Lev Ferdinskoif

Over the past decade, I have reviewed over 1,000 cv's in search for the best team members to join our team. I see a lot of people in Israel in need of jobs these days so sharing some tips from my experience as a manager and Organizational Psychologist that I hope can be helpful. If you have any questions or additional insights, please feel free to comment below or pm me. I divided the job-seeking journey into 4 stages: 1. Self-reflection 2. CV building 3. Networking 4. “Dating” your future boss In this post I will cover some pointers for the first 3 stages. Next post will cover pointers for the last stage. *Self-reflection* 1. Self-reflection and understanding what you are good at and what you are passionate about. 2. Who are you - Need to be able to answer this in 2-3 lines at the top of the CV. Are you a manager and looking to be in a leadership role or more of a hands-on executive? Is your focus marketing/sales/coding/project management? Pro tip: Ask your friends to be honest with you and share the value they see you bring. It will crystalize your own view as well. *CV and LinkedIn profile* 1. CV building - how does your future boss know you are great at what you do? What success and impact did you have that you can articulate with numbers? 2. The design is great. But the most important is the content. Make sure clear description in the header what you do and keep it short, with bullet points and a 1-pager. Make sure no mistakes. If there is even 1 typo, it is a no-go. 3. Passion talks. Years ago I hired a young man with very little experience because he came with great passion and told me how he taught himself code at age 11. See how you can find that story that highlights your greatness. *Networking* 1. Networking and asking friends for an intro or to put in a good word. Identify 10 people you will have coffee with to brainstorm your career. Some will give you great advice. Others will give you a good lead. 2. Don't only think about networking with those who can give you the job today but rather with those who know people that can help you. 3. The best way to build trust is to show your work in action. I once hired someone because he reached out and explained to me in a loom video why one of my client websites stinked and how that can be fixed. He didn't tell me what he does but showed me. What tips have you found as a manager that you would give future employees?

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"AR computing!" Say goodbye to traditional laptops. An Israeli entrepreneur has innovated a technology that bids farewell to our traditional laptops. Tamir Berliner- founder of Sightful and the innovator behind the Spacetop G1! What is the Spacetop G1? Spatial computer that seamlessly integrates the functionality of a laptop with the capabilities Of Augmented Reality (AR). A 100-inch virtual workspace replaces the need for a physical screen. Spacetop G1 adapts to various environments, whether at home, in the office, or on the go. This represents a step forward in integrating AR technologies with daily tasks. Spatial with AR transforms how we interact with digital content, personally and professionally. The real test will be in its execution. The usability of the AR interface, the battery life, the comfort of AR glasses, etc., are crucial. I believe Sightful has managed to address these practical concerns effectively. And I am awaiting the official release in india. Congrats to Tamir Berliner and the team for their bold move and fantastic innovation. The Spacetop G1 is an evolution in how we think about personal computing. Soorya Narayanan | AppLogiQ #applogiq #innovation #entrepreneur #techentrepreneur #augmentedreality #spatialcomputing #management #startups

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Revolutionizing Construction Data Management: Unlocking Efficiency and Insight with Innogration Technologies

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Check out my conversation with Aviv Frenkel on his podcast

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Israel is known as the Startup Nation, but did you know the tech industry's benefits aren't equally shared? 🌍 Amdocs and others see this imbalance, with most of the industry centered in Israel's heart. 📊 Our very own Prof. Sibylle Heilbrunn dives deep into this issue in her new book, "Dark Sides of the Startup Nation: Winners and Losers of Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Israel." Discover the untold stories behind the hype! 📖✨ #StartupNation #TechIndustry #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #HR https://lnkd.in/en66e9-c

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Have you heard? Our partner, Sasa Software, has been invited to join some of the biggest names in the #cybersecurity industry as a new member of the Israel Cyber Security Consortium, led by Israel #Aerospace Industries. Congratulations to the Sasa Software Team! GateScanner by Sasa Software leverages the power of Content Disarm and Reconstruction (CDR) Technology. Deconstructing every #file & email (including #attachments) to its base elements scans each element individually. Then, it reconstructs the file or email to ensure that only sanitized, safe files enter your #network. Explore the entire GateScanner suite here:  https://lnkd.in/ggaeVa3 #informationtechnology #informationsecurity #compliance #datasecurity #documentsecurity #documentscanning

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  Tel Aviv and IBM teams question the conventional benchmarking practices, which typically involve training models from scratch with random initialization as modeling long-range dependencies in sequences has led to notable architectural advancements, with state space models (SSMs) emerging as a significant alternative to Transformers. According to the team, this method may overestimate the differences between architectures.   The researchers propose pretraining models using standard denoising objectives with downstream task data, a method they term selfpretraining (SPT). This approach significantly narrows the performance gap between Transformers and SSMs. For example, pretrained vanilla Transformers can match the performance of advanced SSMs like S4 on benchmarks such as the Long Range Arena (LRA). Specifically, SPT improved the best reported results of SSMs on the PathX-256 task by 20 points.   Key findings from the study include:   1. Transformers vs. SSMs: Properly pretrained vanilla Transformers can achieve performance comparable to S4 on LRA tasks, challenging the notion that Transformers are less capable of modeling long-range dependencies. 2. Redundancy of Structured Parameterizations: Structured parameterizations in SSMs become mostly redundant with data-driven initialization through pretraining, suggesting that simpler models can match the performance of more complex architectures. 3. Effectiveness Across Data Scales: SPT is particularly beneficial when training data is scarce, with relative gains more pronounced with smaller datasets. 4. Adaptability of Convolution Kernels: Data-driven kernels learned via SPT adapt to specific task distributions, enhancing performance on long-sequence tasks.   The study emphasizes the importance of incorporating a pretraining stage in model evaluation to ensure accurate performance estimation and simplify architecture design. This approach not only provides a fair comparison between different architectures but also highlights the efficiency of pretraining in leveraging task data.    Arxiv: https://lnkd.in/enaH3mhu

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I had the honor of being interviewed by Globes about the recent groundbreaking advancements from OpenAI and Google. It's fascinating to witness the rapid pace of innovation and how these giants are pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI. Key takeaways from the interview: OpenAI's GPT 4o Launch: OpenAI introduced GPT 4o, a model that’s twice as fast and half the cost of its predecessor. With 100 million active weekly users, the goal is to make AI models even more accessible and integrated into daily life. Exciting features like video calls with ChatGPT are on the horizon! Google's Gemini Upgrade: At Google’s annual developer conference, they showcased enhancements to their AI model, Gemini, which can now handle more data and produce even more sophisticated outputs. Google also emphasized the integration of AI in their search engine and the development of advanced personal assistants. The Future of AI: Both companies are striving towards creating intelligent personal assistants that can handle a myriad of tasks seamlessly. This includes recognizing emotions in voice and eventually through video. In the interview, I mentioned: "Until now, integrating individual text segments into models was a manual process. The future model aims to provide continuous and comprehensive responses, seeing everything you see. However, it's unclear when this will become a reality." Challenging Business Models: It's intriguing to see how these companies might be disrupting their own business models. OpenAI’s move to offer GPT-4 for free aims to build a vast user base, which could convert to premium users in the future. For Google, integrating AI into search might reduce ad revenue but is essential for maintaining relevance. NVIDIA’s Crucial Role: Both OpenAI and Google acknowledge NVIDIA’s pivotal contribution with their advanced GPUs, which are essential for these AI advancements. This collaboration underscores NVIDIA's importance in the AI ecosystem. The AI landscape is incredibly dynamic, and it's a privilege to be part of this revolution. Looking forward to seeing how these technologies evolve and shape our future! Link: https://lnkd.in/dn_hFv5K

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As a result of the war, the Israeli defense industry and defense-tech companies have been at the forefront. A recent article I wrote for Calcalist כלכליסט explains how we can leverage the significant investments made in defense industries and their outstanding achievements for environmental sustainability and overcoming climate change. Dual-use technology refers to technologies that can be used for both military and civilian purposes, thereby maximizing the advantages of advanced technologies. A drone is a great example of dual-use technology – on one hand, it can be used for military surveillance, and on the other hand, it can also be used to monitor climate-related changes such as methane and other GHG emissions monitoring, weather patterns, etc. In the article, I provided more examples of dual-use technologies, including satellite technologies and green transportation. Defense industries and Israeli defense-tech companies can play a central role in dual-use technology. Investing in dedicated bodies like Capital Nature can provide the necessary network and market access for these technologies. This can revolutionize both sectors and drive progress towards a safer and more sustainable future. #DualUseTechnology #Defensetech #ClimateCrisis

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From Crisis to Opportunities The New Role of VCs in Supporting Israeli Startups 9 months into the war that started on October 7th, We still have no clues about when this war will end. Despite these challenging times, Israeli Tech has shown tremendous resiliency in 2024, and our Startup Nation is alive and kicking - According to Q1 reports, overall investments and the number of deals involving Israeli startups have seen an uptick in 2024. Much of that can be related to an extra effort that Israeli VCs are making to ensure that their portfolio companies will not only survive this period but also grow. During a panel discussion that we had last month with 5 VC executives, all panelists agreed that VCs had to step up to support startups in new ways.   Here are some highlights from that discussion: 🔹 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀: Taking a more active part in creating deal flow for portfolio companies. Using the partners and global network to help startups find new customers and partners. 🔹 𝗖𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀: Helping portfolio companies to become leaner, spend less, and work more efficiently. 🔹 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: With many people called up for reserve duty, VCs help by connecting startups to MBA students who offer free help. 🔹 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀: Providing office space, experts' assistance, and mentors. 🔹 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽: Actively helping startups apply for government grants and programs. 🔹 𝗚𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹: Assisting in setting up operations outside of Israel 🔹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵: Recognizing the stress of the situation, VCs are funding support services for startup teams. These efforts show how VCs are adapting to help startups during a tough time. It's not just about money anymore – it's about working together to keep Israeli innovation going strong. This new way of supporting startups might change how VCs and startups work together in the future, even after the current crisis. Ayelet Tako Tal Ben-Moshe Anna Leizerovici ( Ekstein ) Inbal Perlman Yaara Kassner Gilad Liptz Tomer Jakov Shani Netzer

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Join Us on Monday! An opportunity to deepen your understanding of the latest challenges and risks in GEN AI. Ariel Peled will speak about "The Collapse of the Authorization System and Information Security Threats Due to the Massive Influx of GEN AI Applications". Yaniv Kanat-Maymon, Ph.D. will discuss "The Psychology of the Machine and How it Can Mitigate Fraud Threats in Gen AI". #GENAI #InformationSecurity #MachinePsychology #TechTalks #AIThreat Lipa Meir & Co. Advocates.

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CASE STORY - PART 3 - End-2-End analytics ---- So, let's continue our journey. This time I'm gonna tell you about quite an interesting thing - end-2-end analytics, and how we implemented it in Tel Aviv Medical Center - T.A.M.C Ltd. (actual report on the cover, to give you the brief idea what's it's all about 😊) That was one of their main pains when we first met, and also one of the most useful instruments a private clinic can use to improve their marketing. So, to all the CMOs, digital marketing specialists etc. - I would definitely recommend you to check it out. https://lnkd.in/e5-XxdiE #healthcareIT #HealthIT #DigitalHealth #e2eanalytics

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CASE STORY - PART II ------- We are on with the second part of story about our implementation to Tel Aviv Medical Center - T.A.M.C Ltd. This time it's more detailed, and tells about how we moved this medical center from 6 systems to one. All-in-one is one of the basic concepts of our software. We really thing, that using multiple solutions (sometimes over 30) only make your clinic way less efficient. If you have a software mess in your medical center or chain of clinics - that one is for you 😊 https://lnkd.in/eQM-tNK8

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Episode #8: XOLTAR - AI companion for patients. Don’t miss this 90 second video about one of the hottest new startups in Israel; and FOLLOW us so you don’t miss another episode! In this video, Gerson Panitch interviews Asaf Shiloni. #whatsnextinisraeltech

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NEW EPISODE COMING ON MONDAY JULY 1ST: Alon Arvatz joins Simon Lader, he is the former co-founder of Insights, a cybersecurity vendor he grew until their acquisition by Rapid7 for $350M. He has given a Ted Talk, he's a prolific angel investor in Israeli cybersecurity startups and is the founder of Kanfei Kesef which provides financial education programs for teens. In 2023 he published his best-selling book "The Battle for Your Computer" and has founded a new company Point Five, a cloud cost optimization vendor. Subscribe and never miss an episode (link in the comments)

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The New Episode is out today! Join Simon Lader and Alon Arvatz, former co-founder of Insights, a cybersecurity vendor acquired by Rapid7 for $350 million. Alon shares his journey from childhood inspiration through his father's tech career to becoming a successful entrepreneur and investor in Israeli cybersecurity startups. He discusses the factors driving Israel's dominance in the cybersecurity industry, the challenges of starting and scaling a tech company, and the story behind the acquisition of Insights.  Do you want to learn more? Listen to Episode 141 of The Conference Room, available now wherever you listen to your Podcasts!

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This measure, part of the broader "National Infrastructure Bill" enacted a year ago to close Israel's major infrastructure gap, is HUGE. It aims to overcome the "Utility Coordination" challenge, notoriously the weakest link in every project life cycle — key to delivering Israel's mega-projects on time over the next decade and essential for sustaining rapid economic growth. Why is this so crucial? - Israel's productivity gap (GDP per hour worked) is the biggest challenge to realizing its economic growth potential. - Alongside the demographic challenge, aggressively addressing the "Infrastructure Gap" is a top priority. - Approximately 25% of the productivity gap is attributed to infrastructure deficiencies in transportation, particularly mass transit. - Over the next 10-15 years, Israel will invest more than NIS 0.5 trillion in capital projects for Transportation and Energy (1.5-2% increase in investment of GDP annually). Streamlining projects = closing the "infrastructure gap" faster = GROWTH. Adi Hachmon Iliya Katz Yuval Avigdor Dana Dover Itzik Daniel Esti Feldman

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