Morielle Lotan, at The Blogs

Morielle Lotan

Morielle is the founder of Mile Advisory and the CEO of the ADIR Challenge Foundation, innovating the combat of antisemitism & hate.

Oct 5, 2024, 4:04 PM

Iran’s energy gamble: Are we looking at China?

Iran’s threats to target Israeli gas infrastructure have sparked widespread speculation of an energy conflict. But the real issue at play isn’t a regional struggle over resources or energy independence. It’s about economic vulnerability and strategic posturing. And while...

Sep 5, 2024, 11:36 PM

Rachel, Our Mother

There were two moments in Rachel Goldberg Polin’s eulogy to her son that stood out to me, and they have stayed with me since. The first was her slight but piercing cry, her scream to her sweet boy who...

Aug 23, 2024, 6:18 PM

‘In Unity, there is strength’

It's a big week for college students and their parents. My social media feeds are flooded with moving-in day pictures—some from parents I know, and many from students I've had the privilege to meet since launching the ADIR Challenge...

Aug 16, 2024, 1:44 AM

Cruel Summer: Rethinking Privacy and Data

The recent foiled attack on a Taylor Swift concert, which involved radicalized teenagers planning a gruesome assault, is a chilling reminder of the evolving nature of terrorism. An 18-year-old, along with two others aged 15 and 17, were reportedly...

Aug 9, 2024, 9:35 PM

Anticipation and resilience: Strategic patience and why we need to learn it

I had two visitors from Israel this week - both incredibly busy, accomplished professionals who have spent their careers focused on critical security issues and the future of Israel and the region. I felt fortunate to have them here,...

Aug 2, 2024, 3:04 PM

Using Deterrence Strategies to Combat Antisemitism

Deterrence, in its simplest form, is a strategy aimed at preventing an action by threatening negative consequences. It operates by making the potential costs of an action outweigh its benefits, thereby discouraging people or groups from engaging in unwanted...

Jul 25, 2024, 10:30 PM

Catching up with Dr. Matthias Becker – Decoding Antisemitism

The ground is shaking, the world is in flames. From despicable acts of flag burning to the defacement of historic sites in Washington yesterday with messages proclaiming, “Hamas is coming”, from images equating Jews to Nazis to death threats...

About Me

Morielle I. Lotan is an executive leader with nearly 15 years of expertise in Strategy, Research, Business Development, and Project Management. Born in New York and raised in both NY and Israel, she has moved between the countries six times, fostering a deep commitment to strengthening the strategic relationship between Israel and America. Morielle founded MILE Advisory, focusing on energy, security, and technology, and acted as the head of strategy for nT-TAO, Israel’s premier nuclear fusion startup. She is also an angel investor, advisory board member, and serves as the CEO of the ADIR Challenge Foundation, a technology and innovation non-profit dedicated to innovating the combat of antisemitism, that was established in honor of her nephew, Addir Mesika who was murdered on October 7th, 2023 at the Nova Festival.

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