The people who sit with you when it gets hard.
Operators and specialists who sit with founders through the hard parts — product, market, hiring and the first rounds.
Gadi Peretz is a global business strategy advisor with 30+ years of experience working with startups, investors, and international corporations. He specializes in fundraising, go-to-market strategy, and scaling early-stage ventures into global success stories. Gadi is also the Strategy Lead at a stealth ClimateTech startup focused on ocean-based carbon removal.
Michal Torten is an aquaculture and biotech professional working at the intersection of sustainability, product development, and global markets. She leads startup projects in shaping scalable, market-ready solutions, grounded in real-world execution and systems thinking. Alongside hands-on product and business development experience, she brings a strong international network across aquaculture, agtech, and biotech ecosystems, actively connecting founders to partners, experts, and opportunities across Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Dan Zlotnikov, a PhD candidate in Computer Science at Ben-Gurion University, develops autonomous marine systems for underwater monitoring and data collection. He also brings a background in developing computer vision models and applying real-time vision algorithms.
Hagai Ben Avi is an entrepreneurial Product Executive (CPO/VP Product) and founder with a proven track record of building and scaling tech products from "0-to-1" to global scale. With a strong technical foundation as a MAMRAM graduate and over 15 years in the tech industry, Hagai has held key leadership roles. As VP of Product at TechSee, he led the launch of the global product VRA in a strategic partnership with Salesforce and played a pivotal role in raising capital (backed by Salesforce Ventures). He also served as a Product Manager at Kaltura and is currently driving innovation in the AI security and startup space (G8R Platform). He specializes in product strategy, achieving Product-Market Fit, Generative AI, and navigating the startup lifecycle. As a mentor at SEANOVATION, Hagai is passionate about sharing his hands-on experience and strategic insights to empower young entrepreneurs, helping them navigate the challenges of building products, raising funds, and scaling impactful businesses.
Etai Ivry brings over 35 years of experience in aquaculture, specialising in the design and management of Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS). As the inventor of the "Aqua-Ring" closed-water treatment system, he has a proven track record in developing sustainable, high-efficiency solutions for marine breeding centres and microalgae farms globally. His expertise bridges biological innovation with advanced engineering to optimise production processes in aquaculture.
Dr Yotam Popovits is a multidisciplinary executive and mentor with a PhD-level background in marine biophysics. Yotam has led innovation in startups and SMEs. He brings a strong track record in market opportunity recognition, strategic partnerships, and product development leadership.
Adam Leder is an infrastructure and project management expert specializing in large-scale development and infrastructure projects across the public and private sectors. He provides strategic project management and oversight services to Israel’s National Water Company (Mekorot), municipalities, engineering firms, water utilities, and private companies in Israel and internationally, and brings over 15 years of experience leading and supervising dozens of complex, high-value infrastructure and construction projects. He is the founder of the Water Utilities Operations Managers Forum, graduated with honors in Water Engineering, and holds multiple advanced professional certifications.
Rafi Zifroni specializes in the pharmaceutical industry, with additional expertise in food supplements, cosmetics, and nutraceuticals. He holds a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. He served as CEO of Zifroni Chemical Suppliers until its acquisition by IMCD Group in 2020, after which he transitioned to roles as General Manager in Israel and Pharma Business Unit Manager within IMCD.
Rear Admiral (Res.) Ido Ben-Moshe is a former Head of Naval Operations of the Israel Defense Forces. He served in Israel’s Navy for more than three decades, in leading positions. Ben-Moshe received his master’s degree in Social Science from the University of Haifa and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya. Ben-Moshe is also a graduate of the Israeli National Security College.
Nimrod Leuw founded his consulting company in April 2024, providing specialized services in Quality Assurance (QA) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). He brings approximately 30 years of experience in quality assurance and GMP, gained through senior roles in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as well as organizations engaged in the development and manufacturing of medical devices. Throughout his career, Nimrod has held senior Quality Assurance leadership positions in early-stage startups as well as in established pharmaceutical companies, including Teva Pharmaceuticals.
Effi Shuv is a veteran entrepreneur, innovation strategist, and startup mentor with extensive experience across technology, impact, and social innovation. He has founded four technology companies, including one successful exit, and is the inventor of a patented deep-tech technology. Effi specializes in innovation management, business strategy, digital transformation, fundraising, and venture scaling, supporting startups from ideation through commercialization. He serves as an expert evaluator, mentor, and advisor to innovation centers, investment organizations, accelerators, and excellence hubs in Israel and internationally.
Ronen Frieman is an executive coach and business growth strategist who helps leaders and entrepreneurs turn challenges into measurable growth. By helping clients reframe how they see obstacles, leadership, and their own potential, he enables greater clarity, stronger decision-making, and focused action. His coaching methodology combines structured, logic-driven business consulting with empathy-based coaching that emphasizes personal values, mindset, and emotional intelligence. This integrated approach creates practical, tailored solutions that connect strategic thinking with the human side of leadership, driving sustainable personal and business growth. With over 15 years of experience in sales and business development within the technology sector, Ronen brings extensive commercial expertise alongside executive coaching. He holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship and High-Tech Management, is ICF coach trained, and was recognized as one of Israel’s Top 20 Coaches in 2025 by Favikon.
Gidi Geler is a global business executive and strategic advisor with more than 30 years of experience building and scaling high-growth technology companies. As a senior advisor, board member, and former VP, he brings extensive expertise in go-to-market strategy, business development, strategic partnerships, and international expansion. Throughout his career, Gidi has worked across a broad range of technology sectors, including cybersecurity, IoT, automotive, SaaS, and other complex multidisciplinary industries. His combination of operational leadership, strategic vision, and extensive global network enables organizations to navigate complex challenges, forge valuable partnerships, and accelerate sustainable growth.
Amit Fisher is the Founder and Executive Lead of Aquagenesis, with more than a decade of experience in water treatment and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS). An engineer by training, he has served as CEO and COO of international organizations, leading large-scale infrastructure projects and multidisciplinary teams across Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. His expertise spans the full lifecycle of water technologies, from research and development and patent filing through commercialization and operational deployment. He specializes in the design of modular RAS solutions, with a focus on hydraulic optimization, energy efficiency, and system reliability. Alongside his technical expertise, Amit leads the financial and strategic planning of capital-intensive projects, including CAPEX/OPEX modeling, feasibility studies, and negotiations with private investors and institutional partners. His experience also includes nature-based solutions, with a focus on mangrove restoration and blue carbon initiatives. Amit holds a B.Sc. in Soil and Water Sciences from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and combines technical expertise with hands-on leadership in delivering complex water and aquaculture projects.
Dalia Landes is a global marketing and growth executive specializing in helping startups scale — transforming complex technologies into clear, compelling narratives that drive adoption and expansion. With over a decade of experience across innovation ecosystems, she has led go-to-market strategy, brand positioning, and demand generation to accelerate revenue and support international growth. Her expertise lies in building scalable marketing engines and forging cross-border partnerships that connect startups with investors, corporates, and new markets.
Shmuel Chioclea is an intellectual property strategist and registered patent attorney with extensive experience as both in-house IP counsel and a patent attorney at leading Israeli patent firms. He advises startups, SMEs, and technology organizations on intellectual property strategy, helping them protect, manage, and commercialize innovation.
Nataly Kadosh is an investment strategist and startup advisor with more than 15 years of experience across venture capital, institutional investments, portfolio management, and strategic advisory. She works with early-stage founders to refine their positioning, business models, go-to-market strategies, and fundraising approach, helping startups become investor-ready and connect with the right funding partners. Throughout her career, Nataly has led investment research, due diligence, valuation, and deal execution across public and private markets. Her experience includes managing end-to-end deal flow for an early-stage venture capital firm, supporting direct investments and M&A transactions, building investment theses and financial models, and advising international companies on market entry into Israel. Alongside her investment career, Nataly has contributed to AI evaluation projects for leading AI labs and co-founded a social venture focused on textile upcycling and community integration. She holds a B.A. in Economics with integrated Psychology studies from Tel Aviv University and is a licensed Portfolio Manager by the Israel Securities Authority. Her professional interests focus on sustainability, climate technologies, and supporting innovative founders in building investment-ready companies.
Daniel Voltzok is an international agribusiness executive with more than four decades of leadership experience building and managing companies across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Throughout his career, he has served as CEO, Managing Director, and business development executive for organizations spanning agriculture, food production, infrastructure, manufacturing, and international trade. Today, Daniel is the CEO and Partner of Agripura, a Singapore-based agribusiness consultancy that helps governments, investors, and agricultural enterprises develop sustainable, commercially viable farming projects. His expertise spans agribusiness strategy, business development, market expansion, project execution, and the integration of innovative agricultural technologies tailored to diverse environmental and economic conditions. Over the course of his career, Daniel has led large-scale operations in countries including Israel, Nigeria, Ghana, India and Singapore, working with both private companies and international organizations. His extensive global experience, combined with a background in economics, organizational consulting, and business administration, enables him to mentor entrepreneurs on scaling businesses, entering international markets, building strategic partnerships, and turning complex ideas into successful ventures.
Shira Freiman is a Senior Director at EY Parthenon, leading the R&D Grants and Incentives practice, with over 20 years of experience advising R&D companies, startups, corporations, and private investors on R&D grants, government incentives, and tax benefits. She specializes in supporting technology and innovation companies in the development of R&D programs and business plans, and in preparing and submitting applications to the Israel Innovation Authority and additional non-dilutive funding sources.
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