Experience

Aleph

• Israel
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Lead

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Tel Aviv, Israel



The Bridge by Coca-Cola // Turner // Mercedes-Benz

• Director of Business Operations

  • Mar 2017 - 2020

  The Bridge is a unique seven-month Commercialization Program for startups, acting as a bridge between the Israeli entrepreneurial community and all major global markets in the US, Latin America, Europe, Africa/Eurasia and the Pacific. Starting in Tel Aviv, with the aim of establishing a regular annual program in multiple locations around the world, The Bridge identifies and supports startups that match the needs of Coca-Cola // Turner // Mercedes-Benz and their partners.



Hachiko - Wearable collar for dogs

• Israel
• Consumer Electronics

• Head of Operations and Marketing

  • Jun 2014 - Jan 2017

  Israel Hachiko is an innovative smart sensor for dogs and an app for dog parents that helps them be the best dog parents they can be. With Hachiko users can monitor their dog's activity and behavior, share the care with others and make sure their dog is happy and healthy. The sensor is fun, colorful, lightweight, durable, 100% waterproof and requires no charging- with a battery that lasts 12 months www.hachiko.me



Shenkar - Engineering. Design. Art.

• Israel
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Project Coordinator

  • Jan 2013 - Sep 2014

  Ramat Gan, Israel • Coordinator of IDEA project (Inter Disciplinary Education Agenda) financed by the European commission (Tempus program): Aimed at promoting Industry-Academy collaborations and interdisciplinary R&D of engineering and design for innovation, as an engine for growth and prosperity of Israel's economy. 12 well established & prestigious organizations from Europe and Israel are partners on this project, among them: Manufacturer's association of Israel, Politechnico di Milano, Koln University… Show more • Coordinator of IDEA project (Inter Disciplinary Education Agenda) financed by the European commission (Tempus program): Aimed at promoting Industry-Academy collaborations and interdisciplinary R&D of engineering and design for innovation, as an engine for growth and prosperity of Israel's economy. 12 well established & prestigious organizations from Europe and Israel are partners on this project, among them: Manufacturer's association of Israel, Politechnico di Milano, Koln University, Material Connexion Italy, etc. • Coordinator of Shenkar's Acceleration program (ACT Entrepreneurship): Aimed for financing and mentoring the business development of young entrepreneurs • Co-coordination of the Israeli Creative Business Cup with collaboration of the global entrepreneurship week, The Marker magazine and Deloitte, Israel: Aimed for targeting the local representative for the international contest in Denmark Show less



DNR Diamonds Inc.

• Executive Manager

  • Aug 2009 - Oct 2011

  579 5th Ave, New York, NY 10017 • Directed strategic projects including: Building the new headquarters in NY leading to over 40% annual growth; increasing sales volume 50% through joining N. American buying groups, and expanding sales by developing global distribution means and facilities • Supervised and streamlined work procedures for 5 departments: Credit, Human Resources, Sales, Shipping and inventory employing 50 people in 3 different branches and subsidiaries across the US • Planned and executed marketing… Show more • Directed strategic projects including: Building the new headquarters in NY leading to over 40% annual growth; increasing sales volume 50% through joining N. American buying groups, and expanding sales by developing global distribution means and facilities • Supervised and streamlined work procedures for 5 departments: Credit, Human Resources, Sales, Shipping and inventory employing 50 people in 3 different branches and subsidiaries across the US • Planned and executed marketing strategy: managed contracts of $100K/year for monthly magazine marketing; built 10,000+ retail client database of promotional marketing customized to company needs • Negotiated and coordinated $500K in contracts with 100 service providers, reducing 30% of annual expenses • Directed participation in 10 key trade shows in North America, Europe, and Asia: selected shows, coordinated 10-person sales team’s logistics and supervised staff and security on-site • Recruited sales and administrative staff, supervised training, developed leadership and rewards systems; tracked commissions and payroll enrollment • Maintained strong business relationships and collaborations with key industry organizations, jewelers’ associations, labs, suppliers and service providers to ensure efficient interactions and ideal partnerships • Oversaw correspondence and records with US tax and governmental entities, accountants, legal & insurance Show less



B&H Diamonds

• Chief Executive Officer

  • 2007 - 2009

  Diamond Exchange Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel • Managed 15 staff generating $1.5M annual sales to the US retail market • Recruited, sorted and trained sales people • Assisted 400+ clients/year

• Project Manager

  • 2006 - 2007

  Diamond Exchange Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel • Directed marketing strategy plan including: Branding, PR, and Sales promotions • Adopted new technological and software solutions for improving accounting control and analyses of sales and productivity