Jake Fichman, at The Blogs

Dec 27, 2020, 2:06 PM

As Israel enters yet another economic lockdown, entrepreneurs and the self-employed are being forced to quickly adapt and reassess. Business owners must make challenging decisions, brought on by COVID-19’s grasp on our free economies. Here are 5 tips on...

Nov 23, 2020, 12:02 AM

Israel’s OurCrowd announces $60M investment by Japan’s ORIX

Israeli crowdsourcing platform OurCrowd received a $60 million strategic investment earlier this week. The announcement came following Japanese-based financial services group ORIX Corporation's decision to make its first investment in Israel via OurCrowd’s offer. For the sizable investment, ORIX Corporation will...

Oct 24, 2020, 11:01 PM

3 steps to grow your business during COVID

Now is the time to reflect on whether your business can survive amidst the forced circumstances of COVID. Do you have enough cash to stick it out? Can you shut down operations completely and hibernate until a change comes?...

Oct 15, 2020, 3:44 PM

Israel’s government provides virtual connections

This is your year to connect more deeply with Israel. Though it may seem counter-intuitive, with lockdowns and halted air travel, there is a new path being forged for you. What events will you take part in this year? How will...

Sep 24, 2020, 10:49 AM

Mobileye wins big in the Chinese market

Just hours ago (Sept. 24th at 2:00EST), Mobileye announced that its technology will be used by one of China's largest privately held automakers. The announcement by Intel came shortly after the Beijing Auto Show, where Israeli CEO Amnon Shashua...

Sep 13, 2020, 10:56 PM

A Lone Soldier to Start-Up Story

In 2013 I left a comfortable life in America to volunteer in an IDF combat unit as a lone soldier. I had discovered a love for the nation of Israel and passionately sought to intertwine my life with the nation's...

Sep 10, 2020, 3:10 PM

Israel property at a discount, now is time to buy

Israel's housing market took a big hit in Q1 and Q2 of 2020, presenting serious opportunities for foreign and domestic investors. It's no mystery as to why homebuyers didn't show up in flocks this year to Israel's housing opportunities. Amidst...

Sep 2, 2020, 10:55 PM

$2.2 billion valuation | Israeli founded Gong

The Israeli start-up world is applauding another graduate this quarter, GONG. In less than 18 months, this US-Israeli AI startup scored $305 million in funding. Just this past December the company raised $65 million, followed by another $200 million...

Aug 22, 2020, 9:37 PM

Connecting Harvard, Israel, and COVID

The debate on how to test for COVID-19 is one of today's greatest controversies. The goal is clear, to find the most efficient, effective, and accurate form of mass testing, in a dramatically expedited fashion. While governments worldwide have...

Aug 20, 2020, 2:05 PM

Apple’s $2 trillion means opportunity for Israel

Israeli startups and hi-tech members are rejoicing over Apple's newly reached record market cap of $2 trillion. The technology and goods company that has led the industry for more than a decade has proven itself as a winner amidst...

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Jake Fichman serves as international Media Advisor to the Prime Minister's Office and is Founder and CEO of Goldfish Marketing Agency in Israel. Originally from the USA, Fichman specializes in international communications and strategic messaging.

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