https://simplecast.com Unlikely Partners Unlikely Partners spotlights the Israelis and Palestinians who dare to build bridges where others see only walls. Through intimate conversations with people from both sides, the show reveals stories of cooperation, innovation, and hope that rarely make headlines but can help make for a better future. Unlikely Partners is hosted by Yadin Kaufmann, a longtime American-Israeli venture capitalist who has spent years building business connections that benefit both Israelis and Palestinians. en Tue, 1 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Tue, 1 Sep 2026 04:00:19 +0000 https://unlikely-partners.simplecast.com Unlikely Partners https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/e01e1875-fd97-4c48-a975-0e9e1071e070/74061f99-4ff7-4ffc-9361-d6d578c12653/3000x3000/up_logos.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://unlikely-partners.simplecast.com episodic Unlikely Partners spotlights the Israelis and Palestinians who dare to build bridges where others see only walls. Through intimate conversations with people from both sides, the show reveals stories of cooperation, innovation, and hope that rarely make headlines but can help make for a better future. Unlikely Partners is hosted by Yadin Kaufmann, a longtime American-Israeli venture capitalist who has spent years building business connections that benefit both Israelis and Palestinians. Yadin Kaufmann false https://feeds.simplecast.com/G0t36ybc arab,israel,israel-palestine,israeli,jewish,middle east,palestine,palestinian,peace Yadin Kaufmann yadin@veritasvc.com d12a777b-13a8-4ae9-9bd3-13ed18eaf9bc Greenhouses Across the Green Line - with Salah Hussein and Yana Shaulov Unlikely Partners spotlights the Israelis and Palestinians who dare to build bridges where others see only walls. Through intimate conversations with people from both sides, the show reveals stories of cooperation, innovation, and hope that rarely make headlines but can help make for a better future. Unlikely Partners is hosted by Yadin Kaufmann, a longtime American-Israeli venture capitalist who has spent years building business connections that benefit both Israelis and Palestinians. 

Yadin’s Organizations

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In this episode, Yadin sat down with Salah Hussein, a Palestinian entrepreneur from Nablus in the West Bank, and Yana Shaulov, a Jewish-Israeli molecular biologist from Haifa. Together, they co-founded Qanara Tech, an AI-powered precision-agriculture platform that detects pest and disease outbreaks in greenhouse crops. By identifying threats early, Qanara’s technology helps prevent widespread crop loss while reducing the need for pesticides.

Salah and Yana first connected through 50/50 Startups, an accelerator that brings Palestinian and Israeli entrepreneurs together as equal partners to build joint, tech-driven ventures. Their partnership ultimately grew into Qanara Tech, combining their different backgrounds and expertise around a shared technological vision.

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CREDITS: 

Yadin Kaufmann, Salah Hussein, Yana Shaulov, Maya Rackoff, Alon Schwartz, Adi Shaham 


 

]]> Tue, 1 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0000 yadin@veritasvc.com (Yadin Kaufmann, Salah Hussein, Yana Shaulov) https://unlikely-partners.simplecast.com/episodes/greenhouses-across-the-green-line-with-salah-hussein-and-yana-shaulov-_PyCmQLn Unlikely Partners spotlights the Israelis and Palestinians who dare to build bridges where others see only walls. Through intimate conversations with people from both sides, the show reveals stories of cooperation, innovation, and hope that rarely make headlines but can help make for a better future. Unlikely Partners is hosted by Yadin Kaufmann, a longtime American-Israeli venture capitalist who has spent years building business connections that benefit both Israelis and Palestinians. 

Yadin’s Organizations

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In this episode, Yadin sat down with Salah Hussein, a Palestinian entrepreneur from Nablus in the West Bank, and Yana Shaulov, a Jewish-Israeli molecular biologist from Haifa. Together, they co-founded Qanara Tech, an AI-powered precision-agriculture platform that detects pest and disease outbreaks in greenhouse crops. By identifying threats early, Qanara’s technology helps prevent widespread crop loss while reducing the need for pesticides.

Salah and Yana first connected through 50/50 Startups, an accelerator that brings Palestinian and Israeli entrepreneurs together as equal partners to build joint, tech-driven ventures. Their partnership ultimately grew into Qanara Tech, combining their different backgrounds and expertise around a shared technological vision.

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CREDITS: 

Yadin Kaufmann, Salah Hussein, Yana Shaulov, Maya Rackoff, Alon Schwartz, Adi Shaham 


 

]]> Greenhouses Across the Green Line - with Salah Hussein and Yana Shaulov Yadin Kaufmann, Salah Hussein, Yana Shaulov 00:22:53 agriculture, unlikely partners, startup, technology, palestine, israel, entrepreneurship, farming, west bank, tech false full 6 382a90d4-94bc-4f5f-95a1-fc6656e28ce7 Breaking Bread in the Holy Land - with Dan Shapiro, Christina Samara, and Elisa Moed Unlikely Partners spotlights the Israelis and Palestinians who dare to build bridges where others see only walls. Through intimate conversations with people from both sides, the show reveals stories of cooperation, innovation, and hope that rarely make headlines but can help make for a better future. Unlikely Partners is hosted by Yadin Kaufmann, a longtime American-Israeli venture capitalist who has spent years building business connections that benefit both Israelis and Palestinians. 

Yadin’s Organizations

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For a special episode of Unlikely Partners, Yadin was joined by Dan Shapiro, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel. Together, they spoke with Christina Samara and Elisa Moed of Breaking Bread Journeys, a unique Israeli–Palestinian tourism initiative that uses immersive travel, shared meals, and meetings with local communities to help visitors understand the diverse cultures, histories, and perspectives of people in the land. They discussed the transformative power of human connection, food’s unique ability to bring people together, and the importance of approaching Israel and Palestine with nuance, complexity, and multiple perspectives.

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CREDITS: 

Yadin Kaufmann, Dan Shapiro, Christina Samara, Elisa Moed, Maya Rackoff, Alon Schwartz, Adi Shaham 

]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000 yadin@veritasvc.com (Dan Shapiro, Yadin Kaufmann, Elisa Moed, Christina Samara) https://unlikely-partners.simplecast.com/episodes/breaking-bread-in-the-holy-land-with-dan-shapiro-christina-samara-and-elisa-moed-cOuMaSSw Unlikely Partners spotlights the Israelis and Palestinians who dare to build bridges where others see only walls. Through intimate conversations with people from both sides, the show reveals stories of cooperation, innovation, and hope that rarely make headlines but can help make for a better future. Unlikely Partners is hosted by Yadin Kaufmann, a longtime American-Israeli venture capitalist who has spent years building business connections that benefit both Israelis and Palestinians. 

Yadin’s Organizations

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For a special episode of Unlikely Partners, Yadin was joined by Dan Shapiro, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel. Together, they spoke with Christina Samara and Elisa Moed of Breaking Bread Journeys, a unique Israeli–Palestinian tourism initiative that uses immersive travel, shared meals, and meetings with local communities to help visitors understand the diverse cultures, histories, and perspectives of people in the land. They discussed the transformative power of human connection, food’s unique ability to bring people together, and the importance of approaching Israel and Palestine with nuance, complexity, and multiple perspectives.

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CREDITS: 

Yadin Kaufmann, Dan Shapiro, Christina Samara, Elisa Moed, Maya Rackoff, Alon Schwartz, Adi Shaham 

]]> Breaking Bread in the Holy Land - with Dan Shapiro, Christina Samara, and Elisa Moed Dan Shapiro, Yadin Kaufmann, Elisa Moed, Christina Samara 00:31:08 christianity, palestine, israel, islam, tourism, holy land, middle east, west bank, bethlehem, judaism false full 5 bc1e8446-acfd-4d5b-a2a3-206a5cec376d Crafting a new Culture in the Heart of Jerusalem - with Karen Brunwasser and Riman Barakat Unlikely Partners spotlights the Israelis and Palestinians who dare to build bridges where others see only walls. Through intimate conversations with people from both sides, the show reveals stories of cooperation, innovation, and hope that rarely make headlines but can help make for a better future. Unlikely Partners is hosted by Yadin Kaufmann, a longtime American-Israeli venture capitalist who has spent years building business connections that benefit both Israelis and Palestinians. 

Yadin’s Organizations

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In this episode, Yadin spoke with Karen Brunwasser and Riman Barakat, co-CEOs of FeelBeit, a groundbreaking Israeli-Palestinian arts and cultural center located on the seam between East and West Jerusalem. Through art, music, and shared cultural experiences, FeelBeit creates space for dialogue, connection, and understanding across deeply entrenched divides. In a city shaped by conflict, it has become a haven for those seeking hope, community, and light in difficult times.

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CREDITS: 

Yadin Kaufmann, Karen Brunwasser, Riman Barakat, Maya Rackoff, Alon Schwartz, Adi Shaham 

]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:30:24 +0000 yadin@veritasvc.com (Yadin Kaufmann, Karen Brunwasser, Riman Barakat) https://unlikely-partners.simplecast.com/episodes/crafting-a-new-culture-in-the-heart-of-jerusalem-with-karen-brunwasser-and-riman-barakat-mxwAY1Xv Unlikely Partners spotlights the Israelis and Palestinians who dare to build bridges where others see only walls. Through intimate conversations with people from both sides, the show reveals stories of cooperation, innovation, and hope that rarely make headlines but can help make for a better future. Unlikely Partners is hosted by Yadin Kaufmann, a longtime American-Israeli venture capitalist who has spent years building business connections that benefit both Israelis and Palestinians. 

Yadin’s Organizations

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In this episode, Yadin spoke with Karen Brunwasser and Riman Barakat, co-CEOs of FeelBeit, a groundbreaking Israeli-Palestinian arts and cultural center located on the seam between East and West Jerusalem. Through art, music, and shared cultural experiences, FeelBeit creates space for dialogue, connection, and understanding across deeply entrenched divides. In a city shaped by conflict, it has become a haven for those seeking hope, community, and light in difficult times.

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CREDITS: 

Yadin Kaufmann, Karen Brunwasser, Riman Barakat, Maya Rackoff, Alon Schwartz, Adi Shaham 

]]> Crafting a new Culture in the Heart of Jerusalem - with Karen Brunwasser and Riman Barakat Yadin Kaufmann, Karen Brunwasser, Riman Barakat 00:30:32 unlikely partners, october 7, peace, culture, palestine, israel, art, middle east, jerusalem, coexistence false full 4 2eec38d8-e136-4937-aa41-94110e23d949 Investing in a Shared Future - with Itzik Frid and Fadi Swidan Unlikely Partners spotlights the Israelis and Palestinians who dare to build bridges where others see only walls. Through intimate conversations with people from both sides, the show reveals stories of cooperation, innovation, and hope that rarely make headlines but can help make for a better future. Unlikely Partners is hosted by Yadin Kaufmann, a longtime American-Israeli venture capitalist who has spent years building business connections that benefit both Israelis and Palestinians. 

Yadin’s Organizations

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This week, Yadin was joined by Itzik Frid and Fadi Swidan of Takwin Ventures, a Haifa-based venture capital firm that invests in and helps build Arab-Israeli start-ups, the first of its kind in Israel. Founded in 2017, Takwin aims to establish a solid Arab presence in the booming Israeli high-tech industry. 

Itzik, a Jewish-Israeli, is a managing partner and the CEO of Takwin. He previously served as a Senior Advisor to the Minister of Finance. He was also the Vice President of Business Affairs at AOL, Managing Director of Argoquest holdings, and CEO of Playscape.

Fadi, an Arab-Israeli, is the Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Takwin. He formerly served as the Director of the Nazareth Business Accelerator and Founder of the Hybric Accelerator. He also co-founded Naztech, the first-ever Arab-Israeli accelerator. He was noted by Israel21c as one of 16 Arab-Israelis making the biggest difference on the world stage.

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CREDITS: 

Yadin Kaufmann, Itzik Frid, Fadi Swidan, Maya Rackoff, Alon Schwartz, Adi Shaham 

]]> Sun, 9 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000 yadin@veritasvc.com (Yadin Kaufmann, Itzik Frid, Fadi Swidan) https://unlikely-partners.simplecast.com/episodes/investing-in-a-shared-future-with-itzik-frid-and-fadi-swidan-yEjNpDES Unlikely Partners spotlights the Israelis and Palestinians who dare to build bridges where others see only walls. Through intimate conversations with people from both sides, the show reveals stories of cooperation, innovation, and hope that rarely make headlines but can help make for a better future. Unlikely Partners is hosted by Yadin Kaufmann, a longtime American-Israeli venture capitalist who has spent years building business connections that benefit both Israelis and Palestinians. 

Yadin’s Organizations

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This week, Yadin was joined by Itzik Frid and Fadi Swidan of Takwin Ventures, a Haifa-based venture capital firm that invests in and helps build Arab-Israeli start-ups, the first of its kind in Israel. Founded in 2017, Takwin aims to establish a solid Arab presence in the booming Israeli high-tech industry. 

Itzik, a Jewish-Israeli, is a managing partner and the CEO of Takwin. He previously served as a Senior Advisor to the Minister of Finance. He was also the Vice President of Business Affairs at AOL, Managing Director of Argoquest holdings, and CEO of Playscape.

Fadi, an Arab-Israeli, is the Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Takwin. He formerly served as the Director of the Nazareth Business Accelerator and Founder of the Hybric Accelerator. He also co-founded Naztech, the first-ever Arab-Israeli accelerator. He was noted by Israel21c as one of 16 Arab-Israelis making the biggest difference on the world stage.

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CREDITS: 

Yadin Kaufmann, Itzik Frid, Fadi Swidan, Maya Rackoff, Alon Schwartz, Adi Shaham 

]]> Investing in a Shared Future - with Itzik Frid and Fadi Swidan Yadin Kaufmann, Itzik Frid, Fadi Swidan 00:36:32 unlikely partners, arab, palestine, start-up, israel, arab-israeli, middle east, high tech, finance, tech, start-up nation, venture capital false full 3 856ecbf8-b010-4751-b934-f5f38f151f33 The Gaza Children Village - with David Hasan and Dan Turner Unlikely Partners spotlights the Israelis and Palestinians who dare to build bridges where others see only walls. Through intimate conversations with people from both sides, the show reveals stories of cooperation, innovation, and hope that rarely make headlines but can help make for a better future. Unlikely Partners is hosted by Yadin Kaufmann, a longtime American-Israeli venture capitalist who has spent years building business connections that benefit both Israelis and Palestinians. 

Yadin’s Organizations

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For the second episode of Unlikely Partners, Yadin sat down with Dr. David Hasan and Dr. Dan Turner of the Gaza Children Village, an organization that has provided daily education, meals, and healthcare to vulnerable and orphaned children in Gaza since early 2025.

They discussed the experiences that led David and Dan to believe in the importance of peacebuilding, the challenges of operating a humanitarian organization in Gaza during wartime, and much more.

David is the founder and CEO of the Gaza Children Village and a professor of neurosurgery at Duke University. He was born and raised in Kuwait in a Palestinian family and has always maintained strong ties to the region.

Dan is a Jewish-Israeli Gastroenterologist, the head of innovation at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, and deputy dean of the Hebrew University School of Medicine.

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CREDITS: 

Yadin Kaufmann, David Hasan, Dan Turner, Maya Rackoff, Alon Schwartz, Adi Shaham 

]]> Sun, 2 Aug 2026 07:49:03 +0000 yadin@veritasvc.com (Yadin Kaufmann, David Hasan, Dan Turner) https://unlikely-partners.simplecast.com/episodes/the-gaza-childrens-village-with-david-hasan-and-dan-turner-V3SFXQmJ Unlikely Partners spotlights the Israelis and Palestinians who dare to build bridges where others see only walls. Through intimate conversations with people from both sides, the show reveals stories of cooperation, innovation, and hope that rarely make headlines but can help make for a better future. Unlikely Partners is hosted by Yadin Kaufmann, a longtime American-Israeli venture capitalist who has spent years building business connections that benefit both Israelis and Palestinians. 

Yadin’s Organizations

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For the second episode of Unlikely Partners, Yadin sat down with Dr. David Hasan and Dr. Dan Turner of the Gaza Children Village, an organization that has provided daily education, meals, and healthcare to vulnerable and orphaned children in Gaza since early 2025.

They discussed the experiences that led David and Dan to believe in the importance of peacebuilding, the challenges of operating a humanitarian organization in Gaza during wartime, and much more.

David is the founder and CEO of the Gaza Children Village and a professor of neurosurgery at Duke University. He was born and raised in Kuwait in a Palestinian family and has always maintained strong ties to the region.

Dan is a Jewish-Israeli Gastroenterologist, the head of innovation at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, and deputy dean of the Hebrew University School of Medicine.

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CREDITS: 

Yadin Kaufmann, David Hasan, Dan Turner, Maya Rackoff, Alon Schwartz, Adi Shaham 

]]> The Gaza Children Village - with David Hasan and Dan Turner Yadin Kaufmann, David Hasan, Dan Turner 00:29:45 idf, medicine, palestine, gaza, israel, hamas, middle east, gaza children village false full 2 adace5bc-3b41-4d15-bbc5-a9d28f5905d0 Storytelling and Bridge-Building - with Nuseir Yassin and Ayelet Weissman Unlikely Partners spotlights the Israelis and Palestinians who dare to build bridges where others see only walls. Through intimate conversations with people from both sides, the show reveals stories of cooperation, innovation, and hope that rarely make headlines but can help make for a better future. Unlikely Partners is hosted by Yadin Kaufmann, a longtime American-Israeli venture capitalist who has spent years building business connections that benefit both Israelis and Palestinians. 

Yadin’s Organizations

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In the first episode of Unlikely Partners, Yadin was joined by Nuseir Yassin and Ayelet Wiessman. Nuseir a Palestinian-Israeli. He is the founder and CEO of Nas Daily, one of the world’s largest digital media brands, reaching millions of people across social media. Ayelet is a Jewish-Israeli. She is the CEO of 1000media, the creative agency of Nas Daily that helps founders, companies, and organizations around the world build meaningful and influential social media presences.

In their conversation with Yadin, they discuss what led them to their roles in the world of media, how their backgrounds inform their perspectives, and whether their work together creates a template for a more positive future of collaboration between Israelis and Palestinians. 

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CREDITS: 

Yadin Kaufmann, Nuseir Yassin, Ayelet Weissman, Maya Rackoff, Alon Schwartz, Adi Shaham 

]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:42:16 +0000 yadin@veritasvc.com (Yadin Kaufmann, Nuseir Yassin, Ayelet Weissman) https://unlikely-partners.simplecast.com/episodes/xxx-with-nuseir-yassin-and-ayelet-weissman-ikDf_VDk Unlikely Partners spotlights the Israelis and Palestinians who dare to build bridges where others see only walls. Through intimate conversations with people from both sides, the show reveals stories of cooperation, innovation, and hope that rarely make headlines but can help make for a better future. Unlikely Partners is hosted by Yadin Kaufmann, a longtime American-Israeli venture capitalist who has spent years building business connections that benefit both Israelis and Palestinians. 

Yadin’s Organizations

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In the first episode of Unlikely Partners, Yadin was joined by Nuseir Yassin and Ayelet Wiessman. Nuseir a Palestinian-Israeli. He is the founder and CEO of Nas Daily, one of the world’s largest digital media brands, reaching millions of people across social media. Ayelet is a Jewish-Israeli. She is the CEO of 1000media, the creative agency of Nas Daily that helps founders, companies, and organizations around the world build meaningful and influential social media presences.

In their conversation with Yadin, they discuss what led them to their roles in the world of media, how their backgrounds inform their perspectives, and whether their work together creates a template for a more positive future of collaboration between Israelis and Palestinians. 

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CREDITS: 

Yadin Kaufmann, Nuseir Yassin, Ayelet Weissman, Maya Rackoff, Alon Schwartz, Adi Shaham 

]]> Storytelling and Bridge-Building - with Nuseir Yassin and Ayelet Weissman Yadin Kaufmann, Nuseir Yassin, Ayelet Weissman 00:34:17 peace, jewish, arab, nasdaily, palestine, israeli, israel, politics, youtube, muslim, middle east, social media, nusier yassin, 1000media, palestinian false full 1