About this episode

David Siegel discusses the ongoing investment in Israeli tech by global executives amidst crisis and the initiatives of Israel Tech Mission.

Why are global tech executives continuing to pour capital into Israel, even in times of crisis? Former Meetup and Investopedia CEO David Siegel joins Yoel Israel for a wide-ranging conversation about Israeli tech, aliyah, resilience, and why global executives continue investing in Israel even during wartime. David shares the story behind Israel Tech Mission, an initiative bringing global tech and business leaders to Israel to experience the ecosystem firsthand. Since October 7, hundreds of executives, investors, and founders have joined the missions, leading to investments, partnerships, mentorships, and deeper ties to Israel’s startup ecosystem. The conversation also explores what international leaders misunderstand about Israeli founders, why health tech may be Israel’s next major sector, and how Israeli culture shapes entrepreneurship differently from Silicon Valley. Featuring David Siegel, former CEO of Meetup and Investopedia, founder of Israel Tech Mission, and professor at Tel Aviv University. --- Timestamps 00:00 What Israel Tech Mission Actually Does 02:05 David’s Aliyah Journey Across Israel 05:05 Israeli Culture Shock and Daily Life 10:00 Living in Israel During the…

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Host: Yoel Israel

Guest: David Siegel

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Organizations: Israel Tech Mission, Meetup, Investopedia

Places: Israel, Silicon Valley

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