This document provides an overview of Israel and discusses factors that contribute to innovation in its culture. It notes that Israel is small in size and population but punches above its weight in areas like technology and startups. Despite challenges like a lack of natural resources and being in conflict since its founding, Israel has become a global leader in innovation. The document attributes this to Israel's unique ecosystem that stems from factors like its multicultural population, necessity to overcome challenges, Jewish heritage, legacy of entrepreneurship, impact of mandatory military service, and informal culture that challenges conventions.
This document provides an overview of Israel and discusses factors that contribute to innovation in its culture. It notes that Israel is small in size and population but punches above its weight in areas like technology and startups. Despite challenges like a lack of natural resources and being in conflict since its founding, Israel has become a global leader in innovation. The document attributes this to Israel's unique ecosystem that stems from factors like its multicultural population, necessity to overcome challenges, Jewish heritage, legacy of entrepreneurship, impact of mandatory military service, and informal culture that challenges conventions.
This document provides an overview of Israel and discusses factors that contribute to innovation in its culture. It notes that Israel is small in size and population but punches above its weight in areas like technology and startups. Despite challenges like a lack of natural resources and being in conflict since its founding, Israel has become a global leader in innovation. The document attributes this to Israel's unique ecosystem that stems from factors like its multicultural population, necessity to overcome challenges, Jewish heritage, legacy of entrepreneurship, impact of mandatory military service, and informal culture that challenges conventions.
This document provides an overview of Israel and discusses factors that contribute to innovation in its culture. It notes that Israel is small in size and population but punches above its weight in areas like technology and startups. Despite challenges like a lack of natural resources and being in conflict since its founding, Israel has become a global leader in innovation. The document attributes this to Israel's unique ecosystem that stems from factors like its multicultural population, necessity to overcome challenges, Jewish heritage, legacy of entrepreneurship, impact of mandatory military service, and informal culture that challenges conventions.
Joanna Landau, Founder & Executive Director, Kinetis WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT ISRAEL? ISRAEL: SMALL AND CHALLENGED Not a lot of people (8m) Not a lot of space 80% Jewish, 20% non-Jewish Mostly arid land, limited fresh water 7 wars, 2 Intifadas, numerous conicts Democracy with Western values Only 65 years old
2nd most listed companies on NASDAQ
1st in the world in literacy rates (97%)
Powerhouse of original TV content
1st in the world in water recycling (70%)
Highest no. of start-up companies, museums, cafes, PhDs,
per capita BUT DESPITE BEING: SMALL AND CHALLENGED What in Israels cultural environment generates innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship? THE UNIQUE ISRAELI ECOSYSTEM Multiculturalism Necessity/Survivability Jewish Heritage Entrepreneurial Legacy The IDF Nofel VeKam/Informality Multi- Culturalism Necessity/ Survivability Jewish Heritage Entrepreneurial Legacy The Israel Defense Forces Since 1882... Mix & Match Nofel Vekam/ Informality Flexibility Mobility Risk taking Multi- Culturalism Necessity/ Survivability Jewish Heritage Entrepreneurial Legacy The Israel Defense Forces The Israeli Satellite Israeli Space Industry Fish-farms in the Dessert Kibbutz Mashabei Sadeh Nofel Vekam/ Informality Multi- Culturalism Necessity/ Survivability Jewish Heritage Entrepreneurial Legacy The Israel Defense Forces Sodom & Gomorrah: The Book of Genesis Legitimacy to challenge convention Learn by argument/analysis Democratization of knowledge The Creative Discussion: Cheder / Cappuccino Nofel Vekam/ Informality Multi- Culturalism Necessity/ Survivability Jewish Heritage Entrepreneurial Legacy The Israel Defense Forces Nofel Vekam/ Informality The Visionary CMO Investors VC / Angel CEO The Market The Idea The Product Multi- Culturalism Necessity/ Survivability Jewish Heritage Entrepreneurial Legacy The Israel Defense Forces Nofel Vekam/ Informality The Israeli Defense Forces: Empowers the Individual Authority, Team Work, Improvisation, Experience Professional Responsibility, Maturity, Social Network Personal Knowledge, Skill, Advanced Technology Technical Multi- Culturalism Necessity/ Survivability Jewish Heritage Entrepreneurial Legacy The Israel Defense Forces Nofel Vekam/ Informality The Israeli Defense Forces: Empowers the Nation Industry Academia Army Shenkar College of Engineering & Design PillCam based on missile technology 8200 Unit Alumni Multi- Culturalism Necessity/ Survivability Jewish Heritage Entrepreneurial Legacy The Israel Defense Forces Nofel Vekam/ Informality Can-do attitude SpaceIL Dov Moran Legitimacy to fail Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new. No hierarchy - everyone has a nickname Bougi Bib Moshe Vachetzi Id never seen this kind of completely unvarnished, unintimidated and undistracted attitude. I found myself thinking, Who works for whom? M u l t i c u l t u r a l s i m V ib r a n t D iv e r s ity R is k -t a k in g Breakthrough Thinking Challenging Convention C a n -D o A ttitu d e L e g itim a c y to fa il E n tre p re n e u ria l S p irit ID F M a tu rity S k ills S t a r t -U p N a t io n N etw o rk
Creative Energy If you will it, it is no dream
Dr. Theodore Herzl, Visionary of the State of Israel