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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
Episode 116: Spotlight on Morocco
In this episode, Philips chats with an old friend of the show from Morocco. Amine Ayoub is a freelance consultant in Market Intelligence and Business Development and is frequently featured on i24news. While most of the post-Abraham Accords attention focu
Episode 115: Prevent Disease While Eating Chocolate? Meet Solveat
Join Philip as he chats with Dr. Zakhar Nudelman of the revolutionary Israeli company, Solveat, which integrates herbal medicine directly into ordinary foods, making them extraordinary functional foods! The future...The post Episode 115: Prevent Diseas
Episode 114: Stressing over Aliyah? Olim Advisors to the Rescue!
Making Aliyah doesnt have to be so intimidating anymore! With organizations like Olim Advisors available to hold your hand throughout the process and beyond, its never been easier to make Israel your home. In this episode, Philips chats with co-founders