https://simplecast.com Founder Storiez The purpose of "FounderStoriez Channel" is to interview Entrepreneurs from around the world to share their story, experience, and wisdom with you so you can learn from them and be inspired. en Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:36:01 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:43:06 +0000 https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com Founder Storiez https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/348656b4-0f95-481d-892c-e845be7a5b10/b21eefba-faeb-47e8-a71d-1a24f108d9d2/3000x3000/1550033127-artwork.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com episodic The purpose of "FounderStoriez Channel" is to interview Entrepreneurs from around the world to share their story, experience, and wisdom with you so you can learn from them and be inspired. ephraim yarmak false https://feeds.simplecast.com/KrWoYNJ5 startups, business, entrepreneurs, venture capital, entrepreneurship, successful startups, founders, angle investing, leadership advice, startup nation, cyber security startups, israeli startups ephraim yarmak ephraimyarmak@gmail.com bba86808-7994-43d4-9b39-6a51407efe65 Dean Shahar (DTCP) How Venture Capitalists Make Decisions With Incomplete Information In this episode, I sit down with Dean Shahar to discuss the reality of venture capital decision-making.

Investors often have to make high-stakes decisions with incomplete information, especially when startups are reaching critical inflection points.

Topics include:

• The hardest part of venture capital

• When startups transition from early customers to enterprise

• How investors evaluate risk

• Why hindsight makes investing look easier than it actually is

A must-listen for founders, investors, and anyone curious about how venture capital really works.

]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:36:01 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (Dean Shahar) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/deanshahar-VUWAxNeB In this episode, I sit down with Dean Shahar to discuss the reality of venture capital decision-making.

Investors often have to make high-stakes decisions with incomplete information, especially when startups are reaching critical inflection points.

Topics include:

• The hardest part of venture capital

• When startups transition from early customers to enterprise

• How investors evaluate risk

• Why hindsight makes investing look easier than it actually is

A must-listen for founders, investors, and anyone curious about how venture capital really works.

]]> Dean Shahar (DTCP) How Venture Capitalists Make Decisions With Incomplete Information Dean Shahar 00:57:17 how venture capital works, vcs, founder storiez, cyber security, raising venture capital, ephraim yarmak, business leaders, business lessons, startup founders, venture capital, leadership lessons, how vcs make decisions, vc podcast, startup growth, dean shahar, startup stories, founder stories, startup lessons, how vcs think, dtcp, startup nation false full 172 4a2802bc-1c17-4a96-b57d-0154dac104c9 Lia Cromwell (UpWest): What VCs Really Think After Your Pitch Lia Cromwell, Partner at UpWest, joins us for a candid conversation about venture capital, founder psychology, and the signals most entrepreneurs misread during fundraising.

We discuss:

– What VCs really think after your pitch
– How to know if a meeting actually went well
– Israeli vs American business culture
– Why conviction can’t be built in one meeting
– Founder red flags investors notice immediately
– The importance of equity splits and co-founder chemistry
– Gut instinct vs data in venture capital

Lia also shares the personal story behind turning down a job, moving to Tel Aviv in 30 days, and building her career in early-stage investing.

This episode blends tactical advice with personal conviction for founders who want to build the right way.

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:09:43 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (Lia cromwell, Upwest) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/upwest-OUBpRhE3 Lia Cromwell, Partner at UpWest, joins us for a candid conversation about venture capital, founder psychology, and the signals most entrepreneurs misread during fundraising.

We discuss:

– What VCs really think after your pitch
– How to know if a meeting actually went well
– Israeli vs American business culture
– Why conviction can’t be built in one meeting
– Founder red flags investors notice immediately
– The importance of equity splits and co-founder chemistry
– Gut instinct vs data in venture capital

Lia also shares the personal story behind turning down a job, moving to Tel Aviv in 30 days, and building her career in early-stage investing.

This episode blends tactical advice with personal conviction for founders who want to build the right way.

]]> Lia Cromwell (UpWest): What VCs Really Think After Your Pitch Lia cromwell, Upwest 01:10:26 startup fundraising, israeli startups, pre seed funding, seed funding, the truth about venture capital, cofounder equity split, venture capital, fundraising tips, founder red flags, upwest, investor meeting tips, ceo red flags, vc advice, tel aviv startups, startup podcast, venture capital podcast, how vcs think, early stage investing, startup nation, how to pitch vcs, vc signals false full 171 030f4bff-44d6-48f7-850e-4ff31957dbf0 Shay Sandler (Vega) Grit, Sales, and Security, The Founder Mindset In this powerful conversation, We sit down with Shay Sandler, co-founder of Vega, to unpack how grit, identity, and discipline shaped his journey from immigrant kid to elite operator to cybersecurity founder.

Shay shares raw lessons from his upbringing, the mental battle of running marathons, and how those experiences shaped the way he builds companies and leads teams. They dive deep into what’s broken in modern security, why “more alerts” don’t equal safety, and how Vega is giving security teams real leverage instead of more noise.

You’ll also hear how radical transparency, relentless consistency, and a sales-first mindset became the backbone of Vega’s culture and growth.

Whether you’re a founder, CISO, investor, or aspiring operator, this episode is a masterclass in mindset, endurance, and building with intention.

Key themes:
• Immigrant mindset & resilience
• Marathon mentality for founders
• From sales to startup founder
• Why cybersecurity is broken
• Building culture through transparency
• How elite performers think

🎙 Hosted by Ephraim Yarmak
🚀 Guest: Shay Sandler (Vega)

]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:45:30 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (shay sandler, vega) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/vega-yeAkQ7VR-ASmIqh3j In this powerful conversation, We sit down with Shay Sandler, co-founder of Vega, to unpack how grit, identity, and discipline shaped his journey from immigrant kid to elite operator to cybersecurity founder.

Shay shares raw lessons from his upbringing, the mental battle of running marathons, and how those experiences shaped the way he builds companies and leads teams. They dive deep into what’s broken in modern security, why “more alerts” don’t equal safety, and how Vega is giving security teams real leverage instead of more noise.

You’ll also hear how radical transparency, relentless consistency, and a sales-first mindset became the backbone of Vega’s culture and growth.

Whether you’re a founder, CISO, investor, or aspiring operator, this episode is a masterclass in mindset, endurance, and building with intention.

Key themes:
• Immigrant mindset & resilience
• Marathon mentality for founders
• From sales to startup founder
• Why cybersecurity is broken
• Building culture through transparency
• How elite performers think

🎙 Hosted by Ephraim Yarmak
🚀 Guest: Shay Sandler (Vega)

]]> Shay Sandler (Vega) Grit, Sales, and Security, The Founder Mindset shay sandler, vega 01:20:10 startup life, gili raanan, israel tech, sales leadership, shay sandler, founder storiez, entrepreneurship, ephraim yarmak, resilience, vega security, cyber startups, grit, startup founders, venture capital, tech founders, marathon mindset, cyberstarts, mindset, b2b software, discipline, founders, high performance, immigrant story, security startup, founder stories, ciso, leadership, cybersecurity false full 170 e31663cb-fbf2-4a62-b676-1869c8bd4d6b Rom Carmel (Apono): From Nigeria to Series B. The Journey of Apono Rom Carmel, CEO & Co-Founder of Apono, shares a deeply personal founder story from running his first business at age seven in Nigeria to leading a $54M, post-Series B cybersecurity company today.

In this conversation, Rom reflects on how growing up in Lagos shaped his adaptability, how Israeli intelligence changed his leadership style, and how he evolved from perfectionist founder to empowering CEO.

He also reveals the story behind meeting his co-founder Ofir, getting stuck together in Seychelles during COVID, and spending nine months speaking with 100 CISOs before building Apono.

This is a masterclass in founder psychology, co-founder alignment, and what it really takes to scale a company without losing yourself.

🎙 Founder Storiez. Conversations that reveal what really makes great founders. 

📌 Subscribe for more founder and investor stories 

📌 Leave a comment with your biggest takeaway


 

]]> Tue, 3 Feb 2026 01:53:15 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (rom carmel) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/rom-carmel-R6juHVMS Rom Carmel, CEO & Co-Founder of Apono, shares a deeply personal founder story from running his first business at age seven in Nigeria to leading a $54M, post-Series B cybersecurity company today.

In this conversation, Rom reflects on how growing up in Lagos shaped his adaptability, how Israeli intelligence changed his leadership style, and how he evolved from perfectionist founder to empowering CEO.

He also reveals the story behind meeting his co-founder Ofir, getting stuck together in Seychelles during COVID, and spending nine months speaking with 100 CISOs before building Apono.

This is a masterclass in founder psychology, co-founder alignment, and what it really takes to scale a company without losing yourself.

🎙 Founder Storiez. Conversations that reveal what really makes great founders. 

📌 Subscribe for more founder and investor stories 

📌 Leave a comment with your biggest takeaway


 

]]> Rom Carmel (Apono): From Nigeria to Series B. The Journey of Apono rom carmel 01:07:18 how to raise funds, cyber story, cyber nation, founder storiez, cyber security, rom carmel, ephraim yarmak, startup founders, venture capital, cyber startup, cyberstarts, cybertech, how to build a startup, founder story, cybersecurity startup, apono, founder stories, cloud security, series b, startup nation, vc funding false full 168 b4f13a64-690b-4dfa-aa9f-88f95f0fb6f2 Ori Barzilay (Team8): Winning Mentality, Humility, and Founder Excellence In this episode, we sit down with Ori Barzilay, Partner at Team8, to explore what truly drives exceptional founders and investors.

Ori shares his journey from elite military service and competitive sports to becoming one of the youngest partners at a tier-1 venture firm. We discuss winning mentality, humility, intuition in investing, founder-team dynamics, execution as a moat, and why Israel’s tech ecosystem continues to defy the odds.

A thoughtful conversation on leadership, grit, and building long-term success—inside and outside venture capital.

 

]]> Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:18:27 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (Ori Barzilay) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/ori-barzilay-LPOa4R_5 In this episode, we sit down with Ori Barzilay, Partner at Team8, to explore what truly drives exceptional founders and investors.

Ori shares his journey from elite military service and competitive sports to becoming one of the youngest partners at a tier-1 venture firm. We discuss winning mentality, humility, intuition in investing, founder-team dynamics, execution as a moat, and why Israel’s tech ecosystem continues to defy the odds.

A thoughtful conversation on leadership, grit, and building long-term success—inside and outside venture capital.

 

]]> Ori Barzilay (Team8): Winning Mentality, Humility, and Founder Excellence Ori Barzilay 00:57:37 founder storiez, entrepreneurship, venture capital, early stage vc, founder mindset, israeli tech, investor stories, startup investor, team8, founder stories, startup investing, leadership, cybersecurity false full 167 99526f60-00d5-4eaf-af6d-49b9b1836f0b Zohar Einy Founder Port.io: Building a $800M Company with Belief and Discipline In this deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation, Zohar Einy, Founder & CEO of Port.io, shares the real story behind building one of the fastest-growing developer platforms in the world.

Zohar opens up about raising a $100M Series C at an $800M valuation, one week before his wedding, how partnership (both personal and professional) became an amplifier rather than a distraction, and why self-awareness, paranoia, and humility are essential traits for elite founders.

From growing up on a farm, to elite military service, to multiple acquisitions, to building Port into a near-unicorn redefining developer experience, Zohar explains how belief, relentless execution, and inner work shaped his leadership style.

This episode dives into:

Why founders in strong relationships often outperform

How self-awareness directly impacts company performance

What great boards and investors actually look like

Why success breeds danger if it leads to complacency

The future of autonomous software engineering

How to stay humble while building something massive

This is not a tactics episode.
It’s a founder mindset masterclass.

]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:47:35 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (Zohar Einy) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/zohar-einy-ImmFH1cg In this deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation, Zohar Einy, Founder & CEO of Port.io, shares the real story behind building one of the fastest-growing developer platforms in the world.

Zohar opens up about raising a $100M Series C at an $800M valuation, one week before his wedding, how partnership (both personal and professional) became an amplifier rather than a distraction, and why self-awareness, paranoia, and humility are essential traits for elite founders.

From growing up on a farm, to elite military service, to multiple acquisitions, to building Port into a near-unicorn redefining developer experience, Zohar explains how belief, relentless execution, and inner work shaped his leadership style.

This episode dives into:

Why founders in strong relationships often outperform

How self-awareness directly impacts company performance

What great boards and investors actually look like

Why success breeds danger if it leads to complacency

The future of autonomous software engineering

How to stay humble while building something massive

This is not a tactics episode.
It’s a founder mindset masterclass.

]]> Zohar Einy Founder Port.io: Building a $800M Company with Belief and Discipline Zohar Einy 01:07:29 port io, vc fundraising, raising series c, founder storiez, startup journeys, ephraim yarmak, startup journey, startup founders, venture capital, tech founders, founder psychology, b2b saas, silicon valley mindset, founder interview, israeli founders, vc, founder stories, startup podcast, zohar einy, venture capital podcast, saas ceo, startup nation, unicorn founders, developer tools false full 166 36bbe8aa-3b26-40ed-b777-6a5aafa9efd1 Jacques Benkoski (USVP): Money, Mentors & The Lost Art of Venture Capital Jacques Benkoski, Managing Partner at USVP, joins the show for a candid, wise, and insightful conversation on venture capital, company building, and life.

Jacques opens up about:

  • Growing up without money and raising kids young
  • The emotional moment he finally felt financially secure
  • Why are many serial entrepreneurs driven by unresolved childhood scarcity
  • Why the venture industry has lost its discipline
  • What “original venture capital” actually looks like
  • Why founders must choose their customers
  • The real role of a mentor (and the one line that changed his life)
  • How he thinks about legacy, purpose, and what truly matters

📘 Jacques’ Book: The Market Entry Strategy
A practical, step-by-step guide to choosing customers, differentiating your product, and building a go-to-market motion that actually works.

If you’re a founder, operator, VC, or anyone who appreciates wisdom earned through decades of experience, this episode is for you.

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 03:38:20 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (Jacques Benkoski) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/jacques-benkoski-42fmwUmi Jacques Benkoski, Managing Partner at USVP, joins the show for a candid, wise, and insightful conversation on venture capital, company building, and life.

Jacques opens up about:

  • Growing up without money and raising kids young
  • The emotional moment he finally felt financially secure
  • Why are many serial entrepreneurs driven by unresolved childhood scarcity
  • Why the venture industry has lost its discipline
  • What “original venture capital” actually looks like
  • Why founders must choose their customers
  • The real role of a mentor (and the one line that changed his life)
  • How he thinks about legacy, purpose, and what truly matters

📘 Jacques’ Book: The Market Entry Strategy
A practical, step-by-step guide to choosing customers, differentiating your product, and building a go-to-market motion that actually works.

If you’re a founder, operator, VC, or anyone who appreciates wisdom earned through decades of experience, this episode is for you.

]]> Jacques Benkoski (USVP): Money, Mentors & The Lost Art of Venture Capital Jacques Benkoski 00:51:08 startup funding, founder storiez, cyber security, gtm strategy, ephraim yarmak, lessons from top investors, venture capital, jacques benkoski, usvp, mentorship, market strategy for startups, startup advice, leadership mindset, operator to vc, scaling startups, vc advice, founder stories, gtm advice, leadership, life lessons, startup ceo false full 165 40bfc479-ccc5-4978-9257-81b31218b807 Dan Povitsky: The Vine Ventures Story: Faith, Focus, and Founders In this episode of Founder Stories,  we sit down with Dan Povitsky, co-founder of Vine Ventures, to explore the deeply personal and professional story behind one of the fastest-growing venture firms in the world.

From an immigrant upbringing and academic family roots to launching a $60M fund at the height of COVID, Dan shares the principles, lessons, and personal growth that shaped his journey, including how faith and authenticity became the foundation of Vine’s culture.

Highlights:

  • The immigrant mindset that fueled Vine’s creation
  • What it takes to win deals against top-tier firms
  • How personal growth makes better investors
  • Why Vine leads every deal, and what that means for founders
  • The role of spirituality, authenticity, and community in venture capital
  • Lessons on leadership, humility, and staying steady through market cycles

“At the end of the day,” Dan says, “it’s about being sure this is exactly what you want to be doing — for reasons that will motivate you for a long time to come.”

Connect with Dan: LinkedIn 

]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 02:08:21 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/vinevnetures-lojePvtQ In this episode of Founder Stories,  we sit down with Dan Povitsky, co-founder of Vine Ventures, to explore the deeply personal and professional story behind one of the fastest-growing venture firms in the world.

From an immigrant upbringing and academic family roots to launching a $60M fund at the height of COVID, Dan shares the principles, lessons, and personal growth that shaped his journey, including how faith and authenticity became the foundation of Vine’s culture.

Highlights:

  • The immigrant mindset that fueled Vine’s creation
  • What it takes to win deals against top-tier firms
  • How personal growth makes better investors
  • Why Vine leads every deal, and what that means for founders
  • The role of spirituality, authenticity, and community in venture capital
  • Lessons on leadership, humility, and staying steady through market cycles

“At the end of the day,” Dan says, “it’s about being sure this is exactly what you want to be doing — for reasons that will motivate you for a long time to come.”

Connect with Dan: LinkedIn 

]]> Dan Povitsky: The Vine Ventures Story: Faith, Focus, and Founders ephraim yarmak 01:00:09 false full 164 b663bb19-fd41-412e-b133-22d84d02735d Dor Fledel: Building Spera, Getting Acquired by Okta & Lessons from the Founder Journey In this episode of Founder StorieZ, I sit down with my good friend Dor Fledel, co-founder and CEO of Spera, which was acquired by Okta.

Dor opens up about his childhood lessons in competitiveness, how tennis and debating shaped his mindset as a founder, and the intrinsic motivation that drove him forward. We dive into:

• How Israeli culture and 8200 shaped his journey.• 

• Building Spera from 0 → 1 → acquisition.

• The decision-making framework behind selling to Okta.

• How to choose the right co-founder and handle disagreements.

• The truth about founder loneliness and the importance of support systems.

• Mistakes Israeli founders make when selling to U.S. customers.

• When to follow your gut vs. customer feedback.

If you’re a founder, operator, or future entrepreneur—this episode is packed with insights on resilience, decision-making, and building for the long term.

👉 Subscribe for more Founder StorieZ episodes featuring top founders and leaders.

]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:27:55 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (dor fleder, spera, okta) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/spera-QyEdim8P In this episode of Founder StorieZ, I sit down with my good friend Dor Fledel, co-founder and CEO of Spera, which was acquired by Okta.

Dor opens up about his childhood lessons in competitiveness, how tennis and debating shaped his mindset as a founder, and the intrinsic motivation that drove him forward. We dive into:

• How Israeli culture and 8200 shaped his journey.• 

• Building Spera from 0 → 1 → acquisition.

• The decision-making framework behind selling to Okta.

• How to choose the right co-founder and handle disagreements.

• The truth about founder loneliness and the importance of support systems.

• Mistakes Israeli founders make when selling to U.S. customers.

• When to follow your gut vs. customer feedback.

If you’re a founder, operator, or future entrepreneur—this episode is packed with insights on resilience, decision-making, and building for the long term.

👉 Subscribe for more Founder StorieZ episodes featuring top founders and leaders.

]]> Dor Fledel: Building Spera, Getting Acquired by Okta & Lessons from the Founder Journey dor fleder, spera, okta 01:25:54 tech acquisition stories, startup decisions, 8100, founder loneliness, okta, startup founder journey, startup founder journey, founder motivation, dor fleder, cybersecurity startup, tech acquisitions, israeli founders, founder stories, startup lessons, startup nation, 8200, selling a startup false full 163 6c609126-c0d8-4c19-bf4b-b1dc18dcc382 Dean Sysman: The Relentless Founder Behind a $2B Cyber Unicorn Dean Sysman, CEO and co-founder of Axonius, built a $2 billion cybersecurity company—but his real story starts long before that. In this raw, powerful conversation, Dean opens up about growing up with financial hardship, battling childhood obesity, and forging an unbreakable mindset.

From extreme sports injuries and military service to failed POCs and an unwavering commitment to his wife, daughter, and co-founders—this is the story of a founder who lives by one mantra: Make Each Day Count.

🎯 Topics we cover:

Dean’s childhood struggles and drive for independence

How personal pain became the fuel for purpose

What it took to survive multiple failed product launches

The breakthrough moment that changed everything

Health, fatherhood, legacy—and why he tracks everything

The truth about billion-dollar startups and staying grounded

This episode is not just about building a massive company. It's about building a meaningful life.

Call-to-Action: 👉 If Dean’s story inspired you, please like, subscribe, and share this with someone chasing their own mountain. 

Connecting with: Dean | Ephraim

 

 

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 21:41:55 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (Dean Sysman) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/dean-TNN8d2Hf Dean Sysman, CEO and co-founder of Axonius, built a $2 billion cybersecurity company—but his real story starts long before that. In this raw, powerful conversation, Dean opens up about growing up with financial hardship, battling childhood obesity, and forging an unbreakable mindset.

From extreme sports injuries and military service to failed POCs and an unwavering commitment to his wife, daughter, and co-founders—this is the story of a founder who lives by one mantra: Make Each Day Count.

🎯 Topics we cover:

Dean’s childhood struggles and drive for independence

How personal pain became the fuel for purpose

What it took to survive multiple failed product launches

The breakthrough moment that changed everything

Health, fatherhood, legacy—and why he tracks everything

The truth about billion-dollar startups and staying grounded

This episode is not just about building a massive company. It's about building a meaningful life.

Call-to-Action: 👉 If Dean’s story inspired you, please like, subscribe, and share this with someone chasing their own mountain. 

Connecting with: Dean | Ephraim

 

 

]]> Dean Sysman: The Relentless Founder Behind a $2B Cyber Unicorn Dean Sysman 01:09:51 startup grind, saas growth, $2b startup story, dean sysman, podcast for founders, b2b saas, founder fitness, make each day count, vc podcast, tech founder podcast, health tracking founder, startup founder interview, mental toughness entrepreneur, leadership mindset, startup podcast 2025, cyber security startup, axonius, israeli startup success, building company culture, overcoming adversity, how to raise venture capital, founder journey false full 162 9e6774a0-990d-4d44-8b8e-c96a30951d68 From $900 to Billion-Dollar Ventures: A Journey of Resilience and Innovation | Dheeraj Pandery Founder DevRev & Nutanix Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dheeraj, who arrived in the U.S. with just $900 and went on to found tech giants Nutanix and DevRev. From growing up in one of India’s poorest states to building multi-billion dollar companies, Dheeraj shares deeply personal stories of sacrifice, resilience, and ambition.

In this episode, discover how education became his gateway, how he balanced family and entrepreneurship, and why staying grounded and humble has been key to his success. Raj opens up about leadership lessons, embracing vulnerability, investing in people, and using philanthropy—especially in computational biology and education—to make a lasting impact.

What You’ll Learn:

Overcoming adversity and the immigrant experience

The role of hunger, perseverance, and innovation

Building and leading billion-dollar tech ventures

Balancing personal values with professional success

The power of philanthropy and legacy

Timestamps:
00:00 Starting from Scratch: A Humble Beginning
00:28 The Power of Education and Perseverance
01:22 Building a Life in the US
02:35 Overcoming Hardships and Family Support
04:23 Lessons in Adversity and Entrepreneurship
07:11 Balancing Wealth and Humility
15:24 The Journey of Nutanix
17:54 Founding DevRev and Future Ambitions
19:09 The Importance of Hunger and Innovation
29:19 The Role of Investors and Early Customers
31:54 Authenticity and Integrity in Leadership
33:34 Embracing Systems and Design
35:01 Mentorship and Personal Growth
40:06 Balancing Dualities in Leadership
51:09 Philanthropy and Purpose
55:39 Reflections on Life and Legacy

About Dheeraj:
Dheeraj is the founder of Nutanix and DevRev. His story is a testament to perseverance, humility, and visionary leadership. He is passionate about innovation, education, and giving back through philanthropy.

About the Host – Ephraim Yarmak:
Ephraim runs TGVG Fund, a micro VC backing early-stage cyber founders. He’s all about real conversations with builders who lead with purpose.

Enjoyed this episode?
Follow the podcast, leave a review, and share with someone who needs a dose of inspiration.

]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2025 20:25:54 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (Dheeraj Pandey) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/dheerajpandey-PcVUCqJm Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dheeraj, who arrived in the U.S. with just $900 and went on to found tech giants Nutanix and DevRev. From growing up in one of India’s poorest states to building multi-billion dollar companies, Dheeraj shares deeply personal stories of sacrifice, resilience, and ambition.

In this episode, discover how education became his gateway, how he balanced family and entrepreneurship, and why staying grounded and humble has been key to his success. Raj opens up about leadership lessons, embracing vulnerability, investing in people, and using philanthropy—especially in computational biology and education—to make a lasting impact.

What You’ll Learn:

Overcoming adversity and the immigrant experience

The role of hunger, perseverance, and innovation

Building and leading billion-dollar tech ventures

Balancing personal values with professional success

The power of philanthropy and legacy

Timestamps:
00:00 Starting from Scratch: A Humble Beginning
00:28 The Power of Education and Perseverance
01:22 Building a Life in the US
02:35 Overcoming Hardships and Family Support
04:23 Lessons in Adversity and Entrepreneurship
07:11 Balancing Wealth and Humility
15:24 The Journey of Nutanix
17:54 Founding DevRev and Future Ambitions
19:09 The Importance of Hunger and Innovation
29:19 The Role of Investors and Early Customers
31:54 Authenticity and Integrity in Leadership
33:34 Embracing Systems and Design
35:01 Mentorship and Personal Growth
40:06 Balancing Dualities in Leadership
51:09 Philanthropy and Purpose
55:39 Reflections on Life and Legacy

About Dheeraj:
Dheeraj is the founder of Nutanix and DevRev. His story is a testament to perseverance, humility, and visionary leadership. He is passionate about innovation, education, and giving back through philanthropy.

About the Host – Ephraim Yarmak:
Ephraim runs TGVG Fund, a micro VC backing early-stage cyber founders. He’s all about real conversations with builders who lead with purpose.

Enjoyed this episode?
Follow the podcast, leave a review, and share with someone who needs a dose of inspiration.

]]> From $900 to Billion-Dollar Ventures: A Journey of Resilience and Innovation | Dheeraj Pandery Founder DevRev & Nutanix Dheeraj Pandey 01:03:30 founder storiez, ephraim yarmak, startup founders, nutanix, zero to one, dheeraj pandey, devrev, startup stories, founder stories false full 161 96fb765b-1f88-44d0-bf92-246813001822 Inside the VC Game: Conversations with Rising Stars Morgan Gerlak TCV, Jordan Segall Redpoint Ventures, James Green CRV Three top-tier rising VCs – Jordan Siegel (RedPoint), James Green (CRV), and Morgan Gerlak (TCV) – pull back the curtain on venture capital. In this candid conversation, these friends and competitors share their journey from career pivots and childhood lessons to competitive deal wins and investment philosophies. Discover how they evaluate founders, maintain relationships in a cutthroat industry, and navigate the evolving VC landscape. Perfect for aspiring investors, entrepreneurs, and anyone fascinated by the startup ecosystem.

 

Episode Notes

  • 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
  • 00:35 Morgan's Career Challenges: Overcoming rowing setbacks that shaped his approach to failure
  • 01:52 Jordan's Career Pivot: Transitioning from engineering to business consulting
  • 02:52 James' Childhood Influences: Early lessons in communication and resilience
  • 05:01 Friendship in Competition: Balancing relationships while competing for the same deals
  • 08:23 Founder Evaluation: What makes a great founder? Grit, market fit, and relentless drive
  • 13:46 Dealing with Failure: Staying motivated in a high-rejection industry
  • 16:59 Deal Hunt Stories: The lengths they've gone to win competitive deals
  • 21:11 Market Trends: Current investment climate and future predictions
  • 22:18 Israel's Startup Scene: Future exits and opportunities
  • 23:11 VC Challenges: The hardest aspects of the job
  • 24:53 Fund Creation: Insights on starting a new venture fund
  • 27:26 Work-Life Balance: Managing personal and professional boundaries
  • 31:10 Mentor Relationships: The importance of non-transactional connections
  • 39:34 Advice for Aspirants: How to break into venture capital
  • 43:36 Closing Thoughts: Final reflections on the VC journey

Links: 

• Morgan Gerlak

• Jordan Segall

• James Green

 

]]> Thu, 8 May 2025 03:14:50 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/schoome-RLyeMDk7 Three top-tier rising VCs – Jordan Siegel (RedPoint), James Green (CRV), and Morgan Gerlak (TCV) – pull back the curtain on venture capital. In this candid conversation, these friends and competitors share their journey from career pivots and childhood lessons to competitive deal wins and investment philosophies. Discover how they evaluate founders, maintain relationships in a cutthroat industry, and navigate the evolving VC landscape. Perfect for aspiring investors, entrepreneurs, and anyone fascinated by the startup ecosystem.

 

Episode Notes

  • 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
  • 00:35 Morgan's Career Challenges: Overcoming rowing setbacks that shaped his approach to failure
  • 01:52 Jordan's Career Pivot: Transitioning from engineering to business consulting
  • 02:52 James' Childhood Influences: Early lessons in communication and resilience
  • 05:01 Friendship in Competition: Balancing relationships while competing for the same deals
  • 08:23 Founder Evaluation: What makes a great founder? Grit, market fit, and relentless drive
  • 13:46 Dealing with Failure: Staying motivated in a high-rejection industry
  • 16:59 Deal Hunt Stories: The lengths they've gone to win competitive deals
  • 21:11 Market Trends: Current investment climate and future predictions
  • 22:18 Israel's Startup Scene: Future exits and opportunities
  • 23:11 VC Challenges: The hardest aspects of the job
  • 24:53 Fund Creation: Insights on starting a new venture fund
  • 27:26 Work-Life Balance: Managing personal and professional boundaries
  • 31:10 Mentor Relationships: The importance of non-transactional connections
  • 39:34 Advice for Aspirants: How to break into venture capital
  • 43:36 Closing Thoughts: Final reflections on the VC journey

Links: 

• Morgan Gerlak

• Jordan Segall

• James Green

 

]]> Inside the VC Game: Conversations with Rising Stars Morgan Gerlak TCV, Jordan Segall Redpoint Ventures, James Green CRV ephraim yarmak 00:44:14 false full 160 cb5e41a4-b4c9-4bb4-b2ac-098f37018916 Funding Announcement: Anecdotes on Series B Funding, Leadership & Growth | Yair Kuznitsov In this episode, we speak with Yair Kuznitsov, CEO and co-founder of Anecdotes. Yair recently led the company through a successful Series B funding round, securing a total of $55 million. Yair provides fascinating insights into the strategic decision to extend Series B rather than rushing to Series C and how Anecdotes is positioned to disrupt the GRC market with its unique approach to data and AI solutions.

The conversation explores Yair leadership philosophy, including the value of trust in business partnerships and learning from competition. Yair candidly shares his personal growth journey from technical expertise to executive leadership, the impact of remaining in Israel during challenging geopolitical situations, and how building a company during COVID-19 shaped his perspective.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a business leader, or simply interested in the human stories behind successful startups, this episode offers valuable lessons on resilience, strategic thinking, and maintaining balance while building a game-changing company.

Episode Highlights:

  • Raising $55M and strategic funding decisions
  • Disrupting the GRC market with innovative solutions
  • Transitioning from technical expert to CEO
  • Building trust and learning from competition
  • Managing stakeholder expectations
  • Personal growth and maintaining resilience
  • Balancing professional challenges with personal interests 

 

Founder Storiez brings you unfiltered conversations with the world's most compelling entrepreneurs. No fluff, no platitudes—just raw wisdom from those who are redefining what's possible.

 

 

]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2025 03:07:09 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (Yair Kuznitsov) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/funding-announcement-anecdotes-on-series-b-funding-leadership-growth-yair-kuznitsov-b_Kfdvc9 In this episode, we speak with Yair Kuznitsov, CEO and co-founder of Anecdotes. Yair recently led the company through a successful Series B funding round, securing a total of $55 million. Yair provides fascinating insights into the strategic decision to extend Series B rather than rushing to Series C and how Anecdotes is positioned to disrupt the GRC market with its unique approach to data and AI solutions.

The conversation explores Yair leadership philosophy, including the value of trust in business partnerships and learning from competition. Yair candidly shares his personal growth journey from technical expertise to executive leadership, the impact of remaining in Israel during challenging geopolitical situations, and how building a company during COVID-19 shaped his perspective.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a business leader, or simply interested in the human stories behind successful startups, this episode offers valuable lessons on resilience, strategic thinking, and maintaining balance while building a game-changing company.

Episode Highlights:

  • Raising $55M and strategic funding decisions
  • Disrupting the GRC market with innovative solutions
  • Transitioning from technical expert to CEO
  • Building trust and learning from competition
  • Managing stakeholder expectations
  • Personal growth and maintaining resilience
  • Balancing professional challenges with personal interests 

 

Founder Storiez brings you unfiltered conversations with the world's most compelling entrepreneurs. No fluff, no platitudes—just raw wisdom from those who are redefining what's possible.

 

 

]]> Funding Announcement: Anecdotes on Series B Funding, Leadership & Growth | Yair Kuznitsov Yair Kuznitsov 00:20:24 israeli startups, founder storiez, ephraim yarmak, start stories, yair kuznitsov, anecdotes, grc, founder stories false full 159 a62fc47e-8627-4a5c-8784-4db1384fda60 I Was on the Verge of Death Twice - Tomer Tagrin Cancer Battle & Yotpo Success In this powerful episode, Tomer Targin CEO of Yotpo, shares his extraordinary journey of surviving stage 4 lymphoma twice while building a successful company. Tomer reveals how cancer transformed his approach to leadership, family, and life itself. Through meditation, gratitude, and unwavering positivity, he turned devastating diagnoses into fuel for personal growth and business innovation. Learn how Yopto evolved through deep customer understanding and authentic brand-building, and discover the mindset that helped Tomer overcome chemotherapy, a bone marrow transplant, and entrepreneurial challenges. This is a story of resilience, purpose, and the power of maintaining perspective when facing life's greatest tests.

 

Founder Storiez brings you unfiltered conversations with the world's most compelling entrepreneurs. No fluff, no platitudes—just raw wisdom from those who are redefining what's possible.

]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2025 23:53:42 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (tomer targin) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/tomer-iymQjGoA In this powerful episode, Tomer Targin CEO of Yotpo, shares his extraordinary journey of surviving stage 4 lymphoma twice while building a successful company. Tomer reveals how cancer transformed his approach to leadership, family, and life itself. Through meditation, gratitude, and unwavering positivity, he turned devastating diagnoses into fuel for personal growth and business innovation. Learn how Yopto evolved through deep customer understanding and authentic brand-building, and discover the mindset that helped Tomer overcome chemotherapy, a bone marrow transplant, and entrepreneurial challenges. This is a story of resilience, purpose, and the power of maintaining perspective when facing life's greatest tests.

 

Founder Storiez brings you unfiltered conversations with the world's most compelling entrepreneurs. No fluff, no platitudes—just raw wisdom from those who are redefining what's possible.

]]> I Was on the Verge of Death Twice - Tomer Tagrin Cancer Battle & Yotpo Success tomer targin 01:03:19 false full 158 bc84e229-c9e5-4ad6-b414-a151f7b5f6ab How Orca Security became a $1B+ Cloud Security Company | Gil Geron CEO Orca "The biggest risk isn't failing—it's not pushing yourself far enough." — Gil, CEO of Orca Security

In this episode, we dive deep with Gil Geron, CEO & co-founder of Orca Security. With over $600M in funding and a unicorn valuation, Gil reveals the mindset that's disrupting the cloud security landscape.

This isn't your typical success story. Gil opens up about the childhood experiences in Israel that forged his resilience—from parents who deliberately pushed him beyond comfort to early leadership challenges that taught him to embrace the impossible. You'll hear firsthand how these formative experiences translated into building a company that's reshaping an entire industry.

Episode Highlights:

The conversation takes unexpected turns as Gil discusses:

  • The psychological impact of raising hundreds of millions in VC funding
  • How he evaluates which boundaries to push (and which to respect)
  • Practical strategies for making high-stakes decisions under pressure
  • The reality of balancing intense CEO responsibilities with family commitments
  • Implementing AI solutions that deliver genuine customer value

Whether you're building your own venture or simply fascinated by the inner workings of billion-dollar startups, this episode delivers rare, actionable insights from someone who's currently in the arena.

Founder Stories brings you unfiltered conversations with the world's most compelling entrepreneurs. No fluff, no platitudes—just raw wisdom from those who are redefining what's possible.

Listen now.

]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:55:50 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (gil geron) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/orca-mUK_zheS "The biggest risk isn't failing—it's not pushing yourself far enough." — Gil, CEO of Orca Security

In this episode, we dive deep with Gil Geron, CEO & co-founder of Orca Security. With over $600M in funding and a unicorn valuation, Gil reveals the mindset that's disrupting the cloud security landscape.

This isn't your typical success story. Gil opens up about the childhood experiences in Israel that forged his resilience—from parents who deliberately pushed him beyond comfort to early leadership challenges that taught him to embrace the impossible. You'll hear firsthand how these formative experiences translated into building a company that's reshaping an entire industry.

Episode Highlights:

The conversation takes unexpected turns as Gil discusses:

  • The psychological impact of raising hundreds of millions in VC funding
  • How he evaluates which boundaries to push (and which to respect)
  • Practical strategies for making high-stakes decisions under pressure
  • The reality of balancing intense CEO responsibilities with family commitments
  • Implementing AI solutions that deliver genuine customer value

Whether you're building your own venture or simply fascinated by the inner workings of billion-dollar startups, this episode delivers rare, actionable insights from someone who's currently in the arena.

Founder Stories brings you unfiltered conversations with the world's most compelling entrepreneurs. No fluff, no platitudes—just raw wisdom from those who are redefining what's possible.

Listen now.

]]> How Orca Security became a $1B+ Cloud Security Company | Gil Geron CEO Orca gil geron 00:54:23 cyber nation, founder storiez, cyber security, ephraim yarmak, cyber startups, venture capital, startup stroies, founderstoriez, founder stories, cloud security, startups, startup nation, orca security false full 157 f9c527a5-d0f5-4d0a-9e69-2af6b075598d Building with Heart: Life Lessons from Venture Capitalist Bruce Taragin Blumberg Capital In this powerful episode of Founder's Stories, Bruce, Managing Director of Blumberg Capital, takes us through his remarkable journey in venture capital and shares deeply personal insights about life, loss, and leadership. From humble beginnings to managing over a billion dollars in assets, Bruce's story is a testament to the power of perseverance, relationships, and unwavering values.

What You'll Learn:

  • How personal loss and grief shaped Bruce's leadership approach
  • The evolution of Blumberg Capital and key investment strategies
  • Wisdom gained from mentors like Sir Jacob Rothschild
  • Building meaningful relationships with entrepreneurs
  • Balancing business success with family values and philanthropy

Episode Highlights: 

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 

01:04 Personal Reflections and Family Values 

03:24 Dealing with Grief and Life Lessons 

08:25 Family Legacy 

13:02 Journey into Venture Capital 

16:02 Building Blumberg Capital 

24:45 Role of Luck and Key Investments 

42:37 Understanding the Entrepreneurial Journey 

44:04 Building Entrepreneur Relationships 

45:23 Networks and Innovation 

46:42 Core Expertise Focus 

47:49 Success Stories 

55:18 Maintaining Humility 

58:58 Philanthropy 

01:03:14 Next Generation Values 

01:06:33 Business Ethics 

01:22:08 Mentorship and Hard Work 

01:23:58 Final Thoughts

Listen in as Bruce shares invaluable insights on building a successful venture capital firm while maintaining integrity, humility, and a commitment to making a positive impact in both business and life.

 

Connect with Bruce 

LinkedIn

Connect with Ephraim 

LinkedIn
 

 

 

]]> Tue, 4 Feb 2025 13:37:54 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (bruce taragin) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/blumbergcapital-Wq8fjj7Y In this powerful episode of Founder's Stories, Bruce, Managing Director of Blumberg Capital, takes us through his remarkable journey in venture capital and shares deeply personal insights about life, loss, and leadership. From humble beginnings to managing over a billion dollars in assets, Bruce's story is a testament to the power of perseverance, relationships, and unwavering values.

What You'll Learn:

  • How personal loss and grief shaped Bruce's leadership approach
  • The evolution of Blumberg Capital and key investment strategies
  • Wisdom gained from mentors like Sir Jacob Rothschild
  • Building meaningful relationships with entrepreneurs
  • Balancing business success with family values and philanthropy

Episode Highlights: 

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 

01:04 Personal Reflections and Family Values 

03:24 Dealing with Grief and Life Lessons 

08:25 Family Legacy 

13:02 Journey into Venture Capital 

16:02 Building Blumberg Capital 

24:45 Role of Luck and Key Investments 

42:37 Understanding the Entrepreneurial Journey 

44:04 Building Entrepreneur Relationships 

45:23 Networks and Innovation 

46:42 Core Expertise Focus 

47:49 Success Stories 

55:18 Maintaining Humility 

58:58 Philanthropy 

01:03:14 Next Generation Values 

01:06:33 Business Ethics 

01:22:08 Mentorship and Hard Work 

01:23:58 Final Thoughts

Listen in as Bruce shares invaluable insights on building a successful venture capital firm while maintaining integrity, humility, and a commitment to making a positive impact in both business and life.

 

Connect with Bruce 

LinkedIn

Connect with Ephraim 

LinkedIn
 

 

 

]]> Building with Heart: Life Lessons from Venture Capitalist Bruce Taragin Blumberg Capital bruce taragin 01:24:26 startup life, founder storiez, ephraim yarmak, tech investment, ventures capital, startup stories, founder stories, leadership, bruce taragin, blumberg capital false full 156 4ae81ba8-697f-4082-8a56-c2a02bb04bfd From Food Stamps to $1B: A 14-Year-Old Immigrant's Cybersecurity Journey Meet Aleksandr Yampolskiy, the founder and CEO of Security Scorecard, whose journey embodies the American dream. Arriving from Moscow at 14 without speaking English, Aleksandr transformed early hardships into fuel for success, building a cybersecurity company now valued at $1 billion with over $100M in annual revenue.

 

In this episode, Aleksandr opens up about his family's immigrant struggles, from gathering furniture off streets to relying on food stamps. Host Efraim guides us through Alexander's fascinating evolution from a curious teenager intrigued by an early cybersecurity incident to a visionary leader in the industry.

Discover how Aleksandr built Security Scorecard from the ground up, navigating the challenges of fundraising, team building, and scaling a technology company. He shares authentic insights about leadership, customer obsession, and maintaining innovation in a competitive market. Whether you're an entrepreneur, cybersecurity professional, or someone pursuing ambitious goals, Alexander's story offers valuable lessons about resilience, continuous learning, and the power of long-term thinking.

 

Key Topics:

- Immigrant journey and early challenges in America

- The genesis and growth of Security Scorecard

- Leadership lessons and building company culture

- Innovation strategies in cybersecurity

- Balancing personal growth with business success

- The future of cybersecurity industry

- Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and immigrants

 

Timeline: 

00:00 Introduction 

00:51 Immigrant Origins 

02:00 Early Struggles in America 

03:54 Education & Career Beginnings 

10:34 Security Scorecard's Genesis 

14:20 Fundraising Journey 

20:36 Leadership Evolution 

35:35 Learning from Failure 

37:26 The Power of Mentorship 

38:02 Work-Life Integration 

39:48 Partner Support in Entrepreneurship 

42:08 Innovation Strategy 

46:10 Building Accountability 

56:30 Future of Cybersecurity 

01:01:39 Advice for Entrepreneurs 

01:05:21 Closing Thoughts

 

Connect with Aleksandr: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayampolskiy/ 

 

Connect with Ephraim: 

https://x.com/ephraimyarmak 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ 

 

📢 SPONSORSHIP Interested in sponsoring the show? Email Ephraim at ey@bria.fund Thank you for considering!

 

 

]]> Sun, 19 Jan 2025 14:35:03 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (security scorecard, Aleksandr Yampolskiy) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/alex-security-scorecard-H0SxqBs0 Meet Aleksandr Yampolskiy, the founder and CEO of Security Scorecard, whose journey embodies the American dream. Arriving from Moscow at 14 without speaking English, Aleksandr transformed early hardships into fuel for success, building a cybersecurity company now valued at $1 billion with over $100M in annual revenue.

 

In this episode, Aleksandr opens up about his family's immigrant struggles, from gathering furniture off streets to relying on food stamps. Host Efraim guides us through Alexander's fascinating evolution from a curious teenager intrigued by an early cybersecurity incident to a visionary leader in the industry.

Discover how Aleksandr built Security Scorecard from the ground up, navigating the challenges of fundraising, team building, and scaling a technology company. He shares authentic insights about leadership, customer obsession, and maintaining innovation in a competitive market. Whether you're an entrepreneur, cybersecurity professional, or someone pursuing ambitious goals, Alexander's story offers valuable lessons about resilience, continuous learning, and the power of long-term thinking.

 

Key Topics:

- Immigrant journey and early challenges in America

- The genesis and growth of Security Scorecard

- Leadership lessons and building company culture

- Innovation strategies in cybersecurity

- Balancing personal growth with business success

- The future of cybersecurity industry

- Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and immigrants

 

Timeline: 

00:00 Introduction 

00:51 Immigrant Origins 

02:00 Early Struggles in America 

03:54 Education & Career Beginnings 

10:34 Security Scorecard's Genesis 

14:20 Fundraising Journey 

20:36 Leadership Evolution 

35:35 Learning from Failure 

37:26 The Power of Mentorship 

38:02 Work-Life Integration 

39:48 Partner Support in Entrepreneurship 

42:08 Innovation Strategy 

46:10 Building Accountability 

56:30 Future of Cybersecurity 

01:01:39 Advice for Entrepreneurs 

01:05:21 Closing Thoughts

 

Connect with Aleksandr: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayampolskiy/ 

 

Connect with Ephraim: 

https://x.com/ephraimyarmak 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ 

 

📢 SPONSORSHIP Interested in sponsoring the show? Email Ephraim at ey@bria.fund Thank you for considering!

 

 

]]> From Food Stamps to $1B: A 14-Year-Old Immigrant's Cybersecurity Journey security scorecard, Aleksandr Yampolskiy 01:06:28 founder storiez, entrepreneurship, ephraim yarmak, venture capital, immigrant success stories, aleksandr yampolskiy, startup stories, startup stories, founder stories, leadership, cybersecurity, founder journey false full 155 cfb70a54-ee20-42bd-b30d-c4a6713337d2 Immigrant Roots to VC success: Conversation with Mo Koyfman, Shine Capital Conversation with Mo Koyfman, founder and General Partner of Shine Capital, as he shares his remarkable journey from immigrant roots to venture capital success. Mo reveals how his parents' teachings shaped his core values of freedom, family, and meritocracy, while exploring his innovative approach to venture investing through "lateral thinking." 

In this episode, we dive deep into: 

• The power of modeling behavior and patient parenting 

• First principles thinking in venture capital 

• Building Shine Capital from the ground up 

• The concept of "lateralists" and interdisciplinary investing 

• Mo's work with Sefaria, revolutionizing access to Jewish texts 

• Finding clarity and gratitude in both business and life 

Timestamps: 

00:00 Introduction 

00:55 Immigrant Values & Success 

08:39 Next Generation Values 

10:05 Modeling & Patient Parenting 

15:00 First Principles Thinking 

20:53 Personal Fulfillment Journey 

36:14 Shine Capital Story 

43:29 Learning from Hardship 

44:46 The Lateralist Approach 

52:38 Pattern Matching in VC 01:00:46 Sefaria Vision 

01:15:06 Clarity & Gratitude 

01:22:34 Final Thoughts

 

 Link to Sefaria

 _______________________________________ 

 Connect Mo: 

Twitter 

LinkedIn

Shine Capital

 

Connect with Ephraim: 

Twitter

LinkedIn

 

📢 SPONSORSHIP Interested in sponsoring the show? Email Ephraim at ey@bria.fund Thank you for considering! 

]]> Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:41:22 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (mo koyfman) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/shinecapital-NFLj0zwR Conversation with Mo Koyfman, founder and General Partner of Shine Capital, as he shares his remarkable journey from immigrant roots to venture capital success. Mo reveals how his parents' teachings shaped his core values of freedom, family, and meritocracy, while exploring his innovative approach to venture investing through "lateral thinking." 

In this episode, we dive deep into: 

• The power of modeling behavior and patient parenting 

• First principles thinking in venture capital 

• Building Shine Capital from the ground up 

• The concept of "lateralists" and interdisciplinary investing 

• Mo's work with Sefaria, revolutionizing access to Jewish texts 

• Finding clarity and gratitude in both business and life 

Timestamps: 

00:00 Introduction 

00:55 Immigrant Values & Success 

08:39 Next Generation Values 

10:05 Modeling & Patient Parenting 

15:00 First Principles Thinking 

20:53 Personal Fulfillment Journey 

36:14 Shine Capital Story 

43:29 Learning from Hardship 

44:46 The Lateralist Approach 

52:38 Pattern Matching in VC 01:00:46 Sefaria Vision 

01:15:06 Clarity & Gratitude 

01:22:34 Final Thoughts

 

 Link to Sefaria

 _______________________________________ 

 Connect Mo: 

Twitter 

LinkedIn

Shine Capital

 

Connect with Ephraim: 

Twitter

LinkedIn

 

📢 SPONSORSHIP Interested in sponsoring the show? Email Ephraim at ey@bria.fund Thank you for considering! 

]]> Immigrant Roots to VC success: Conversation with Mo Koyfman, Shine Capital mo koyfman 01:24:37 mo koyfman, founder storiez, shine capital, ephraim yarmak, venture capital, startup stories, founder stories, sefaria false full 154 370d1539-3d1f-44d3-9bab-0770e4e250d7 From Stealth to $3B: The Cyera story | Scaling Secrets: with Yotam Segev CEO Cyera In this conversation, we sit down with Yotam Segev, co-founder and CEO of Cyera, for an intimate conversation about entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, and the remarkable journey of building a billion-dollar company. 

 

Key Highlights: 

• From 50 to 400 Employees: Cyera Explosive Growth 

•  Raising Funds: $60 Million to $740 Million 

• Company Valuation: $3 Billion Success Story 

• Leadership Insights from a Visionary CEO 

 

Time: 

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 

01:13 Company Growth and Personal Development 

02:16 Leadership and Team Dynamics 

09:53 Market Challenges and Pain Validation 

15:07 Sales Strategy and Customer Engagement 

26:16 Fundraising and Future Vision 

28:50 AI and Data Security: The Future 

30:52 The Wealth Perspective 

40:49 Future Plans for Cyera 

44:26 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Call to Action 

 

Quote of the Episode "Success is not just about growing a company, but about understanding the human elements of leadership, innovation, and continuous learning." 

 

Subscribe to Found the Stories Podcast 

 Follow Yotam Segev on LinkedIn

 Follow Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn

📢 SPONSORSHIP Interested in sponsoring the show? Email Ephraim at ey@bria.fund Thank you for considering!

]]> Mon, 2 Dec 2024 03:17:54 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (yotam segev) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/from-stealth-to-3b-the-cyera-story-scaling-secrets-with-yotam-segev-ceo-cyera-XeeOkEKp In this conversation, we sit down with Yotam Segev, co-founder and CEO of Cyera, for an intimate conversation about entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, and the remarkable journey of building a billion-dollar company. 

 

Key Highlights: 

• From 50 to 400 Employees: Cyera Explosive Growth 

•  Raising Funds: $60 Million to $740 Million 

• Company Valuation: $3 Billion Success Story 

• Leadership Insights from a Visionary CEO 

 

Time: 

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 

01:13 Company Growth and Personal Development 

02:16 Leadership and Team Dynamics 

09:53 Market Challenges and Pain Validation 

15:07 Sales Strategy and Customer Engagement 

26:16 Fundraising and Future Vision 

28:50 AI and Data Security: The Future 

30:52 The Wealth Perspective 

40:49 Future Plans for Cyera 

44:26 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Call to Action 

 

Quote of the Episode "Success is not just about growing a company, but about understanding the human elements of leadership, innovation, and continuous learning." 

 

Subscribe to Found the Stories Podcast 

 Follow Yotam Segev on LinkedIn

 Follow Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn

📢 SPONSORSHIP Interested in sponsoring the show? Email Ephraim at ey@bria.fund Thank you for considering!

]]> From Stealth to $3B: The Cyera story | Scaling Secrets: with Yotam Segev CEO Cyera yotam segev 00:55:45 founder storiez, cyber security, ephraim yarmak, cyera, cyberstarts, cybertech, foudner story, yotam segev, startup nation false full 153 8d467fa7-8e6f-49af-94f7-d947af48c91b From Bioengineering to VC | Jonathan Lehr managing partner Work-Bench | Betting on New York In this episode, we speak with Jonathan Lehr, General Partner and Co-founder of Work-bench, a VC firm that placed an early, bold bet on New York's enterprise tech scene. Drawing from over a decade of venture capital experience, Jon offers a masterclass in VC, startups, and life.

 

Episode Highlights:

- How Workbench recognized NYC's unique position as an enterprise tech hub

- The power of diverse industries in shaping innovation

- Why gratitude and kindness are competitive advantages in VC

- Building a firm that reflects personal values while delivering returns

- How NYC's diverse industry landscape creates unique opportunities for enterprise tech

- The role of personal values in shaping institutional success

- Why relationship-building trumps transactional networking

- Balancing ambition with authenticity in venture capital

 

[00:00] Meet Jon

[01:11] The Workbench origin story: From concept to reality

[04:09] NYC's secret weapon: Industry diversity driving innovation

[07:24] Navigating career pivots and embracing uncertainty

[10:28] Investment philosophy: The Workbench approach

[16:58] Partnership dynamics: Building a complementary team

[19:02] Daily rituals and mindset management

[20:38] Differentiation in a crowded VC landscape

[22:50] The gratitude advantage in venture capital

[23:04] Evolving with the market: Workbench 2.0

[23:24] Spotting trends before they emerge

[24:37] The art of relationship building in tech

[26:53] Fundraising wisdom: Lessons from the trenches

[34:42] Values-driven leadership: Family, authenticity, impact

[39:46] Beyond returns: Creating lasting value

[42:02] Words of wisdom for the next generation

 

Connect with Jon 

LinkedIn

Twitter 

Work_bench

Blog

Twitter 

Connect with Ephraim 

LinkedIn 

 

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]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 02:13:25 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (Jonathan lehr, work-bench) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/work-bench-9q0UxKO5 In this episode, we speak with Jonathan Lehr, General Partner and Co-founder of Work-bench, a VC firm that placed an early, bold bet on New York's enterprise tech scene. Drawing from over a decade of venture capital experience, Jon offers a masterclass in VC, startups, and life.

 

Episode Highlights:

- How Workbench recognized NYC's unique position as an enterprise tech hub

- The power of diverse industries in shaping innovation

- Why gratitude and kindness are competitive advantages in VC

- Building a firm that reflects personal values while delivering returns

- How NYC's diverse industry landscape creates unique opportunities for enterprise tech

- The role of personal values in shaping institutional success

- Why relationship-building trumps transactional networking

- Balancing ambition with authenticity in venture capital

 

[00:00] Meet Jon

[01:11] The Workbench origin story: From concept to reality

[04:09] NYC's secret weapon: Industry diversity driving innovation

[07:24] Navigating career pivots and embracing uncertainty

[10:28] Investment philosophy: The Workbench approach

[16:58] Partnership dynamics: Building a complementary team

[19:02] Daily rituals and mindset management

[20:38] Differentiation in a crowded VC landscape

[22:50] The gratitude advantage in venture capital

[23:04] Evolving with the market: Workbench 2.0

[23:24] Spotting trends before they emerge

[24:37] The art of relationship building in tech

[26:53] Fundraising wisdom: Lessons from the trenches

[34:42] Values-driven leadership: Family, authenticity, impact

[39:46] Beyond returns: Creating lasting value

[42:02] Words of wisdom for the next generation

 

Connect with Jon 

LinkedIn

Twitter 

Work_bench

Blog

Twitter 

Connect with Ephraim 

LinkedIn 

 

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]]> From Bioengineering to VC | Jonathan Lehr managing partner Work-Bench | Betting on New York Jonathan lehr, work-bench 00:43:04 entreprise tech, founder storiez, jonathan lehr, venture capital, nyc tech, startup stories, founder stories, work-bench false full 152 cd45334a-f8cc-4d45-9eb6-d9b3edb0f913 Lior Mallul Battery Ventures | VC Life | Stop chasing trends | Focus on long-term impact over quick wins | Make time for life outside work In this episode, we speak with Lior, VC at Battery Ventures,

• From his early days dreaming big to becoming a key player at Battery Ventures, Lior shares how he climbed the VC ladder. He dives into something we don't often hear about - how growing up shaped his money mindset and career choices.

• Want to know how VCs really think? Lior breaks down his playbook for spotting winning startups. It's not just about flashy metrics - he's looking for founders who can go the distance. He explains why sometimes the best deals are the ones you walk away from, especially when prices get too hot.

• Battery Ventures isn't just another Silicon Valley VC firm. Lior reveals how they're making waves globally, especially in Israel's booming tech scene. He shares their strategy for finding hidden gems in cybersecurity and software.

• Here's where it gets real - Lior talks about keeping sane in the crazy VC world. From hitting the gym to traveling with family, he shows how taking breaks actually makes you better at your job. The big surprise? Fear isn't always your enemy - sometimes it's your best advisor.

 

Words of Wisdom

- Build real relationships with founders

- Trust your gut on pricing

- Make time for life outside work

- Focus on long-term impact over quick wins

- Keep learning and evolving

 

The big takeaway? Think long-term, make a real difference, and don't forget to enjoy the ride along the way.

Topics: 

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:57 Fatherhood and Personal Growth

04:34 Early Life and Career Aspirations

07:25 Financial Independence and Priorities

11:26 Venture Capital Insights

16:19 Mentorship and Industry Relationships

21:24 Evolving Perspectives in Venture Capital

23:32 Evaluating Founders: The People Aspect

27:22 The Importance of Price Sensitivity

29:48 Battery Ventures: A Global Approach

34:48 Deep Diving into Sectors

37:43 Balancing Work and Personal Life

39:42 The Role of Fear in Decision Making

41:12 Defining a Good Day

42:39 Final Thoughts and Advice

 

RESOURCES: 

Follow Lior on LinkedIn

Follow Ephraim on LinkedIn

 Follow Ephraim on Twitter

 

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the show, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review and subscribe. Your review will help others discover the show and continue to support our efforts. 

👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the episodes. We'll personally thank you for your support! 

📢 SPONSORSHIP Interested in sponsoring the show? Email Ephraim at ey@bria.fund Thank you for considering!

]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 22:26:06 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (lior mallul) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/liormallul-O9rQVnt6 In this episode, we speak with Lior, VC at Battery Ventures,

• From his early days dreaming big to becoming a key player at Battery Ventures, Lior shares how he climbed the VC ladder. He dives into something we don't often hear about - how growing up shaped his money mindset and career choices.

• Want to know how VCs really think? Lior breaks down his playbook for spotting winning startups. It's not just about flashy metrics - he's looking for founders who can go the distance. He explains why sometimes the best deals are the ones you walk away from, especially when prices get too hot.

• Battery Ventures isn't just another Silicon Valley VC firm. Lior reveals how they're making waves globally, especially in Israel's booming tech scene. He shares their strategy for finding hidden gems in cybersecurity and software.

• Here's where it gets real - Lior talks about keeping sane in the crazy VC world. From hitting the gym to traveling with family, he shows how taking breaks actually makes you better at your job. The big surprise? Fear isn't always your enemy - sometimes it's your best advisor.

 

Words of Wisdom

- Build real relationships with founders

- Trust your gut on pricing

- Make time for life outside work

- Focus on long-term impact over quick wins

- Keep learning and evolving

 

The big takeaway? Think long-term, make a real difference, and don't forget to enjoy the ride along the way.

Topics: 

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:57 Fatherhood and Personal Growth

04:34 Early Life and Career Aspirations

07:25 Financial Independence and Priorities

11:26 Venture Capital Insights

16:19 Mentorship and Industry Relationships

21:24 Evolving Perspectives in Venture Capital

23:32 Evaluating Founders: The People Aspect

27:22 The Importance of Price Sensitivity

29:48 Battery Ventures: A Global Approach

34:48 Deep Diving into Sectors

37:43 Balancing Work and Personal Life

39:42 The Role of Fear in Decision Making

41:12 Defining a Good Day

42:39 Final Thoughts and Advice

 

RESOURCES: 

Follow Lior on LinkedIn

Follow Ephraim on LinkedIn

 Follow Ephraim on Twitter

 

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the show, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review and subscribe. Your review will help others discover the show and continue to support our efforts. 

👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the episodes. We'll personally thank you for your support! 

📢 SPONSORSHIP Interested in sponsoring the show? Email Ephraim at ey@bria.fund Thank you for considering!

]]> Lior Mallul Battery Ventures | VC Life | Stop chasing trends | Focus on long-term impact over quick wins | Make time for life outside work lior mallul 00:45:58 founder storiez, cyber tech, venture capital, battery ventures, startup stories, founder stories, lior mallul, startup nation false full 151 f9886a3b-edd2-4395-96fe-66025b5391ed The $350 Million Pivot: Alon Arvatz on Cloud, Family, and Changing the World | Alon Arvatz CEO PointFive In this episode, we talk with Alon Arvatz, tech entrepreneur and author. Alon, founder of PointFive, a company that helps manage cloud costs, shares his experiences and ideas. 

What You'll Hear: 

1. Alon's Journey: Learn how Alon sold his first company, Insight, for $350 million and why he started PointFive. 

2. Making an Impact: Why it's important to do more than just make money in business. 

3. Family Life: How Alon balances work with family and teaches his kids about money and helping others. 

4. Business Lessons: Tips on hiring good people, working with investors, and building a successful company. 

5. Moving to America: Alon's experience moving to the U.S. for his business. 

6. Overcoming Challenges: Dealing with doubts and difficulties in his work. 

7. Future Plans: What Alon hopes to achieve with PointFive and his other projects. 

Throughout this conversation, Alon gives honest advice and shares personal stories. Whether you're interested in starting a business, working in tech, or just curious about how successful people think, this episode has something for you. 

Main Topics: 

[00:00] Welcome and introduction 

[02:19] Alon's values and goals

[03:47] Making measurable impact

 [10:15] Teaching kids about money 

[20:08] Starting PointFive

[34:39] Learning from past experiences 

[44:04] Working with investors 

[53:39] Moving to the U.S. 

[59:53] Looking ahead 

[01:06:03] Advice for others. 

Listen in to hear how Alon is trying to use technology to make the world a little better, one step at a time. 

 

RESOURCES: 

Follow Alon on LinkedIn

Follow Ephraim on LinkedIn

 Follow Ephraim on Twitter

Watch on YouTube 

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the show, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review and subscribe. Your review will help others discover the show and continue to support our efforts. 

👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the episodes. We'll personally thank you for your support! 

📢 SPONSORSHIP Interested in sponsoring the show? Email Ephraim at ey@bria.fund Thank you for considering!

]]> Tue, 8 Oct 2024 02:37:08 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (Alon Arvatz) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/alon-arvatz-suxFztZJ In this episode, we talk with Alon Arvatz, tech entrepreneur and author. Alon, founder of PointFive, a company that helps manage cloud costs, shares his experiences and ideas. 

What You'll Hear: 

1. Alon's Journey: Learn how Alon sold his first company, Insight, for $350 million and why he started PointFive. 

2. Making an Impact: Why it's important to do more than just make money in business. 

3. Family Life: How Alon balances work with family and teaches his kids about money and helping others. 

4. Business Lessons: Tips on hiring good people, working with investors, and building a successful company. 

5. Moving to America: Alon's experience moving to the U.S. for his business. 

6. Overcoming Challenges: Dealing with doubts and difficulties in his work. 

7. Future Plans: What Alon hopes to achieve with PointFive and his other projects. 

Throughout this conversation, Alon gives honest advice and shares personal stories. Whether you're interested in starting a business, working in tech, or just curious about how successful people think, this episode has something for you. 

Main Topics: 

[00:00] Welcome and introduction 

[02:19] Alon's values and goals

[03:47] Making measurable impact

 [10:15] Teaching kids about money 

[20:08] Starting PointFive

[34:39] Learning from past experiences 

[44:04] Working with investors 

[53:39] Moving to the U.S. 

[59:53] Looking ahead 

[01:06:03] Advice for others. 

Listen in to hear how Alon is trying to use technology to make the world a little better, one step at a time. 

 

RESOURCES: 

Follow Alon on LinkedIn

Follow Ephraim on LinkedIn

 Follow Ephraim on Twitter

Watch on YouTube 

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the show, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review and subscribe. Your review will help others discover the show and continue to support our efforts. 

👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the episodes. We'll personally thank you for your support! 

📢 SPONSORSHIP Interested in sponsoring the show? Email Ephraim at ey@bria.fund Thank you for considering!

]]> The $350 Million Pivot: Alon Arvatz on Cloud, Family, and Changing the World | Alon Arvatz CEO PointFive Alon Arvatz 01:09:56 alon arvatz, founder storiez, ephraim yarmak, israeli entrepreneurs, point five, startup stories, founder stories false full 150 e4782b9b-ac27-45a4-aa7c-68433c3933ee How Kindness, Faith & Humility Fueled Ron Rofe Remarkable Venture Capitalist Journey In this episode we sit down with Ron Rofe General Partner of Rainfall Ventures, to explore his inspiring journey from a charitable childhood to remarkable success in venture capitalism. 

At the heart of Ron's story is a deep emphasis on personal values such as humility, passion, and a commitment to making a positive impact. He openly shares how these principles have guided his unconventional career path, from overcoming imposter syndrome to discovering his true calling in investing. 

Delving into his investment philosophy, Ron speaks passionately about the power of trusting people over rigid theses and the importance of backing purpose-driven founders. His insights on embracing uncertainty and the role of divine providence in his life and work provide a unique and thought-provoking perspective on the venture capital industry. 

Throughout the conversation, Ron's heartfelt anecdotes and genuine care for others shine through. He discusses the significance of giving back, using his hobby as a skilled chef to spread positivity and connect with his community. Ron also reflects on the evolution of both his personal and professional spheres, emphasizing the value of continuous growth, adaptability, and the pursuit of meaningful impact. 

Ron's inspiring story underscores the transformative potential of blending business acumen with a steadfast commitment to humility, empathy, and a deep trust in the divine. 

You will surely be captivated by Ron's insights, which provide a refreshing and compassionate perspective on the often fast-paced and competitive landscape of venture investing. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the power of embracing uncertainty, investing in people, and leveraging one's unique gifts for the greater good.

 

 

[00:00] Introduction 

[00:18] Background and Ventures 

[00:48] Personal Values and Charity Acts 

[01:18] The Journey to Rainfall Ventures [

03:01] Lessons Learned in Venture Capital 

[07:33] The Importance of Investing in People 

[11:31] Challenges and Successes in Venture Capital 

[28:29] The Role of Luck and Divine Providence 

[39:50] The Value of Belief and Personal Development 

[40:26] Money and Purpose in Life 

[41:02] Human Connection and Humility in Business 

[43:24] Assessing Character in Founders 

[46:36] The Importance of Humility and Adaptability 

[53:08] The Evolution of Rainfall Ventures 

[58:01] Spreading Goodness and Positivity 

[59:34] The Journey of Becoming a Celebrity Chef 

[01:06:31] The Impact of October 7th and Responsibility 

[01:14:28] Final Reflections and Gratitude

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH  Ron Rofe

👥 LinkedIn

💻 Website

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH Ephraim Yarmak 

👥 LinkedIn

🐦 Twitter

💻 Website

Investments 

 

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the show, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review and subscribe. Your review will help others discover the show and continue to support our efforts.

👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the episodes. We'll personally thank you for your support!

📢 SPONSORSHIP

Interested in sponsoring the show? Email Ephraim at ey@bria.fund Thank you for considering!

]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:24:14 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (Ron Rofe) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/ron-rofe-rainfall-ventures-2uQKm9y7 In this episode we sit down with Ron Rofe General Partner of Rainfall Ventures, to explore his inspiring journey from a charitable childhood to remarkable success in venture capitalism. 

At the heart of Ron's story is a deep emphasis on personal values such as humility, passion, and a commitment to making a positive impact. He openly shares how these principles have guided his unconventional career path, from overcoming imposter syndrome to discovering his true calling in investing. 

Delving into his investment philosophy, Ron speaks passionately about the power of trusting people over rigid theses and the importance of backing purpose-driven founders. His insights on embracing uncertainty and the role of divine providence in his life and work provide a unique and thought-provoking perspective on the venture capital industry. 

Throughout the conversation, Ron's heartfelt anecdotes and genuine care for others shine through. He discusses the significance of giving back, using his hobby as a skilled chef to spread positivity and connect with his community. Ron also reflects on the evolution of both his personal and professional spheres, emphasizing the value of continuous growth, adaptability, and the pursuit of meaningful impact. 

Ron's inspiring story underscores the transformative potential of blending business acumen with a steadfast commitment to humility, empathy, and a deep trust in the divine. 

You will surely be captivated by Ron's insights, which provide a refreshing and compassionate perspective on the often fast-paced and competitive landscape of venture investing. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the power of embracing uncertainty, investing in people, and leveraging one's unique gifts for the greater good.

 

 

[00:00] Introduction 

[00:18] Background and Ventures 

[00:48] Personal Values and Charity Acts 

[01:18] The Journey to Rainfall Ventures [

03:01] Lessons Learned in Venture Capital 

[07:33] The Importance of Investing in People 

[11:31] Challenges and Successes in Venture Capital 

[28:29] The Role of Luck and Divine Providence 

[39:50] The Value of Belief and Personal Development 

[40:26] Money and Purpose in Life 

[41:02] Human Connection and Humility in Business 

[43:24] Assessing Character in Founders 

[46:36] The Importance of Humility and Adaptability 

[53:08] The Evolution of Rainfall Ventures 

[58:01] Spreading Goodness and Positivity 

[59:34] The Journey of Becoming a Celebrity Chef 

[01:06:31] The Impact of October 7th and Responsibility 

[01:14:28] Final Reflections and Gratitude

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH  Ron Rofe

👥 LinkedIn

💻 Website

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH Ephraim Yarmak 

👥 LinkedIn

🐦 Twitter

💻 Website

Investments 

 

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the show, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review and subscribe. Your review will help others discover the show and continue to support our efforts.

👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the episodes. We'll personally thank you for your support!

📢 SPONSORSHIP

Interested in sponsoring the show? Email Ephraim at ey@bria.fund Thank you for considering!

]]> How Kindness, Faith & Humility Fueled Ron Rofe Remarkable Venture Capitalist Journey Ron Rofe 01:21:03 founder storiez, ephraim yarmak, ron rofe, startup founders, rainfall ventures, startup stories, founder stories false full 149 4ab5cf90-fc1c-42a6-9fe0-165b86631c5d Building a $60 Billion Fintech Giant: Edward Kolodenko on Daily Rituals, Overcoming Challenges, and the Questrade Journey| Elevating Life through Faith and Business Conversation with Edward Kolodenko, the founder of Questrade, we explore his remarkable journey from a young immigrant in Canada to leading one of the country's most significant financial institutions. Edward shares insights into his personal growth, the impact of his religious faith, and practical wisdom on achieving success without compromising core values. This episode delves into Edward's life philosophy, the challenges faced in building and scaling Questrade, and the importance of hard work, ambition, and spirituality in creating a meaningful life. You can expect to gain valuable life and business lessons, emphasizing the power of consistency, ethical commitment, and transformative leadership. 

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 

1:08 Early Life and Immigration Challenges 

3:10 Lessons from Parents and Hard Work 

5:01 Embracing Religion and Its Impact 

9:39 Daily Routine and Maintaining Standards 

15:31 Founding Questrade: The Early Days 

18:27 Overcoming Struggles and Achieving Success 

23:25 Scaling the Company and Personal Growth 

24:56 Hiring and Building a Management Team 

25:28 Maintaining Company Culture 

26:41 Personal Sacrifices and Family Balance 

30:13 Work-Life Balance and Priorities 

32:57 Motivation and Personal Mission 

35:40 Charity and Giving Back 

39:41 Innovation and Competition 

42:48 Reflections and Life Lessons 

46:12 Concluding Thoughts and Blessings

 

Watch this episode on Youtube

______________________________________

🔗 CONNECT WITH  Edward Kholodenko

💻 Website

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH Ephraim Yarmak 

👥 LinkedIn

🐦 Twitter

💻 Website

Investments 

 

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the show, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review. Your review will help others discover the show and continue to support our efforts.

👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the episodes. We'll personally thank you for your support!

📢 SPONSORSHIP

Interested in sponsoring the show? Email Ephraim at ey@bria.fund Thank you for considering!

]]> Thu, 29 Aug 2024 19:44:41 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (Edward Kholodenko) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/edward-kholodenko-founder-questrade-elevating-life-through-faith-and-business-rBh4hpMf Conversation with Edward Kolodenko, the founder of Questrade, we explore his remarkable journey from a young immigrant in Canada to leading one of the country's most significant financial institutions. Edward shares insights into his personal growth, the impact of his religious faith, and practical wisdom on achieving success without compromising core values. This episode delves into Edward's life philosophy, the challenges faced in building and scaling Questrade, and the importance of hard work, ambition, and spirituality in creating a meaningful life. You can expect to gain valuable life and business lessons, emphasizing the power of consistency, ethical commitment, and transformative leadership. 

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 

1:08 Early Life and Immigration Challenges 

3:10 Lessons from Parents and Hard Work 

5:01 Embracing Religion and Its Impact 

9:39 Daily Routine and Maintaining Standards 

15:31 Founding Questrade: The Early Days 

18:27 Overcoming Struggles and Achieving Success 

23:25 Scaling the Company and Personal Growth 

24:56 Hiring and Building a Management Team 

25:28 Maintaining Company Culture 

26:41 Personal Sacrifices and Family Balance 

30:13 Work-Life Balance and Priorities 

32:57 Motivation and Personal Mission 

35:40 Charity and Giving Back 

39:41 Innovation and Competition 

42:48 Reflections and Life Lessons 

46:12 Concluding Thoughts and Blessings

 

Watch this episode on Youtube

______________________________________

🔗 CONNECT WITH  Edward Kholodenko

💻 Website

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH Ephraim Yarmak 

👥 LinkedIn

🐦 Twitter

💻 Website

Investments 

 

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the show, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review. Your review will help others discover the show and continue to support our efforts.

👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the episodes. We'll personally thank you for your support!

📢 SPONSORSHIP

Interested in sponsoring the show? Email Ephraim at ey@bria.fund Thank you for considering!

]]> Building a $60 Billion Fintech Giant: Edward Kolodenko on Daily Rituals, Overcoming Challenges, and the Questrade Journey| Elevating Life through Faith and Business Edward Kholodenko 00:52:51 founder storiez, ephraim yarmak, fintech, startup founders, questrade, startup stories, founder stories, edward kholodenko false full 148 e1292101-2b02-4bc1-9851-f68087bd6deb Aaron Rosenson Cofounder Aption I'm excited to welcome Aaron Rosenson, co-founder of Aption. With an impressive career at top venture capital firms like Insight Partners and Alef Partners, Aaron has a wealth of experience to share. We'll explore his transition from VC to startup operator, his personal challenges, and the invaluable lessons he's learned along the way. Don't miss this insightful discussion!

 Key Takeaways: 

1. Balance: Balancing professional ambitions with personal growth is crucial for long-term success and happiness. 

2. Transition: Aaron's journey from venture capital to becoming a startup founder offers valuable insights into career transitions. 

3. Spirituality: The role of spirituality and personal values can help maintain balance and focus in both personal and professional life. 

4. Loneliness: Strategies for overcoming loneliness and maintaining mental health are vital for entrepreneurs. 

5. Leadership: Aaron's unique approach to leadership and team building can inspire others to lead with empathy and authenticity.

 6. Persistence: Overcoming challenges and staying true to one's values can lead to personal and professional growth.

 

Watch this interview on You Tube 

_________

🔗 CONNECT WITH Aaron Rosenson 

👥 LinkedIn

💻 Website

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH Ephraim Yarmak 

👥 LinkedIn

🐦 Twitter

💻 Website

Investments 

 

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the show, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review. Your review will help others discover the show and continue to support our efforts.

👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the episodes. We'll personally thank you for your support!

📢 SPONSORSHIP

Interested in sponsoring the show? Email Ephraim at ey@bria.fund Thank you for considering!

]]> Wed, 31 Jul 2024 06:26:30 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (Aaron Rosenson, Ephraim Yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/aaron-rosenson-cofounder-aption-7vxYqkXn I'm excited to welcome Aaron Rosenson, co-founder of Aption. With an impressive career at top venture capital firms like Insight Partners and Alef Partners, Aaron has a wealth of experience to share. We'll explore his transition from VC to startup operator, his personal challenges, and the invaluable lessons he's learned along the way. Don't miss this insightful discussion!

 Key Takeaways: 

1. Balance: Balancing professional ambitions with personal growth is crucial for long-term success and happiness. 

2. Transition: Aaron's journey from venture capital to becoming a startup founder offers valuable insights into career transitions. 

3. Spirituality: The role of spirituality and personal values can help maintain balance and focus in both personal and professional life. 

4. Loneliness: Strategies for overcoming loneliness and maintaining mental health are vital for entrepreneurs. 

5. Leadership: Aaron's unique approach to leadership and team building can inspire others to lead with empathy and authenticity.

 6. Persistence: Overcoming challenges and staying true to one's values can lead to personal and professional growth.

 

Watch this interview on You Tube 

_________

🔗 CONNECT WITH Aaron Rosenson 

👥 LinkedIn

💻 Website

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH Ephraim Yarmak 

👥 LinkedIn

🐦 Twitter

💻 Website

Investments 

 

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

Thank you for listening to the podcast! Your support means the world to us. If you enjoyed the show, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review. Your review will help others discover the show and continue to support our efforts.

👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the episodes. We'll personally thank you for your support!

📢 SPONSORSHIP

Interested in sponsoring the show? Email Ephraim at ey@bria.fund Thank you for considering!

]]> Aaron Rosenson Cofounder Aption Aaron Rosenson, Ephraim Yarmak 00:45:04 vc turned operator, founder storiez, founder story, founder options, startup stories, founder stories, cofounder options, startup nation, startup success false full 147 7574867a-18ab-47b1-ad59-6d2afe971d34 Eran Bielski GP Entree Capital | In this episode, we welcome Eran Bielski, GP at Entree Capital, to discuss his personal journey and experiences. Eran shares his reflections on serving as a reserve soldier in the IDF during conflict, emphasizing how this experience recalibrated his mind and heightened his tolerance for risk. He delves into what makes exceptional startup founders, highlighting qualities such as relentless drive, mission-driven focus, and the ability to overcome personal hardships.

Eran discusses his recent six-month period as a reservist soldier, detailing how the experience of war shaped his risk tolerance and approach to investing. He offers insights into his investment philosophy, focusing on mission-driven founders who exhibit dedication and resilience. Eran underscores the importance of personal experiences in shaping successful entrepreneurs and talks about the long-term nature of venture capital, the patience required for significant returns, and the importance of making disciplined investment decisions.

The conversation also covers Eran's career ascent at Entree Ventures, his mentorship of new VCs, and the challenges of balancing work with family life. Eran reflects on his relationship with his partner Avi and his transition from financial banking to venture capital, which came about through a serendipitous connection made by his grandmother. Throughout the discussion, he emphasizes the resilience and adaptability of Israeli entrepreneurs and concludes with valuable advice for young professionals pursuing their goals.
 

00:00 Introduction to the Founder Stories Podcast

00:58 Eran's Military Service and Its Impact

02:35 The Positive Impact of War on Israeli VCs

03:56 The Importance of Risk Tolerance in Startups

06:48 Focus on Founders: Traits and Qualities

11:58 Mission-Driven Founders and Their Stories

17:54 Mission-Driven VCs: A New Perspective

21:20 The Patience and Self-Assessment in Venture Capital

21:33 The Long Road to Big Wins

22:14 Portfolio Reflections and Measuring Success

23:40 The Dilemma of When to Exit

26:11 Valuation Justification in Cyber Companies

27:39 The Importance of Genuine Self-Assessment for Founders

36:03 The Role of Family and Personal Sacrifice

38:39 Advice for the Younger Generation

41:40 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

 

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]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2024 23:37:03 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (eran bielski, ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/eranbielski-GKwfjn4M In this episode, we welcome Eran Bielski, GP at Entree Capital, to discuss his personal journey and experiences. Eran shares his reflections on serving as a reserve soldier in the IDF during conflict, emphasizing how this experience recalibrated his mind and heightened his tolerance for risk. He delves into what makes exceptional startup founders, highlighting qualities such as relentless drive, mission-driven focus, and the ability to overcome personal hardships.

Eran discusses his recent six-month period as a reservist soldier, detailing how the experience of war shaped his risk tolerance and approach to investing. He offers insights into his investment philosophy, focusing on mission-driven founders who exhibit dedication and resilience. Eran underscores the importance of personal experiences in shaping successful entrepreneurs and talks about the long-term nature of venture capital, the patience required for significant returns, and the importance of making disciplined investment decisions.

The conversation also covers Eran's career ascent at Entree Ventures, his mentorship of new VCs, and the challenges of balancing work with family life. Eran reflects on his relationship with his partner Avi and his transition from financial banking to venture capital, which came about through a serendipitous connection made by his grandmother. Throughout the discussion, he emphasizes the resilience and adaptability of Israeli entrepreneurs and concludes with valuable advice for young professionals pursuing their goals.
 

00:00 Introduction to the Founder Stories Podcast

00:58 Eran's Military Service and Its Impact

02:35 The Positive Impact of War on Israeli VCs

03:56 The Importance of Risk Tolerance in Startups

06:48 Focus on Founders: Traits and Qualities

11:58 Mission-Driven Founders and Their Stories

17:54 Mission-Driven VCs: A New Perspective

21:20 The Patience and Self-Assessment in Venture Capital

21:33 The Long Road to Big Wins

22:14 Portfolio Reflections and Measuring Success

23:40 The Dilemma of When to Exit

26:11 Valuation Justification in Cyber Companies

27:39 The Importance of Genuine Self-Assessment for Founders

36:03 The Role of Family and Personal Sacrifice

38:39 Advice for the Younger Generation

41:40 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

 

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]]> Eran Bielski GP Entree Capital | eran bielski, ephraim yarmak 00:44:00 israeli startups, founder storiez, avi eyal, venture capital, eran bielski, top vc midas list, israeli vc, founder story, startup stories, founder stories, entree capital, startup nation false full 146 2b60e850-5c8a-42c0-b0d3-b4dad726f472 Roy Rubin VC @ R-Squared Ventures | Founder @ Magento | Finding meaning after selling Magento Conversation with Roy Rubin, VC @ R-Squared Ventures. Founder @ Magento acquired by Ebay. 

 

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]]> Mon, 1 Jul 2024 04:22:29 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (roy rubin) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/roy-rubin-qX_7UxNP Conversation with Roy Rubin, VC @ R-Squared Ventures. Founder @ Magento acquired by Ebay. 

 

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]]> Roy Rubin VC @ R-Squared Ventures | Founder @ Magento | Finding meaning after selling Magento roy rubin 00:37:37 founder storiez, venture capital, roy rubin, startup stories, founder stories, r-squared ventures, magento false full 145 f9f724bb-5220-4dbc-94f2-2930289398ce Adam Fisher, Bessemer Venture Partners Conversation with Adam Fisher Partner @ Bessemer Venture Partners and one of the most successful investors in Israel with 23 successful exits over the last two decades with seed investments in Fiverr, Wix, Melio, HiBob and more.  

 

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]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2024 19:25:50 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (adam fisher, bessemer venture partners, ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/adamfisher-n9L3uct1 Conversation with Adam Fisher Partner @ Bessemer Venture Partners and one of the most successful investors in Israel with 23 successful exits over the last two decades with seed investments in Fiverr, Wix, Melio, HiBob and more.  

 

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]]> Adam Fisher, Bessemer Venture Partners adam fisher, bessemer venture partners, ephraim yarmak 00:34:55 bessemer venture partners, founder stoirez, ephraim yarmak, venture capital, israeli entrepreneurs, adam fisher, startup stories, founder stories false full 144 005b2fae-c60c-4e2a-81dd-5fc383d10451 Amitai Ratzon CEO Pentera | Live Conversation at RSA Live conversation with Amitai Ratzon at RSA 2024 on the expo floor. 

 

Link to our first podcast recording in 2023: 

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]]> Tue, 21 May 2024 03:55:49 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (Amitai Ratzon, ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/pentera-gjBZPmae Live conversation with Amitai Ratzon at RSA 2024 on the expo floor. 

 

Link to our first podcast recording in 2023: 

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]]> Amitai Ratzon CEO Pentera | Live Conversation at RSA Amitai Ratzon, ephraim yarmak 00:09:49 pentera, amitai ratzon, founder storiez, cyber security, ephraim yarmak, cyber startups, how to build a startup, founder story, founderstoriez, startup stories, founder stories, unicorn founders false full 143 6310ec85-e109-4ff6-8cb6-c5f46af3f2eb Amiram Shachar CEO Upwind Security | Navigating Entrepreneurship, Purpose, and Impact Conversation with Amiram Shachar CEO Upwind Security. 

 

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]]> Mon, 13 May 2024 22:59:41 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (Amiram Shachar, Ephraim Yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/upwind-sKUC2SoL Conversation with Amiram Shachar CEO Upwind Security. 

 

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]]> Amiram Shachar CEO Upwind Security | Navigating Entrepreneurship, Purpose, and Impact Amiram Shachar, Ephraim Yarmak 00:19:32 founder storiez, cyber security, ephraim yarmak, cyber startups, israeli unicorn, founder story, israeli founders, spot.io, finding meaning in business, founder stories, amiram shachar, upwind, startup nation false full 142 effa17af-08ca-49b4-9852-645492b675ef Ami Daniel CEO Windward | Learning from the Past | Why the #1 Trait for Leadership: Be a Mensch Conversation with Ami Daniel CEO Windward

 

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]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2024 05:40:30 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/amidaniel-eFPtXR50 Conversation with Ami Daniel CEO Windward

 

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]]> Ami Daniel CEO Windward | Learning from the Past | Why the #1 Trait for Leadership: Be a Mensch ephraim yarmak 00:38:48 false full 141 ce06c8b0-027c-446f-b381-b60921644991 Crafting Your Identity: Insights from a 14-Year VC Journey | Daniel Frankenstein Joule Ventures Conversation with Daniel Frankenstein GP Joule Ventures 

 

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]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2024 04:04:33 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (Daniel Frankenstein, ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/daniel-frankenstein-fVHSb2pa Conversation with Daniel Frankenstein GP Joule Ventures 

 

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]]> Crafting Your Identity: Insights from a 14-Year VC Journey | Daniel Frankenstein Joule Ventures Daniel Frankenstein, ephraim yarmak 00:44:25 israeli startups, daniel frankenstein, how to build a vc fund, oct 7th, ephraim yarmak, bria fund, israeli tech, how to start a startup, startup nation, joule ventures false full 140 8257fe03-f6aa-4711-8c47-c81cd29d38bb Steve Kaufer Founder TripAdvisor, GiveFreely This conversation is with Steve Kaufer,  Founder TripAdvisor and Give Freely. 

 

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]]> Fri, 1 Mar 2024 06:29:18 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (steve kaufer, ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/steve-kaufer-n1lncBxS This conversation is with Steve Kaufer,  Founder TripAdvisor and Give Freely. 

 

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]]> Steve Kaufer Founder TripAdvisor, GiveFreely steve kaufer, ephraim yarmak 00:46:07 founder storiez, tripadvisor, ephraim yarmak, building trip advisor, givefreely, founder story, startup story, startup stories, founder stories, steve kaufer false full 139 94f94b02-74a6-481e-b903-b26ceff309ca From Tragedy to Triumph: Ido Neeman, CEO of Firefly | Reflections on OCT 7th | Navigating The Loss of His Co-founder | Resilience of Israeli Startup's Welcome to this special episode where we sit down with Ido Neeman, the CEO of Firefly, to delve into the events of October 7th. In this candid conversation, Ido shares the harrowing details of that day, recounting his efforts to rescue his co-founder and friend, Sefi Genis. Join us as we explore the profound impact of losing such a crucial figure, both personally and for the company. Amidst the grief, we also discuss the resilience of Firefly and how it will continue to grow in the face of adversity. This episode pays tribute to Sefi's memory and offers insights into the strength and determination that propels Firefly forward.

This conversation is in honor of Sefi Genis, Co-founder of Firefly, who was horrendously murdered by Hamas on OCT 7th, at the Supernova festival in Israel.

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]]> Fri, 29 Dec 2023 07:50:55 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/ido-neeman-ceo-firefly-Cqis6iNl Welcome to this special episode where we sit down with Ido Neeman, the CEO of Firefly, to delve into the events of October 7th. In this candid conversation, Ido shares the harrowing details of that day, recounting his efforts to rescue his co-founder and friend, Sefi Genis. Join us as we explore the profound impact of losing such a crucial figure, both personally and for the company. Amidst the grief, we also discuss the resilience of Firefly and how it will continue to grow in the face of adversity. This episode pays tribute to Sefi's memory and offers insights into the strength and determination that propels Firefly forward.

This conversation is in honor of Sefi Genis, Co-founder of Firefly, who was horrendously murdered by Hamas on OCT 7th, at the Supernova festival in Israel.

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]]> From Tragedy to Triumph: Ido Neeman, CEO of Firefly | Reflections on OCT 7th | Navigating The Loss of His Co-founder | Resilience of Israeli Startup's ephraim yarmak 00:36:32 cloud startups, sefi genis, founder storiez, oct 7th, ephraim yarmak, venture capital, firefly, israeli entrepreneurs, israeli startup, israeli tech, startup story, ido neeman, startup stories, founder stories, startup nation, startup capital, firefly ai, tel aviv false full 138 346282bd-26ca-4050-a90d-523c5b2ed3ca Amit Garg Tau Ventures | What makes a VC tick | Inside look into venture On this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Amit, a seasoned technology professional with over two decades of experience in Silicon Valley. As a venture capitalist, Amit's focus lies in seed-stage applied AI investments, particularly in the realms of Digital Health, Automation (including automotive and robotics), and Enterprise solutions.

Among his notable achievements, Amit played a pivotal role in the success of nuTonomy (a seed-stage venture acquired for an impressive $450 million) during his tenure at Samsung NEXT Ventures. He also contributed significantly to the triumph of Misfit Wearables (another seed-stage success, sold for $260 million) while at Norwest Ventures.

Amit's background extends beyond investing; he has hands-on experience in product development and analytics, both at his startup venture, HealthIQ (which boasted a last disclosed valuation of $450 million in May 2019), and at Google, where he joined the company in its pre-IPO stage and experienced the challenges and rewards of hypergrowth.

Born and raised in Brazil, Amit is a polyglot, proficient in three languages and fluent in two others. He's a true global citizen, having lived in five different parts of the world. Notably, Amit co-founded and has been at the helm of a non-profit organization since 2000. Through crowdfunding efforts, this organization successfully established a high school lab, a library, and even a hospital in rural India, benefiting a community of 100,000 people. For a more in-depth look at this inspiring journey, you can read about it [here](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-build-hospital-your-20s-using-crowdfunding-amit-garg).

Amit's contributions to the world go beyond technology and venture capitalism. He's a sought-after speaker, having graced the stages of three TEDx events (San Francisco, São Paulo, Vitória) and the prestigious Global Competitiveness Forum in Riyadh. Recognized as a young leader (Global Shaper) by the World Economic Forum in Davos, Amit also champions sustainability, living in close proximity to carbon neutrality.

In his personal life, Amit is an accomplished athlete, having completed a 70.3 Ironman, earned qualification for the Boston Marathon, and even conquered the heights of Mount Kilimanjaro. But perhaps most importantly, he possesses a delightful penchant for silliness that adds a unique and enjoyable flavor to his endeavors. Without further ado, let's dive into Amit's fascinating journey and insights on today's podcast."

 

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]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 05:49:37 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/amitgarg-RQaMOCKd On this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Amit, a seasoned technology professional with over two decades of experience in Silicon Valley. As a venture capitalist, Amit's focus lies in seed-stage applied AI investments, particularly in the realms of Digital Health, Automation (including automotive and robotics), and Enterprise solutions.

Among his notable achievements, Amit played a pivotal role in the success of nuTonomy (a seed-stage venture acquired for an impressive $450 million) during his tenure at Samsung NEXT Ventures. He also contributed significantly to the triumph of Misfit Wearables (another seed-stage success, sold for $260 million) while at Norwest Ventures.

Amit's background extends beyond investing; he has hands-on experience in product development and analytics, both at his startup venture, HealthIQ (which boasted a last disclosed valuation of $450 million in May 2019), and at Google, where he joined the company in its pre-IPO stage and experienced the challenges and rewards of hypergrowth.

Born and raised in Brazil, Amit is a polyglot, proficient in three languages and fluent in two others. He's a true global citizen, having lived in five different parts of the world. Notably, Amit co-founded and has been at the helm of a non-profit organization since 2000. Through crowdfunding efforts, this organization successfully established a high school lab, a library, and even a hospital in rural India, benefiting a community of 100,000 people. For a more in-depth look at this inspiring journey, you can read about it [here](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-build-hospital-your-20s-using-crowdfunding-amit-garg).

Amit's contributions to the world go beyond technology and venture capitalism. He's a sought-after speaker, having graced the stages of three TEDx events (San Francisco, São Paulo, Vitória) and the prestigious Global Competitiveness Forum in Riyadh. Recognized as a young leader (Global Shaper) by the World Economic Forum in Davos, Amit also champions sustainability, living in close proximity to carbon neutrality.

In his personal life, Amit is an accomplished athlete, having completed a 70.3 Ironman, earned qualification for the Boston Marathon, and even conquered the heights of Mount Kilimanjaro. But perhaps most importantly, he possesses a delightful penchant for silliness that adds a unique and enjoyable flavor to his endeavors. Without further ado, let's dive into Amit's fascinating journey and insights on today's podcast."

 

For transcript and show notes please visit this PAGE

 

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LinkedIn

Website

 

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]]> Amit Garg Tau Ventures | What makes a VC tick | Inside look into venture ephraim yarmak 00:46:17 healthtech, founder storiez, ephraim yarmak, ai startup, venture capital, healthcare, vc investing, healthcare startups, tau ventures, founder stories, amit garg false full 137 fdeb99f0-e7f3-4841-ae12-caf7f5bed6ad Amitai Ratzon CEO Pentera | Your never ready to be CEO | growing to $100 Million & unicorn status I had the distinct privilege of sitting down with the remarkable Amitai Ratzon, the visionary CEO of Pentera. Amitai's journey is nothing short of extraordinary, and our conversation delves deep into his inspiring ascent to the CEO position at the age of 40. Join us as we explore his incredible journey, from propelling Pentera from a humble beginning to a staggering $100 million enterprise to orchestrating successful fundraising campaigns exceeding $100 million and fostering a thriving team of 350 exceptional individuals.

 

For transcript and show notes please visit this page.

 

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]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2023 18:56:02 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (Amitai Ratzon, Ephraim Yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/amitai-ratzon-ceo-pentera-VcfjHiVP I had the distinct privilege of sitting down with the remarkable Amitai Ratzon, the visionary CEO of Pentera. Amitai's journey is nothing short of extraordinary, and our conversation delves deep into his inspiring ascent to the CEO position at the age of 40. Join us as we explore his incredible journey, from propelling Pentera from a humble beginning to a staggering $100 million enterprise to orchestrating successful fundraising campaigns exceeding $100 million and fostering a thriving team of 350 exceptional individuals.

 

For transcript and show notes please visit this page.

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH Amitai 

👥 Linkedin

💻 Website: 

 

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]]> Amitai Ratzon CEO Pentera | Your never ready to be CEO | growing to $100 Million & unicorn status Amitai Ratzon, Ephraim Yarmak 00:56:17 israeli startups, pentera, amitai ratzon, founder storiez, cyber security, ephraim yarmak, israeli unicorns, startup stories, founder stories, unicorn startups, cyber security startups false full 136 30d53d86-d976-4bc5-9053-5eeb34abf869 Nathan Shuchami Hyperwise Ventures Conversation with Nathan Shuchami Managing Partner Hyperwise Ventures. 

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH Nathan Shuchami

👥 Linkedin -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-shuchami-1152721/

🐦  Twitter - https://twitter.com/HyperwiseVC

💻 Website: https://hyperwise.vc/

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ

🐦  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak

💻 Website: https://founderstoriez.substack.com/ 

 

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]]> Mon, 7 Aug 2023 02:31:33 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/hyperwiseventures-z_2SNshg Conversation with Nathan Shuchami Managing Partner Hyperwise Ventures. 

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH Nathan Shuchami

👥 Linkedin -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-shuchami-1152721/

🐦  Twitter - https://twitter.com/HyperwiseVC

💻 Website: https://hyperwise.vc/

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ

🐦  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak

💻 Website: https://founderstoriez.substack.com/ 

 

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]]> Nathan Shuchami Hyperwise Ventures ephraim yarmak 00:53:08 checkpoint, israeli startups, founder storiez, ephraim yarmak, hyperwise ventures, nathan shuchami, startup stories, founder stories, cyber security startups, successful exits false full 135 60413cb1-52e1-4e69-92b2-5b726062ee33 Startup Struggles to a $200 Million Acquisition to CheckPoint | Zohar Alon, Co-founder of Dome9 and Angel Investor | Luck, Skill, and Perseverance and why you need it Zohar Alon is an entrepreneur and founder of several successful startups. He co-founded Dome9, which Check Point Software Technologies acquired in 2018 for $200 million. Alon is also a co-founder and chairman of the Israeli cybersecurity think tank Cyberstarts, and an active investor and mentor in the startup community.  we delve into his story and his journey of overcoming immense challenges in building successful startups. Alon shares his experience of almost shutting down his company, the heartbreak of an acquisition deal falling apart, and the invaluable lessons he learned along the way. In this conversation  we will gain a deeper understanding of the true grit and determination it takes to build a successful startup. 

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH Zohar Alon:

👥 Linkedin -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoharalon/

🐦  Twitter - https://twitter.com/zoharalon?lang=en

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ

🐦  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak

💻 Website: https://founderstoriez.substack.com/ 

 

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]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 07:35:40 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (zohar alon) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/zoharalon-XOcMpDDu Zohar Alon is an entrepreneur and founder of several successful startups. He co-founded Dome9, which Check Point Software Technologies acquired in 2018 for $200 million. Alon is also a co-founder and chairman of the Israeli cybersecurity think tank Cyberstarts, and an active investor and mentor in the startup community.  we delve into his story and his journey of overcoming immense challenges in building successful startups. Alon shares his experience of almost shutting down his company, the heartbreak of an acquisition deal falling apart, and the invaluable lessons he learned along the way. In this conversation  we will gain a deeper understanding of the true grit and determination it takes to build a successful startup. 

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH Zohar Alon:

👥 Linkedin -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoharalon/

🐦  Twitter - https://twitter.com/zoharalon?lang=en

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ

🐦  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak

💻 Website: https://founderstoriez.substack.com/ 

 

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]]> Startup Struggles to a $200 Million Acquisition to CheckPoint | Zohar Alon, Co-founder of Dome9 and Angel Investor | Luck, Skill, and Perseverance and why you need it zohar alon 00:59:37 checkpoint, founder storiez, cyber security, ephraim yarmak, cyber startups, startup founders, dome9, angel investors, israeli tech, check point, how to sell your company, zohar alon, startup stories, founder stories, startups for startup, scaleup nation, startup nation false full 134 3b35a337-d69a-4b00-a50c-8a50adc7173a Danny Leshem Managing Partner INT3 🎙️ Exciting Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️

Join us for a captivating conversation with Danny Leshem Managing Partner INT3. Former founder of OpenRest  (ACQ BY WIX) & Kidaro (ACQ BY MICROSOFT). 

 

🔗 Connect with Danny:

👥 Linkedin: Danny

🐦 Twitter: Danny

💻 Website: Danny

💻 Website: INT3

 

🔗 Connect with Ephraim:

👥 Linkedin: Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn

🐦 Twitter: Ephraim Yarmak on Twitter

🎥 YouTube Channel: FounderStoriez on YouTube

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Tune in to this episode for insightful discussions and valuable takeaways. Happy listening! 🎧 


 

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 22:45:14 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/dannyleshem-MOj8R_Pv 🎙️ Exciting Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️

Join us for a captivating conversation with Danny Leshem Managing Partner INT3. Former founder of OpenRest  (ACQ BY WIX) & Kidaro (ACQ BY MICROSOFT). 

 

🔗 Connect with Danny:

👥 Linkedin: Danny

🐦 Twitter: Danny

💻 Website: Danny

💻 Website: INT3

 

🔗 Connect with Ephraim:

👥 Linkedin: Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn

🐦 Twitter: Ephraim Yarmak on Twitter

🎥 YouTube Channel: FounderStoriez on YouTube

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Tune in to this episode for insightful discussions and valuable takeaways. Happy listening! 🎧 


 

]]> Danny Leshem Managing Partner INT3 ephraim yarmak 01:05:30 israeli startups, founder storiez, int3, ephraim yarmak, wix, venture capital, investing in startups, danny leshem, israeli founders, startup stories, founder stories, scale up nation, startup investors, startup nation, israeli startup ecosystem false full 133 875ae79d-3bc8-47fb-8c45-7e564aa787c3 VC Turned Founder | William Lin Previously Forgepoint Capital now Founder | "The VC Field Guide" | Using Gratitude to get ahead Conversation with William Lin former VC at Forgepoint Capital now founder at stealth. 

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH WILLIAM: 

👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linwilliam/

🐦  Twitter: https://twitter.com/williamlin

💻 Website: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6922608965763694593/

📚 Book: https://www.amazon.com/VC-Field-Guide-Fundamentals-Venture/dp/1394180659/

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

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]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 00:14:17 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/william-lin-_AzfAD4M Conversation with William Lin former VC at Forgepoint Capital now founder at stealth. 

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH WILLIAM: 

👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linwilliam/

🐦  Twitter: https://twitter.com/williamlin

💻 Website: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6922608965763694593/

📚 Book: https://www.amazon.com/VC-Field-Guide-Fundamentals-Venture/dp/1394180659/

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

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]]> VC Turned Founder | William Lin Previously Forgepoint Capital now Founder | "The VC Field Guide" | Using Gratitude to get ahead ephraim yarmak 00:41:19 the vc field guide, how they built this, security startups, founder stoirez, ephraim yarmak, unicorn stories, forgepoint capital, venture capital, founder story, william lin, startup stories, founder stories, unicorn startups, vc turned founder false full 132 5f4462c8-043d-4e5d-bd89-a2969abe72ad Amit Kurz Sweetwood Ventures | $250 Million Fund of Funds | Why FoF is the best Venture model | Choosing the best managers | What we can learn from baseball Conversation with Amit Kurz, General Partner Sweetwood Ventures 

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH AMIT: 

👥 Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitkurz/

🐦  Twitter: https://twitter.com/amitkurz

💻 Website: https://www.sweetwoodventures.com/

 

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👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

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]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:59:51 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/sweetwood-ventures-4Cz4mPHU Conversation with Amit Kurz, General Partner Sweetwood Ventures 

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH AMIT: 

👥 Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitkurz/

🐦  Twitter: https://twitter.com/amitkurz

💻 Website: https://www.sweetwoodventures.com/

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ

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]]> Amit Kurz Sweetwood Ventures | $250 Million Fund of Funds | Why FoF is the best Venture model | Choosing the best managers | What we can learn from baseball ephraim yarmak 00:56:44 israeli startups, founder storiez, ephraim yarmak, fund of funds, emerging managers, venture capital, startup stores, vc investing, investing in startups, amit kurz, sweetwood ventures, founder stories, startup nation false full 131 f2d240bb-602f-4266-87a9-d92fd94b26b2 Value based leadership | Nurit Shiber Chief people officer Axonius | How to live by your values Conversation with Nurit Shiber, Chief People Officer at Axonius. 

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH Nurit:

👥 Linkedin -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nurit-shiber/

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ

🐦  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak

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]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 05:20:12 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/nuritshiber-kW5jdS6r Conversation with Nurit Shiber, Chief People Officer at Axonius. 

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH Nurit:

👥 Linkedin -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nurit-shiber/

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

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🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ

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]]> Value based leadership | Nurit Shiber Chief people officer Axonius | How to live by your values ephraim yarmak 00:43:29 false full 130 2bfd4d1e-871a-493b-a87a-ca9de8ff9bdc Guy Gamzu, Serial Angel Investor 40+ companies | 🔗 CONNECT WITH Guy:

💻 Website - https://www.guygamzu.com/

👥 Linkedin -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/guygamzu

🐦  Twitter - https://twitter.com/guygamzu

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ

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]]> Mon, 20 Mar 2023 02:11:52 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/guy-gamzu-up6YrXHk 🔗 CONNECT WITH Guy:

💻 Website - https://www.guygamzu.com/

👥 Linkedin -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/guygamzu

🐦  Twitter - https://twitter.com/guygamzu

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ

🐦  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak

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]]> Guy Gamzu, Serial Angel Investor 40+ companies | ephraim yarmak 01:01:02 Join us as we sit with Guy Gamzu, a serial angel investor in over 40+ companies. Some of his investments include Moonactive, eToro, Fiverr. This was a fantastic conversation. Join us as we sit with Guy Gamzu, a serial angel investor in over 40+ companies. Some of his investments include Moonactive, eToro, Fiverr. This was a fantastic conversation. israeli startups, vc investors, founder storiez, angel investing, ephraim yarmak, build a startup, how to become our best self, fiverr, how to angel invest, venture capital, moonactive, how to build a startup, startups for startups, serial angel investor, startup stories, founder stories, scale up nation, etoro, guy gamzu, startup nation false full 128 ed8970bf-cfba-4702-90f9-5bcd0cea80a5 Itamar Novick GP Recursive Ventures | Solo GP | Scaling from $0 to IPO Some of Recursive investments include Deel, Cherre, Credible, Honeybook, and many others. 

🔗 CONNECT WITH Itamar:

💻 Website - https://www.recursiveventures.com/

👥 Linkedin -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/itamarnovick/

🐦  Twitter - https://twitter.com/Itamar_Novick

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ

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]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 09:03:00 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/recursiveventures-91zM4RbI Some of Recursive investments include Deel, Cherre, Credible, Honeybook, and many others. 

🔗 CONNECT WITH Itamar:

💻 Website - https://www.recursiveventures.com/

👥 Linkedin -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/itamarnovick/

🐦  Twitter - https://twitter.com/Itamar_Novick

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ

🐦  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak

💻 Website: https://founderstoriez.substack.com/ 

 

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]]> Itamar Novick GP Recursive Ventures | Solo GP | Scaling from $0 to IPO ephraim yarmak 00:39:35 Join us as we sit down for an unscripted conversation with Itamar Novick. Solo GP of Recursive Ventures. Itamar has invested in 5 unicorns, and 2 IPOs. Join us as we sit down for an unscripted conversation with Itamar Novick. Solo GP of Recursive Ventures. Itamar has invested in 5 unicorns, and 2 IPOs. founder storiez, ephraim yarmak, how to get into venture, recursive ventures, venture capital, preseed investors, startup for startups, itamar novick, deel, israeli founders, startup stories, founder stories, israeli investors, life360, solo go, honeybook false full 127 789f9308-7ced-47a8-a3e5-6c95b6c86393 Uncovering Life Lessons 3: A Special Episode with Ran Ribenzaft, Shahar Erez, Dan Scheinman, Guy Benjamin, Alon Arvitz. What Message They'd Give Their Younger Selves Show Notes: 

 

0:00 - 2:22 Introduction 

2:23 - 4:18 Ran Ribenzaft 

4:19 - 7:00 Shahar Eerz 

7:01 - 8:49 Dan Scheinman 

8:49 - 10:03 - Guy Benjamin 

10:04 - 12:01 Alon Arvatz

12:02 - 12:39 ending 

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH

Ran Ribenzaft: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ran-ribenzaft/

Shahar Erez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaharer/

Dan Scheinman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danscheinman/

Guy Benjamin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-benjamin-9904b844/

Alon Arvatz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alon-arvatz/

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

💻 Website: https://founderstoriez.substack.com/

🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ

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]]> Sun, 5 Mar 2023 03:54:40 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/uncovering-life-lessons-3-a-special-episode-with-ran-ribenzaft-shahar-erez-dan-scheinman-guy-benjamin-alon-arvitz-what-message-theyd-give-their-younger-selves-xQfcFdCv Show Notes: 

 

0:00 - 2:22 Introduction 

2:23 - 4:18 Ran Ribenzaft 

4:19 - 7:00 Shahar Eerz 

7:01 - 8:49 Dan Scheinman 

8:49 - 10:03 - Guy Benjamin 

10:04 - 12:01 Alon Arvatz

12:02 - 12:39 ending 

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH

Ran Ribenzaft: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ran-ribenzaft/

Shahar Erez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaharer/

Dan Scheinman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danscheinman/

Guy Benjamin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-benjamin-9904b844/

Alon Arvatz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alon-arvatz/

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

💻 Website: https://founderstoriez.substack.com/

🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ

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]]> Uncovering Life Lessons 3: A Special Episode with Ran Ribenzaft, Shahar Erez, Dan Scheinman, Guy Benjamin, Alon Arvitz. What Message They'd Give Their Younger Selves ephraim yarmak 00:12:40 Welcome to Uncovering Life Lessons 3. In this episode, you'll hear from Ran Ribenzaft, co-founder of Epsagon ( a Cisco company). Shahar Erez Founder & CEO Stoke Talent (a Fiverr company). Dan Scheinman a serial angel investor. Guy Benjamin cofounder & co-CEO Healthee. Alon Arvatz founder intSights (a rapid7 company). Welcome to Uncovering Life Lessons 3. In this episode, you'll hear from Ran Ribenzaft, co-founder of Epsagon ( a Cisco company). Shahar Erez Founder & CEO Stoke Talent (a Fiverr company). Dan Scheinman a serial angel investor. Guy Benjamin cofounder & co-CEO Healthee. Alon Arvatz founder intSights (a rapid7 company). alon arvatz, founder storiez, ephraim yarmak, shahar erez, advice to younger self, guy benjamin, advice from top founders, ran ribenzaft, healthee, stoke talent, startup stories, dan scheinman, founder stories, startup nation false full 126 92f5b06c-64ec-41af-b850-9d8d7966374e Unscripted conversation with Kobi Samboursky founder Glilot Capital | How he got into VC | Market environments | Israeli Tech Join us as we sit down for an unscripted conversation with Kobi Samboursku founder and managing director Glilot Capital. This is Kobi's second time on the podcast. The previous conversation was together with Shai Morag CEO Ermetic, You can find that episode below. 

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH Kobi:

💻 Website - https://www.glilotcapital.com/

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kobisamboursky/

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ

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]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 18:08:28 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/unscripted-conversation-with-kobi-samboursky-founder-glilot-capital-how-he-got-into-vc-market-environments-israeli-tech-N_c1_4su Join us as we sit down for an unscripted conversation with Kobi Samboursku founder and managing director Glilot Capital. This is Kobi's second time on the podcast. The previous conversation was together with Shai Morag CEO Ermetic, You can find that episode below. 

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH Kobi:

💻 Website - https://www.glilotcapital.com/

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kobisamboursky/

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ

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]]> Unscripted conversation with Kobi Samboursky founder Glilot Capital | How he got into VC | Market environments | Israeli Tech ephraim yarmak 00:32:21 israeli startups, founder storiez, ephraim yarmak, israeli venture capital, venture capital, startup for startups, cybertech, kobi samboursky, founder stories, startup nation, glilot capital false full 125 cd72026e-d2c0-4386-8e74-7eec65b9f5e6 Uncovering Life Lessons 2: A Special Episode with Lee Kappon, Roey Dor, Asaf Horesh, Yotam Segev, Bar Mor. What Message They'd Give Their Younger Selves Welcome to Uncovering Life Lessons 2. 

In this episode, you'll hear from Lee Kappon, Cofounder and CEO of Suridata. Roey Dor, Cofounder & CEO Obligo. Asaf Horesh, Managing Partner Vintage Investment Group. Yotam Segev, Cofounder & CEO Cyera. and Bar Cofounder & CEO Agora.

 

0:00 - 1:45 Introduction 

1:45 - 3:31 Lee Kappom 

3:33 - 4:30 Roey Dor 

4:30 - 5:48 Asaf Horesh 

5:49 - 7:53 Yotam Segev 

7:54 - 8:28 Bar Mor 

8:28 - 9:04 Ending 

_________________

🔗 CONNECT WITH: 

Lee Kappon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-kappon/

Roey Dor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roey-dor-bab523142/

Asaf Horesh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asaf-horesh-4221a14/

Yotam Segev: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yotam-segev-096156113/

Bar Mor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bar-mor-955056111/

 

__________________________

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

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]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2023 18:10:27 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (bar mor, roey dor, asaf horesh, yotam segev, lee kappon) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/uncovering-life-lessons-2-IEVOWtwo Welcome to Uncovering Life Lessons 2. 

In this episode, you'll hear from Lee Kappon, Cofounder and CEO of Suridata. Roey Dor, Cofounder & CEO Obligo. Asaf Horesh, Managing Partner Vintage Investment Group. Yotam Segev, Cofounder & CEO Cyera. and Bar Cofounder & CEO Agora.

 

0:00 - 1:45 Introduction 

1:45 - 3:31 Lee Kappom 

3:33 - 4:30 Roey Dor 

4:30 - 5:48 Asaf Horesh 

5:49 - 7:53 Yotam Segev 

7:54 - 8:28 Bar Mor 

8:28 - 9:04 Ending 

_________________

🔗 CONNECT WITH: 

Lee Kappon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-kappon/

Roey Dor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roey-dor-bab523142/

Asaf Horesh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asaf-horesh-4221a14/

Yotam Segev: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yotam-segev-096156113/

Bar Mor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bar-mor-955056111/

 

__________________________

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ

🐦  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak

 

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]]> Uncovering Life Lessons 2: A Special Episode with Lee Kappon, Roey Dor, Asaf Horesh, Yotam Segev, Bar Mor. What Message They'd Give Their Younger Selves bar mor, roey dor, asaf horesh, yotam segev, lee kappon 00:09:04 israeli startups, founder storiez, asaf horesh, obligo, ephraim yarmak, israeli venture capital, suridata, cyera, agora, bar mor, israeli tech, roey dor, startups for startups, founders, startup advice, lee kappon, founder stories, yotam segev, startup nation, unicorn founders, vintage false full 124 a824b40b-5070-45e5-8f9a-38507c6fd45d Unscripted conversation with Brian Rosenzweig GP Joule Ventures | Building a venture fund | Join us as we sit down for an unscripted conversation with Brian Rosenzweig GP Joule Ventures. Joule has led or was actively involved in investments in Coralogix, Reeco, Cellwize, Arnica, Unomy, and many others. 

In Today’s Episode with Brian We Discuss:

______________________

 0:00 - 1:23 Introduction 

1:23 - 4:05 How did you get into Venture Capital 

4:06 - 7:43 The change in the ecosystem between 2004 - 2023 

7:44 - 11:45 Raising his first $5 Million fund

11:46 - 13:56 How he handled the difficult times

13:56 - 15:02 Cofounder relationship 

15:02 - 16:36 How does he handle a difficult conversation 

16:37 - 17:14 Sitting on boards 

17:15 19:22 Relationships 

19:22 - 23:58 What should founders expect from their board members

23:59 - 27:01 Raising money for a fund 

27:02 - 30:29 How do you handle difficult times | Building mental & emotional strength 

30:29 - 32:21 Current market 2023 

32:22 - 34:51 Things that made him better 

34:52 - 38:42 Advice for founders | 

38:43 - 40:28 Message to his younger self 

40:28 - 41:54 Closing notes 

_______________________

🔗 CONNECT WITH Brian:

💻 Website - https://joulevc.com/

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianrosenzweig/

🐦  Twitter - https://twitter.com/BHRosenzweig1

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ

🐦  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak

 

🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW

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👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH

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📢 SPONSORSHIP

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]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 19:02:22 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (Brian Rosenzweig, ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/jouleventures-9LfmtBxF Join us as we sit down for an unscripted conversation with Brian Rosenzweig GP Joule Ventures. Joule has led or was actively involved in investments in Coralogix, Reeco, Cellwize, Arnica, Unomy, and many others. 

In Today’s Episode with Brian We Discuss:

______________________

 0:00 - 1:23 Introduction 

1:23 - 4:05 How did you get into Venture Capital 

4:06 - 7:43 The change in the ecosystem between 2004 - 2023 

7:44 - 11:45 Raising his first $5 Million fund

11:46 - 13:56 How he handled the difficult times

13:56 - 15:02 Cofounder relationship 

15:02 - 16:36 How does he handle a difficult conversation 

16:37 - 17:14 Sitting on boards 

17:15 19:22 Relationships 

19:22 - 23:58 What should founders expect from their board members

23:59 - 27:01 Raising money for a fund 

27:02 - 30:29 How do you handle difficult times | Building mental & emotional strength 

30:29 - 32:21 Current market 2023 

32:22 - 34:51 Things that made him better 

34:52 - 38:42 Advice for founders | 

38:43 - 40:28 Message to his younger self 

40:28 - 41:54 Closing notes 

_______________________

🔗 CONNECT WITH Brian:

💻 Website - https://joulevc.com/

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianrosenzweig/

🐦  Twitter - https://twitter.com/BHRosenzweig1

 

🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM

👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ

🐦  Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak

 

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]]> Unscripted conversation with Brian Rosenzweig GP Joule Ventures | Building a venture fund | Brian Rosenzweig, ephraim yarmak 00:42:57 israeli startups, venture fund, founder storiez, how to build a venture fund, startup for startups, vc funds, sarona market, startup nations, israeli tech, janvest ventures, israeli vc, founder stories, how to build a unicorn, early stage investing, joule ventures false full 123 608ba935-5180-4d86-bd6d-688140998a04 Uncovering Life Lessons: A Special Episode with Nadir Izrael, Dror Berman, Lotan Levkowitz, and Ben Rabinowitz on the Message They'd Give Their Younger Selves" In this episode, you'll hear from Nadir Izrael, Cofounder and CTO of Armis, Dror Berman, Managing Director of Innovation Endeavors, Eitan Reisel, Managing Director of VGames, Ben Rabinowitz, Managing Director of Amiti Ventures, and Lotan Lefkowitz of Grove Ventures.

 

0:00 - 1:14 Introduction 

1:14 - 3:52 Nadir Izrael, Cofounder Armis. 

3:52 - 6:42 Dror Berman, Innovation Endeavors 

6:43 - 7:29 Eitan Reisel, Vgames 

7:30 - 9:42 Ben Rebinowitz, Amiti Ventures 

9:43 - 12:46 Lotan Lefkowitz, Grove Ventures 

12:46 - 13:20 Ending 

 

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]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2023 18:56:57 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (Nadir Izrael, Dror Berman, Lotan Levkowitz, Ben Rabinowitz, Eitan Reisel, Ephraim Yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/specialepisode-wuJA3w_a In this episode, you'll hear from Nadir Izrael, Cofounder and CTO of Armis, Dror Berman, Managing Director of Innovation Endeavors, Eitan Reisel, Managing Director of VGames, Ben Rabinowitz, Managing Director of Amiti Ventures, and Lotan Lefkowitz of Grove Ventures.

 

0:00 - 1:14 Introduction 

1:14 - 3:52 Nadir Izrael, Cofounder Armis. 

3:52 - 6:42 Dror Berman, Innovation Endeavors 

6:43 - 7:29 Eitan Reisel, Vgames 

7:30 - 9:42 Ben Rebinowitz, Amiti Ventures 

9:43 - 12:46 Lotan Lefkowitz, Grove Ventures 

12:46 - 13:20 Ending 

 

__________________________

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]]> Uncovering Life Lessons: A Special Episode with Nadir Izrael, Dror Berman, Lotan Levkowitz, and Ben Rabinowitz on the Message They'd Give Their Younger Selves" Nadir Izrael, Dror Berman, Lotan Levkowitz, Ben Rabinowitz, Eitan Reisel, Ephraim Yarmak 00:13:20 founder storiez, grove ventures, vgames, ephraim yarmak, israel startups, nadir izrael, ben levkowitz, dror berman, innovation endeavors, israeli unicorns, eitan reisel, founders, amiti ventures, israel venture capital, startup stories, founder stories, ben rabinowitz, armis, advice to young people false full 122 a361b4e4-4f08-478f-962b-c2333851da7f Ron Gura CEO Empathy | Building a mission driven company | Helping bereaved families navigate their loss Join us as we sit down with Ron Gura, CEO of Empathy, a company on a mission to help families overcome loss and navigate their grief journey. With a passion for making a difference, Ron is leading the charge in creating a more empathetic society. Tune in to learn how he's building a mission-driven company and the impact it's having on bereaved families.

 

Have a great listen, and if you do benefit please suggest it to a friend who can benefit from it too.

 

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]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2023 02:31:35 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ron gura) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/rongura-WbtgKH1Q Join us as we sit down with Ron Gura, CEO of Empathy, a company on a mission to help families overcome loss and navigate their grief journey. With a passion for making a difference, Ron is leading the charge in creating a more empathetic society. Tune in to learn how he's building a mission-driven company and the impact it's having on bereaved families.

 

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]]> Ron Gura CEO Empathy | Building a mission driven company | Helping bereaved families navigate their loss ron gura 00:39:47 israeli startups, founder storiez, ephraim yarmak, empathy, unit 8200, michael eisenberg, israeli founders, ron gura, how to handle grief, alef ventures, founder stories, scale up nation, startup nation false full 121 aad00700-bd5a-44b1-9284-8da09a0401b2 Arik Solomon CEO Cypago | Launching a startup at 46 | Why every company needs compliance | Lessons from a first time founder | Creating Goals & meaning Cypago

Conversation with Arik Solomon co-founder & CEO Cypago.

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]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2023 06:46:46 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ARIK SOLOMON, ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/cypago-mhDtYURV Cypago

Conversation with Arik Solomon co-founder & CEO Cypago.

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]]> Arik Solomon CEO Cypago | Launching a startup at 46 | Why every company needs compliance | Lessons from a first time founder | Creating Goals & meaning ARIK SOLOMON, ephraim yarmak 00:38:20 israeli startups, founder storiez, ephraim yarmak, arik solomon, founder stories, compliance startups, cypago, how i built this, scale up nation, startup nation false full 120 3ede0184-5951-4cce-815d-65420a5c3334 VC on Founder StorieZ | Pranav Pai Founding Partner 3one4 Venture | How India is becoming the largest startup ecosystem | Investing in India Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:26:59 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/pranav-pai-hsYSylEj VC on Founder StorieZ | Pranav Pai Founding Partner 3one4 Venture | How India is becoming the largest startup ecosystem | Investing in India ephraim yarmak 00:48:36 Conversation with Pranav Pai co-founder & managing partner 3one4 Venture. Have a great listen, and if you do benefit please suggest it to a friend who can benefit from it too. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Pranav: 💻 Website - https://www.3one4capital.com/ 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pranavpai/ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/pai_dpiper 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ 🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) 👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH You can also reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the lessons you've learned from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏 Thanks! Conversation with Pranav Pai co-founder & managing partner 3one4 Venture. Have a great listen, and if you do benefit please suggest it to a friend who can benefit from it too. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Pranav: 💻 Website - https://www.3one4capital.com/ 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pranavpai/ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/pai_dpiper 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ 🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) 👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH You can also reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the lessons you've learned from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏 Thanks! founder storiez, ephraim yarmak, early stage vc firms, indian founders, indian vc, indian startups, 3one4, pranav pai, founder stories false full 108 fc98b614-1d5c-47a9-8a7a-542f9be6a958 VC on Founder StoreiZ | Part 2: Eze Vidra, Managing Partner Remagine Ventures Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:35:13 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/ezevidra-part2-Eu50e7X9 VC on Founder StoreiZ | Part 2: Eze Vidra, Managing Partner Remagine Ventures ephraim yarmak 00:25:56 Part 2 of conversation with Eze Vidra CoFounder & managing partner Remagine Venutres. Have a great listen, and if you do benefit please suggest it to a friend who can benefit from it too. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Eze: 💻 Website - https://www.vccafe.com/ 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezevidra/ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/ediggs 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimya... 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) 👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH You can also reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the lessons you've learned from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏 Thanks! Part 2 of conversation with Eze Vidra CoFounder & managing partner Remagine Venutres. Have a great listen, and if you do benefit please suggest it to a friend who can benefit from it too. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Eze: 💻 Website - https://www.vccafe.com/ 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezevidra/ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/ediggs 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimya... 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) 👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH You can also reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the lessons you've learned from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏 Thanks! false full 107 6d86a665-895f-47b8-9b31-1de390c53a02 VC on Founder StoreiZ | Part 1: Eze Vidra, Managing Partner Remagine Ventures Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:49:57 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/ezevidra-jYo1AgBv VC on Founder StoreiZ | Part 1: Eze Vidra, Managing Partner Remagine Ventures ephraim yarmak 00:33:30 Part 1 of conversation with Eze Vidra CoFounder & managing partner Remagine Venutres. Have a great listen, and if you do benefit please suggest it to a friend who can benefit from it too. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Eze: 💻 Website - https://www.vccafe.com/ 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezevidra/ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/ediggs 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimya... 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) 👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH You can also reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the lessons you've learned from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏 Thanks! Part 1 of conversation with Eze Vidra CoFounder & managing partner Remagine Venutres. Have a great listen, and if you do benefit please suggest it to a friend who can benefit from it too. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Eze: 💻 Website - https://www.vccafe.com/ 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezevidra/ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/ediggs 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimya... 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) 👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH You can also reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the lessons you've learned from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏 Thanks! false full 106 810c0cc2-48d7-4725-99e8-6d9be588d0b0 VC on Founder StorieZ | Part 2: Dror Berman, Managing Partner Innovation Endeavors Sun, 9 Oct 2022 21:31:06 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/drorberman2-CCYcL4lp VC on Founder StorieZ | Part 2: Dror Berman, Managing Partner Innovation Endeavors ephraim yarmak 00:22:41 Part 1 of conversation with Dror Berman, CoFounder & managing partner Innovation Endeavors. Have a great listen, and if you do benefit please suggest it to a friend who can benefit from it too. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Dror 💻 Website - https://www.innovationendeavors.com/ 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drorberman/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimya... 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) 👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH You can also reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the lessons you've learned from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏 Thanks! Part 1 of conversation with Dror Berman, CoFounder & managing partner Innovation Endeavors. Have a great listen, and if you do benefit please suggest it to a friend who can benefit from it too. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Dror 💻 Website - https://www.innovationendeavors.com/ 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drorberman/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimya... 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) 👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH You can also reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the lessons you've learned from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏 Thanks! true full 105 66545c61-e5ea-461f-8063-fb2e04b5101f VC on Founder StoreiZ | Part 1: Dror Berman, Managing Partner Innovation Endeavors Sun, 9 Oct 2022 21:29:47 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/drorberman-zcXKDFEp VC on Founder StoreiZ | Part 1: Dror Berman, Managing Partner Innovation Endeavors ephraim yarmak 00:29:04 Part 1 of conversation with Dror Berman, CoFounder & managing partner Innovation Endeavors. Have a great listen, and if you do benefit please suggest it to a friend who can benefit from it too. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Dror 💻 Website - https://www.innovationendeavors.com/ 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drorberman/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimya... 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) 👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH You can also reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the lessons you've learned from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏 Thanks! Part 1 of conversation with Dror Berman, CoFounder & managing partner Innovation Endeavors. Have a great listen, and if you do benefit please suggest it to a friend who can benefit from it too. 🔗 CONNECT WITH Dror 💻 Website - https://www.innovationendeavors.com/ 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drorberman/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimya... 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) 👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH You can also reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the lessons you've learned from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏 Thanks! false full 104 99ff8937-f8d3-4c23-9fba-242d2da49e5a VC on Founder StorieZ | Part 2, Ben Rabinowitz founder & managing partner Amiti Ventures Fri, 23 Sep 2022 14:41:40 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/amiti-venture-0UGBLegq VC on Founder StorieZ | Part 2, Ben Rabinowitz founder & managing partner Amiti Ventures ephraim yarmak 00:26:13 Part 2 of conversation with Ben Rabinowitz, Founder & managing partner Amiti Ventues. Have a great listen, and if you do benefit please suggest it to a friend who can benefit from it too. 🔗 CONNECT WITH BEN 💻 Website - https://www.amiti.vc/ 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-rabinowitz-0157584/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimya... 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) 👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH You can also reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the lessons you've learned from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏 Thanks! Part 2 of conversation with Ben Rabinowitz, Founder & managing partner Amiti Ventues. Have a great listen, and if you do benefit please suggest it to a friend who can benefit from it too. 🔗 CONNECT WITH BEN 💻 Website - https://www.amiti.vc/ 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-rabinowitz-0157584/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimya... 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) 👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH You can also reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the lessons you've learned from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏 Thanks! israeli startups, founder storiez, ephraim yarmak, israel, venture capital, venure funds, amiti ventures, isreali venture, founder stories, ben rabinowitz, startup nation false full 103 1851899d-a2dd-4e75-abf6-1aa808ac22c9 VC on Founder StorieZ | Ben Rabinowitz founder & managing partner Amiti Ventures | Part 1 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 04:34:49 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/amitiventures-EiWvj_BM VC on Founder StorieZ | Ben Rabinowitz founder & managing partner Amiti Ventures | Part 1 ephraim yarmak 00:31:19 Part 1 of conversation with Ben Rabinowitz, Founder & managing partner Amiti Ventues. Have a great listen, and if you do benefit please suggest it to a friend who can benefit from it too. 🔗 CONNECT WITH BEN 💻 Website - https://www.amiti.vc/ 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-rabinowitz-0157584/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimya... 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) 👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH You can also reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the lessons you've learned from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏 Thanks! Part 1 of conversation with Ben Rabinowitz, Founder & managing partner Amiti Ventues. Have a great listen, and if you do benefit please suggest it to a friend who can benefit from it too. 🔗 CONNECT WITH BEN 💻 Website - https://www.amiti.vc/ 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-rabinowitz-0157584/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimya... 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) 👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH You can also reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the lessons you've learned from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏 Thanks! founder storiez, ephraim yarmak, venture capital, israeli vc, amiti ventures, founder stories, ben rabinowitz, startup nation false full 102 dfcc53d5-d44b-44ef-83f0-dfa8dd9556e3 Grish Redekar CEO & Cofounder Sprinto HQ | Building a venture funded startup | Changing your mindsets Wed, 7 Sep 2022 18:05:32 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/sprinto-qp68b_Ny Grish Redekar CEO & Cofounder Sprinto HQ | Building a venture funded startup | Changing your mindsets ephraim yarmak 00:47:51 Conversation with Redekar CEO & Cofounder Sprinto HQ. Hey everyone welcome back to another episode on founder storiez. I am very excited about this conversation. This was such an amazing honest conversation with Grish, co-Founder & CEO of Sprinto_HQ - If I had to bet on a company that I think is going to become HUGE this one is top 5. The founder's mindset and how they approach building and problems is the caliber of top founders. Sprinto has raised $ 12 million from our good friends at Blume, ACCEL, and elevation Capital. This is Grish's second startup, which he's building together with his cofounder Raghu. His first startup RecruiterBox they bootstrapped it & sold. In this conversation with speak about the difference between building a bootstrapped vs venture-funded company. How he handles setbacks, and how he needed to change his mindset. Have a great listen, and if you do benefit please suggest it to a friend who can benefit from it too. 🔗 CONNECT WITH GRISH 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/sprintoHQ 💻 Website - https://sprinto.com/ 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishredekar/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimya... 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) 👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH You can also reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the lessons you've learned from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏 Thanks! Conversation with Redekar CEO & Cofounder Sprinto HQ. Hey everyone welcome back to another episode on founder storiez. I am very excited about this conversation. This was such an amazing honest conversation with Grish, co-Founder & CEO of Sprinto_HQ - If I had to bet on a company that I think is going to become HUGE this one is top 5. The founder's mindset and how they approach building and problems is the caliber of top founders. Sprinto has raised $ 12 million from our good friends at Blume, ACCEL, and elevation Capital. This is Grish's second startup, which he's building together with his cofounder Raghu. His first startup RecruiterBox they bootstrapped it & sold. In this conversation with speak about the difference between building a bootstrapped vs venture-funded company. How he handles setbacks, and how he needed to change his mindset. Have a great listen, and if you do benefit please suggest it to a friend who can benefit from it too. 🔗 CONNECT WITH GRISH 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/sprintoHQ 💻 Website - https://sprinto.com/ 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishredekar/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH EPHRAIM 🎥 YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/FOUNDERSTORIEZ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak 👥 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimya... 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) 👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH You can also reach out to Ephraim Yarmak on LinkedIn with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the lessons you've learned from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏 Thanks! bootstrapped startups, founder storiez, ephraim yarmak, sprinto, compliance technology, recruiter box, sprinto hq, elevation capital, grish redekar, indian startups, founder stories, blume ventures, startup india, accel india false full 101 f5d8b28f-049a-48b5-9675-064638c67819 VC on Founder StorieZ | Lotan Lefkowitz Co-founder & GP Grove Ventures | Always be curious, naive, and take chances | Wed, 31 Aug 2022 18:50:18 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/groveventures-RwceYOQL VC on Founder StorieZ | Lotan Lefkowitz Co-founder & GP Grove Ventures | Always be curious, naive, and take chances | ephraim yarmak 00:48:40 Conversation with Lotan Lefkowitz, Co-founder & GP Grove Ventures. Lotan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lotanlevkowitz/ Grove: https://www.grovevc.com/ Ephraim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ For any inquiries or sponsorship opportunities, please reach out ephraim@1000hires.com Enjoy! Conversation with Lotan Lefkowitz, Co-founder & GP Grove Ventures. Lotan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lotanlevkowitz/ Grove: https://www.grovevc.com/ Ephraim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ For any inquiries or sponsorship opportunities, please reach out ephraim@1000hires.com Enjoy! founder storiez, grove ventures, ephraim yarmak, dov moran, israeli vc, lotan lefkowitz, founder stories false full 94 e70601c4-6bb5-440a-87cf-b0b47b59ac8f Kobi Samboursky Founder, Managing Partner Glilot Capital Partners | Shai Morag CEO Ermetic | Founder Investor relationship | Israeli startup scene Tue, 23 Aug 2022 03:46:03 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/ermetic-glilot-48M85w50 Kobi Samboursky Founder, Managing Partner Glilot Capital Partners | Shai Morag CEO Ermetic | Founder Investor relationship | Israeli startup scene ephraim yarmak 00:47:43 Conversation with Kobi Samboursky, Glilot Capital Partners, and Shai Morag, CEO of Ermetic. Kobi, is a serial founder and has started a few companies before jumping into VC and launching Glilot Capital Partners. Glilot Capital Partners is a seed and early-stage VC, investing in the brightest and most extraordinary entrepreneurs in Israel. They raised over $800M across a few funds and over 30+ companies in their portfolio. Shai, is a serial founder, and previously sold a few startups. before launching Ermetic. Ermetic is an identity-first cloud infrastructure security platform that provides holistic, multicloud protection in an easy-to-deploy SaaS solution. What will you learn from this conversation? • VC Founder relationship. • What to look for in a VC. • Why resilience is one of the most necessary skills. and many more lessons. Kobi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kobisamboursky/ Glilot: https://glilotcapital.com/ Shai Morag, CEO Ermetic. https://www.linkedin.com/in/moragshai/ https://ermetic.com/ Ephraim Yarmak https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Enjoy! Conversation with Kobi Samboursky, Glilot Capital Partners, and Shai Morag, CEO of Ermetic. Kobi, is a serial founder and has started a few companies before jumping into VC and launching Glilot Capital Partners. Glilot Capital Partners is a seed and early-stage VC, investing in the brightest and most extraordinary entrepreneurs in Israel. They raised over $800M across a few funds and over 30+ companies in their portfolio. Shai, is a serial founder, and previously sold a few startups. before launching Ermetic. Ermetic is an identity-first cloud infrastructure security platform that provides holistic, multicloud protection in an easy-to-deploy SaaS solution. What will you learn from this conversation? • VC Founder relationship. • What to look for in a VC. • Why resilience is one of the most necessary skills. and many more lessons. Kobi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kobisamboursky/ Glilot: https://glilotcapital.com/ Shai Morag, CEO Ermetic. https://www.linkedin.com/in/moragshai/ https://ermetic.com/ Ephraim Yarmak https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Enjoy! founder storiez, ephraim yarmak, cyber startups, glilot venture partners, ermetic, israeli founders, kobi samboursky, shai morag, founder stories, startup nation, glilot capital partners false full 93 3bef470e-c0a0-4c3f-aaec-c6783e31d9c5 VC on Founder Storiez | Asaf Horesh GP Vintage Investment Partners Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:28:10 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/asaf-horesh-Etlb_Efd VC on Founder Storiez | Asaf Horesh GP Vintage Investment Partners ephraim yarmak 00:35:40 Conversation with Asaf Horesh, General Partner Vintage Investment Partners. Asaf Horesh. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asaf-horesh-4221a14/ Vintage IP. https://www.vintage-ip.com/ Ephraim Yarmak. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak Enjoy! Conversation with Asaf Horesh, General Partner Vintage Investment Partners. Asaf Horesh. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asaf-horesh-4221a14/ Vintage IP. https://www.vintage-ip.com/ Ephraim Yarmak. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak Enjoy! israeli startups, founder storiez, asaf horesh, ephraim yarmak, venture capital, israel venture capital, founder stories, vintage investment partners false full 92 3f3b25fe-0b23-4178-92f8-e2918d63ef79 Shahar Erez CEO Stoke Talent | Acquired by Fiverr for $110 Million Fri, 5 Aug 2022 04:03:54 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/stoketalent-HglEruAJ Shahar Erez CEO Stoke Talent | Acquired by Fiverr for $110 Million ephraim yarmak 00:46:56 Conversation with Shahar Erez CEO & Cofounder of Stoke Talent. Acquired by Fiverr for $110Million. Shahar: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaharer/ Website: https://www.stoketalent.com/ Ephraim. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak Please subscribe & leave a review. Thanks! Conversation with Shahar Erez CEO & Cofounder of Stoke Talent. Acquired by Fiverr for $110Million. Shahar: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaharer/ Website: https://www.stoketalent.com/ Ephraim. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak Please subscribe & leave a review. Thanks! false full 91 03817002-cbaf-495d-a520-dd9cd501a886 Adam Gavish CEO & Cofounder DoControl | Wed, 27 Jul 2022 06:18:44 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/docontrol-2N_dSQfq Adam Gavish CEO & Cofounder DoControl | ephraim yarmak 00:40:24 Conversation with Adam Gavish CEO & Cofounder DoControl Adam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamgavish/ Ephraim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak Enjoy! Conversation with Adam Gavish CEO & Cofounder DoControl Adam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamgavish/ Ephraim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak Enjoy! false full 90 09bb18ea-fa5d-43c1-9aa6-8efbe7c77f64 Dan Scheinman | Serial Angel Investor | First check in Zoom, SentinelOne, Arista Networks Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:13:09 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/dan-scheinman-aBO10GxQ Dan Scheinman | Serial Angel Investor | First check in Zoom, SentinelOne, Arista Networks ephraim yarmak 00:56:34 Conversation with Dan Scheinman. Serial angel investor. First check-in: Zoom, SentinelOne, CyCognito, Arista Networks, and multiple others. Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danscheinman/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak Please subscribe & leave a review. Thank you, Ephraim Conversation with Dan Scheinman. Serial angel investor. First check-in: Zoom, SentinelOne, CyCognito, Arista Networks, and multiple others. Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danscheinman/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak Please subscribe & leave a review. Thank you, Ephraim false full 89 2173716b-2c36-496d-8e7a-95cc3bbff601 Bar Mor CEO & Cofounder Agora | Wed, 6 Jul 2022 03:53:04 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/agroa-OWjQ_Zv3 Bar Mor CEO & Cofounder Agora | ephraim yarmak 00:42:16 Conversation with Bar Mor CEO & Cofounder Agora Bar Mor https://www.linkedin.com/in/bar-mor-955056111/ https://www.agorareal.com/ Ephraim Yarmak https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Enjoy! Conversation with Bar Mor CEO & Cofounder Agora Bar Mor https://www.linkedin.com/in/bar-mor-955056111/ https://www.agorareal.com/ Ephraim Yarmak https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Enjoy! founder storiez, ephraim yarmak, agora, bar mor, israeli startup, proptech, aleph ventures, startup nation false full 88 99d03409-7db4-4d8a-831a-7eed6f5e1846 Ran Ribenzaft Cofounder Epsagon | Building a startup and selling for $500 Million to cisco Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:06:29 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/epsagon-iQOTpBDf Ran Ribenzaft Cofounder Epsagon | Building a startup and selling for $500 Million to cisco ephraim yarmak 01:01:53 Conversation with Ran Ribenzaft Cofounder Epsagon. Epsagon was sold for $500Million to Cisco. Ran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ran-ribenzaft/ Ephraim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Please subscribe and leave a review. Thank You Conversation with Ran Ribenzaft Cofounder Epsagon. Epsagon was sold for $500Million to Cisco. Ran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ran-ribenzaft/ Ephraim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Please subscribe and leave a review. Thank You false full 87 e56a6775-b27f-4185-8029-2edbe365472a Jonathan Friedman CEO Demostack | Tue, 10 May 2022 16:17:11 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/demostack-v0yhwTwN Jonathan Friedman CEO Demostack | ephraim yarmak 00:45:57 Conversation with Jonathan Friedman Co-founder & CEO Demostack Jonathan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-friedman/ https://www.demostack.com/ Ephraim https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Enjoy! Conversation with Jonathan Friedman Co-founder & CEO Demostack Jonathan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-friedman/ https://www.demostack.com/ Ephraim https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Enjoy! founder storiez, ephraim yarmak, jonathan friedman, demostack false full 86 855e6554-6596-4e5d-9ed2-f16c6002a718 Yotam Segev CEO Cyera | Wed, 4 May 2022 03:38:01 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/cyera-F_aavx6P Yotam Segev CEO Cyera | ephraim yarmak 00:39:31 Conversation with Yotam Segev Co-founder & CEO Cyera Yotam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yotam-segev-096156113/ https://www.cyera.io/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Enjoy! Conversation with Yotam Segev Co-founder & CEO Cyera Yotam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yotam-segev-096156113/ https://www.cyera.io/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Enjoy! false full 85 4cc3afe3-1cd9-48b0-99e5-a5b7c33ac7ae Guy Benjamin CEO Healthee | Creating healthier employees | Employee wellness Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:38:08 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/healthee-BeZ3BAn5 Guy Benjamin CEO Healthee | Creating healthier employees | Employee wellness ephraim yarmak 00:44:33 Conversation with Guy Benjamin CEO Healthee Guy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-benjamin-9904b844/ https://www.healthee.co/ Ephraim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Please enjoy & subscribe. Conversation with Guy Benjamin CEO Healthee Guy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-benjamin-9904b844/ https://www.healthee.co/ Ephraim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Please enjoy & subscribe. healthtech, insurights, insurtech, employee wellness, ephraim yarmak, guy benjamin, employee healthcare, healthee false full 84 bb8cbb7c-842f-4523-a429-3fda23f09996 Alon Arvatz CPO & Co-founder IntSights | Selling a company for $335 Million | Mon, 11 Apr 2022 04:01:53 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/alonarvatz-aWViTnwr Alon Arvatz CPO & Co-founder IntSights | Selling a company for $335 Million | ephraim yarmak 00:41:01 Conversation with Alon Arvatz CTO & Cofounder IntSights. Sold to Rapid7 for $335 Million. Alon Arvatz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alon-arvatz/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Please subscribe & leave a review. Enjoy! Conversation with Alon Arvatz CTO & Cofounder IntSights. Sold to Rapid7 for $335 Million. Alon Arvatz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alon-arvatz/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Please subscribe & leave a review. Enjoy! israeli startups, alon arvatz, rapid7, founder storiez, ephraim yarmak, intsights, unicorns, founder stories false full 83 b45d261c-a177-4e33-a043-ed0656ce17fa Roey Dor CEO & Co-founder Obligo | Building a rocketship | Leading with vulnerability Wed, 6 Apr 2022 00:35:23 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/obligo-kWU_LuXt Roey Dor CEO & Co-founder Obligo | Building a rocketship | Leading with vulnerability ephraim yarmak 00:42:14 Conversation with Roey Dor, CEO & Cofounder Obligo Roey Dor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roey-dor-bab523142/ https://myobligo.com/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Please subscribe and leave a review. Thanks, Ephraim Conversation with Roey Dor, CEO & Cofounder Obligo Roey Dor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roey-dor-bab523142/ https://myobligo.com/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Please subscribe and leave a review. Thanks, Ephraim founder storiez, obligo, ephraim yarmak, proptech, roey dor, founder stories, startups false full 82 a72f7407-93ae-4161-a4e2-e12443169e96 Lee Kappon Founder & CEO Suridata | Staying positive through the challenges | Overcoming all odds Thu, 31 Mar 2022 05:54:23 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/suridata-KJ98upFQ Lee Kappon Founder & CEO Suridata | Staying positive through the challenges | Overcoming all odds ephraim yarmak 00:44:25 Conversation with Lee Kappon founder & CEO Suridata. Lee Kappon https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-kappon-9a9a7676/ https://www.suridata.ai/ Ephraim Yarmak https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Please subscribe and leave a review. Thank you! Conversation with Lee Kappon founder & CEO Suridata. Lee Kappon https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-kappon-9a9a7676/ https://www.suridata.ai/ Ephraim Yarmak https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Please subscribe and leave a review. Thank you! founder storiez, ephraim yarmak, suridata, cyber startups, lee kappon, founder stories false full 81 57719fbb-91dd-42a2-9c71-5d5b025e4ce0 Maxim Melamedov CEO & Co-founder Zesty | Overcoming all odds Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:23:50 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/zesty-ywlHdkjE Maxim Melamedov CEO & Co-founder Zesty | Overcoming all odds ephraim yarmak 00:46:30 Conversation with Maxim Melamedov CEO & Co-founder Zesty. Maxim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximmelamedov/ https://zesty.co/ Ephraim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Please subscribe and leave a review. Thank you. Conversation with Maxim Melamedov CEO & Co-founder Zesty. Maxim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximmelamedov/ https://zesty.co/ Ephraim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Please subscribe and leave a review. Thank you. zesty, founder storiez, ephraim yarmak, maxim melamedov, founder stories false full 80 568deb51-c7a5-484d-b020-80acb0850dbb VC on Founder StorieZ | Eitan Reisel Managing director Vgames Thu, 17 Mar 2022 05:56:05 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/vgames-TCkpXaZF VC on Founder StorieZ | Eitan Reisel Managing director Vgames ephraim yarmak 00:49:09 Conversation with Eitan Reisel managing director Vgames. Eitan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eitan-reisel-b1934318/ https://www.vgames.vc/ Ephraim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Conversation with Eitan Reisel managing director Vgames. Eitan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eitan-reisel-b1934318/ https://www.vgames.vc/ Ephraim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ founder storiez, vgames, ephraim yarmak, vc in gaming, eitan reisel, founder stories false full 79 283bef21-d3b4-4fd9-ae3e-4fab40dcb188 Amir Orad CEO Sisense Thu, 10 Mar 2022 19:32:43 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/sisense-0qd5MwwS Amir Orad CEO Sisense ephraim yarmak 00:38:53 Conversation with Amir Orad CEO Sisense. Amir Orad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirorad/ https://www.sisense.com/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Conversation with Amir Orad CEO Sisense. Amir Orad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirorad/ https://www.sisense.com/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ israeli startups, unicorn data startups, founder storiez, ephraim yarmak, sisense, serial entrepreneurs, founder stories, amir orad false full 78 5e909f03-7327-4db4-b029-3da842ca3dc9 Nadir Izrael Co-founder & CTO Armis | Emotional rollercoaster of being a founder | The startup ride to sale of $1.1Billion Tue, 1 Mar 2022 19:27:14 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/armis-rhp27bfs-CFtR_ZUT Nadir Izrael Co-founder & CTO Armis | Emotional rollercoaster of being a founder | The startup ride to sale of $1.1Billion ephraim yarmak 00:50:55 Conversation with Nadir Izrael Cofounder & CTO Armis. Nadir Izrael https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadiriz/ Ephraim Yarmak. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Conversation with Nadir Izrael Cofounder & CTO Armis. Nadir Izrael https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadiriz/ Ephraim Yarmak. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ false full 77 37d642ea-2f61-47c3-8141-3e213d2683e5 VC on Founder Storiez | Don't take the conventional path| Boaz Albaranes Partner Mindset Ventures Wed, 16 Feb 2022 18:38:44 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/boaz-noRB8m9b VC on Founder Storiez | Don't take the conventional path| Boaz Albaranes Partner Mindset Ventures ephraim yarmak 00:45:04 Conversation with Boaz Albaranes, Partner at Mindset Ventures. Mindset Ventures is an investor in Brex, Turing, and some of the guests we had on this show like Pecan, Hyro. They operate in the US, Brazil, and Israel. Boaz Albaranes https://www.linkedin.com/in/boazalbaranes/ Mindset Ventures / https://mindset.ventures/ Ephraim Yarmak https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Please subscribe and leave a review. Thank you Conversation with Boaz Albaranes, Partner at Mindset Ventures. Mindset Ventures is an investor in Brex, Turing, and some of the guests we had on this show like Pecan, Hyro. They operate in the US, Brazil, and Israel. Boaz Albaranes https://www.linkedin.com/in/boazalbaranes/ Mindset Ventures / https://mindset.ventures/ Ephraim Yarmak https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Please subscribe and leave a review. Thank you false full 76 4815b129-d349-4e8d-aab8-fdf9bc4624c2 What it takes to build a global unicorn company | Social Impact Company |Ronni Zehavi CEO Hibob | Mon, 7 Feb 2022 06:02:56 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/hibob-9h0RLndW What it takes to build a global unicorn company | Social Impact Company |Ronni Zehavi CEO Hibob | ephraim yarmak 00:47:33 Conversation with Ronni Zehavi COFOUNDER & CEO, HIbob Ronni is a serial entrepreneur, his previous startup was acquired for $300Million, and has launched a very successful VC firm. His current startup Hibob has raised over $240Million, has over 400 team members, and over 2000 customers. Ronni Zehavi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronnizehavi/ www.hibob.com Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Please subscribe and leave a review. Conversation with Ronni Zehavi COFOUNDER & CEO, HIbob Ronni is a serial entrepreneur, his previous startup was acquired for $300Million, and has launched a very successful VC firm. His current startup Hibob has raised over $240Million, has over 400 team members, and over 2000 customers. Ronni Zehavi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronnizehavi/ www.hibob.com Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Please subscribe and leave a review. founder storiez, ephraim yarmak, social impact company, hibob, ronni zehavi false full 75 db272f7a-6ebb-4545-9723-49bd2846e389 Vladi Sandler CEO & Cofounder Lightspin Fri, 28 Jan 2022 06:50:53 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/lightspin-Kv5H06gt Vladi Sandler CEO & Cofounder Lightspin ephraim yarmak 00:34:13 Conversation with Vladi Sandler CEO & CoFounder Lightspin Vladi Sandler. https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladi-cloud-security/ https://www.lightspin.io/ Ephraim Yarmak. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Conversation with Vladi Sandler CEO & CoFounder Lightspin Vladi Sandler. https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladi-cloud-security/ https://www.lightspin.io/ Ephraim Yarmak. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ false full 74 a177a2de-63bf-4ca1-a785-f549848db1c4 From a side project to raising $72Million | Eran Shirazi CoFounder CTO Easysend Mon, 17 Jan 2022 01:52:56 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/easy-send-zwcOxAHD From a side project to raising $72Million | Eran Shirazi CoFounder CTO Easysend ephraim yarmak 00:44:45 Conversation with Eran Shirazi, CTO & Co-founder Easysend. Founded in 2016, Raised $71.5 Million, 120 Employees. Eran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eranshirazi/ https://www.easysend.io/ Ephraim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Conversation with Eran Shirazi, CTO & Co-founder Easysend. Founded in 2016, Raised $71.5 Million, 120 Employees. Eran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eranshirazi/ https://www.easysend.io/ Ephraim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ easysend, israeli startups, founder storiez, ephraim yarmak, nocode startups, tal daskal, startup nation, eran shirazi false full 73 5e8a683c-e87e-4468-adc6-60299f8ae25d Yevgeny Dibrov CEO Armis | Yevgeny Dibrov 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yevgenydibrov/

]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2021 21:54:10 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/armis-j_upWsSj Yevgeny Dibrov 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yevgenydibrov/

]]> Yevgeny Dibrov CEO Armis | ephraim yarmak 00:58:45 Armis was founded in 2015, has raised $537 Million, and is valued at $3.5billion. In 2020 was sold for $1.1 Billion dollars, to insight partners. Yevgeny Dibrov. https://www.linkedin.com/in/yevgenydibrov/ www.armis.com Ephraim Yarmak. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak Please subscribe and leave a review. Thank You Armis was founded in 2015, has raised $537 Million, and is valued at $3.5billion. In 2020 was sold for $1.1 Billion dollars, to insight partners. Yevgeny Dibrov. https://www.linkedin.com/in/yevgenydibrov/ www.armis.com Ephraim Yarmak. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak Please subscribe and leave a review. Thank You false full 72 627df9d3-e0e1-4586-9659-45e8f1768aa4 Yotam Cohen, CEO Daisy | How to stay curious 2nd time around Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:34:33 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/daisy-51UsdCBa Yotam Cohen, CEO Daisy | How to stay curious 2nd time around ephraim yarmak 00:49:32 Yotam Cohen is a seasoned entrepreneur, and building his second startup Daisy. His first startup Wibbitz was acquired the day we recorded this episode. I really enjoyed this conversation with Yotam, so please enjoy. If you have yet to subscribe and review please do:) Yotam Cohen. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yotamcohen/ Daisy: https://www.joindaisy.com/ Ephraim Yarmak LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCybjpAry4gIeS0X3TLEpesA/featured Yotam Cohen is a seasoned entrepreneur, and building his second startup Daisy. His first startup Wibbitz was acquired the day we recorded this episode. I really enjoyed this conversation with Yotam, so please enjoy. If you have yet to subscribe and review please do:) Yotam Cohen. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yotamcohen/ Daisy: https://www.joindaisy.com/ Ephraim Yarmak LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCybjpAry4gIeS0X3TLEpesA/featured founder storiez, ephraim yarmak, wibbitz, daisy, proptech, second time founders, founder stories, yotam cohen false full 71 a008dfe7-666c-42a6-b0ab-9fc073454fa9 How to become 1% better every day. Omer Glass. CEO GrowthSpace Thu, 2 Dec 2021 19:19:51 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/growthspace-DPswgHfz How to become 1% better every day. Omer Glass. CEO GrowthSpace ephraim yarmak 00:48:21 https://www.growthspace.com/ Omer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omerglass/ Ephraim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/EK8MDHLmFpc This podcast is brought to you by the goodness & kindness foundation. Please do a good deed, smile at a stranger let's all try to do our part in making this world a better place. Please subscribe and leave a review. https://www.growthspace.com/ Omer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omerglass/ Ephraim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/EK8MDHLmFpc This podcast is brought to you by the goodness & kindness foundation. Please do a good deed, smile at a stranger let's all try to do our part in making this world a better place. Please subscribe and leave a review. founder storiez, entrepreneurship, ephraim yarmak, mentorship, omer glass, founder stories, startups, growth space false full 70 622855c2-ef5b-4a19-bb1e-dbec18c33924 How to anticipate luck and take advantage. Noam Schwartz CEO &Cofounder ActiveFence Thu, 18 Nov 2021 21:38:16 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/activefence-j8oMhDHD How to anticipate luck and take advantage. Noam Schwartz CEO &Cofounder ActiveFence ephraim yarmak 00:41:36 Hey! Everyone welcome back to another episode of founder storieZ. I'm your host Ephraim. I'm super excited to bring you this episode with an incredible company and phenomenal person. Noam Schwartz CEO ActiveFence. In our conversation, we cover so many incredible topics. • how the idea for ActiveFense came while he was sitting in the ICU with his daughter. • Responding to opportunoites • What it means to show up each day • and how being a CEO is a big privilege and responsibility that needs to be earned. If you listened to any of the previous episodes you know how our conversations work. It's a soul to soul experience. These conversations are raw - emotional. - vulnerable. We go into depth, about our journeys, our journeys about the ups & downs of life, what drives us, and how we can make a bigger impact. So if you come across something that resonates with you. Don't wait for tomorrow to implement. Change your life today! Thank you for your support I really appreciate it! Noam Schwartz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noamsp/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Please subscribe and leave a review. Thanks, Ephraim Ps. If you have any feedback, ideas send me a message on LinkedIn. Hey! Everyone welcome back to another episode of founder storieZ. I'm your host Ephraim. I'm super excited to bring you this episode with an incredible company and phenomenal person. Noam Schwartz CEO ActiveFence. In our conversation, we cover so many incredible topics. • how the idea for ActiveFense came while he was sitting in the ICU with his daughter. • Responding to opportunoites • What it means to show up each day • and how being a CEO is a big privilege and responsibility that needs to be earned. If you listened to any of the previous episodes you know how our conversations work. It's a soul to soul experience. These conversations are raw - emotional. - vulnerable. We go into depth, about our journeys, our journeys about the ups & downs of life, what drives us, and how we can make a bigger impact. So if you come across something that resonates with you. Don't wait for tomorrow to implement. Change your life today! Thank you for your support I really appreciate it! Noam Schwartz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noamsp/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Please subscribe and leave a review. Thanks, Ephraim Ps. If you have any feedback, ideas send me a message on LinkedIn. false full 69 fae37b12-b26a-4dce-9c6b-6aba7503af71 From Idea to a Billion Dollars! How to dream big and accomplish the impossible. Yaron Inger Co-Founder & CTO at Lightricks I'm super excited to bring you this episode with an incredible company and phenomenal person.  Yalon Co-founder & CTO Lightricks

Lighttircks has raised over $300Million dollars and the chances are you are probably using one of their apps on your phones.  

In our conversation, we speak about how a team of 5 co-founders built up to 450 employees, $100s of millions in revenue, and an evaluation over a BILLION DOLLARS. 

 

Please subscribe and leave a review. 

 

Yaron Inger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaroninger/

Lightricks: https://www.lightricks.com/

 

Ephraim yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

 

 

 

]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:14:18 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/lightricks-ktnQKeRW I'm super excited to bring you this episode with an incredible company and phenomenal person.  Yalon Co-founder & CTO Lightricks

Lighttircks has raised over $300Million dollars and the chances are you are probably using one of their apps on your phones.  

In our conversation, we speak about how a team of 5 co-founders built up to 450 employees, $100s of millions in revenue, and an evaluation over a BILLION DOLLARS. 

 

Please subscribe and leave a review. 

 

Yaron Inger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaroninger/

Lightricks: https://www.lightricks.com/

 

Ephraim yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

 

 

 

]]> From Idea to a Billion Dollars! How to dream big and accomplish the impossible. Yaron Inger Co-Founder & CTO at Lightricks ephraim yarmak 00:55:23 founder storiez, yaron inger, ephraim yarmak, israeli entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs, founder stories, unicorn startups, startups, lightricks false full 68 b525172c-090b-49b1-8ab7-8939240a386b First time founder to public company. Omer David Keilaf CEO Innoviz Thu, 4 Nov 2021 17:02:26 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/innoviz-4mQmE_PR First time founder to public company. Omer David Keilaf CEO Innoviz ephraim yarmak 00:49:53 I'm super excited to bring you this episode with an incredible company and phenomenal person. Omer David Keilaf Cofounder & CEO Innoviz. Innoviz is changing the game of autonomous vehicles. They have raised closed to HALF BILLION DOLLARS - and went public VIA SPAC this year - https://www.google.com/finance/quote/INVZ:NASDAQ. In our conversation, I dont think we left anything uncovered - we spoke about everything. and there is so much you will learn. So have a great listen! If you have any tips, suggestions, feedback please reach out and let us know:) Omer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omer-david-keilaf-53714b1/ Innoviz: https://innoviz.tech/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Please subscribe and leave a review. I'm super excited to bring you this episode with an incredible company and phenomenal person. Omer David Keilaf Cofounder & CEO Innoviz. Innoviz is changing the game of autonomous vehicles. They have raised closed to HALF BILLION DOLLARS - and went public VIA SPAC this year - https://www.google.com/finance/quote/INVZ:NASDAQ. In our conversation, I dont think we left anything uncovered - we spoke about everything. and there is so much you will learn. So have a great listen! If you have any tips, suggestions, feedback please reach out and let us know:) Omer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omer-david-keilaf-53714b1/ Innoviz: https://innoviz.tech/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Please subscribe and leave a review. true full 67 fe0599f5-83ea-4b04-84f8-90805917e7fd Startups from Latam America. Gerry Giacomán Colyer. Founder & CEO Clara "How to make an impact" Thu, 28 Oct 2021 18:37:58 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/clara-_awWlI3o Startups from Latam America. Gerry Giacomán Colyer. Founder & CEO Clara "How to make an impact" ephraim yarmak 00:49:03 Founder storieZ is starting to bring you StorieZ of Startups from Latam America. You can't help but be inspired by what's happening in the startup ecosystem of Latin America and all the new startups. Just in 2021 alone over $15Billion has been invested in over 600 startups So I'm super excited to bring you this conversation with one of the hottest companies and founders from Mexico - Gerry the founder of Clara - A fintech startup - Clara has raised over $50MILLION from multiple investors. In this conversation, you will learn why Latam is blowing up right now, what has changed. His journey into startups and the founding story of Clara. Gerry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrygiacoman Clara: https://www.clara.cc/ Ephraim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Founder storieZ is starting to bring you StorieZ of Startups from Latam America. You can't help but be inspired by what's happening in the startup ecosystem of Latin America and all the new startups. Just in 2021 alone over $15Billion has been invested in over 600 startups So I'm super excited to bring you this conversation with one of the hottest companies and founders from Mexico - Gerry the founder of Clara - A fintech startup - Clara has raised over $50MILLION from multiple investors. In this conversation, you will learn why Latam is blowing up right now, what has changed. His journey into startups and the founding story of Clara. Gerry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrygiacoman Clara: https://www.clara.cc/ Ephraim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ false full 66 b09f6708-34f7-4aa8-8b8f-3cb340d4c6e9 Amichai Neiderman CEO NYM Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:09:17 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/amichai-neiderman-ceo-nym-4o4j9JEt Amichai Neiderman CEO NYM ephraim yarmak 00:39:31 Hey everyone welcome back to another episode of founder storiez. I'm your host Ephraim Yarmak. I'm super excited to bring to you today Amichai Neiderman co-founder and CEO of NYM. Nym has raised close to $50Million, from Tiger Global, Addition Capital, Lightspeed, GV, and multiple others. In our conversation today we go over Amichai's early days, how he got into entrepreneurship, and what it takes to build a startup as a first-time founder. If you listened to any of the previous episodes you know how our conversations work. It's a soul to soul experience. These conversations are raw - emotional. - vulnerable. We go into depth, about our journeys, our journeys about the ups & downs of life, what drives us, and how we can make a bigger impact Amichai, thank you for this incredible conversation, your honesty, vulnerability, and willingness to share! I know the impact our conversation has made on my life. and I know the impact it's going to make on others. So when you the listener, listen to this episode, once, twice, or 3 you will learn so many incredible things to implement in your life today! So Have a great listen, and please share with your friends who you think can benefit too. Now, this is important so listen closely, to reach more listeners please subscribe and leave a review. This recording is brought to you by the Goodness and Kindness Foundation. If you walking on the street smile at a stranger, do a good deed for someone, and let's all strive to make our impact and make this world a better place. Amichai Neiderman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amihai-neiderman-20998788/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Please reach out to me on LinkedIn if you would like to suggest someone to interview or I can be of help to your startup. Hey everyone welcome back to another episode of founder storiez. I'm your host Ephraim Yarmak. I'm super excited to bring to you today Amichai Neiderman co-founder and CEO of NYM. Nym has raised close to $50Million, from Tiger Global, Addition Capital, Lightspeed, GV, and multiple others. In our conversation today we go over Amichai's early days, how he got into entrepreneurship, and what it takes to build a startup as a first-time founder. If you listened to any of the previous episodes you know how our conversations work. It's a soul to soul experience. These conversations are raw - emotional. - vulnerable. We go into depth, about our journeys, our journeys about the ups & downs of life, what drives us, and how we can make a bigger impact Amichai, thank you for this incredible conversation, your honesty, vulnerability, and willingness to share! I know the impact our conversation has made on my life. and I know the impact it's going to make on others. So when you the listener, listen to this episode, once, twice, or 3 you will learn so many incredible things to implement in your life today! So Have a great listen, and please share with your friends who you think can benefit too. Now, this is important so listen closely, to reach more listeners please subscribe and leave a review. This recording is brought to you by the Goodness and Kindness Foundation. If you walking on the street smile at a stranger, do a good deed for someone, and let's all strive to make our impact and make this world a better place. Amichai Neiderman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amihai-neiderman-20998788/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Please reach out to me on LinkedIn if you would like to suggest someone to interview or I can be of help to your startup. founder storiez, addition capital, insurtech, ephraim yarmak, tiger global, israeli entrepreneurs, amichai neiderman, nym, health care tech, startups false full 65 d663d9a3-5366-46ec-8741-259875554ce7 Zviki ben-ishay CEO & Cofounder Lightico Tue, 12 Oct 2021 17:08:33 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/zviki-ben-ishay-ceo-cofounder-lightico-l3FWFAMW Zviki ben-ishay CEO & Cofounder Lightico ephraim yarmak 00:45:29 Hey! Everyone welcome back to another episode of founder storiez. I'm your host Ephraim. I'm super excited to bring you this conversation with one of my favorite people and entrepreneurs Zviki Ben-ishay CEO & COFOUNDER Lightico. One of the most amazing things about Zviki, and you will hear it in our conversation is his humility & honesty about the true struggles of entrepreneurship. In this conversation, you will learn about his early life, what it took to launch Lightico, how he balances family life, and how he led the company through COVID. If you listened to any of the previous episodes you know how our conversations work. It's a soul to soul experience. These conversations are raw - emotional. - vulnerable. We go into depth, about our journeys, our journeys about the ups & downs of life, what drives us, and how we can make a bigger impact This conversation with Irad is amazing. So if you are someone that doesn't like to get vulnerable, or change their life for the better please don't listen to this, because it will make you wanna change. Zviki thank you for this incredible conversation, your honesty, vulnerability, and the willingness to share! I know the impact our conversation has made on my life. and I know the impact it's going to make on others. So when you the listener, listen to this episode, once, twice, or 3 you will learn so many incredible things to implement in your life today! So Have a great listen, and please share with your friends who you think can benefit too. Now, this is important so listen closely, to reach more listeners please subscribe and leave a review. This recording is brought to you by the Goodness and Kindness Foundation. If your walking on the street smile at a stranger, do a good deed for someone and let's all strive to make our impact and make this world a better place. Zviki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zviki-ben-ishay-7406187/ Ephraim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ If you would like to suggest someone to interview or I can be of help with your startup please reach out. Hey! Everyone welcome back to another episode of founder storiez. I'm your host Ephraim. I'm super excited to bring you this conversation with one of my favorite people and entrepreneurs Zviki Ben-ishay CEO & COFOUNDER Lightico. One of the most amazing things about Zviki, and you will hear it in our conversation is his humility & honesty about the true struggles of entrepreneurship. In this conversation, you will learn about his early life, what it took to launch Lightico, how he balances family life, and how he led the company through COVID. If you listened to any of the previous episodes you know how our conversations work. It's a soul to soul experience. These conversations are raw - emotional. - vulnerable. We go into depth, about our journeys, our journeys about the ups & downs of life, what drives us, and how we can make a bigger impact This conversation with Irad is amazing. So if you are someone that doesn't like to get vulnerable, or change their life for the better please don't listen to this, because it will make you wanna change. Zviki thank you for this incredible conversation, your honesty, vulnerability, and the willingness to share! I know the impact our conversation has made on my life. and I know the impact it's going to make on others. So when you the listener, listen to this episode, once, twice, or 3 you will learn so many incredible things to implement in your life today! So Have a great listen, and please share with your friends who you think can benefit too. Now, this is important so listen closely, to reach more listeners please subscribe and leave a review. This recording is brought to you by the Goodness and Kindness Foundation. If your walking on the street smile at a stranger, do a good deed for someone and let's all strive to make our impact and make this world a better place. Zviki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zviki-ben-ishay-7406187/ Ephraim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ If you would like to suggest someone to interview or I can be of help with your startup please reach out. false full 64 952591d6-11e5-477f-808b-bea904b63956 Combating Lonliness with Irad Eichler CEO Circles Tue, 5 Oct 2021 05:54:29 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/circles-UurdhD_Y Combating Lonliness with Irad Eichler CEO Circles ephraim yarmak 01:03:39 mental health, founder storiez, entrepreneurship, ephraim yarmak, irad eicher, combating loneliness, mental health startups false full 63 a0fc114a-3b0a-438f-8991-05dc23293af1 Dvir ben-aroya CEO Spike. How to live beyond the edge and just jump. Fri, 10 Sep 2021 16:54:13 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/spike-1WxdIyQV Dvir ben-aroya CEO Spike. How to live beyond the edge and just jump. ephraim yarmak 00:50:40 Hey Everyone welcome back to another episode of Founder StorieZ. As you know each week we try to bring you the best guest, so we can learn from their stories and apply those lessons to our own life. This week's episode is a special one. We have serial entrepreneur Dvir, CEO & Co-founder of Spike. Spike has raised $15.3 Million from Insight Partners, NFX, Wix, and the CEO of Zoom. Dvir, Is a lover of extreme sports - and you will hear all about it in our conversation - I think one of the biggest lessons I've learned from speaking with Dvir, is to just jump. Imagine you are going skydiving, and your standing at the edge of the plane, ready to jump, but fear holding you back. This is what it means to JUMP! and get right into it. If you listened to any of the previous episodes you know how our conversations work. It's a soul to soul experience. These conversations are raw - emotional. - vulnerable. We go into depth, about our journeys, our journeys about the ups & downs of life, what drives us, and how we can make a bigger impact This conversation with Dvir is amazing. So if you are someone that doesn't like to get vulnerable, or change their life for the better please don't listen to this, because it will make you wanna change. Dvir thank you for this incredible conversation, your honesty, vulnerability, and the willingness to share! I know the impact our conversation has made on my life. and I know the impact it's going to make on others. So when you the listener, listen to this episode, once, twice, or 3 you will learn so many incredible things to implement in your life today! So Have a great listen, and please share with your friends who you think can benefit too. To reach more listeners and make a bigger impact please subscribe and leave a review. Dvir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dvir-ben-aroya https://www.spikenow.com/ Ephraim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ SPONSORED BY: This recording is brought to you by the Goodness and Kindness Foundation. If your walking on the street smile at a stranger, do a good deed for someone, and let's all strive to make our impact and make this world a better place. Hey Everyone welcome back to another episode of Founder StorieZ. As you know each week we try to bring you the best guest, so we can learn from their stories and apply those lessons to our own life. This week's episode is a special one. We have serial entrepreneur Dvir, CEO & Co-founder of Spike. Spike has raised $15.3 Million from Insight Partners, NFX, Wix, and the CEO of Zoom. Dvir, Is a lover of extreme sports - and you will hear all about it in our conversation - I think one of the biggest lessons I've learned from speaking with Dvir, is to just jump. Imagine you are going skydiving, and your standing at the edge of the plane, ready to jump, but fear holding you back. This is what it means to JUMP! and get right into it. If you listened to any of the previous episodes you know how our conversations work. It's a soul to soul experience. These conversations are raw - emotional. - vulnerable. We go into depth, about our journeys, our journeys about the ups & downs of life, what drives us, and how we can make a bigger impact This conversation with Dvir is amazing. So if you are someone that doesn't like to get vulnerable, or change their life for the better please don't listen to this, because it will make you wanna change. Dvir thank you for this incredible conversation, your honesty, vulnerability, and the willingness to share! I know the impact our conversation has made on my life. and I know the impact it's going to make on others. So when you the listener, listen to this episode, once, twice, or 3 you will learn so many incredible things to implement in your life today! So Have a great listen, and please share with your friends who you think can benefit too. To reach more listeners and make a bigger impact please subscribe and leave a review. Dvir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dvir-ben-aroya https://www.spikenow.com/ Ephraim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ SPONSORED BY: This recording is brought to you by the Goodness and Kindness Foundation. If your walking on the street smile at a stranger, do a good deed for someone, and let's all strive to make our impact and make this world a better place. founder storiez, spike, dvir ben aroya, startups false full 62 31fe9153-d516-444e-91b0-8b12059476fd Frida Polli CEO Pymetrics Mon, 30 Aug 2021 22:51:30 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/pymetrics-dqn5RXm1 Frida Polli CEO Pymetrics ephraim yarmak 00:54:52 On this week's episode, we have a very special guest. To give you an understanding, Our guest has a degree from Dartmouth, MIT, Harvard, and is a trained neuroscientist. And only launched their company at the 2nd part of their career at 38 Years old. Today's guest is an honor to introduce Dr. Frida Polli, CEO of An incredible company Pymetrics ( in the HR tech space) Raised $56million to date. If you listened to any of the previous episodes you know how our conversations work. It's a soul to soul experience. These conversations are raw - emotional. - vulnerable. We go into depth, about our journeys, our journeys about the ups & downs of life, what drives us, and how we can make a bigger impact This conversation with Frida is truly exceptional, and we go deep. So if you are someone that doesn't like to get vulnerable, or change their life for the better please don't listen to this, because it will make you wanna change. We speak about our upbringings, family life, raising children, mental health, what it means to go through hard times, what it takes to build a company. Frida thank you for this incredible conversation, your honesty, vulnerability, and the willingness to share! I know the impact our conversation has made on my life. and I know the impact it's going to make on others. So when you the listener, listen to this episode, once, twice or 3 you will learn so many incredible things to implement in your life today! So Have a great listen, and please share with your friends who you think can benefit too. Now, this is important so listen closely, to reach more listeners please subscribe and leave a review. Frida Polli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frida-polli-phd-03a1855/ Ephraim Yarmak https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/AKHONO10_60 On this week's episode, we have a very special guest. To give you an understanding, Our guest has a degree from Dartmouth, MIT, Harvard, and is a trained neuroscientist. And only launched their company at the 2nd part of their career at 38 Years old. Today's guest is an honor to introduce Dr. Frida Polli, CEO of An incredible company Pymetrics ( in the HR tech space) Raised $56million to date. If you listened to any of the previous episodes you know how our conversations work. It's a soul to soul experience. These conversations are raw - emotional. - vulnerable. We go into depth, about our journeys, our journeys about the ups & downs of life, what drives us, and how we can make a bigger impact This conversation with Frida is truly exceptional, and we go deep. So if you are someone that doesn't like to get vulnerable, or change their life for the better please don't listen to this, because it will make you wanna change. We speak about our upbringings, family life, raising children, mental health, what it means to go through hard times, what it takes to build a company. Frida thank you for this incredible conversation, your honesty, vulnerability, and the willingness to share! I know the impact our conversation has made on my life. and I know the impact it's going to make on others. So when you the listener, listen to this episode, once, twice or 3 you will learn so many incredible things to implement in your life today! So Have a great listen, and please share with your friends who you think can benefit too. Now, this is important so listen closely, to reach more listeners please subscribe and leave a review. Frida Polli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frida-polli-phd-03a1855/ Ephraim Yarmak https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/AKHONO10_60 false full 61 185f1559-c0ba-4f7c-833b-de99bccb97de Yoav Vilner CEO Walnut.io Tue, 24 Aug 2021 20:32:38 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/walnut-lRhvKVps Yoav Vilner CEO Walnut.io ephraim yarmak 00:43:30 The past year and a half have been difficult for everyone. But out of every fire rises hope & opportunity. One of the amazing things has been all the new companies that have launched. Today's special guest is one of those companies. Yoav is a serial entrepreneur having founded 3 previous companies. He currently building a great company called Walnut.io one of the hottest companies to come out of COVID 19. It was listed as a top 50 place to work and made it onto many prestigious lists. Walnut has raised money from incredible Investors, the CEO of Wix, NFX, and others. In our conversation, how he got into entrepreneurship by accident, what it takes to build a great company. and many tips on launching your product to the market. Enjoy! Please subscribe and leave a review so we can inspire many more people. Thank you for listening. Yoav Vilner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoav-vilner/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCybjpAry4gIeS0X3TLEpesA/featured The past year and a half have been difficult for everyone. But out of every fire rises hope & opportunity. One of the amazing things has been all the new companies that have launched. Today's special guest is one of those companies. Yoav is a serial entrepreneur having founded 3 previous companies. He currently building a great company called Walnut.io one of the hottest companies to come out of COVID 19. It was listed as a top 50 place to work and made it onto many prestigious lists. Walnut has raised money from incredible Investors, the CEO of Wix, NFX, and others. In our conversation, how he got into entrepreneurship by accident, what it takes to build a great company. and many tips on launching your product to the market. Enjoy! Please subscribe and leave a review so we can inspire many more people. Thank you for listening. Yoav Vilner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoav-vilner/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCybjpAry4gIeS0X3TLEpesA/featured false full 60 84768dd4-181c-4049-9603-4e31546584c8 Amit Rapaport Founder COMPETE. "If the world doesn't make sense, take a hammer and break the world” Wed, 11 Aug 2021 19:11:45 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/compete-M66TVUDO Amit Rapaport Founder COMPETE. "If the world doesn't make sense, take a hammer and break the world” ephraim yarmak 00:40:55 WELCOME BACK to another episode of Founder Storiez, Now if this is your first time listening I want you to get ready for an incredible journey. This podcast is raw - emotional. - vulnerable. We go into depth, with each entrepreneur what drives them to succeed. Today we have a special guest. Amit Rappaport is a wife and a mother of 3. She lives her life by this saying: "If the world doesn't make sense, take a hammer and break the world” She's the founder of an incredible company called COMPETE which recently raised $2.5Million from Aleph Ventures, new from Vine Ventures, and others. Compete was launched during the height pandemic and during this time was able to get 200 Customers! In our conversation, we go into what drives her, why started a 2nd career as an entrepreneur and launch a company, also how she balances her family. Amit thank you for this incredible conversation and your honesty. you are truly amazing! There's no doubt, when you the listener, listen to this episode, once, twice or 3 you will learn so many incredible things to implement in your life today! So Have a great listen, and please share with your friends who you think can benefit too. Now, this is important so listen closely, to reach more listeners please subscribe and leave a review. Amit Rapaport https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-rapaport-5a8b1142/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Ephraim Yarmak: WELCOME BACK to another episode of Founder Storiez, Now if this is your first time listening I want you to get ready for an incredible journey. This podcast is raw - emotional. - vulnerable. We go into depth, with each entrepreneur what drives them to succeed. Today we have a special guest. Amit Rappaport is a wife and a mother of 3. She lives her life by this saying: "If the world doesn't make sense, take a hammer and break the world” She's the founder of an incredible company called COMPETE which recently raised $2.5Million from Aleph Ventures, new from Vine Ventures, and others. Compete was launched during the height pandemic and during this time was able to get 200 Customers! In our conversation, we go into what drives her, why started a 2nd career as an entrepreneur and launch a company, also how she balances her family. Amit thank you for this incredible conversation and your honesty. you are truly amazing! There's no doubt, when you the listener, listen to this episode, once, twice or 3 you will learn so many incredible things to implement in your life today! So Have a great listen, and please share with your friends who you think can benefit too. Now, this is important so listen closely, to reach more listeners please subscribe and leave a review. Amit Rapaport https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-rapaport-5a8b1142/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Ephraim Yarmak: false full 59 3e23abfe-cdbf-4336-9be9-580af9bbf1e4 Zohar Bronfman CEO Pecan.ai "A good day is a day I am closer to accomplishing my goals" Tue, 3 Aug 2021 20:45:10 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/zohar-bronfman-ceo-pecanai-a-good-day-is-a-day-i-am-closer-to-accomplishing-my-goals-0AS6JuvS Zohar Bronfman CEO Pecan.ai "A good day is a day I am closer to accomplishing my goals" ephraim yarmak 00:59:11 “A good day is a day when I’m closer to accomplishing my goals” Zohar is the CEO of an amazing company Pecan.Ai, Raised $50Million to date, and has 50+ employees. He has a PhD in Computational Neuroscience and Philosophy. Zohar is such a humble incredible man, and you will hear it in our conversation Zohar was going down a career in Academia and fell into entrepreneurship because he wanted to bring the joy of AI modeling to everyone. What can you expect to walk out with from this episode: • It's all about action • Mistakes to avoid • We go into his family life, and what his upbringing was like, and so many incredible insights you'll learn. Zohar you are amazing and I want to thank you! There's no doubt, if you listen to this episode, once, twice or 3 you will learn so many incredible things to implement in your company today! Have a great listen, and share with a friend you think can benefit too. Please subscribe and leave a review. Zohar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zohar-bronfman/ Ephraim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ “A good day is a day when I’m closer to accomplishing my goals” Zohar is the CEO of an amazing company Pecan.Ai, Raised $50Million to date, and has 50+ employees. He has a PhD in Computational Neuroscience and Philosophy. Zohar is such a humble incredible man, and you will hear it in our conversation Zohar was going down a career in Academia and fell into entrepreneurship because he wanted to bring the joy of AI modeling to everyone. What can you expect to walk out with from this episode: • It's all about action • Mistakes to avoid • We go into his family life, and what his upbringing was like, and so many incredible insights you'll learn. Zohar you are amazing and I want to thank you! There's no doubt, if you listen to this episode, once, twice or 3 you will learn so many incredible things to implement in your company today! Have a great listen, and share with a friend you think can benefit too. Please subscribe and leave a review. Zohar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zohar-bronfman/ Ephraim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ false full 58 daaa9d36-345c-42f2-8461-918170409f30 Matthew Vega-Sanz Founder LULA. "The power of being ruthless persistence" Mon, 26 Jul 2021 20:17:35 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/matthew-vega-sanz-founder-lula-the-power-of-being-ruthless-persistence-Yvf4OUI3 Matthew Vega-Sanz Founder LULA. "The power of being ruthless persistence" ephraim yarmak 00:56:31 In this episode, we speak with Matthew Vega-Sanz Co-founder of LULA. They recently raised $18million from founders fund, Kholsa ventures, bill Ackman, and multiple others. I have recorded over 100 episodes, this one is def top 10! Matthew story is about grit, and the power of being ruthless persistent Matthew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-vega-sanz/ https://www.lula.is/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Have a great listen, and share with a friend you think can benefit too. Dont forget to subscribe:) Ephraim, In this episode, we speak with Matthew Vega-Sanz Co-founder of LULA. They recently raised $18million from founders fund, Kholsa ventures, bill Ackman, and multiple others. I have recorded over 100 episodes, this one is def top 10! Matthew story is about grit, and the power of being ruthless persistent Matthew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-vega-sanz/ https://www.lula.is/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Have a great listen, and share with a friend you think can benefit too. Dont forget to subscribe:) Ephraim, founder storiez, ephraim yarmak, lula, entrepreneurs, matthew vega-sanz, startups, tech false full 57 80742615-a7d6-4fe1-95b9-5a5a418b7d77 Benjamin Sesser CEO & Cofounder Brighthire Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:48:20 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/benhamin-sesser-ceo-cofounder-brighthire-v6S5nHRr Benjamin Sesser CEO & Cofounder Brighthire ephraim yarmak 01:02:09 I'm very excited about this next episode. so many incredible insights, and tips you will be able to apply right away, wherever you are holding in your journey. It's with COFOUNDER of an incredible company called, BrightHire. And our guest today is the CEO Benjamin Sesser. What's interesting about Brighthire and I believe they will be a huge company very soon, are a few things. First, their roster of investors. Jeff Winer former CEO of LinkedIn, Has Adam Grant as an advisor, Index Venture, Flybridge Capital, GroundUp Venture - all class A investors. Two, They are disrupting the HIRING space by providing real data to the interviewing and hiring process. What can you expect to walk out with from this episode: • The founding story of BrightHire • Tips to change up your hiring process. • What it takes to create a company • How they are going remote. Ben was amazing and I want to thank him! This was his first Podcast recording and he did a great job! There's no doubt, if you listen to this episode, once, twice or 3 you will learn so many incredible things to implement in your company today! Have a great listen, and share with a friend you think can benefit too. Ephraim Yarmak, Founder_Storiez I'm very excited about this next episode. so many incredible insights, and tips you will be able to apply right away, wherever you are holding in your journey. It's with COFOUNDER of an incredible company called, BrightHire. And our guest today is the CEO Benjamin Sesser. What's interesting about Brighthire and I believe they will be a huge company very soon, are a few things. First, their roster of investors. Jeff Winer former CEO of LinkedIn, Has Adam Grant as an advisor, Index Venture, Flybridge Capital, GroundUp Venture - all class A investors. Two, They are disrupting the HIRING space by providing real data to the interviewing and hiring process. What can you expect to walk out with from this episode: • The founding story of BrightHire • Tips to change up your hiring process. • What it takes to create a company • How they are going remote. Ben was amazing and I want to thank him! This was his first Podcast recording and he did a great job! There's no doubt, if you listen to this episode, once, twice or 3 you will learn so many incredible things to implement in your company today! Have a great listen, and share with a friend you think can benefit too. Ephraim Yarmak, Founder_Storiez founder storiez, entrepreneurship, ephraim yarmak, hr tech, benjamin sesser, brighthire, startup stories false full 56 9bd9c032-231b-4c49-a309-1c1cb7149a52 $7.7 Billion Dollar Startup, Eilon Reshef Co-founder GONG. 0:00 - 3:10 Conversation Brief

3:14 - 4:10 Intro

4:12 - 5:39 Humility

5:40 - 6:36  Dont measure yourself from your business success

6:37 - 7:42 Building up self-confidence / Do stuff you like

7:43 - 10:10 Upbringing / First computer / Geek from a young age

10:12 - 12:29 Entrepreneurial drive

12:40 - 14:50 Approach to failure / Experiment / Be disciplined

14:52 - 17:07 1st startup / made all the mistakes / pivot / selling

17:10 - 20:48 Founding of GONG / Meeting his cofounder / Raising money

20:50 - 21:58 Future of GONG

21:59 - 25:38 Company Culture

25:40 - 26:50 Hiring

26:51 - 30:50 Raving Fans / How to create a product roadmap

30:52 - 32:18 Pivotal moments in his career

32:20 - 34:06 Advice to new entrepreneurs

34:07 - 34:55 Outside interest

34:56 - 36:54 Mental Health / Productivity cheats

36:55 - 38:49 Being married, having kids

38:50 - 39:59 Motivation in life

40:02 - 41:39 Message to younger self

42:05 - 43:34 Feedback / Surround yourself with strong people

44:58 - Closing notes

 

]]> Tue, 6 Jul 2021 19:06:01 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/77-billion-dollar-startup-eilon-reshef-co-founder-gong-LODv5c_h 0:00 - 3:10 Conversation Brief

3:14 - 4:10 Intro

4:12 - 5:39 Humility

5:40 - 6:36  Dont measure yourself from your business success

6:37 - 7:42 Building up self-confidence / Do stuff you like

7:43 - 10:10 Upbringing / First computer / Geek from a young age

10:12 - 12:29 Entrepreneurial drive

12:40 - 14:50 Approach to failure / Experiment / Be disciplined

14:52 - 17:07 1st startup / made all the mistakes / pivot / selling

17:10 - 20:48 Founding of GONG / Meeting his cofounder / Raising money

20:50 - 21:58 Future of GONG

21:59 - 25:38 Company Culture

25:40 - 26:50 Hiring

26:51 - 30:50 Raving Fans / How to create a product roadmap

30:52 - 32:18 Pivotal moments in his career

32:20 - 34:06 Advice to new entrepreneurs

34:07 - 34:55 Outside interest

34:56 - 36:54 Mental Health / Productivity cheats

36:55 - 38:49 Being married, having kids

38:50 - 39:59 Motivation in life

40:02 - 41:39 Message to younger self

42:05 - 43:34 Feedback / Surround yourself with strong people

44:58 - Closing notes

 

]]> $7.7 Billion Dollar Startup, Eilon Reshef Co-founder GONG. ephraim yarmak 00:46:16 In this episode we speak with Eilon Reshef Co-founder GONG.IO Voted #1 Revenue Intelligence Platform for sales leaders. Eilon Reshef: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eilonreshef/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/VUl4qibLwk4 In this episode we speak with Eilon Reshef Co-founder GONG.IO Voted #1 Revenue Intelligence Platform for sales leaders. Eilon Reshef: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eilonreshef/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/VUl4qibLwk4 false full 55 91c202f2-d0dc-40df-8b87-588dd4d9f4f0 21 Year old CEO & Co-founder Vee, May Piamenta 0:00 - 0:49 Intro

0:50 - 8:13 Her upbringing / Launching business at 13 / Donating her hair to cancer patients / Her first experience with volunteering.

8:15 - 14:11 Developing empathy from a young age / Having empathy in the workforce / Leading with empathy.

14:13 - 19:14 Vee founding story / Finding co-founders.

19:15 - 21:31 Our self gets in the way / Investor mtg.

21:32 - 25:19 Early challenges / 21 years old raising $2.4 Million / Using age to your advatage.

25:31 - 29:55 Don't hide your potential / Ask why not / Almost closing Vee.

30:54 - 31:53 Biggest beliefs

33:05 - 37:05 Mental Health / Missing out in life.

37:06 - 37:56 Startup life.

37:58 - 42:10 Building trust as a young founder.

42:16 - 43:30 Surround yourself with teachers.

43:31 - 45:24 Her inspiration & motivation.

45:46 - 48:38 Her Ted talk to teenagers / Making an impact.

48:40 - 50:56 Closing notes. 

]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2021 20:13:17 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/21-year-old-ceo-co-founder-vee-may-piamenta-542qda2R 0:00 - 0:49 Intro

0:50 - 8:13 Her upbringing / Launching business at 13 / Donating her hair to cancer patients / Her first experience with volunteering.

8:15 - 14:11 Developing empathy from a young age / Having empathy in the workforce / Leading with empathy.

14:13 - 19:14 Vee founding story / Finding co-founders.

19:15 - 21:31 Our self gets in the way / Investor mtg.

21:32 - 25:19 Early challenges / 21 years old raising $2.4 Million / Using age to your advatage.

25:31 - 29:55 Don't hide your potential / Ask why not / Almost closing Vee.

30:54 - 31:53 Biggest beliefs

33:05 - 37:05 Mental Health / Missing out in life.

37:06 - 37:56 Startup life.

37:58 - 42:10 Building trust as a young founder.

42:16 - 43:30 Surround yourself with teachers.

43:31 - 45:24 Her inspiration & motivation.

45:46 - 48:38 Her Ted talk to teenagers / Making an impact.

48:40 - 50:56 Closing notes. 

]]> 21 Year old CEO & Co-founder Vee, May Piamenta ephraim yarmak 00:51:56 In this week's episode, we talk with May Piementa CEO & co-founder of Vee. https://www.veevolunteers.com/ is the #1 Platform for employees and companies to connect them with volunteer opportunities. May, is only 21 and has already accomplished so much. In this conversation, we go deep into her background, what motivates her, and how she was able to raise $2.4 Million from investors at such a young age. If I had a list of people who I think are going to make a huge impact in this world and inspires 1000s - May is definitely the top 10. May Piamenta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maypiamenta/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ In this week's episode, we talk with May Piementa CEO & co-founder of Vee. https://www.veevolunteers.com/ is the #1 Platform for employees and companies to connect them with volunteer opportunities. May, is only 21 and has already accomplished so much. In this conversation, we go deep into her background, what motivates her, and how she was able to raise $2.4 Million from investors at such a young age. If I had a list of people who I think are going to make a huge impact in this world and inspires 1000s - May is definitely the top 10. May Piamenta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maypiamenta/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ founder storiez, entrepreneurship, may piamenta, ephraim yarmak, young founders, vee volunteers, vee false full 54 ba3db6b8-c4f4-4931-a874-8c2a9e1560b1 Shay David CEO retrain.AI 0:00 - 5:25 Upbringing / First trip to the US / Early childhood memories.

 

5:26 - 8:10 is tech good or bad.

 

8:11 - 10:55 First computer / Entrepreneurial drive

 

10:56 - 14:48 First startup / Great algorithm bad business problem.

 

14:50 - 15:30 Timing for a startup

 

15:47 - 17:42 Shutting down a startup / Coral Reef

 

17:43 - 20:00 Second startup

 

20:03 - 21:21 Challenges in his 2nd startup

 

21:22 -23:22 Moving on after the DOT COM crash

 

23:24 - 25:37 What it takes to be a future thinker

 

25:38 - 27:41 Third startup

 

27:42 - 28:45 Motivation

 

28:50 - 30:00 Do problems get easier

 

30:01 - 31:33 How to stay focused

 

31:35 - 33:16 Startups are a long game

 

33:18 - 39:04 Fourth startup

 

39:05 - 42:03 Personal values & mission

 

42:04 - 44:07 Fundraising / Customer Focused

 

44:08 - 45:24 Speed bumps / Most work in unseen

 

45:30 - 47: 41 Hard times / Team

 

47:-43 - 49:35 Charachter of an entrepeneur

 

49:36 - 51:22 Mistakes to be avoided

 

51:58 - 53:00 Advice to the new entrepreneurs

 

53:05 - 56:40 Message to younger self / Lean In / Closing notes

 

]]> Tue, 8 Jun 2021 02:48:36 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/shay-david-ceo-retrainai-ldgYrR96 0:00 - 5:25 Upbringing / First trip to the US / Early childhood memories.

 

5:26 - 8:10 is tech good or bad.

 

8:11 - 10:55 First computer / Entrepreneurial drive

 

10:56 - 14:48 First startup / Great algorithm bad business problem.

 

14:50 - 15:30 Timing for a startup

 

15:47 - 17:42 Shutting down a startup / Coral Reef

 

17:43 - 20:00 Second startup

 

20:03 - 21:21 Challenges in his 2nd startup

 

21:22 -23:22 Moving on after the DOT COM crash

 

23:24 - 25:37 What it takes to be a future thinker

 

25:38 - 27:41 Third startup

 

27:42 - 28:45 Motivation

 

28:50 - 30:00 Do problems get easier

 

30:01 - 31:33 How to stay focused

 

31:35 - 33:16 Startups are a long game

 

33:18 - 39:04 Fourth startup

 

39:05 - 42:03 Personal values & mission

 

42:04 - 44:07 Fundraising / Customer Focused

 

44:08 - 45:24 Speed bumps / Most work in unseen

 

45:30 - 47: 41 Hard times / Team

 

47:-43 - 49:35 Charachter of an entrepeneur

 

49:36 - 51:22 Mistakes to be avoided

 

51:58 - 53:00 Advice to the new entrepreneurs

 

53:05 - 56:40 Message to younger self / Lean In / Closing notes

 

]]> Shay David CEO retrain.AI ephraim yarmak 00:57:26 In this episode, we speak with Shay David Founder & CEO of retrain.AI Shay is a serial entrepreneur and has founded 4 startups. His last startup https://corp.kaltura.com/ is about to go public. In this conversation, we take a deep dive into his life, upbringing, and his motivations. You'll also learn what it takes to be a great founder and build a successful startup. If you liked hearing his story, subscribe and check out our other conversation with amazing entrepreneurs. Ephraim Yarmak https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Founder: https://1000hires.com/ Shay David https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaydavid/ https://www.retrain.ai/ In this episode, we speak with Shay David Founder & CEO of retrain.AI Shay is a serial entrepreneur and has founded 4 startups. His last startup https://corp.kaltura.com/ is about to go public. In this conversation, we take a deep dive into his life, upbringing, and his motivations. You'll also learn what it takes to be a great founder and build a successful startup. If you liked hearing his story, subscribe and check out our other conversation with amazing entrepreneurs. Ephraim Yarmak https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Founder: https://1000hires.com/ Shay David https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaydavid/ https://www.retrain.ai/ founder storiez, entrepreneurship, ephraim yarmak, shay david, hr tech, retrain.ai, successful startups, future of work, startups, kaltura, 1000hires false full 53 2a1ea3e9-71c0-4106-bff0-cd1a432ca257 Gareth Jones CEO Headstart.io Mon, 24 May 2021 04:45:08 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/gareth-jones-ceo-headstartio-eRtIWJq8 Gareth Jones CEO Headstart.io ephraim yarmak 01:16:54 Humans are a companies biggest asset. Gareth Jones: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/garethmjones https://www.headstart.io/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ https://1000hires.com/ Humans are a companies biggest asset. Gareth Jones: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/garethmjones https://www.headstart.io/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ https://1000hires.com/ false full 52 89918543-994d-4922-bd27-c48292e9674a Omer Molad CEO Vervoe Thu, 22 Apr 2021 04:35:43 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/omer-molad-ceo-vervoe-k3lvuPdz Omer Molad CEO Vervoe ephraim yarmak 00:54:05 In this interview, we speak with Omer Molad Founder & CEO of Vervoe. Vervoe, an AI-powered platform that tests candidates on skills, helps remove unconscious biases from the hiring process. In this conversation, we take a deep dive into moving to a new country at a young age. Going into the army, moving across the world to Australia, and his journey to becoming a startup founder. After listening to Omer you can expect to walk away with: Humility. Following your gut. What it means to be a leader. Staying humble. and multiple more lessons. So enjoy and please spread the wisdom so more people can benefit. In this interview, we speak with Omer Molad Founder & CEO of Vervoe. Vervoe, an AI-powered platform that tests candidates on skills, helps remove unconscious biases from the hiring process. In this conversation, we take a deep dive into moving to a new country at a young age. Going into the army, moving across the world to Australia, and his journey to becoming a startup founder. After listening to Omer you can expect to walk away with: Humility. Following your gut. What it means to be a leader. Staying humble. and multiple more lessons. So enjoy and please spread the wisdom so more people can benefit. ephraim yarmak, vervoe, omer molad, hr tech, hr tech startups, startups, hiring assessments, 1000hires false full 51 319ebfa0-ebec-4b70-90b3-749e0770a26d Tony Jamous Founder & CEO Oyster "Expressing your true self" Wed, 31 Mar 2021 03:57:59 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/tony-jamous-founder-ceo-oyster-expressing-your-true-self-iQn5R2dI Tony Jamous Founder & CEO Oyster "Expressing your true self" ephraim yarmak 00:45:43 In this interview, we speak with Tony Jamous Founder & CEO of Oyster. This Podcast is titled "Express your true self" Tony, left his home in Beirut at the age of 17 and from there, his journey began. He was the founder of Nexmo which he sold to Vonage for $230 Million. After working at Vonage, and taking time off, he founded his new company Oyster, based on his values and personal life mission. In this conversation, we take a deep dive into growing up in the Beruit, Personal Growth, Humility, how to express true vulnerability, and how to find a career that is aligned with your values. After listening to Tony you can expect to walk away with: Align your values together with your career. Take more risk. How to express vulnerability Staying humble. Building up your self-confidence and multiple more lessons. So enjoy and please spread the wisdom so more people can benefit. In this interview, we speak with Tony Jamous Founder & CEO of Oyster. This Podcast is titled "Express your true self" Tony, left his home in Beirut at the age of 17 and from there, his journey began. He was the founder of Nexmo which he sold to Vonage for $230 Million. After working at Vonage, and taking time off, he founded his new company Oyster, based on his values and personal life mission. In this conversation, we take a deep dive into growing up in the Beruit, Personal Growth, Humility, how to express true vulnerability, and how to find a career that is aligned with your values. After listening to Tony you can expect to walk away with: Align your values together with your career. Take more risk. How to express vulnerability Staying humble. Building up your self-confidence and multiple more lessons. So enjoy and please spread the wisdom so more people can benefit. false full 50 d82adbe7-7791-4dc6-a64d-d85bbd391e1d Charlotte Melkert Founder EQUALTURE. "Embrace your naiveness & take the risk". Mon, 15 Mar 2021 01:43:17 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/charlotte-melkert-founder-equalture-embrace-your-naiveness-take-the-risk-cB5huezS Charlotte Melkert Founder EQUALTURE. "Embrace your naiveness & take the risk". ephraim yarmak 00:38:15 In this interview, we speak with Charlotte Melkert Co-founder & CEO of EQUALTURE. This Podcast is titled "Embrace your naiveness and take the risk" When Charlotte began her journey, she had no idea what she was doing. And through lots of trial and error, she has become the incredible person, startup founder, CEO she is today. In this conversation, we take a deep dive into growing up in the Netherlands, launching her first company with her twin sister. Shutting one business down to start another. After listening to her you can expect to walk away with: • Embrace your naiveness. • Take more risk. • What it means to be a first-time CEO. • Staying humble. and multiple more lessons. So enjoy and please spread the wisdom so more people can benefit. In this interview, we speak with Charlotte Melkert Co-founder & CEO of EQUALTURE. This Podcast is titled "Embrace your naiveness and take the risk" When Charlotte began her journey, she had no idea what she was doing. And through lots of trial and error, she has become the incredible person, startup founder, CEO she is today. In this conversation, we take a deep dive into growing up in the Netherlands, launching her first company with her twin sister. Shutting one business down to start another. After listening to her you can expect to walk away with: • Embrace your naiveness. • Take more risk. • What it means to be a first-time CEO. • Staying humble. and multiple more lessons. So enjoy and please spread the wisdom so more people can benefit. equalture, business, ephraim yarmak, charlotte melkert, hr tech, founderstoriez, startups, 1000hires false full 49 43720d31-0015-43d0-a1a4-8a77be214cee From 0 TO 100K USERS. Ian Ramzy Founder & CEO ZipCall Thu, 20 Aug 2020 04:40:04 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/from-0-to-100k-users-ian-ramzy-founder-ceo-zipcall-GGhg0GdC From 0 TO 100K USERS. Ian Ramzy Founder & CEO ZipCall ephraim yarmak 00:36:35 In this episode of Founder StorieZ with Ian Ramzy. Ian is the founder of ZipCall. A startup he founded out of his college dorm room. He shares the story of how he was able to scale to 100K users, make it to the front of Reddit. Being offered VC money to drop out of college and why he turned them down. So many incredible lessons in this interview. Please enjoy and don't forget to subscribe. Ephraim Yarmak https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Ian Ramzy https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianramzy/ In this episode of Founder StorieZ with Ian Ramzy. Ian is the founder of ZipCall. A startup he founded out of his college dorm room. He shares the story of how he was able to scale to 100K users, make it to the front of Reddit. Being offered VC money to drop out of college and why he turned them down. So many incredible lessons in this interview. Please enjoy and don't forget to subscribe. Ephraim Yarmak https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Ian Ramzy https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianramzy/ false full 48 1fcd47c1-9b6e-48d2-a20c-db0873ca7aa8 Howard Behar Former President & Board Member of Starbucks Fri, 10 Jul 2020 04:55:31 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/howard-behar-former-president-board-member-of-starbucks-N9NDJA2h Howard Behar Former President & Board Member of Starbucks ephraim yarmak 00:56:13 In this episode of Founder StorieZ with Howard Behar, Howard is a renowned business leader, author, speaker. For 21 years Howard led Starbuck’s business as President of North America, and he became the founding President of Starbucks International opening the very first store outside of North America in Japan. During his tenure, he participated in the growth of the company from only 28 stores to over 15,000 stores spanning five continents. He served on the Starbucks Board of Directors for twelve years before retiring. He is the author of 2 books; It’s Not About the Coffee: Lessons on Leadership from a Life at Starbucks and The Magic Cup. In this episode, We go into his life story, how he landed at Starbucks, his time at Starbucks, and all the lessons he's learned along the way. Please enjoy and don't forget to subscribe. VIDEO EPISODE: https://youtu.be/oeGXNNTcncc Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Howard Behar: http://www.howardbehar.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-behar-24ba274/ In this episode of Founder StorieZ with Howard Behar, Howard is a renowned business leader, author, speaker. For 21 years Howard led Starbuck’s business as President of North America, and he became the founding President of Starbucks International opening the very first store outside of North America in Japan. During his tenure, he participated in the growth of the company from only 28 stores to over 15,000 stores spanning five continents. He served on the Starbucks Board of Directors for twelve years before retiring. He is the author of 2 books; It’s Not About the Coffee: Lessons on Leadership from a Life at Starbucks and The Magic Cup. In this episode, We go into his life story, how he landed at Starbucks, his time at Starbucks, and all the lessons he's learned along the way. Please enjoy and don't forget to subscribe. VIDEO EPISODE: https://youtu.be/oeGXNNTcncc Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Howard Behar: http://www.howardbehar.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-behar-24ba274/ false full 47 f8b47c20-cea9-45bf-9ad2-b02059a6c5a8 Dennis Mortensen CEO & Cofounder X.ai Wed, 10 Jun 2020 23:29:48 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/dennis-mortensen-ceo-cofounder-xai-l1pBh2Dj Dennis Mortensen CEO & Cofounder X.ai ephraim yarmak 00:51:26 In this interview, we speak with Dennis Mortensen Co-founder & CEO X.ai Dennis has an incredible story and an entrepreneurship career. He has started, failed, and sold multiple startups. In this conversation, we go into detail about how he got his start. How he views entrepreneurship, and practical lessons to building a company. Enjoy! Dennis Mortensen. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennismor... Ephraim Yarmak. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimya... In this interview, we speak with Dennis Mortensen Co-founder & CEO X.ai Dennis has an incredible story and an entrepreneurship career. He has started, failed, and sold multiple startups. In this conversation, we go into detail about how he got his start. How he views entrepreneurship, and practical lessons to building a company. Enjoy! Dennis Mortensen. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennismor... Ephraim Yarmak. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimya... false full 46 060d0563-8476-47ff-a92a-b42998230a14 Barend Haaff CEO & Founder Harver Tue, 19 May 2020 02:15:16 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/barend-haaff-ceo-founder-harver-3euxZGGm Barend Haaff CEO & Founder Harver ephraim yarmak 00:44:47 In the interview, we speak with Barend Raaff Founder & CEO Harver. Barend has a fascinating humble story. In this interview, we speak about is humble beginnings, his entrepreneurial failures, and success. What it takes to build a world-class company and what it takes to lead in times of crisis. In the interview, we speak with Barend Raaff Founder & CEO Harver. Barend has a fascinating humble story. In this interview, we speak about is humble beginnings, his entrepreneurial failures, and success. What it takes to build a world-class company and what it takes to lead in times of crisis. false full 45 13e3902f-d893-4faf-a37d-528280da9ed1 Andrew Ackerman Managing Partner DreamIt Ventures Wed, 6 May 2020 07:11:31 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/andrew-ackerman-managing-partner-dreamit-ventures-I97KGTqa Andrew Ackerman Managing Partner DreamIt Ventures ephraim yarmak 00:39:10 false full 44 3c0e9686-76d7-4b20-a5b5-511fe5418c02 Marty Burger CEO Silverstein Properties Wed, 22 Apr 2020 01:16:58 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/marty-burger-ceo-silverstein-properties-7poIBIQ2 Marty Burger CEO Silverstein Properties ephraim yarmak 00:36:29 On This episode, we have Marty Burger CEO of Silverstein Properties, one of the largest family-held real estate portfolios in the world. Marty has very humble beginnings, and in our conversation, we discuss his upbringing, how he got started in Real estate, being fired from his job, and his path to CEO. There are so many great lessons we can learn in this interview I hope you enjoy it. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/DdodcsoZE7I On This episode, we have Marty Burger CEO of Silverstein Properties, one of the largest family-held real estate portfolios in the world. Marty has very humble beginnings, and in our conversation, we discuss his upbringing, how he got started in Real estate, being fired from his job, and his path to CEO. There are so many great lessons we can learn in this interview I hope you enjoy it. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/DdodcsoZE7I false full 43 e397cf96-4597-4af2-897d-52c09a32afdb Vinay Bhagat Founder & CEO TrustRadius Wed, 1 Apr 2020 17:50:48 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/vinay-bhagat-founder-ceo-trustradius-igErwCvx Vinay Bhagat Founder & CEO TrustRadius ephraim yarmak 00:43:53 How do you navigate in a time of crisis? Vinay Bhagat has lead his companies through 9/11, 2008 recessions and managed to make it out successful. In this very honest and candid interview, we speak about his upbringing, parenting tips, and what it takes to build a successful company. Vinay was previously the founder of Convio. A company he founded in 1999, took public in 2010 and eventually sold it for $325Miliion in 2012. I do apologize in advance for all the noise, but this is the blessings of being together with family in one home during COVID-19:) How do you navigate in a time of crisis? Vinay Bhagat has lead his companies through 9/11, 2008 recessions and managed to make it out successful. In this very honest and candid interview, we speak about his upbringing, parenting tips, and what it takes to build a successful company. Vinay was previously the founder of Convio. A company he founded in 1999, took public in 2010 and eventually sold it for $325Miliion in 2012. I do apologize in advance for all the noise, but this is the blessings of being together with family in one home during COVID-19:) false full 42 5e1ca423-61dc-4b82-9c50-0f41b57b643e Gordon Smith Cofounder & CEO Biproxi Video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCybjpAry4gIeS0X3TLEpesA/featured

Gordon Smith:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonksmith/

https://www.biproxi.com/

 

Ephraim Yarmak 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak

]]> Wed, 4 Mar 2020 04:32:47 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/biproxi-xDXhztX_ Video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCybjpAry4gIeS0X3TLEpesA/featured

Gordon Smith:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonksmith/

https://www.biproxi.com/

 

Ephraim Yarmak 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak

]]> Gordon Smith Cofounder & CEO Biproxi ephraim yarmak 00:28:39 In the interview, we speak with Gordon Smith Cofounder & CEO Biproxi. In this honest and candid interview, nothing was left off the table as we discuss his life, previous jobs and how he built his startup. It was a real treat to interview him I hope you enjoy! Dont forget to subscribe! In the interview, we speak with Gordon Smith Cofounder & CEO Biproxi. In this honest and candid interview, nothing was left off the table as we discuss his life, previous jobs and how he built his startup. It was a real treat to interview him I hope you enjoy! Dont forget to subscribe! biproxi, founder storiez, entrepreneurship, business, ephraim yarmak, venture capital, proptech, real estate, entrepreneurs, startups false full 41 75f3002f-3722-420c-b36a-72cbba0efa54 Michael Mandel Cofunder & CEO CompStak Mon, 3 Feb 2020 03:52:59 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/michael-mandel-cofunder-ceo-compstak-vHDCNFSv Michael Mandel Cofunder & CEO CompStak ephraim yarmak 00:54:44 In the interview, we speak with Michael Mandel Cofounder & CEO CompStak. Michael has a fascinating humble story. In this interview, nothing was left off the table and we discuss how he built his startup, the emotional pains and what it means to build a successful organization. It was a real treat to interview him I hope you enjoy! Dont forget to subscribe! Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNtwzg64yj8 Michael: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmandel/ Compstak: https://compstak.com/ Ephraim Yarmak: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak In the interview, we speak with Michael Mandel Cofounder & CEO CompStak. Michael has a fascinating humble story. In this interview, nothing was left off the table and we discuss how he built his startup, the emotional pains and what it means to build a successful organization. It was a real treat to interview him I hope you enjoy! Dont forget to subscribe! Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNtwzg64yj8 Michael: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmandel/ Compstak: https://compstak.com/ Ephraim Yarmak: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak false full 40 837f7198-7d89-4e19-a57f-850e6de55b66 L.D Salmanson Cofunder & CEO Cherre Tue, 21 Jan 2020 06:05:13 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/ld-salmonson-cofunder-ceo-cherre-wr51LAVe L.D Salmanson Cofunder & CEO Cherre ephraim yarmak 01:09:29 In the interview, we speak with L.D Salmanson Cofounder & CEO Cherre. LD is a serial entrepreneur. He has founded multiple startups, failed and sold a startup to Oppenheimer. In this candid and honest discussion. We speak about his upbringing, his first business while in Middle school joining the army, the other startups he founded, success and failures, and lessons he would provide to others. It was a real treat to interview him I hope you enjoy! Dont forget to subscribe! LD: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ldsalmanson https://twitter.com/SYSTEP Cherre: https://cherre.com/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimya... https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak In the interview, we speak with L.D Salmanson Cofounder & CEO Cherre. LD is a serial entrepreneur. He has founded multiple startups, failed and sold a startup to Oppenheimer. In this candid and honest discussion. We speak about his upbringing, his first business while in Middle school joining the army, the other startups he founded, success and failures, and lessons he would provide to others. It was a real treat to interview him I hope you enjoy! Dont forget to subscribe! LD: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ldsalmanson https://twitter.com/SYSTEP Cherre: https://cherre.com/ Ephraim Yarmak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimya... https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak founder storiez, venture capital, cherre, proptech, entrepreneurs, startups, real estate tech, ld salmonson false full 39 f8333ba3-9174-4760-8e19-aaa4eef96534 KP. Reddy Founder Shadow Ventures Mon, 6 Jan 2020 04:48:49 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/kp-reddy-founder-shadow-ventures-Y2oAYGSe KP. Reddy Founder Shadow Ventures ephraim yarmak 00:58:51 In the interview, we speak with KP Reddy Founder of Shadow Ventures https://shadow.vc/ We speak about his humble beginnings. Moving to India at a young age, his first job, startups, investing, and what it takes to build a world-class startup. Enjoy! Kp Reddy. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kpreddy Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddy_kp Ephraim Yarmak. LinkedIn: ttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak Twitter: https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak In the interview, we speak with KP Reddy Founder of Shadow Ventures https://shadow.vc/ We speak about his humble beginnings. Moving to India at a young age, his first job, startups, investing, and what it takes to build a world-class startup. Enjoy! Kp Reddy. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kpreddy Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddy_kp Ephraim Yarmak. LinkedIn: ttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimyarmak Twitter: https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak false full 38 4d9f0aad-e11e-4821-a836-fd8e0646a383 Jonathan Wasserstrum Founder & CEO SqaureFoot Fri, 6 Dec 2019 00:43:28 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/jonathan-wasserstrum-founder-ceo-sqaurefoot-QooYc7fu Jonathan Wasserstrum Founder & CEO SqaureFoot ephraim yarmak 00:30:16 In the interview, we speak with Jonathan Wasserstrum Cofounder & CEO SqaureFoot. SqaureFoot was founded in 2011, 60+ Employees and raised $29M. They are changing the way how companies find and rent office space. In our conversation, we learn about his journey as a child growing up in Houston, moving to NYC, working at JLL, and starting SquareFoot with his friend and the many lessons he has learned along the way growing his company. In the interview, we speak with Jonathan Wasserstrum Cofounder & CEO SqaureFoot. SqaureFoot was founded in 2011, 60+ Employees and raised $29M. They are changing the way how companies find and rent office space. In our conversation, we learn about his journey as a child growing up in Houston, moving to NYC, working at JLL, and starting SquareFoot with his friend and the many lessons he has learned along the way growing his company. false full 37 06443bf8-5725-4c96-a59c-9f4f05667bbe Chris Voss #1 FBI Hostage negotiator in the world. Author "Never Split The Difference" 0:00 - 2:00 Welcoming notes

2:01 - 5:12 How does someone become the best hostage negotiator in the world / Volunteered on a suicide hotline / How he began his journey into hostage negotiation / Following through on the advice

5:13 - 7:12 How anyone can learn to become a better negotiator in their daily life / It’s all about building your EQ / Negotiation serves two purposes: 1. information gathering 2. behavioral influencing

7:13 - 8:50 His first hostage negotiator call Sep 30th, 1993 bank robbery

8:51 - 13:20 Tools: Late night DJ FM voice, use it to establish authority & comfort / Mirroring, Repeating the last 3 words that the person said ( Thoughts connector ) / Tactical empathy, Use a label to call out a negative to diminish and establish a trust

13:21 - 15:20 How the FBI created these tools / It was based on the science of results

15:21 - 17:03 How did you stay cool when you had someone's life in your hands / You need to learn the process / Your best chance of success is hearing the other side out

17:04 - 20:05 Begging a negotiation with NO oriented question / Why going for a NO is the answer you want / No makes people feel protected

20:06 - 21:57 Bending someone reality / Prospect Theory / Distorting reality

21:58 - 24:09 In the heat of the negotiation how do we stay present and calm / The negative emotions are what hurts us / By labeling the negatives we can calm ourselves

24:10 - 26:46 Gratitude is a path to success / Life Hacks / Habits and Patterns

26:47 - 28:49 One non-obvious habit that changed his life / 3 new things your grateful each day /

28:50 - 31:31 You want the best deal from both sides / Learning the underlying conversation

31:32 - 35:22 The best answer you can get from someone in a negotiation is to say “ That's Right” / Try to move away from “You’re Right”

35:23 - 39:05 3 Different types of Yes’s 1. Confirmation. 2. Commitment. 3. Counterfeit. / Ask 3 calibrated questions to get the Yes

39:06 - 42:00 How to constantly improve your skills / Practice

42:01 - 45:56 How he got Jack Welch to give a lecture at his class / Always go that NO oriented question

45:57 - 48:29 Why you should not be using the word “WHY” / Why makes someone feel defensive

48:30 - 51:07 The criminal he learned the most from / The person who makes himself less important is most times the most important / Not using pronouns

51:08 - 52:25 How to spot a liar / The Pinocchio effect

52:26 - 54:45 Project 120

54:57 - 56:13 What he is currently reading: Joe Dezpenza: Becoming supernatural, You're the placebo

56:14 - 57:36 Books he recommends to read: 1. The rise of superhuman, 2. The talent code. 3. Barking up the wrong tree

57:37 - 1:00.8 Tuesday morning Blogspot sign up TEXT: 22828 “fbiempathy”

1:00.9 - 1:01.20 What message would he tell his younger self

1:01.23 - 1:02.10 Message for everyone to implement

1:.02:11 - 1:03.12 Closing notes

]]> Thu, 1 Aug 2019 21:04:28 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/chris-voss-1-fbi-hostage-negotiator-in-the-world-author-never-split-the-difference-fxv_h_Dh 0:00 - 2:00 Welcoming notes

2:01 - 5:12 How does someone become the best hostage negotiator in the world / Volunteered on a suicide hotline / How he began his journey into hostage negotiation / Following through on the advice

5:13 - 7:12 How anyone can learn to become a better negotiator in their daily life / It’s all about building your EQ / Negotiation serves two purposes: 1. information gathering 2. behavioral influencing

7:13 - 8:50 His first hostage negotiator call Sep 30th, 1993 bank robbery

8:51 - 13:20 Tools: Late night DJ FM voice, use it to establish authority & comfort / Mirroring, Repeating the last 3 words that the person said ( Thoughts connector ) / Tactical empathy, Use a label to call out a negative to diminish and establish a trust

13:21 - 15:20 How the FBI created these tools / It was based on the science of results

15:21 - 17:03 How did you stay cool when you had someone's life in your hands / You need to learn the process / Your best chance of success is hearing the other side out

17:04 - 20:05 Begging a negotiation with NO oriented question / Why going for a NO is the answer you want / No makes people feel protected

20:06 - 21:57 Bending someone reality / Prospect Theory / Distorting reality

21:58 - 24:09 In the heat of the negotiation how do we stay present and calm / The negative emotions are what hurts us / By labeling the negatives we can calm ourselves

24:10 - 26:46 Gratitude is a path to success / Life Hacks / Habits and Patterns

26:47 - 28:49 One non-obvious habit that changed his life / 3 new things your grateful each day /

28:50 - 31:31 You want the best deal from both sides / Learning the underlying conversation

31:32 - 35:22 The best answer you can get from someone in a negotiation is to say “ That's Right” / Try to move away from “You’re Right”

35:23 - 39:05 3 Different types of Yes’s 1. Confirmation. 2. Commitment. 3. Counterfeit. / Ask 3 calibrated questions to get the Yes

39:06 - 42:00 How to constantly improve your skills / Practice

42:01 - 45:56 How he got Jack Welch to give a lecture at his class / Always go that NO oriented question

45:57 - 48:29 Why you should not be using the word “WHY” / Why makes someone feel defensive

48:30 - 51:07 The criminal he learned the most from / The person who makes himself less important is most times the most important / Not using pronouns

51:08 - 52:25 How to spot a liar / The Pinocchio effect

52:26 - 54:45 Project 120

54:57 - 56:13 What he is currently reading: Joe Dezpenza: Becoming supernatural, You're the placebo

56:14 - 57:36 Books he recommends to read: 1. The rise of superhuman, 2. The talent code. 3. Barking up the wrong tree

57:37 - 1:00.8 Tuesday morning Blogspot sign up TEXT: 22828 “fbiempathy”

1:00.9 - 1:01.20 What message would he tell his younger self

1:01.23 - 1:02.10 Message for everyone to implement

1:.02:11 - 1:03.12 Closing notes

]]> Chris Voss #1 FBI Hostage negotiator in the world. Author "Never Split The Difference" ephraim yarmak 01:03:08 In this interview, we speak Chris Voss #1 FBI hostage negotiator in the world. He is the best selling author of the book "Never Split The Difference" and Founder of the BlackSwan Group. Chris Voss Twitter: https://twitter.com/VossNegotiation Website: https://blackswanltd.com Blogspot sign up TEXT: 22828 “fbiempathy” Ephraim Yarmak LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimya... Twitter: https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak In this interview, we speak Chris Voss #1 FBI hostage negotiator in the world. He is the best selling author of the book "Never Split The Difference" and Founder of the BlackSwan Group. Chris Voss Twitter: https://twitter.com/VossNegotiation Website: https://blackswanltd.com Blogspot sign up TEXT: 22828 “fbiempathy” Ephraim Yarmak LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraimya... Twitter: https://twitter.com/ephraimyarmak false full 31 fd783922-9582-430e-813f-a8c19aa6bf7c Fabrice Grinda #1 Angel Investor in the world & Founder FJ Labs Tue, 4 Jun 2019 03:01:33 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/fabrice-grinda-1-angel-investor-in-the-bhFm5GAd Fabrice Grinda #1 Angel Investor in the world & Founder FJ Labs ephraim yarmak 01:06:18 Fabrice Grinda has been rated #1 angel investor in the world by Forbes. He has invested in more than 400 startups and 150+ exits. He has invested in the likes of Alibaba, Airbnb, Uber, Palantir & many more. Before starting FJ Labs, he started and sold multiple companies including Zingy, OLX. There are so many great takeaways from this interview and lessons we can learn. We get into his beginning days, the companies he founded, his failures, successes and much more, Enjoy! Fabrice Grinda has been rated #1 angel investor in the world by Forbes. He has invested in more than 400 startups and 150+ exits. He has invested in the likes of Alibaba, Airbnb, Uber, Palantir & many more. Before starting FJ Labs, he started and sold multiple companies including Zingy, OLX. There are so many great takeaways from this interview and lessons we can learn. We get into his beginning days, the companies he founded, his failures, successes and much more, Enjoy! business, ephraim yarmak, venture capital, fj labs, entrepreneurs, fabrice grinda, startups false full 35 d992b2ac-a174-4210-9005-6722e2ef6216 Arvind Sankaran Venture Partner @ Jungle Ventures Tue, 4 Jun 2019 02:31:11 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/arvind-sankaran-venture-partner-jungle-63hdZmqh Arvind Sankaran Venture Partner @ Jungle Ventures ephraim yarmak 01:09:20 Arvind is a lamplighter. A Lamplighter is someone that goes around and ignites the spark in others. He has a phenomenal story. We learn about him and his journey. There so many gems in this discussion. Enjoy Arvind is a lamplighter. A Lamplighter is someone that goes around and ignites the spark in others. He has a phenomenal story. We learn about him and his journey. There so many gems in this discussion. Enjoy false full 30 5ca6151e-0585-4894-8015-4b9048c39a94 Episode 29: Suresh Shanmugham Managing partner Saama Capital Mon, 25 Feb 2019 05:24:00 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (ephraim yarmak) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-29-suresh-shanmugham-managing-7213ae4b Episode 29: Suresh Shanmugham Managing partner Saama Capital ephraim yarmak 00:34:33 In this interview, we speak with Suresh Shanmugham Managing partner @ Saama Capital Prashanth has a great story. He has been in the VC business since 1994 and has seen a lot. In this interview, you will learn about the venture business and how far it has come since 1994. Suresh, shares incredible lessons on entrepreneurship, what he looks for in a startup and what he's learned from 1994. Enjoy In this interview, we speak with Suresh Shanmugham Managing partner @ Saama Capital Prashanth has a great story. He has been in the VC business since 1994 and has seen a lot. In this interview, you will learn about the venture business and how far it has come since 1994. Suresh, shares incredible lessons on entrepreneurship, what he looks for in a startup and what he's learned from 1994. Enjoy false full 2 637187fa-df79-4f1c-9846-2a4dfddb16f8 Episode 28: Prashanth Ranganathan Founder & CEO PaySense 0:00 - 1:45 Welcoming notes.

1:46 - 6:50 Where he's from / What his upbringing like / Lived in 15 different cities /the First job at Microsoft / MBA at Stanford / Traveling creates open-mindedness.

6:51 - 10:34 Where did he passion for entrepreneurship come from / How he made it to Silicon Valley / He found himself taking classes on entrepreneurship / Being an apprentice to Marc Andreessen / Went to FaceBook ski cabin in Tahoe in the 2nd year of existence.

10:35 - 16:46 The final push that got him to start his startup / First startup he worked for / Leaving to start his own company / Company Failure / Second venture / Sold to Paypal.

16:47 - 22:30 Emotional resilience / How to build up your self-confidence and personal arsenal / Always push the boundaries / Startups are very unpredictable.

22:31 - 23:41 Falling down.

23:42 - 28:20 The lessons he learned from his first failure / Have a clear mission and rally people towards the mission.

28:22 - 31:17 Hard times / Overcoming hard times.

31:18 - 34:51 How can you become a better leader / Learning mindset / Humility and put your ego aside / You need to become an enabler.

34:55 - 40:10 Culture.

40:13 - 42:18 His mentors.

42:19 - 44:29 What message would you tell your younger self.

44:30 - 47:11 Mistakes entrepreneurs should avoid making.

47:12 - 48:07 Closing notes.

]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2019 04:45:00 +0000 ephraimyarmak@gmail.com (FounderStoriez) https://founder-storiez.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-28-prashanth-ranganathan-founder-21b7b70e 0:00 - 1:45 Welcoming notes.

1:46 - 6:50 Where he's from / What his upbringing like / Lived in 15 different cities /the First job at Microsoft / MBA at Stanford / Traveling creates open-mindedness.

6:51 - 10:34 Where did he passion for entrepreneurship come from / How he made it to Silicon Valley / He found himself taking classes on entrepreneurship / Being an apprentice to Marc Andreessen / Went to FaceBook ski cabin in Tahoe in the 2nd year of existence.

10:35 - 16:46 The final push that got him to start his startup / First startup he worked for / Leaving to start his own company / Company Failure / Second venture / Sold to Paypal.

16:47 - 22:30 Emotional resilience / How to build up your self-confidence and personal arsenal / Always push the boundaries / Startups are very unpredictable.

22:31 - 23:41 Falling down.

23:42 - 28:20 The lessons he learned from his first failure / Have a clear mission and rally people towards the mission.

28:22 - 31:17 Hard times / Overcoming hard times.

31:18 - 34:51 How can you become a better leader / Learning mindset / Humility and put your ego aside / You need to become an enabler.

34:55 - 40:10 Culture.

40:13 - 42:18 His mentors.

42:19 - 44:29 What message would you tell your younger self.

44:30 - 47:11 Mistakes entrepreneurs should avoid making.

47:12 - 48:07 Closing notes.

]]> Episode 28: Prashanth Ranganathan Founder & CEO PaySense FounderStoriez 00:48:05 In this interview, we speak with Prashanth Ranganathan Founder & CEO PaySense. Prashanth has an incredible journey, lived in 4 different countries, got his MBA from Stanford, worked at Microsoft and was an apprentice to Marc Andreessen. He founded two prior startups before PaySense, one failed and the other was sold to PayPal. In this interview, you will learn a lot about what it takes to build a startup and practical lessons you can apply to your own life. Enjoy. Ephraim In this interview, we speak with Prashanth Ranganathan Founder & CEO PaySense. Prashanth has an incredible journey, lived in 4 different countries, got his MBA from Stanford, worked at Microsoft and was an apprentice to Marc Andreessen. He founded two prior startups before PaySense, one failed and the other was sold to PayPal. In this interview, you will learn a lot about what it takes to build a startup and practical lessons you can apply to your own life. Enjoy. Ephraim entrepreneurship, business, venture capital, indian founders, indian startups, entrepreneurs, startups false full 1