Real Life SuperPowers

Real Life SuperPowers The goal of this podcast is to help aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders to get inspired and tap into their superpowers.

04/11/2024

In a conversation with Noa Eshed and Ronen Menipaz on the podcast Real Life Superpowers, Former Brown Hotels CEO Oshri Deri discusses the importance of optimism, resilience, and the human element in leadership

In this episode, we speak with Shmuel Mizrachi Ginat. He’s an entrepreneur and venture capital investor with deep experi...
09/10/2024

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, secondary markets, crowdfunding, and more.

He also founded EvE, an investment banking firm specializing in M&As, guiding startups through capital growth and regulatory challenges.

We discuss:

- The challenges of investing in early-stage startups and the importance of diversifying investments
- How Shmuel’s belief that his generation onwards will live at least till 100 impacts his investment strategy
- The importance of chemistry between co-founders and the need for a strong team to support each other
- Growing a network while being an outsider in a new market
- And much more!

We hope you enjoy your listen!

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We’re excited to collaborate with the Israeli website CTech by Calcalist, owned by Calcalist כלכליסט – Israel’s leading business newspaper. CTech is the gateway of Israeli high-tech to the tech world and vice versa.

If you’re not already a regular reader, we strongly recommend you check it out and stay up to date on all high-impact stories from the Israeli tech scene.

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03/10/2024

In a conversation with Noa Eshed and Ronen Menipaz on the podcast Real Life Superpowers, Shmuel Mizrachi Ginat discusses the importance of chemistry between co-founders, and more

In this episode we speak with Roy Avidor. Roy is the CEO and Co-Founder of Cymbio, a game-changing retail tech startup. ...
19/09/2024

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.

He's also a shareholder and board member at I.A IL and owns and runs the multi-brand retail chain "Originals." He’s previously served as a Senior Economic Advisor to Israel's Minister of Industry and Trade and is a member of YPO - the global leadership community of extraordinary CEOs.

We discuss:

- Co-Founder relationship and initial bootstrapping
- The importance of working with investors who act as partners
- The potential conflict between personal and professional relationships
- The power of trust and communication
- The significance of listening to customers and adapting to their feedback
- Balancing stability and growth
- The sense of responsibility and urgency that comes with leading a startup
- And much more

We hope you enjoy your listen!

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We’re excited to collaborate with the Israeli website CTech by Calcalist, owned by Calcalist כלכליסט – Israel’s leading business newspaper. CTech is the gateway of Israeli high-tech to the tech world and vice versa.

If you’re not already a regular reader, we strongly recommend you check it out and stay up to date on all high-impact stories from the Israeli tech scene.

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10/09/2024

In a conversation with Noa Eshed and Ronen Menipaz on the podcast Real Life Superpowers, Roy Avidor discusses the power of trust and communication, and the sense of responsibility and urgency that comes with leading a startup

In this episode, we speak with Aviad Harell - the Managing Partner at Team8, a global VC with deep domain expertise that...
07/08/2024

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. Under his leadership, Sisense thrived, achieving $150 million in annual revenue and growing to over 800 employees.

He's seen the highs and lows of the startup world, and his journey is full of valuable lessons.

We discuss:

- Aviad’s journey, including the early days of Sisense, working long hours and enjoying the "joy of creation" without much direction or success.
- The shift in expectations for new startups, from building a product to generating revenue quickly.
- Difficulties the Sisense team faced in raising institutional funding due to lack of professionalism in pitching and business model.
- Insights on company growth, funding, and pitching
- A professional CEOs' impact on startup growth
- What Aviad looks for in founding teams
- Where grit plays in
- And much more

Enjoy your listen!

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We’re excited to collaborate with the Israeli website CTech by Calcalist, owned by Calcalist כלכליסט – Israel’s leading business newspaper. CTech is the gateway of Israeli high-tech to the tech world and vice versa.

If you’re not already a regular reader, we strongly recommend you check it out and stay up to date on all high-impact stories from the Israeli tech scene.

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01/08/2024

In a conversation with Noa Eshed and Ronen Menipaz on the podcast Real Life Superpowers, Aviad Harell discusses what he looks for in founding teams and the role grit plays in entrepreneurship

In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with a special guest - Prof. Ehud Menipaz. Not only is he an internat...
09/07/2024

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 & Young International, a Professor Emeritus at Ben Gurion University, and an esteemed author and lecturer.

His expertise stretches across aeronautical, mechanical, and industrial engineering, all the way to business administration. He's significantly influenced academic and professional communities worldwide, serving on prestigious forums under the leadership of global leaders like U.S. Presidents and even Russia’s Putin.

He chairs the Board of Governors at The National Association of Engineers, Architects, and Academics in the Technological Sciences and has played a pivotal role in advancing science literacy globally.

He's also deeply involved in fostering young entrepreneurs through initiatives like Junior Achievement-Young Entrepreneurs Israel.

We discuss:

- Entrepreneurship research and its impact on local economies
- Gender inequality in tech and entrepreneurship, with insights on innovation in academia
- Innovating in academia through an entrepreneurial mindset and tapping into relevant issues
- The importance of tenacity and focus
- How to maintain Jewish identity and pride in the face of global anti-Semitism
- The potential of a small group of people with diverse skills to contribute to the world's future
- And much more

We hope you enjoy your listen!

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We’re excited to collaborate with the Israeli website CTech by Calcalist, owned by Calcalist כלכליסט – Israel’s leading business newspaper. CTech is the gateway of Israeli high-tech to the tech world and vice versa.

If you’re not already a regular reader, we strongly recommend you check it out and stay up to date on all high-impact stories from the Israeli tech scene.

Zooming out, if you like listening to this podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss new conversations with peak performers, serving as a reminder we can all tap into the best versions of ourselves.

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01/07/2024

In a conversation with Noa Eshed and Ronen Menipaz on the podcast Real Life Superpowers, Prof. Ehud Menipaz discusses the importance of tenacity and focus

In this episode, we speak with Omri Hurwitz. He's a tech marketer and media strategist. His clients are some of the lead...
18/06/2024

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 Omri found solace in writing during difficult times, and his unique approach and self-belief that led to eventual success, despite initial rejection from gatekeepers.
- The importance of seeking feedback but not becoming obsessed with it
- The importance of speed in promotion - getting a product or company in a position of trust and influence as quickly as possible
- How podcast interviews with successful investors ended up with Omri becoming an investor
- Decisiveness and aggressiveness in entrepreneurship
- How Omri manifests desires through writing (including gratitude for what has not yet happened!)
- The law of attraction, manifestation and asking the universe for opportunities
- A tactic of asking for something bigger after a rejection, to increase the chances of success
- And much more!

Enjoy your listen!

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We’re excited to collaborate with the Israeli website CTech by Calcalist, owned by Calcalist כלכליסט – Israel’s leading business newspaper. CTech is the gateway of Israeli high-tech to the tech world and vice versa.

If you’re not already a regular reader, we strongly recommend you check it out and stay up to date on all high-impact stories from the Israeli tech scene.

Zooming out, if you like listening to this podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss new conversations with peak performers, serving as a reminder we can all tap into the best versions of ourselves.

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03/06/2024

In a conversation with Noa Eshed and Ronen Menipaz on the podcast Real Life Superpowers, Omri Hurwitz discusses rejection, manifestation, and asking the universe for opportunities.

In this episode, we interview Sagive Greenspan, a professional with two decades of experience navigating the complexitie...
15/05/2024

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 responsibilities, Sagive has been key in integrating acquired companies into vast organizations, directing teams of over 2000 people.

We discuss:

- Managing complexities in business, including global expansion, acquisitions, and team management during reserve duty
- Managing large-scale operations and teams, with emphasis on culture and strategy alignment.
- Company culture, management, and acquisition
- Leadership qualities, creativity, and career paths
- Stress management, and personal growth
- ..and much more

Enjoy your listen!

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We’re excited to collaborate with the Israeli website CTech by Calcalist, owned by Calcalist כלכליסט – Israel’s leading business newspaper. CTech is the gateway of Israeli high-tech to the tech world and vice versa.

If you’re not already a regular reader, we strongly recommend you check it out and stay up to date on all high-impact stories from the Israeli tech scene.

Zooming out, if you like listening to this podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss new conversations with peak performers, serving as a reminder we can all tap into the best versions of ourselves.

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15/05/2024

In a conversation with Noa Eshed and Ronen Menipaz on the podcast Real Life Superpowers, CEO of Priority Software Sagive Greenspan discusses leadership qualities, creativity, and career paths

In this episode, we’re excited to be joined by Donna Griffit, a world-renowned corporate storyteller, pitch alchemist, a...
09/04/2024

In this episode, we’re excited to be joined by Donna Griffit, a world-renowned corporate storyteller, pitch alchemist, and best-selling author of “Sticking to my Story: The Alchemy of Storytelling for Startups”.

Her ability to create, edit, and deliver powerful presentations, pitches, and messages has earned her a reputation as one of the most sought-after storytellers in the business world.

For over two decades, Donna has been working extensively on a global scale, collaborating with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and investors across more than 30 countries.

Her unique approach has led to outstanding results, with her clients collectively raising over $1.5 billion through her guidance.

We discuss:

- Storytelling for startups and personal growth
- Donna’s journey and what the Japanese word “ikigai” has to do with it
- The importance of empathy in storytelling
- The correlation between fear and excitement
- The power of clear communication in business
- The mistake of being too factual and straight to the point
- Practical tips on how to improve storytelling
- The role of credibility, likability, and momentum
- Optimism and perception in challenging times
- And more!

Enjoy your listen!

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We’re excited to collaborate with the Israeli website CTech by Calcalist, owned by Calcalist כלכליסט – Israel’s leading business newspaper. CTech is the gateway of Israeli high-tech to the tech world and vice versa.

If you’re not already a regular reader, we strongly recommend you check it out and stay up to date on all high-impact stories from the Israeli tech scene.

Zooming out, if you like listening to this podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss new conversations with peak performers, serving as a reminder we can all tap into the best versions of ourselves.

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09/04/2024

In a conversation with Noa Eshed and Ronen Menipaz on the podcast Real Life Superpowers, best-selling author Donna Griffit speaks about the importance of empathy in storytelling and the power of clear communication in business

In this episode, we speak with Roy Gottlieb, currently the co-founder and CEO of a backed stealth cybersecurity startup....
11/03/2024

In this episode, we speak with Roy Gottlieb, currently the co-founder and CEO of a backed stealth cybersecurity startup.

Before embarking on this latest venture, he spent almost a decade on the investor front, co-founding and serving as a general partner at Cardumen Capital, serving as an investment manager at Samsung Ventures, and collaborating with industry titans such as Lightspeed, Team8, Insight Partners and more.

He was also the co-managing director of the Israeli YVCF (Young Venture Capital Forum) for six years, helping shape the next generation of venture capital leaders.

We discuss:

- Imposter syndrome, walking around with feelings of not being good enough
- The importance of understanding the breadth of a topic and diving deep into one industry
- Decision making, focus and choosing what not to do
- The unique qualities that make for an industry expert
- Competing with the giants of the world
- The true power of professional relationships and deal flow in sourcing capital
- And much more

Enjoy your listen!

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We’re excited to collaborate with the Israeli website CTech by Calcalist, owned by Calcalist כלכליסט – Israel’s leading business newspaper. CTech is the gateway of Israeli high-tech to the tech world and vice versa.

If you’re not already a regular reader, we strongly recommend you check it out and stay up to date on all high-impact stories from the Israeli tech scene.

Zooming out, if you like listening to this podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss new conversations with peak performers, serving as a reminder we can all tap into the best versions of ourselves.

And if we may ask for a favor – please leave us a review on your native podcast app.

04/03/2024

In a conversation with Noa Eshed and Ronen Menipaz on the podcast Real Life Superpowers, Co-Founder and CEO of a stealth startup Roy Gottlieb speaks about decision-making, focus, and choosing what not to do.

In this episode, we speak with Liron Azrielant, a Founding Managing Partner at Meron Capital - a VC at the forefront of ...
07/02/2024

In this episode, we speak with Liron Azrielant, a Founding Managing Partner at Meron Capital - a VC at the forefront of investing in technology companies in Israel.

Her track record speaks volumes as she has led investments in tech successes such as Loom Systems, Clear Genetics, Testim, and many others which were subsequently acquired.

Prior to Founding Meron, she was a Principal at Blumberg Capital, where she led early-stage deals that also turned into successful exits.

Before her venture capital career, she honed her skills as a Strategy and M&A consultant at top-tier firms like Bain & Co. and PwC's PE group in New York. She’s also a fellow of the Kauffman Fellowship, a highly sought-after two-year program for leading venture capitalists.

Her list of accolades is long.

We discuss:

- Entrepreneurship and mental preparation during turbulent times
- Resilience, and investment strategies in challenging times
- Motivation, and Career Paths
- Focusing on solving a specific problem, rather than pursuing fame or money
- Developing a business partnership language to argue passionately but constructively
- Building skills through practice and repetition
- And much more

Enjoy your listen!

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We’re excited to collaborate with the Israeli website CTech by Calcalist, owned by Calcalist כלכליסט – Israel’s leading business newspaper. CTech is the gateway of Israeli high-tech to the tech world and vice versa.

If you’re not already a regular reader, we strongly recommend you check it out and stay up to date on all high-impact stories from the Israeli tech scene.

Zooming out, if you like listening to this podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss new conversations with peak performers, serving as a reminder we can all tap into the best versions of ourselves.

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02/02/2024

In a conversation with Noa Eshed and Ronen Menipaz on the podcast Real Life Superpowers, Founding Managing Partner at Meron Capital Liron Azrielant speaks about resilience and investment strategies in challenging times.

02/11/2023

In a conversation with Noa Eshed and Ronen Menipaz on the podcast Real Life Superpowers, Andy Ram discusses resilience and hope in Israel amidst conflict

02/10/2023

In a conversation with Noa Eshed and Ronen Menipaz on the podcast Real Life Superpowers, Co-Founder and Active Chairperson of Jeremy's Circle Pamela Becker discusses mission-driven and powerful companies.

In this episode, we're traveling to the crossroads of cybersecurity and blockchain technology, where our guest has been ...
03/09/2023

In this episode, we're traveling to the crossroads of cybersecurity and blockchain technology, where our guest has been a prominent figure and an influential force.

Our guest is Idan Ofrat, CPO and co-founder of Fireblocks, a groundbreaking platform dedicated to securing digital assets, with over 600 employees and a large global customer base.

When it comes to defending the cyber frontiers, Idan's track record speaks for itself. Prior to Fireblocks, Idan was a key player at C4 Security, which was acquired by Elbit Systems.

His expertise isn't confined to the realm of cybersecurity alone. He's also an expert in decentralized technologies. He was the co-founder and CTO at Yeloha, a disruptive platform aiming to decentralize energy trading, and VP of Product at Orbs, a public blockchain designed for high-scale apps.

In our conversation, we discuss:

◾ Balancing parenthood and entrepreneurship
◾ How to decide whether or not to become an entrepreneur
◾ The importance of market validation
◾ Breaking up with Co-founders
◾ The inherent challenges that arise once you raise money
◾ Shutting down a startup
◾ Bootstrapping vs. raising money
◾ The valley of death
◾ Conducting difficult conversations

We hope you enjoy your listen!

Listen on your default podcast app: https://plnk.to/real-life-superpowers/e/1000626430727

We’re excited to collaborate with the Israeli website CTech by Calcalist, owned by Calcalist כלכליסט – Israel’s leading business newspaper. CTech is the gateway of Israeli high-tech to the tech world and vice versa.

If you’re not already a regular reader, we strongly recommend you check it out and stay up to date on all high-impact stories from the Israeli tech scene.

Zooming out, if you like listening to this podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss new conversations with peak performers, serving as a reminder we can all tap into the best versions of ourselves.

And if we may ask for a favor – please leave us a review on your native podcast app.

In this episode, we speak with Yair Snir, he’s the managing partner of Dell Technologies Capital.With over a decade of e...
07/08/2023

In this episode, we speak with Yair Snir, he’s the managing partner of Dell Technologies Capital.

With over a decade of experience in building companies, Yair has a keen eye for investing in innovative startups.

His firm has backed over 145 startups, including some of the most successful companies in the tech industry such as DocuSign, JFrog, Netskope, Redis, and Zscaler.

Prior to his role at Dell Technologies Capital, Yair held corporate leadership roles at ECI Telecom and Microsoft, where he gained valuable experience in managing teams and developing successful strategies.

He's also founded and worked in various biotech companies, showcasing his versatility as a business leader.

We discuss:

- As a mindset, diving into deep waters and learning to swim
- Along Yair’s career so far, what led him to choose his next steps
- How navigating your career can be like riding a bicycle - keeping your balance and looking forward “If you look downwards at the wheel, you're most likely to fall “
- Overcoming naysayers (who will always be there)
- The investment approval process in Dell Technologies Capital
- What Yair looks for in a team
- The revolution that is AI, and where data plays in
- ..and more!

Enjoy your listen!

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https://plnk.to/real-life-superpowers/e/1000623028158

We’re excited to collaborate with the Israeli website CTech by Calcalist, owned by Calcalist כלכליסט – Israel’s leading business newspaper. CTech is the gateway of Israeli high-tech to the tech world and vice versa.

If you’re not already a regular reader, we strongly recommend you check it out and stay up to date on all high-impact stories from the Israeli tech scene.

Zooming out, if you like listening to this podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss new conversations with peak performers, serving as a reminder we can all tap into the best versions of ourselves.

And if we may ask for a favor – please leave us a review on your native podcast app.

01/08/2023

In a conversation with Noa Eshed and Ronen Menipaz on the podcast Real Life Superpowers, Dell Technologies Capital Managing Director Yair Snir discusses diving into deep waters and learning to swim

In this month’s Real Life Superpowers podcast, Ronen and Noa speak with Gur Shatz.Gur is an accomplished entrepreneur, h...
05/07/2023

In this month’s Real Life Superpowers podcast, Ronen and Noa speak with Gur Shatz.

Gur is an accomplished entrepreneur, having founded Incapsula, a cloud-based web application security and acceleration company that was later acquired by Imperva.

In 2015, he co-founded Cato Networks with Shlomo Kramer, a leading all-in-one enterprise networking and security solution delivered from the cloud.

Gur and Shlomo's vision for Cato Networks has been a resounding success. In just five years, they have raised an impressive $532M at a $2.5B valuation, and as of 2022, have surpassed $100M ARR. This makes Cato the fastest-growing networking and security startup, outperforming even industry giants like LinkedIn. In fact, Cato's growth rate is faster than many consumer-oriented brands, such as Wix, Zapier, Canva, and Shopify.

Topics covered:

- How Cato Networks came to be and how experience in a field plays an advantage
- How the team went about acquiring market acceptance
- Selling to customers before you have a solution that’s 100% functional
- The need to convey confidence while experiencing constant paranoia and concern
- How past success can also be an impediment to future success
- The fear of growing into a large non-agile organization
- What happens when leaders lose touch with what’s actually going on in “the trenches”
- Gur’s leadership formula for time management
- The importance of blocking time eternal learning
- And much more!

Enjoy your listen!

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https://plnk.to/real-life-superpowers/e/1000618949876

We’re excited to collaborate with the Israeli website CTech by Calcalist, owned by Calcalist כלכליסט – Israel’s leading business newspaper. CTech is the gateway of Israeli high-tech to the tech world and vice versa.

If you’re not already a regular reader, we strongly recommend you check it out and stay up to date on all high-impact stories from the Israeli tech scene.

Zooming out, if you like listening to this podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss new conversations with peak performers, serving as a reminder we can all tap into the best versions of ourselves.

And if we may ask for a favor – please leave us a review on your native podcast app.

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