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🔔 Are you the next founder who will ring the NYSE bell? 🔔 Last week, two of our portfolio company founders Galina Antova from Claroty and Oded Hareven from Akeyless Security were invited to ring the NYSE 'Opening Bell' and represent the Israeli startup ecosystem. Thank you, Guy Franklin, Israeli Mapped in NY, and the NYSE team, for making this happen. If you're a founder starting your journey, we want to hear from you!

🤖 What ChatGPT prompts are founders using for their ideation process? 🤖 Here's a how-to guide from Team8 Managing Partner and Co-founder of Next Insurance, Alon Huri on what he's been using👇

Planck’s recent acquisition by insurance giant Applied Systems proves that Israel is closing the gap in AI innovation. Since its founding, Planck's AI-driven approach to underwriting has set new standards in the insurance industry, serving some of the largest commercial insurance companies globally. Applied’s decision to enter the Israeli market through this acquisition, with the entire Planck team joining Applied Systems, underscores Israel's growing influence in the global AI and insurtech markets. Read more about the story behind this acquisition in the latest blog by Sarit Firon who led our investment in Planck:  https://lnkd.in/dHnhDthX 

To prevent fraud and outsmart scammers, fintechs and financial institutions must borrow from Team8's cybersecurity playbook and adopt 'the attackers' perspective.' In today’s landscape, where AI-driven tools are increasingly sophisticated and accessible to fraudsters, the attack surface for financial institutions has increased. In this podcast with IBS Intelligence, Team8 Partner Liran Amrany discusses the need for a proactive, multi-layered approach to fraud prevention that leverages advanced technologies and deeper insights into fraudsters' tactics. Listen to the full podcast here:  https://lnkd.in/d_NGFdx8

In entrepeneurship, it's essential to fall in love with the problem, not the solution. During BlackHat , Nagomi Security Co-Founder & CEO Emanuel Salmona spoke with Steffen Foley on the Cyberbytes podcast about shifting from founder-led to GTM-led sales, Best of Breed vs. Best of Suite tools, and optimizing the use of existing security tools. He also shared advice for budding entrepreneurs. Catch the full podcast and a snippet below: 👇 https://lnkd.in/dV4ZjaHG CyberBytes: The FirstStep Initiative I fama PR | Joseph Cooper

🔍 What’s here to stay, what’s on the horizon, and what could change everything in the world of Fintech? 🔍 Building on our widespread predictions for what fintech will look like in 2030, Ronen Assia, Managing Partner at Team8, will moderate a panel discussion exploring the future of finance at the upcoming JournEY conference by EY. Ronen will be joined by a powerhouse lineup of speakers including: Julien Bertin: General Manager, Middle East & Africa at Microsoft Ben Gammell: CFO at Brex Michal Kissos Hertzog: CEO of Poalim Tech Gal Krubiner: CEO and Co-Founder of Pagaya Or Liban: General Manager, Israel at Airwallex Noam Mills: CEO and Co-Founder of Panax Sign up here if you haven't already: 👇 https://lnkd.in/g9DS3RW

The democratization of tools in the fight against fraud is rapidly evolving. With the rise of Generative AI, both attackers and defenders are adopting this technology, leading to new challenges and opportunities. At a recent Calcalist כלכליסט Conference, Team8 Partner Galia Beer-Gabel shared her insights on how this technological shift is shaping the landscape of fraud prevention among other topics. If you're exploring the intersection of fraud and Generative AI, we want to hear from you! Full Hebrew video in the comments below 👇

Intern szn might be over... But we're still living vicariously through the leaders of tomorrow 🤩 Shadow Anna Levenberg, Summer Intern at Team8's Venture Capital fund, as she shares a day in her life.

🏎️ What do Formula 1 Drivers and HR Leaders have in common? 🏎️ Join us for an exclusive webinar tailored for HR leaders and employee benefits executives with Dan Sims, a leading performance coach to top Formula 1 drivers and businesses with Hintsa Performance, in an engaging discussion with Demetrios L. Kouzoukas, Partner at Team8. They’ll discuss:  🧠 The science of resilience & its impact on performance  💪 Techniques from Formula 1 drivers to manage stress & boost wellbeing  📈 Actionable strategies for individual & organizational resilience 🏥 Boosting employee wellbeing & engagement And more.. Don’t miss out—secure your spot for this live webinar on August 29th! 👉  https://lnkd.in/df6htrXB

At Team8, we’re always on the lookout for the next generation of entrepreneurs, especially those coming from nontraditional backgrounds. That's why we’ve partnered with and built the Mamram Seeds program to support these future innovators. Last week, the 'Mamramnik' teams delivered 10-minute presentations as part of the program. They presented to a panel of 10 product experts, partners, mentors, and investors, including our Principal at Team8, Ori Barzilay. We look forward to following your entrepreneurial journeys in the years to come! Mamram Seeds program | Yossi Melamed | Ishay Gavriel | Ehud Naos I Aviv Yonas