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Beyond the Buzzwords: The New Reality of Tech Scouting
In global business, "tech scouting" is often treated as a transactional exercise. Corporations and investment groups look at Israel, see a dense map of innovation, and assume the challenge is simply finding the right technology, signing a contract, and plugging it in. But anyone who has overseen cross-border expansion knows the reality is rarely that simple. Finding disruptive technology is no longer the hard part. The real challenge, and the new understanding driving success
Sharon Steinbaum
Jul 202 min read


Investing in the Successors: How Strategic Philanthropy Anchors the Next Generation
For many family foundations, the most pressing question isn't where to give, but who will give tomorrow. How do you keep the next generation connected to Israel and Jewish life when the headlines are discouraging and the disconnect feels growing? The answer lies in moving the "Next Gen" from passive heirs to active venture philanthropists. When young family members are invited into high-stakes, measurable decision-making, philanthropy stops being a chore and becomes an expe
Sharon Steinbaum
Feb 261 min read


Beyond Crisis Response: Transitioning to Strategic Resilience in Israel
The outpouring of global support following October 7th was unprecedented. Emergency funds provided the immediate "adrenaline" needed to sustain communities in crisis. But as the initial shock recedes, we face a quieter, yet more dangerous challenge: Philanthropic Fatigue. While emergency aid addresses today's fire, it rarely builds a fireproof future. For example, in Northern Israel, the "Day After" cannot be built on temporary patches. True resilience requires the restoratio
Sharon Steinbaum
Feb 261 min read
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