From the Midwest to the Middle East

From the Midwest to the Middle East


Latest Episodes

Episode 124: Outlook on 2024, Part III-Commercial Real Estate
March 11, 2024

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
February 20, 2024

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
June 25, 2023

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
May 04, 2023

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
February 20, 2023

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
February 01, 2023

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
October 19, 2022

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
October 02, 2022

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
August 23, 2022

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!
July 20, 2022

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