From the Midwest to the Middle East

Last Updated 1 year ago Join Philip as he chats with Dr. Zakhar Nudelman of the revolutionary Israeli company, Solveat , which “integrates herbal medicine directly into ordinary foods, making them extraordinary functional foods!” The future of disease prevention is as easy as eating some delicious chocolate. Tune in to find out how it works! The post Episode 115: Prevent Disease While...

Last Updated 1 year ago Making Aliyah doesn’t have to be so intimidating anymore! With organizations like Olim Advisors available to hold your hand throughout the process and beyond, it’s never been easier to make Israel your home. In this episode, Philips chats with co-founders Lara Itzhaki and Rafi Shulman about what it takes to have a successful Aliyah these days. The post Episode 1...

Last Updated 1 year ago After a long hiatus, we’re back with a new episode of From the Midwest to the Middle East! In this episode, Philip chatted with born and bred insurance guy Jonathan Spetner of Spetner Associates . Their conversation covered some interesting topics including: How to buy U.S. insurance while living in Israel Advantages that U.S. insurance has over Israeli policies How non-U.S...

Last Updated 1 year ago Arizona is having an economic growth spurt and has become a go-to state for the high-tech world. In this episode, Philip speaks with David Yaari, the Founding Director-General of the Arizona-Israel Trade and Investment Office , about what makes AZ so attractive to Israeli companies in aerospace, mobility, agro-tech, and manufacturing industries. Tune in to this fascinating...

Last Updated 1 year ago Israel-based AnD Ventures just launched with a seed fund of $50 Million! In this episode, Philip chats with their Managing Partner, Lee Moser , about the world of Venture Capital funds and High-tech in Israel. Tune in and enjoy! The post Episode 111: $50M Is Just the Beginning for AnD Ventures appeared first on Philip Stein & Associates .

Last Updated 1 year ago Tune in to Philip’s inspiring chat with Life Vest Inside founder, Orly Wahba.  “Orly is an educator, entrepreneur, author, inspirational speaker, and community activist passionate about inspiring and motivating people to be the best that they can be.” Through her non-profit organization, Orly provides educational tools and initiatives to inspire peopl...

Last Updated 1 year ago Tune into this week’s episode as we talk to Yael Wissner Levy- VP of communications at Lemonade , an innovative insurance company that has disrupted the centuries-old insurance industry. Lemonade uses AI to offer a full array of insurance products while also giving their customers the option to donate to their charity of choice through their unique Giveback program. P...

Last Updated 1 year ago Have you ever learned a life hack from a video on social media? Chances are today’s guest is behind it. In this episode, Philip chats with Sharon Rechter, President and co-founder of First Media , a leading media brand dedicated to inspiring women every day. First Media’s SoYummy , Blossom , Blusher , and BabyFirst generate over 1.5 Billion monthly video views on soci...

Last Updated 1 year ago Join us for a breakthrough conversation on Israeli giving as we chat with the CEO of Keshet DAF IL and Director of JFN , Maya Natan, on providing donors an effective, accessible vehicle for long-term giving and social investment: the same resources, with far greater impact. The post Episode 107: Strategic Philanthropy appeared first on Philip Stein & Associates .

Last Updated 1 year ago Tune into episode 106 as we discuss charitable giving in the new era with Ori Ben-Shlomo of JGive . Middle man out, all-inclusive tax needs in. JGive makes it easier and much more efficient to give, especially in times like these. The post Giving:Simplified appeared first on Philip Stein & Associates .

Last Updated 1 year ago The meat alternative industry is booming and Redefine Meat is at the forefront with its revolutionary 3D printing technique that mimics the texture and taste of real beef. Meat lovers and vegans can equally embrace this innovation. Join our chat with CEO Eschar Ben Shitrit to learn all about this major industry disruptor. The post Episode 105: 3D Printing Your Steak Dinner-...

Last Updated 1 year ago Learn to stay out of the red and reduce the stress of managing your expenses by tapping into the power of riseup , the financial assistance service that’s only a Whatsapp message away. riseup is a Tel Aviv based company that understands that cash flow is king and the heartbeat of your financial health. Their platform (currently in Hebrew only) manages your cash flow a...

Last Updated 1 year ago Visas, Greencards and relocation procedures in the Coronavirus era got you confused? We were too until speaking with Cindy Azoulay of AK Immigration , a global corporate immigration law firm in Israel. Lots to learn in this episode so tune in now! The post Episode 103: Immigration In the Time of Corona appeared first on Philip Stein & Associates .

Last Updated 1 year ago Wellness. It’s on everyone’s mind these past few challenging months. Welltech1 invests in and accelerates wellness startups with the ultimate goal of increasing viability, seeking additional investment, and connecting to global partners immersed in the wellness market. Welltech1 provides startups with know-how, a dedicated professional team of wellness experts,...

Last Updated 1 year ago COVID-19 has made us look at the health industry differently and brought telemedicine to the next level with  K health , which stands at the forefront of this digital revolution. The K health app uses cutting-edge AI to give you immediate answers and convenient access to quality primary care in minutes. In this episode, we have a fascinating chat with Co-Founder and CPO of...

Last Updated 1 year ago Five years ago, we started on a new journey by starting our podcast. Today not only are we happy to broadcast our 100 th episode but we’re thrilled to interview Jon Weinbach, Mandalay Sports Media Executive VP and one of the producers of the world-famous Netflix & ESPN documentary, The Last Dance . It is a fantastic documentary, not only regarding the subject matt...

Last Updated 1 year ago Tune in this week’s episode as we talk to VP of Philanthropic Services and CMO at JCFNY , Ellen Smith Israelson, about charitable giving. We discuss next-generation philanthropy and programs to help Jewish teens and young professionals increase their engagement in charity. Let us know your thoughts. Enjoy! The post Episode 99: Smarter Giving appeared first on Philip S...

Last Updated 1 year ago Waste is ubiquitous; landfills all over the world are overflowing. UBQ Materials ’ revolutionary and patented technology takes household waste and turns it back into reusable material. Tune in to Philip’s fascinating interview with co-founder, Tato Bigio. The post Episode 98: Waste Not, Want Not appeared first on Philip Stein & Associates .

Last Updated 1 year ago Tune into this week’s episode as we talk to SpaceIL’s co-founder, Kfir Damari . We loved how even though SpaceIL’s Beresheeet mission to the moon had a hard landing, it achieved its true mission of educating and inspiring kids all over the world to dream and learn about space & science. Enjoy!   The post Episode 97: Fly Me To The Moon appeared fir...

Last Updated 1 year ago Join us for this week’s episode as we take a deep dive into a a hot topic with Maya Jacobs, CEO of Zalul – Israel’s leading environmental NGO dedicated to protecting seas and streams. From Israel’s rivers to the rain forests of the Amazon, there’s much that can be done now to save our planet.  Learn about the major issues and how we can each ma...

Last Updated 1 year ago In episode 95, Shira Lahat, partner at Yigal Arnon & Co law firm , shares critical updates on social media norms, confidentiality and how to avoid being sued. This episode is not to be missed by any employers/employees in Israel.   The post Episode 95: Employment Law-What You Need To Know In Israel appeared first on Philip Stein & Associates .

Last Updated 1 year ago We loved our time with Itai Tsiddon , Co-Founder and Head of Business Development at Lightricks . We learned about their latest round of valuing at $1 billion–the rare and coveted unicorn status. We can’t wait to hear what’s next for this Jerusalem based startup. Enjoy!  The post Episode 94: Lights, camera, tricks! appeared first on Philip Stein...

Last Updated 1 year ago In this week’s episode we learn about award winning start up Healthymize . We loved our time with co-founder and CTO Daniel Aronovich discussing their breakthrough technology in developing personalized, (AI) based, voice monitoring that turns smart phones into remote patient monitoring devices for voice-affecting diseases like asthma and pneumonia. We enjoye...

Last Updated 1 year ago Tune into this week’s episode as we talk to our friend Mark Feldman, CEO & Founder of Ziontours . Mark tells us all about the hottest destinations for 2019, the evolution of travel and how you can improve your next vacation with little upgrades. Enjoy!  The post “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” -Dr. Seuss appeared first on Philip Stein &...

Last Updated 1 year ago Tune is as Philip speaks with Yali Harari, Co-Founder and CEO at Innovesta, a unique digital platform for early stage equity investments, allowing investors and entrepreneurs to incorporate effective real-time crowd-diligence process.  The post The ‘Watson’ of Investments? appeared first on Philip Stein & Associates .