Yael Weisz Zilberman
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Experience
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Start-Up Nation Central
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Israel
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of the Climate Tech Sector at Start-Up Nation Central
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Dec 2021 - Present
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Partnerships Manager - Sustainability & Impact-Tech
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Oct 2020 - Feb 2022
Leveraging innovation to address sustainability challenges: I lead business development initiatives that connect global players with Israeli tech solutions that help them meet their sustainability targets. This includes engaging with multinationals, impact investors, as well as accelerators and landing pads from around the world interested in attracting innovation to their markets. in addition, I am responsible for screening the Israeli tech ecosystem for solutions that are relevant for tackling the U.N Sustainability Development Goals, and creating opportunities to strengthen this growing sector. Show less
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Partnerships Manager, Global Finder Network
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May 2019 - Oct 2020
Business Development - I am responsible for identifying opportunities for connecting Israeli startups with strategic partners and clients at selected markets in the US and Asia. The opportunities I develop range from creating landing pads and accelerator programs to supporting the tech scouting efforts of corporates, NGOs, and government leaders. My main focus areas are digital health, sustainability/ cleantech: energy, water, waste, sustainable manufacturing, transportation, agritech & food tech, and more. In parallel, as Partnerships Manager for the Global Finder Network, my role is to oversee the onboarding of new partners until the successful launch of their Global Finder platform takes place. Once the partner's platform goes live, I continue to develop out the relationship with the partners, and build opportunities for connecting between the markets.Start-Up Nation Central is an independent non-profit that builds bridges to Israeli innovation. We connect business, government, and NGO leaders around the world to Israeli innovation. Show less
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Benmai Investments ltd.
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Israel
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Managing Director
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Jan 2012 - Sep 2018
A management services company that supports philanthropic investors in the fields of healthcare and education access and more. A management services company that supports philanthropic investors in the fields of healthcare and education access and more.
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Team Leader
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Sep 2006 - Dec 2011
• Planned and conducted training workshops and activities • Developed and promoted new approaches for socio-economic development • Engaged relevant ecosystems (stakeholders), to support decision-making processes in the public sector • Lead a team of 3-4 analysts • Organized conferences, from concept development through marketing, implementation, budget, and follow-up processes • Planned and conducted training workshops and activities • Developed and promoted new approaches for socio-economic development • Engaged relevant ecosystems (stakeholders), to support decision-making processes in the public sector • Lead a team of 3-4 analysts • Organized conferences, from concept development through marketing, implementation, budget, and follow-up processes
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Education
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IDC Executive Education
Beyond Sustainability Entrepreneurship Program -
The Interdisciplinary Center
MBA, Finance -
Tel Aviv University
Bachelor's degree, Middle East Studies and Islam