel Adams (the beer company) creatively got the employees invested, and how he revamped the SEC filings to...

Why is branding called branding? Did you ever notice that you ask what brand it is and not what company it is? How can you make yourself important enough or indispensable in your job? Josh walks us through the history of brand, how founders have become ubiquitous with their brand, and how to get into the field. From government to nonprofit to tech, Josh will teach how to find meaning in your work...

Build, buy or partner? How does this move the needle for the business growth? Azari discusses the framework and challenge of strategic partnerships and how he works to connect Amdocs to some of the biggest brands like AWS, google, Microsoft, Nvidia and more. Azari's professional path was unconventional starting with engineering and ending with psychology but he shares the core values, or strat...

How does economics shape public policy? Matan discovered that he could learning computer programming by himself but wanted to gain a broader perspective on how to implement data and causality. This led him to study economics. Listen as he discusses the value of his degree, the importance of work experience, and how it shaped his career path. We also discussed his "Olim to the Scene" podc...

Do you know the 3 C's of commercial real estate? Do you know what underwriting is? Joey explains why someone would borrow from a fund, what the due diligence process is, and how to create a strategy to make a strong decision without emotions. He also shares a juicy story of a loan gone bad (and one that went well). Learn the advice Joey followed the from an elder decorated Mossad agent while i...

How do you find inspiration? When you look at art, do you want to know what the artist meant? How do artists make money? Avraham Vofsi offers surprising, tried and tested advice on how to become an artist, how he wants people to interpret his paintings, and how to achieve inspiration. Listen, share and rate episode 61 of the Career Canvas podcast, if you dare. Peace out! Follow Avi: IG: Instagram....

Bonus Episode! Are you making values-based decisions? How can you keep spiritual growth in the daily grind? Yaakov Wolff cherished the opportunity to learn in Yeshiva for over a decade. But as this chapter was coming to an end, he didn't want to lose the values, the mindset and the energy that comes from being firmly rooted in Torah. This led him to move to Bnei Netzarim, work in ADI, and star...

Say this three times fast, what does an actuary actually do? Did you know there's insurance companies for insurance companies? Josh not only predicts when the next catastrophe like, the LA fires, might occur but how much it should cost and pay out. Listen as Josh reminds about the people behind the numbers, what book he'd like to write, and more on episode 58 of the Career Canvas podcast....

Do each of your shekels (or dollars) have a job? Nadav is already known as the premiere financial advisor for young professionals in Israel but did you know he also co-founded a tech startup (where he hired me as a student) and non-profit focused on giving spiritual leaders the tools to support their congregants with mental health challenges? We talked the state of financial literacy for children/...

Can you name the responsibilities of an executive director for a non-profit? How about a youth organization in Israel that focuses on giving teens programming? Until Rabbis Michael Kahn and Yosef Ginzberg co-founded NCSY Israel, this type of program didn’t exist. While motivated teens could work as counselors for organizations like Bnei Akiva and Scouts, there was no program specifically designed...

Are you built to plan an event? Believe it or not, an event is more than the event. It is more than creatively setting up a room to fulfill the host's dream party. Ahuva utilizes her social work and HR background to calmly, and in an organized fashion, navigate planning for the unexpected "baltamim". Hear the inspiring story how Ahuva's passion for events allowed her to move her...

How can you live your healthiest and strongest self? Do you know what NME stands for? Living a fit life is not as difficult as it sounds, Naomi helps break down small tasks that can make a huge difference in your life like eating more natural foods, a standing desk, and fresh air. We talked children's health in schools, women's workouts, Wilderness Wellness - a separate business which take...

Can mindful doomscrolling actually be beneficial? And should your content strategy differ across various social media platforms? Talia Krief, founder of Bite Sized Media, joins us to share her expert insights on video content creation and how to crack the algorithm — especially if you're the face of your brand. If you found this episode on social media, it might just help you understand why ! Tune...

Did you know you only have a few seconds to grab your audience's attention? But if attention spans are shrinking, why are movies still getting longer? Rabbi Daniel, founder of the Maggid Method, shares his fascinating journey from writing for SNL and Howard Stern to performing stand-up comedy, then finding his voice in the pulpit. He brings valuable insights on how to make your next talk truly unf...

What do a house price estimator, a whisky recommender app, and an AI system for healthcare all have in common? With the right data, clear goals, and careful experimentation, a Data Scientist can turn those ideas into reality! In this episode, Yoni talks about his journey into data science, what it takes to break into the field, and how having quality data and a pragmatic mindset are key to getting...