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Episode 127: Outlook on 2024-Part VI – Aliyah: Dream to Reality
Turn your Aliyah dream into reality with insights from the latest episode of From the Midwest to the Middle East. In this episode, Philip is joined by Jay Kierman of Prime Aliyah. No matter your life stage, you will find this episode extremely helpful in
Episode 126: Outlook on 2024, Part V- Investment & Capital Markets
In todays tumultuous world, marked by the ongoing war in Ukraine, congressional challenges in the U.S., rising interest rates, and the unfolding conflict in Israel, the resilience of the U.S. stock market is nothing short of remarkable, consistently hitt
Episode 125: Outlook on 2024, Part IV - All About EVs
Michael Granoff, founder of Maniv Mobility, joins Philip to discuss the future of Electric Vehicles in 2024 and beyond. Is there disenchantment with EVs in the U.S.? Are traditional car manufacturers pulling back on their EV production? Is a company like
Episode 124: Outlook on 2024, Part III-Commercial Real Estate
In part III of our podcast series, Outlook on 2024, Philip speaks with Commercial Real Estate expert Jonathan Steinberg, the CEO of Newmark Natam, the largest commercial real estate company in Israel. Located in Tel Aviv, it has five regional offices. In
From the Midwest to the Middle East: Episode 123-Outlook on 2024 Part II, Pensions & Savings
We all know the quote from Benjamin Franklin ...in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes, However, if you are lucky, you will also someday be eligible for a pension! Join Philip as he chats with his longtime friend and Israeli pension ex
Episode 121: The Art of Accounting and AI
Join host Philip Stein in an enlightening conversation with Lena Levin, a certified accountant and serial entrepreneur. Discover Lenas incredible journey, from co-founding medical device startups to her latest venture,...The post Episode 121: The Art of
Episode 120: Challenging the Status Quo with MassChallenge
In our latest episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Aaron Zucker, the Executive Director of MassChallenge IL, part of a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, including one in Jerusalem, Israel. With over a decade of experience in ent
Episode 119: Waste Not, Want Not
Did you know that around 1/3 of all food producedfor human consumption goes to waste? Now you can save money on groceries while also helping the planet and preventing food waste by shopping at a supermarket that uses the innovative technology provided by
Episode 118: Old Wood, New Life; Meet Daika Wood
Discover how Daika Wood is revolutionizing the wood manufacturing industry by repurposing wood waste. Join host Philip Stein as he speaks with CEO and Co-Founder Dr. Michael Layani about the innovative startup on the latest episode of From the Midwest to
Episode 117: Beyond Hummus: Meet CHKP
The alternative food industry is expanding at a rapid pace, and in this episode, Philip chats with Noam Sharon, Co-founder, and CEO of CHKP Foods. CHKP is engaged in the development of plant-based dairy alternative consumer products, ranging from milk, yo