Alan Weinkrantz, at The Blogs

Jun 17, 2016, 10:51 PM

Insights from Alphabet (Google) Executive Chairman, Eric Schmidt, on the impact of IoT (Internet of Things) from Israel

An exterior view of the Google office in Mountain View, California. (Google office image via Shutterstock)

In his last blog for The Times of Israel Alan Weinkrantz talks about his encounter with Alphabet, Google's Eric Schmidt

Jun 9, 2016, 4:08 PM

IoT (Internet of Things) and Innovation at Tel Aviv Startup Challenge

I'm laser focused with my role at James Brehm & Associates as Senior Advisor and Brand Ambassador to work with, and discover new opportunities in Israel's IoT (Internet of Things) ecosystem. During the Tel Aviv Startup Challenge, I captured some...

Jun 7, 2016, 7:27 AM

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Insights about tech and innovation in Israel from Robert Scoble

The Tel Aviv Municipality building lit up to form the Israeli flag to celebrate Israel's 68th Independence Day, May 11, 2016. (Miriam Alster/FLASH90)

Robert Scoble looks to the military in Israel as a source for not only the innovation, but the culture that it breeds with a tolerance of risk, getting things done in an efficient and creative manner, and going on to an entrepreneurial venture after your army service

Jun 6, 2016, 9:23 AM

How to increase your chances of getting lucky with meetings and asks…

Not a rant; just a suggestion. Maybe it’s a cultural thing here in Israel and the very informal way of getting stuff done…. When you reach out to someone to “have coffee,” it really helps to explain why you want to...

Jun 5, 2016, 1:02 PM

Barclays Accelerator/Powered by Techstars Demo Day on June 22 Shines a Light on 10 Fintech Startups

When close to 400 companies apply to a Techstars program, and only 10 are selected to participate in a program, there’s a high degree of vetting that goes on just in order to get into a class. Add into the...

May 30, 2016, 12:22 PM

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Tel Aviv Startup Challenge — Startups, Investors, Deal Flow, and Lots More – June 6-8

At the TAU Innovation Conference, entrepreneurs, industry personnel, diplomats, investors, the university community and other entrepreneurial parties will come together for a week of education, investment and networking.

May 15, 2016, 6:36 AM

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China & Israel continue to connect with upcoming Digital Health & IoT Event

A nurse uses a digital health app (Courtesy)

Danny Roth is helping build greater trade and deal flow between Israel and China. His China Israel Exchange develops programs and initiatives with government, academia, and industry, with the goal of strengthening the economic and cultural ties with both nations. The...

May 7, 2016, 5:30 PM

Guest Post: James Brehm: Heading to Israel to meet with leaders and innovators in the IoT ecosystem of Startup Nation

I'm coming to Israel with my colleague, James Brehm, one of the leading experts in the field of IoT - Internet of Things. I asked James to share his insights regarding our upcoming trip to Israel to connect with the...

Apr 30, 2016, 10:53 PM

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Opening my eyes into the Internet of Things in Israel…

The iSmart 2015 Internet of Things event in Jerusalem, February 24, 2015 (Courtesy)

There are a lot of great opportunities out there for the right companies

Apr 22, 2016, 7:28 PM

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When Moses retains a Startup PR consultant just before leaving Egypt….

Illustrative: The seder involves multiple senses such as touch, smell and taste. (Shutterstock, via JTA)

Have you ever heard the one about Moses at the Red Sea?

About Me

Alan Weinkrantz is a Tech PR / Startup Communications advisor to Israeli and U.S. companies, and is the Brand Ambassador and Senior Advisor for James Brehm & Associates, one of the leading IoT (Internet of Things) strategy and consulting firms.