Real Life Superpowers

Nadir Izrael is the co-founder and CTO of Armis. What started as an idea between two Technion graduates became one of the biggest technology companies ever built in Israel. In 2026, Armis was acquired by ServiceNow in a deal reported at roughly $7.75 billion, making it the fourth-largest exit in Israeli history. But surprisingly, this conversation isn't about success. It's about responsibility and...

In this episode, we speak with Lior Lamesh - the founder and CEO of GK8, a cybersecurity infrastructure company. At 26, while serving in Israel’s Shin Bet, he helped break into what was considered the most secure crypto custody system in the world, and he did it in just 4 days(!). That moment started GK8. In 3 years, the company was protecting billions of dollars. It was also acquired - twice. Thi...

In this episode, we speak with Eli Goodman, co-founder and CEO of Datos, a clickstream intelligence company built for institutional and enterprise markets and acquired by Semrush. After more than two decades across the data ecosystem - including senior roles at Comscore and close work with Gartner - Eli founded Datos in 2020 with a clear focus on trustworthy, high-integrity data in a space shaped...

In this episode, we speak with James Spiro, a journalist and editor who spent years inside Israel’s tech ecosystem, including as a senior journalist and editor at CTech by Calcalist, where he wrote roughly 1,800 stories and conducted around 350 video interviews. In recent years, James moved beyond legacy media and built The Spiro Circle - an independent publication and podcast focused on long-form...

In this episode we speak with Avichay Nissenbaum. A serial entrepreneur turned investor, and the founding partner of lool Ventures. He built and sold two startups - SmarTeam (acquired by Dassault Systèmes) and Yedda (acquired by AOL) - before dedicating his career to backing founders. Lool Ventures has invested over $200M and helped shape some of Israel’s standout companies, including Beewise, NoT...

In this episode, we speak with Ilan Peleg, co-founder and CEO of Lightrun Some founders jump in fast. Ilan Peleg plays the long game. Before launching Lightrun, Ilan had already built deep roots in cybersecurity and engineering leadership. A former national middle-distance champion, he was trained to move with speed - but only when the moment is right. Lightrun, the startup he co-founded with Leon...

In this episode we speak with Yossi Barishev - one of the most watched founders in cybersecurity today. He’s led security operations and innovation at Sygnia and Fireblocks, advised Fortune 500s, and now, he’s building a stealth-mode venture focused on rethinking identity and trust in the age of AI. He’s been recognized by outlets like Business Insider, NYTech Media, and NewsBlaze as a leader shap...

In this episode, we speak with Andres Richter, CEO of EMET Group, a Tel Aviv–listed services giant with 1,700 employees worldwide. Andres isn’t your typical corporate leader. A turnaround and M&A expert, he stepped into his role in October 2023-just as war broke out-and has already led three successful acquisitions. Previously, as CEO of Priority, he quadrupled the company’s revenues and workforce...

In this episode, we speak with Aharon Horwitz, Co-Founder and CEO of Fullpath Aharon Horwitz isn’t your typical founder story. He didn’t start with a clear roadmap or a VC-funded plan. Instead, he started with mission, grit, and no backup plan. Before leading one of Israel’s fastest-growing startups, Aharon was fighting antisemitism as a student activist at Columbia University, and founding a soci...

In this episode, we speak with Dor Eligula, co-founder and Chief Business Development Officer at Bridgewise. Dor’s story doesn’t follow the usual tech-founder script. He didn’t come from a coding bootcamp, a combat unit, or a fintech background. He started with a PlayStation controller. As one of Israel’s first-ever professional gamers - crowned a three-time national FIFA champion with his twin br...

In this episode, we speak with Shiri Grosbard, culture architect, community builder, and employer branding expert. Shiri has spent over two decades exploring how people shape companies - and how companies shape people. From co-founding G CMO, Israel’s leading marketing leadership community, to shaping culture at AppsFlyer and Verbit, she’s built her career on connecting values, storytelling, and g...

In this episode, we speak with Miri Yudovich, Co-founder and CEO of SafeHouse Tech. SafeHouse Tech is on a mission to secure everyone online. Since launching its flagship app BodyGuard in 2019, the cybersecurity startup has protected over 4 million users, become breakeven by 2024, and built a distribution network spanning 5,000 retail outlets across more than 700 cities. Miri co-founded the compan...

In this episode, we speak with Lior Segal, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Horizon Capital Horizon Capital is an Israeli venture capital fund backing founders at the Pre-Seed and Seed stages. It’s sector-agnostic by design, built to support early-stage startups wherever opportunity strikes. Lior’s path to venture wasn’t linear. Before launching the fund, he led Data Matching Solutions as CEO un...

In this episode, we speak with Yulia Bassan, Managing Director of Woman2Woman, a powerhouse program dedicated to advancing women in leadership and management roles in Israel. Under Yulia’s leadership, the program has grown into a key force shaping the future of female leadership, expanding its reach, forging partnerships with industry giants, and driving measurable impact. Her mission? To break ba...

In this episode, we speak with Marc Gaffan, a three-time startup operator, investor, and current CEO of Ionix, which just raised a $42M Series A. Marc has spent the past two decades in cybersecurity. In 2008, he co-founded Incapsula, later acquired by Imperva, and since then, he’s led, invested in, and mentored multiple cyber startups. But if there’s one thing he’s learned? No two startup rodeos a...

In this episode, we speak with Daniel Leviathan, a truly visionary leader with a diverse and inspiring background, despite being only 27. Daniel’s aspirations can come across as borderline delusional, but I think if anyone can achieve what he’s set off to - it’s him. It’s as Steve Jobs famously said “Those who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do. In 2019, Daniel...

In this special episode, we speak with Professor Haim Zvi Dotan. Prof Dotan embodies the intersection of innovation, artistry, and forward-thinking design. He’s an internationally renowned architect, poet, educator, and futurist. He’s the visionary mind behind the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge- the world’s first, longest, and highest glass-bottom bridge - a stunning architectural marvel th...

In this episode, we speak with Idan Waller Idan is the founder of the 10M club, one of the most coveted business consulting companies in Israel for SMBs. Through the club Idan has changed lives, helping 10x the paychecks of thousands of entrepreneurs. He’s a die-hard digital entrepreneur, growing up working with the best business minds, marketers and copywriters in the US and Israel. He’s also a l...

In this episode we speak with someone who has truly climbed his way to the top, starting from humble beginnings and pushing forward with determination. Oshri Deri, began his career at just 14 years old, working as a dishwasher. From there, he transitioned into hospitality, moving from service roles to high-level management. Oshri has managed some of Israel’s most prestigious hotels, and then went...

In this episode, we speak with Shmuel Mizrachi Ginat. He’s an entrepreneur and venture capital investor with deep experience in business development, capital raising, investments, and M&As. Shmuel has helped raise close to 100 million USD for over 80 startups and has personally invested in 17 Israeli startups. He’s the founder of Crowdinnio, a holding company with ventures in P2P lending, secondar...

In this episode we speak with Roy Avidor. Roy is the CEO and Co-Founder of Cymbio, a game-changing retail tech startup. Cymbio is a marketplace and dropship automation platform that helps brands like New Balance, Lacoste, Steve Madden, and many more scale their digital sales effortlessly. With over 15 years of experience in retail, wholesale, and eCommerce, Roy knows the industry inside and out. H...

In this episode, we speak with Aviad Harell - the Managing Partner at Team8, a global VC with deep domain expertise that builds and invests in companies specializing in enterprise technologies, cyber, AI, and fintech. He’s a seasoned angel investor and adviser to numerous startups, VCs, and executives. Before joining Team8, he co-founded Sisense, a powerhouse in the business intelligence space. Un...

In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with a special guest—Prof. Ehud Menipaz. Not only is he an international academic leader and a leading figure in the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation, but he also happens to be Ronen’s father, which adds a special dimension to this conversation. Prof. Menipaz's career spans several impressive roles: a former senior partner at Ernst & Youn...

In this episode, we speak with Omri Hurwitz. He's a tech marketer and media strategist. His clients are some of the leading companies, billionaires, and tech startups He is also an investor and owns several media publications in the United States. And yet he’s only 28 years old. We discuss: • Media ownership, investing, and transparency the ease of regulations in the US compared to Israel. • How O...

In this episode, we interview Sagive Greenspan, a professional with two decades of experience navigating the complexities of the telecom and financial sectors. Sagive has tackled numerous executive roles, managed large-scale projects, and led teams in both development and client engagement. He’s also experienced in business development and running large delivery organizations. Beyond the roles and...