From The Midwest To The Middle East

Last Updated 10 months ago ago In our latest episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Aaron Zucker, the Executive Director of MassChallenge IL, part of a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, including one in Jerusalem, Israel. With over a decade of experience in entrepreneurship and innovation, Aaron shared his insights on the evolving startup landscape and the key challenges and opportunities facing early-stage founders. Join us as we dive into the exciting world of entrepreneurship with Aaron Zucker and learn more about MassChallenge’s impact in Israel. The post Episode 120: Challenging the Status Quo with MassChallenge appeared first on Philip Stein & Associates.

Last Updated 10 months ago ago Did you know that around 1/3 of all food produced for human consumption goes to waste? Now you can save money on groceries while also helping the planet and preventing food waste by shopping at a supermarket that uses the innovative technology provided by Wasteless. In this episode, Philip chats with Founder and CEO Omer Oded about his innovative company. The post Episode 119: Waste Not, Want Not appeared first on Philip Stein & Associates.

Last Updated 10 months ago ago Discover how Daika Wood is revolutionizing the wood manufacturing industry by repurposing wood waste. Join host Philip Stein as he speaks with CEO and Co-Founder Dr. Michael Layani about the innovative startup on the latest episode of From the Midwest to the Middle East. Tune in now for an eye-opening conversation on sustainable solutions! The post Episode 118: Old Wood, New Life; Meet Daika Wood appeared first on Philip Stein & Associates.

Last Updated 10 months ago ago The alternative food industry is expanding at a rapid pace, and in this episode, Philip chats with Noam Sharon, Co-founder, and CEO of CHKP Foods. CHKP is engaged in the development of plant-based dairy alternative consumer products, ranging from milk, yogurts, spreadable cream cheese, and sweet puddings-all derived from chickpeas. Tune in now to learn all about it! The post Episode 117: Beyond Hummus: Meet CHKP appeared first on Philip Stein & Associates.

Last Updated 10 months ago ago In this episode, Philips chats with an old friend of the show from Morocco. Amine Ayoub is a freelance consultant in Market Intelligence and Business Development and is frequently featured on i24news. While most of the post-Abraham Accords’ attention focuses on the UAE, a lot is going on behind the scenes between Israel and Morocco. Tune in to hear Amine’s take on the exciting opportunities between the two countries. The post Episode 116: Spotlight on Morocco appeared first on Philip Stein & Associates.

Last Updated 10 months ago 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 Eating Chocolate? Meet Solveat appeared first on Philip Stein & Associates.

Last Updated 10 months ago 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 114: Stressing over Aliyah? Olim Advisors to the Rescue! appeared first on Philip Stein & Associates.

Last Updated 10 months ago 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. citizens can use a U.S. insurance policy to protect them from U.S. estate tax Tune in and enjoy! The post Episode 113: The Ins and Outs of U.S. Life Insurance for Israel Residents appeared first on Philip Stein & Associates.

Last Updated 10 months ago 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 episode now! The post Episode 112: The Start-Up State Meets The Start-Up Nation appeared first on Philip Stein & Associates.

Last Updated 10 months ago 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 10 months ago 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 people to live a life of kindness. Her viral video, Kindness Boomerang, shows the powerful impact that small acts of kindness put out in the world. We hope you enjoy this special episode as much as we do! The post Episode 110: Living Kindly appeared first on Philip Stein & Associates.

Last Updated 10 months ago 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. Pour yourself a glass of lemonade, sit back, and enjoy! The post Episode 109: When Life Gives You Lemons, 2.0 appeared first on Philip Stein & Associates.

Last Updated 10 months ago 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 social media, have more than 160 million followers, and its TV networks BabyFirst and So yummy reach over 100 million U.S. homes combined. Tune in and enjoy! The post Episode 108: By Women for Women appeared first on Philip Stein & Associates.

Last Updated 10 months ago 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 10 months ago 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 10 months ago 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-Redefine Meat appeared first on Philip Stein & Associates.

Last Updated 10 months ago 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 and helps you make smart financial decisions. In this episode Philip speaks with Tamara Harel-Cohen, co-founder & CGO of riseup. Tune in and enjoy! The post EPISODE 104: RISEUP AND TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR EXPENSES appeared first on Philip Stein & Associates.

Last Updated 10 months ago 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 10 months ago 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, business advisors, global partners, and a gateway to a $4.5 trillion wellness market worldwide. In this episode, Philip speaks with Galit Horovitz and Amir Alroy–co-founders of Welltech1. Enjoy! The post Episode 102: on the Wellness track appeared first on Philip Stein & Associates.

Last Updated 10 months ago 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 K health, Ran Shaul. The post Episode 101: Healthcare without the Waiting Rooms appeared first on Philip Stein & Associates.