Gradually, then suddenly: How Israeli high-tech could slip awayWhen a glacier begins to melt, it does so in a way that is imperceptible to the onlooker because the warming water melts it from beneath…Feb 6, 2023Feb 6, 2023
The Road to SubmissionThere is no difference between sheep in line to be sheared of their wool and sheep in line for slaughter. Both have complete faith that the…Jan 9, 2023Jan 9, 2023
Business in the OppositionBusinesses and their owners tend to stay out of politics and find it wise to do so. The risk of antagonizing those who disagree with you…Dec 28, 2022A response icon8Dec 28, 2022A response icon8
Our (Imperfect) DemocracyAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez seems very intelligent and knows the power of language more than most members of Congress. That doesn’t mean smart…May 16, 2021A response icon9May 16, 2021A response icon9
Letter to a Young Investor*Finding Your Bearings in a Time of UncerntaintyApr 13, 2020A response icon3Apr 13, 2020A response icon3
The Product-Market Fit Journey“Product-Market Fit” is the elusive goal of every startup. It is a single business term that at once denotes successful product delivery…Nov 26, 2019A response icon2Nov 26, 2019A response icon2
The Foreigner’s Guide to Israeli NamesAmerican high-tech is so full of immigrants that a foreign sounding name doesn’t generally spark much curiosity other than perhaps over…May 16, 2019May 16, 2019
Focusing is About Saying NoOn more than one occasion it has occurred to me that my job as a venture capitalist can easily be reduced to lots of meetings after which…Mar 31, 2019A response icon3Mar 31, 2019A response icon3
Hardcore Hardware in the HolylandVenture investors are right to be wary of silicon investment opportunities. Product-market fit must be assessed years ahead of product…Sep 20, 2018Sep 20, 2018
When Good Companies Choose Bad Names (and how to avoid it)Great startups will succeed regardless of their bizarre or ordinary names, but choosing the right name early will give you and your company…May 30, 2018A response icon3May 30, 2018A response icon3