Here are the speakers for Israel Mobile Summit 2014:
Julien Codorniou, Facebook
Julien Codorniou, Director, EMEA Platform Partnerships, Facebook
Julien is responsible for Facebook’s developers relations and platform marketing in EMEA, ultimately helping developers to build, grow and monetize their mobile/web apps and games.
Formerly director of business development at Microsoft Corp.
Since 2012, Julien serves at the board of Le Monde, he’s also the co-author of the book: "The Kelkoo.com success story", published by Pearson in 2005.
Julien is responsible for Facebook’s developers relations and platform marketing in EMEA, ultimately helping developers to build, grow and monetize their mobile/web apps and games.
Formerly director of business development at Microsoft Corp.
Since 2012, Julien serves at the board of Le Monde, he’s also the co-author of the book: "The Kelkoo.com success story", published by Pearson in 2005.
Eric Seufert, Wooga Games
Eric Seufert, Head of Marketing, Wooga Games
Eric Seufert is a quantitative marketer with a passion for blending real-world problems with large amounts of data, econometric frameworks, and analytical systems. His professional specialty lies in programmatic statistical methods and predictive forecasting for freemium products. Eric holds an MA in Economics from University College London, where he was an Erasmus Mundus scholar. Eric joined Skype immediately out of graduate school and subsequently held marketing and strategy roles at Digital Chocolate and Wooga, where he is now the Head of Marketing. Eric is also the author of Freemium Economics, published by Elsevier in 2014.
Eric Seufert is a quantitative marketer with a passion for blending real-world problems with large amounts of data, econometric frameworks, and analytical systems. His professional specialty lies in programmatic statistical methods and predictive forecasting for freemium products. Eric holds an MA in Economics from University College London, where he was an Erasmus Mundus scholar. Eric joined Skype immediately out of graduate school and subsequently held marketing and strategy roles at Digital Chocolate and Wooga, where he is now the Head of Marketing. Eric is also the author of Freemium Economics, published by Elsevier in 2014.
Volker Hirsch, OysterCrowd
Volker Hirsch, Co-Founder, OysterCrowd
Volker is a mobile, gaming and digital media entrepreneur and executive. He is the co-founder of Oystercrowd (growth accelerator for start-ups), Blue Beck (a game development studio) and Digital M (branded digital merchandise for avatar and sticker platforms), and serves as Chairman of Cognisess, a people analytics start-up based in Bath and Berkeley, California. He is also a Venture Partner at Emerge Venture Lab, an ed-tech accelerator sprung out of Oxford University’s Said Business School. Previously, he served as the Global Head of Business Development – Games for BlackBerry. BlackBerry had acquired mobile social gaming platform Scoreloop where he was the Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel and had helped drive growth to now 350m+ users.
Volker is a mobile, gaming and digital media entrepreneur and executive. He is the co-founder of Oystercrowd (growth accelerator for start-ups), Blue Beck (a game development studio) and Digital M (branded digital merchandise for avatar and sticker platforms), and serves as Chairman of Cognisess, a people analytics start-up based in Bath and Berkeley, California. He is also a Venture Partner at Emerge Venture Lab, an ed-tech accelerator sprung out of Oxford University’s Said Business School. Previously, he served as the Global Head of Business Development – Games for BlackBerry. BlackBerry had acquired mobile social gaming platform Scoreloop where he was the Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel and had helped drive growth to now 350m+ users.
Daniel Cohen, Carmel Ventures
Daniel Cohen, General Partner, Carmel Ventures
Daniel Cohen joined Carmel Ventures in mid-2013 as a General Partner, with more than 11 years of VC experience. Daniel investment interests include digital media and consumer internet. He currently serves on the board of Tapingo. Prior to joining Carmel, Daniel served as a General Partner in Gemini Israel Ventures from 2006 to 2012 and before that as a principal since 2001. In Gemini Daniel led investments and served as a board member in Adap.tv (acquired by AOL in 2013 for $405M), Outbrain, SupportSpace, Massive Impact, Watchdox, Eyeview and FTBPro. Daniel also managed Gemini’s Silicon Valley office in the years 2006-2009.
Daniel is a graduate of the Kauffman Fellows Program and He holds a B.A. in Computer Science and Psychology from Tel Aviv University an MBA from INSEAD.
Daniel Cohen joined Carmel Ventures in mid-2013 as a General Partner, with more than 11 years of VC experience. Daniel investment interests include digital media and consumer internet. He currently serves on the board of Tapingo. Prior to joining Carmel, Daniel served as a General Partner in Gemini Israel Ventures from 2006 to 2012 and before that as a principal since 2001. In Gemini Daniel led investments and served as a board member in Adap.tv (acquired by AOL in 2013 for $405M), Outbrain, SupportSpace, Massive Impact, Watchdox, Eyeview and FTBPro. Daniel also managed Gemini’s Silicon Valley office in the years 2006-2009.
Daniel is a graduate of the Kauffman Fellows Program and He holds a B.A. in Computer Science and Psychology from Tel Aviv University an MBA from INSEAD.
Corrado Tomassoni, PayPal
Corrado Tomassoni, Global Head of Startups, Accelerators and VCs, PayPal
Corrado leads the PayPal Startups Team globally, coordinating the initiatives and partnerships with Startups Accelerators, Incubators, Venture Capitalists as well as with top Technology Startups. He is a mentor at Seedcamp, StartupWeekend, StartupBootcamp, Le Camping and Launch48. He previously led the PayPal Developer Network team in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Before joining PayPal, he worked in the Developer and Platform Evangelism group at Microsoft where, as NextWeb Lead, he coordinated the Web Technologies stack adoption evangelism activities with top customers and partners in Italy. Previously he has been Technology Consultant for Accenture and, more recently, he drove a startup focused on Digital Brand Management for global celebrities, incubated by a Startups Accelerator and funded by a Venture Capitalist.
Corrado leads the PayPal Startups Team globally, coordinating the initiatives and partnerships with Startups Accelerators, Incubators, Venture Capitalists as well as with top Technology Startups. He is a mentor at Seedcamp, StartupWeekend, StartupBootcamp, Le Camping and Launch48. He previously led the PayPal Developer Network team in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Before joining PayPal, he worked in the Developer and Platform Evangelism group at Microsoft where, as NextWeb Lead, he coordinated the Web Technologies stack adoption evangelism activities with top customers and partners in Italy. Previously he has been Technology Consultant for Accenture and, more recently, he drove a startup focused on Digital Brand Management for global celebrities, incubated by a Startups Accelerator and funded by a Venture Capitalist.
Yuval Ben-Itzhak, AVG
Yuval Ben-Itzhak, Chief Technology Officer, AVG Technologies
Yuval has served as AVG (NYSE: AVG) chief technology officer since 2010 and is responsible for the strategic and technical development of the AVG product line, as well as for developing key partnerships within the industry and identifying technologies offering potential for acquisition. He also served as AVG senior vice president, engineering from 2009 to 2010. Prior to AVG, Yuval was CTO of Finjan Software, Ltd. a web security company. Prior to that, Yuval was chief technology officer of KaVaDo Inc., a web application security company he founded in 2000 that was acquired by Protegrity, and CTO at Ness Technologies, a provider of end-to-end IT solutions and services.
Yuval has served as AVG (NYSE: AVG) chief technology officer since 2010 and is responsible for the strategic and technical development of the AVG product line, as well as for developing key partnerships within the industry and identifying technologies offering potential for acquisition. He also served as AVG senior vice president, engineering from 2009 to 2010. Prior to AVG, Yuval was CTO of Finjan Software, Ltd. a web security company. Prior to that, Yuval was chief technology officer of KaVaDo Inc., a web application security company he founded in 2000 that was acquired by Protegrity, and CTO at Ness Technologies, a provider of end-to-end IT solutions and services.
Wolfgang Petersen, Intel
Wolfgang Petersen, Director Developer Relations Division, EMEA, Intel
Wolfgang Petersen is Director of Intel’s Developer Relation Division (DRD) for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), based in Munich, Germany. He is responsible for developing and managing Intel’s DRD strategy and programs across EMEA mature and emerging markets. DRD Inspires Software Innovation on Intel platforms by: accelerating the acceptance of Intel technology; driving improvements of future Intel products by integrating the voice of the developer; and creating value for Intel and our partners. Before joining Intel, Wolfgang Petersen was Managing Director for 3V Multimedia, where he worked for 5 years. He holds a master degree in Computer Science.
Wolfgang Petersen is Director of Intel’s Developer Relation Division (DRD) for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), based in Munich, Germany. He is responsible for developing and managing Intel’s DRD strategy and programs across EMEA mature and emerging markets. DRD Inspires Software Innovation on Intel platforms by: accelerating the acceptance of Intel technology; driving improvements of future Intel products by integrating the voice of the developer; and creating value for Intel and our partners. Before joining Intel, Wolfgang Petersen was Managing Director for 3V Multimedia, where he worked for 5 years. He holds a master degree in Computer Science.
Ran Haklai, General Manager, Applause
Ran is the General Manager of Applause Israel (formerly uTest). In 2009, soon after the company launched its service, Ran established the Israeli office. Under Run's leadership, the company grew rapidly in Israel and became a leading vendor to the local eco-system, serving hundreds of startups, hi-tech and enterprise companies. Recently, the company rebranded to "Applause” and introduced new technologies while maintaining the vastly adopted "in the wild" testing service, which leverages a worldwide community of 140,000+ testers. Prior to Applause, Ran served in various managerial positions at Enigma and before that he was a high-school teacher for 5 years. Ran holds a double B.A degree in Economics and Management (both cum-laude) from Tel-Aviv University.
Ran is the General Manager of Applause Israel (formerly uTest). In 2009, soon after the company launched its service, Ran established the Israeli office. Under Run's leadership, the company grew rapidly in Israel and became a leading vendor to the local eco-system, serving hundreds of startups, hi-tech and enterprise companies. Recently, the company rebranded to "Applause” and introduced new technologies while maintaining the vastly adopted "in the wild" testing service, which leverages a worldwide community of 140,000+ testers. Prior to Applause, Ran served in various managerial positions at Enigma and before that he was a high-school teacher for 5 years. Ran holds a double B.A degree in Economics and Management (both cum-laude) from Tel-Aviv University.
Mike Hines, Amazon
Mike Hines, Technical Evangelist - Amazon Appstore for Android, Amazon
Mike is an advocate for technology innovators focusing on mobile devices and applications. A founder of two companies, Mike has also worked to launch new businesses at Amazon and previously at Microsoft. A principal in 9 patent applications and contributor to many others, Mike works to find unique ways to disrupt the way things are traditionally done. Mike has also worked as a sponsor and a judge at technology startup events like AngelHack. Mike hopes to connect with Android developers and help them be successful with their apps and bring their feedback back to Amazon to continuously improve their developer experience.
Mike is an advocate for technology innovators focusing on mobile devices and applications. A founder of two companies, Mike has also worked to launch new businesses at Amazon and previously at Microsoft. A principal in 9 patent applications and contributor to many others, Mike works to find unique ways to disrupt the way things are traditionally done. Mike has also worked as a sponsor and a judge at technology startup events like AngelHack. Mike hopes to connect with Android developers and help them be successful with their apps and bring their feedback back to Amazon to continuously improve their developer experience.
Ali Parr, Facebook
Ali Parr, Technical Head of Parse Partnerships EMEA, Facebook
Ali Parr is Technical Head of Parse Partnerships EMEA for Facebook, based in London. He currently heads up the Parse partnerships program for Facebook in EMEA, as well focusing on new developer acquisition. Ali is focused on building partnerships between Parse and developers across EMEA, through direct contact, public speaking opportunities, and mentoring events. Ali is also a mentor at Techstars in London, and The Family in Paris, providing advice and experience to high-potential startups. Prior to Facebook, Ali was the founder of Infinite Degree, a gaming startup that reached top 10 in Apple App Store across many regions including the US and the UK. Ali holds a Masters degree in Computer Science.
Ali Parr is Technical Head of Parse Partnerships EMEA for Facebook, based in London. He currently heads up the Parse partnerships program for Facebook in EMEA, as well focusing on new developer acquisition. Ali is focused on building partnerships between Parse and developers across EMEA, through direct contact, public speaking opportunities, and mentoring events. Ali is also a mentor at Techstars in London, and The Family in Paris, providing advice and experience to high-potential startups. Prior to Facebook, Ali was the founder of Infinite Degree, a gaming startup that reached top 10 in Apple App Store across many regions including the US and the UK. Ali holds a Masters degree in Computer Science.
Dror Yosef, Startapp
Dror Yosef, Chief Science Officer, StartApp
Dror Yosef is the Chief Science Officer at StartApp, a global monetization and advertising mobile network. He is in charge of the company’s programmatic solutions and machine learning algorithms as well as data collection and analytics. Prior to his position at StartApp, Dror was Chief Data Scientist at myThings, a global leader in customized programmatic ad solutions, and prior to that he was Chief Science Officer at G-STAT, a leading statistics consulting company where he implemented models in varied fields.
Dror holds a B.A and an M.A in Statistics and Business from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
Dror Yosef is the Chief Science Officer at StartApp, a global monetization and advertising mobile network. He is in charge of the company’s programmatic solutions and machine learning algorithms as well as data collection and analytics. Prior to his position at StartApp, Dror was Chief Data Scientist at myThings, a global leader in customized programmatic ad solutions, and prior to that he was Chief Science Officer at G-STAT, a leading statistics consulting company where he implemented models in varied fields.
Dror holds a B.A and an M.A in Statistics and Business from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
Phil Hewinson, Facebook
Phil Hewinson, Partner Engineer - Games, Facebook
Phil Hewinson is Technical Head of the Audience Network for Facebook in EMEA, based in London. Phil is focused on supporting publishers across Europe onboard with the Audience Network through direct contact and public speaking opportunities. Phil also works closely with the Audience Network product team at Facebook to ensure publishers' needs are met.
Prior to Facebook, Phil was technical account manager at Google, and technical sales specialist at Microsoft. Phil also holds a MA degree in Computer Science from the University of Cambridge.
Phil Hewinson is Technical Head of the Audience Network for Facebook in EMEA, based in London. Phil is focused on supporting publishers across Europe onboard with the Audience Network through direct contact and public speaking opportunities. Phil also works closely with the Audience Network product team at Facebook to ensure publishers' needs are met.
Prior to Facebook, Phil was technical account manager at Google, and technical sales specialist at Microsoft. Phil also holds a MA degree in Computer Science from the University of Cambridge.
Micah Gantman, HasOffers
Micah Gantman, VP of Business Development and Operation, HasOffers
Micah is the Vice President of Business Development and Operations at HasOffers. Considered as first employee behind the MobileAppTracking product, he has contributed to the successes of becoming the standard of attribution analytics by building key client relationships and strategic mobile partnerships world-wide. Micah's story starts with a strong background in enterprise level SaaS sales, hyperlocal display advertising, performance marketing, and mobile marketing analytics. Today he is focused on identifying strategic initiatives while scaling business development and customer success teams in the US, Europe, and Asia. Micah also acts as an advisor for early stage mobile focused start-ups.
Micah is the Vice President of Business Development and Operations at HasOffers. Considered as first employee behind the MobileAppTracking product, he has contributed to the successes of becoming the standard of attribution analytics by building key client relationships and strategic mobile partnerships world-wide. Micah's story starts with a strong background in enterprise level SaaS sales, hyperlocal display advertising, performance marketing, and mobile marketing analytics. Today he is focused on identifying strategic initiatives while scaling business development and customer success teams in the US, Europe, and Asia. Micah also acts as an advisor for early stage mobile focused start-ups.
Grant Lee, App Annie
Grant Lee, Senior Customer Success Manager, EMEAR, App Annie
Grant recently moved to London to establish and expand App Annie's European operations. He spent the past year with App Annie based out of San Francisco working with clients on how to leverage and implement data to direct their business. Prior to App Annie, Grant spent over 3 years at Electronic Arts in Business Intelligence and Strategic Planning.
Grant recently moved to London to establish and expand App Annie's European operations. He spent the past year with App Annie based out of San Francisco working with clients on how to leverage and implement data to direct their business. Prior to App Annie, Grant spent over 3 years at Electronic Arts in Business Intelligence and Strategic Planning.
Ron Brightman, Performance Revenues
Ron Brightman, CEO, Performance Revenues
Ron Brightman has been doing online marketing for over a decade at various managerial roles and verticals. Among the companies Ron has worked for are: 888, Bwin-Party and eToro, where he let and built online marketing teams, dealing with SEM, media buying, affiliates, marketing infrastructure and optimization, branding, sales and retention.
During the last 3 years Ron is a founder and CEO of Performance Revenues- a mobile affiliate network which recently had a phenomenal growth, boasting close relationships with the top mobile advertisers worldwide and a large and varied affiliate base, delivering high volumes of quality mobile users in the games, utilities, dating and gaming verticals.
Ron Brightman has been doing online marketing for over a decade at various managerial roles and verticals. Among the companies Ron has worked for are: 888, Bwin-Party and eToro, where he let and built online marketing teams, dealing with SEM, media buying, affiliates, marketing infrastructure and optimization, branding, sales and retention.
During the last 3 years Ron is a founder and CEO of Performance Revenues- a mobile affiliate network which recently had a phenomenal growth, boasting close relationships with the top mobile advertisers worldwide and a large and varied affiliate base, delivering high volumes of quality mobile users in the games, utilities, dating and gaming verticals.
Noya Polliack, AVG
Noya Polliack, Mobile Monetization Manager, AVG
Noya currently manages monetization activities at AVG, a leading international online security company.
Over the last few years she’s lead mobile monetization strategies focusing on advertising, as well as user acquisition, for numerous start-ups and industry leaders such as AVG and Taptica.
Noya has also served as a consultant, using her extensive background and expertise in mobile advertising to advise companies on developing new revenue streams, and help them gain greater visibility.
Noya currently manages monetization activities at AVG, a leading international online security company.
Over the last few years she’s lead mobile monetization strategies focusing on advertising, as well as user acquisition, for numerous start-ups and industry leaders such as AVG and Taptica.
Noya has also served as a consultant, using her extensive background and expertise in mobile advertising to advise companies on developing new revenue streams, and help them gain greater visibility.
Tim Messerschmidt, PayPal
Tim Messerschmidt, Developer Evangelist, PayPal
As a long time mobile and web developer, Tim channels his knowledge and experience as PayPal's Lead Developer Evangelist in EMEA. He is passionate about startups and serves as mentor at multiple incubators and accelerators. Prior joining PayPal Tim used to work with Neofonie Mobile and Samsung focussing on several mobile projects. In his spare time, he leads and creates training classes in all sorts of developer-oriented topics, contributes to Open Source projects and is one of the authors of the Mobile Developer's Guide to the Galaxy, as well as numerous articles published in print magazines.
As a long time mobile and web developer, Tim channels his knowledge and experience as PayPal's Lead Developer Evangelist in EMEA. He is passionate about startups and serves as mentor at multiple incubators and accelerators. Prior joining PayPal Tim used to work with Neofonie Mobile and Samsung focussing on several mobile projects. In his spare time, he leads and creates training classes in all sorts of developer-oriented topics, contributes to Open Source projects and is one of the authors of the Mobile Developer's Guide to the Galaxy, as well as numerous articles published in print magazines.
Assaf Elias, Applause
Assaf Elias, Director of Delivery, Applause Israel
Assaf Elias is the Director of Delivery at Applause Israel. Assaf and his team are serving the local tech industry working with hundreds of companies from all sizes.
As the head of the project management team, and by using technological tools and unique methodology, Assaf leads the delivery process in order to help companies release quality apps.
Before joining Applause, Assaf was a senior technical support team leader at Check Point for 5.5 years. Assaf holds a BA in Management from Ben - Gurion University.
Assaf Elias is the Director of Delivery at Applause Israel. Assaf and his team are serving the local tech industry working with hundreds of companies from all sizes.
As the head of the project management team, and by using technological tools and unique methodology, Assaf leads the delivery process in order to help companies release quality apps.
Before joining Applause, Assaf was a senior technical support team leader at Check Point for 5.5 years. Assaf holds a BA in Management from Ben - Gurion University.
Shira Abel, Hunter & Bard
Shira Abel, CEO, Hunter & Bard
Shira Abel is the CEO of Hunter & Bard - a full-service marketing, design and development agency. Shira is a thought leader and a sought-after speaker in the startup marketing space and is regularly invited to judge at start-up conferences throughout Europe. She also teaches Marketing for Startups at Tel Aviv/Jaffa Academic College and mentors at several accelerators. MBA from Kellogg School of Management.
Shira Abel is the CEO of Hunter & Bard - a full-service marketing, design and development agency. Shira is a thought leader and a sought-after speaker in the startup marketing space and is regularly invited to judge at start-up conferences throughout Europe. She also teaches Marketing for Startups at Tel Aviv/Jaffa Academic College and mentors at several accelerators. MBA from Kellogg School of Management.
Jari Tammisto, MobileMonday
Jari Tammisto, CEO & President, MobileMonday Global
Jari Tammisto’s career in mobile technology, business process automation, and start-up innovations has spanned the globe with over 20 years of strategic entrepreneurial leadership and success. His vision and extensive global network of industry influencers was the drive behind the of MobileMonday, now the world’s leading global community to enhance of peer leadership, knowledge, and communal concepts from local to global. Tammisto has been a Partner and Chairman of the Board of 11 start-up companies and executive member of Finland’s Technology Fund (TEKES). Jari has also been honoured with World Brand Leadership award in 2009 in Mumbai, India, and with special Internationalisation Award from Finland’s President Tarja Halonen. Jari was has been voted by the readers of Finnish business media (Taloussanomat) as one of the three most influential business entrepreneurs in Finland.
Jari Tammisto’s career in mobile technology, business process automation, and start-up innovations has spanned the globe with over 20 years of strategic entrepreneurial leadership and success. His vision and extensive global network of industry influencers was the drive behind the of MobileMonday, now the world’s leading global community to enhance of peer leadership, knowledge, and communal concepts from local to global. Tammisto has been a Partner and Chairman of the Board of 11 start-up companies and executive member of Finland’s Technology Fund (TEKES). Jari has also been honoured with World Brand Leadership award in 2009 in Mumbai, India, and with special Internationalisation Award from Finland’s President Tarja Halonen. Jari was has been voted by the readers of Finnish business media (Taloussanomat) as one of the three most influential business entrepreneurs in Finland.
Oren Kaniel, AppsFlyer
Oren Kaniel, CEO & Co-Founder, AppsFlyer
Oren is the CEO & co-founder of AppsFlyer. Oren founded AppsFlyer to solve one of the major problems in the mobile apps market – mobile campaign analytics and user attribution. Before founding AppsFlyer, he worked at Stage2 Ventures and held management and engineering positions at Veraz, Avaya and Intel. Oren holds a BA in Computer Science, Cum Laude, from the Technion, and an MBA from IDC, as part of an exchange with the Wharton Business School.
Oren is the CEO & co-founder of AppsFlyer. Oren founded AppsFlyer to solve one of the major problems in the mobile apps market – mobile campaign analytics and user attribution. Before founding AppsFlyer, he worked at Stage2 Ventures and held management and engineering positions at Veraz, Avaya and Intel. Oren holds a BA in Computer Science, Cum Laude, from the Technion, and an MBA from IDC, as part of an exchange with the Wharton Business School.
Irad Dor, Singtel
Irad Dor, Director, SingTel Israel Innovation Center
Irad manages the SingTel Israel Innovation Center. Irad’s main task is to identify promising companies, business models and technologies for SingTel in Israel and Europe, and to help create value through partnerships between these companies and SingTel. Previously Irad was the CTO of a High Frequency Trading company in London, Led innovation activities in the CTO office of Neustar, and held Engineering Architecture and Product positions in P-Cube, Cisco and YCD-Multimedia. Irad served in an elite technology unit of the IDF, where he received an Honor Commendation for Innovative Thinking. Irad has an MBA from the London Business School and B.Sc. Computer Engineering from Tel-Aviv University.
Irad manages the SingTel Israel Innovation Center. Irad’s main task is to identify promising companies, business models and technologies for SingTel in Israel and Europe, and to help create value through partnerships between these companies and SingTel. Previously Irad was the CTO of a High Frequency Trading company in London, Led innovation activities in the CTO office of Neustar, and held Engineering Architecture and Product positions in P-Cube, Cisco and YCD-Multimedia. Irad served in an elite technology unit of the IDF, where he received an Honor Commendation for Innovative Thinking. Irad has an MBA from the London Business School and B.Sc. Computer Engineering from Tel-Aviv University.
Chen Levanon, ClicksMob
Chen Levanon, CEO, ClicksMob
Chen Levanon is the CEO at Clicksmob Inc., a leading CPA mobile network that helps publishers to monetize their traffic and increase users for advertisers. Prior to joining Clicksmob, Chen began her career as an investment banker on Wall Street, spending several years at leading investment and financial institutions where she led key international projects. Chen came to Clicksmob at a very early stage in its establishment, helping it to grow significantly since this time. She is currently responsible for global operations, including product development, strategy, technology development, marketing & sales and business development. Chen graduated cum laude from Brandeis University in Boston with a BA in business and economics, and holds a MBA from Bar Ilan University.
Chen Levanon is the CEO at Clicksmob Inc., a leading CPA mobile network that helps publishers to monetize their traffic and increase users for advertisers. Prior to joining Clicksmob, Chen began her career as an investment banker on Wall Street, spending several years at leading investment and financial institutions where she led key international projects. Chen came to Clicksmob at a very early stage in its establishment, helping it to grow significantly since this time. She is currently responsible for global operations, including product development, strategy, technology development, marketing & sales and business development. Chen graduated cum laude from Brandeis University in Boston with a BA in business and economics, and holds a MBA from Bar Ilan University.
Gilad Hellerman, Ajillion
Gilad Hellerman, co-founder and CEO, Ajillion (Acquired by Crossrider)
Gilad is the co-founder and CEO of Ajillion, a mobile ad exchange for networks and mobile DSP. Gilad is a seasoned Entrepreneur, with 15 years of experience, founding and running companies in the software and advertising markets. He served as the CTO of DSNR Media Group for 3 years developing tools for advanced online ad trading. Gilad's passion is connecting technology with business and turning it into a full, complete product. Gilad is an online advertising veteran with numerous publications on online and mobile advertising.
Gilad is the co-founder and CEO of Ajillion, a mobile ad exchange for networks and mobile DSP. Gilad is a seasoned Entrepreneur, with 15 years of experience, founding and running companies in the software and advertising markets. He served as the CTO of DSNR Media Group for 3 years developing tools for advanced online ad trading. Gilad's passion is connecting technology with business and turning it into a full, complete product. Gilad is an online advertising veteran with numerous publications on online and mobile advertising.
Raj Aggarwal, Localytics
Raj Aggarwal, CEO and Co-Founder, Localytics
Raj is the CEO and Co-Founder of Localytics. Under Raj's leadership, Localytics has secured key customers with some of the world's most well-known brands, including Microsoft and The New York Times. Prior to Localytics, Raj spent 12 years building a variety of technology companies. Most recently he spent 5 years in management consulting for the wireless space at Bain & Company and Adventis. At Adventis, Raj led the formation of the multi-billion dollar Disney Mobile venture in Japan and helped Apple develop the business framework for the iPhone. Previously, Raj held sales leadership positions at Proco Machinery and Requisite Technology. A recognized industry expert, Raj frequently lends his knowledge on mobile, big data and analytics at industry conferences and has been quoted in USA Today, CNN, and Mashable on the topics of mobile, analytics, big data and more.
Raj is the CEO and Co-Founder of Localytics. Under Raj's leadership, Localytics has secured key customers with some of the world's most well-known brands, including Microsoft and The New York Times. Prior to Localytics, Raj spent 12 years building a variety of technology companies. Most recently he spent 5 years in management consulting for the wireless space at Bain & Company and Adventis. At Adventis, Raj led the formation of the multi-billion dollar Disney Mobile venture in Japan and helped Apple develop the business framework for the iPhone. Previously, Raj held sales leadership positions at Proco Machinery and Requisite Technology. A recognized industry expert, Raj frequently lends his knowledge on mobile, big data and analytics at industry conferences and has been quoted in USA Today, CNN, and Mashable on the topics of mobile, analytics, big data and more.
Irit Rapaport, Gryphonet
Irit Rapaport, CEO and Founder, Gryphonet
Irit Rapaport is a repeat entrepreneur with vast experience in managing and creating companies in various fields. Currently she is a CEO, founder and a director of Gryphonet, a big data mobile analytics company that enables app developers to achieve superior quality apps. . Ms. Rapaport was founder, CEO and Chairman of Pelican Security and took the company from inception to sales in the US to major banks and Telco’s. She was granted the prestigious Best Entrepreneur of the Year award for her achievements in Pelican. She also spearhead the creation of Elisra Holdings, a holding company that held various equity positions in several domains, ranging from Telemedicine services to satellite communication. Ms. Rapaport was responsible for establishing the investment strategies, negotiated terms for investment rounds as well as major client deals. She acted as a director in 3 privately held companies in the group and she was a venture partner in Vertex.
Irit Rapaport is a repeat entrepreneur with vast experience in managing and creating companies in various fields. Currently she is a CEO, founder and a director of Gryphonet, a big data mobile analytics company that enables app developers to achieve superior quality apps. . Ms. Rapaport was founder, CEO and Chairman of Pelican Security and took the company from inception to sales in the US to major banks and Telco’s. She was granted the prestigious Best Entrepreneur of the Year award for her achievements in Pelican. She also spearhead the creation of Elisra Holdings, a holding company that held various equity positions in several domains, ranging from Telemedicine services to satellite communication. Ms. Rapaport was responsible for establishing the investment strategies, negotiated terms for investment rounds as well as major client deals. She acted as a director in 3 privately held companies in the group and she was a venture partner in Vertex.
Amnon Siev, CEO, GeoEdge
Amnon Siev has been part of the Internet and IT industries for more than 16 years working in a variety of leadership roles in Product Development and Management. Currently Amnon serves as the CEO for GeoEdge, the world’s leading ad verification provider for the online and mobile advertising ecosystem. His expertise is in the internet and telecom sector, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to Startups, where he specializes in introducing new solutions to the marketplace. Amnon has a degree in Engineering and an MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business.
Amnon Siev has been part of the Internet and IT industries for more than 16 years working in a variety of leadership roles in Product Development and Management. Currently Amnon serves as the CEO for GeoEdge, the world’s leading ad verification provider for the online and mobile advertising ecosystem. His expertise is in the internet and telecom sector, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to Startups, where he specializes in introducing new solutions to the marketplace. Amnon has a degree in Engineering and an MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business.
Estelle Fumé, Facebook
Estelle Fumé, Head of Facebook Platform Israel, Facebook
Estelle Fumé is Head of the Facebook Platform for Israel at Facebook in London, United Kingdom. She is currently managing gaming and non-gaming partners in Israel, as well as recruiting new developers for the Facebook platform in that region. Prior to Facebook, Estelle held various roles at EA (Electronic Arts) in London, driving revenue from partner integrations and managing marketing campaigns. Prior to EA, Estelle held marketing positions at Les 3 Suisses in France. She speaks fluent French. Estelle holds a Master in Business Management from Ecole supérieure de Commerce de Lille.
Estelle Fumé is Head of the Facebook Platform for Israel at Facebook in London, United Kingdom. She is currently managing gaming and non-gaming partners in Israel, as well as recruiting new developers for the Facebook platform in that region. Prior to Facebook, Estelle held various roles at EA (Electronic Arts) in London, driving revenue from partner integrations and managing marketing campaigns. Prior to EA, Estelle held marketing positions at Les 3 Suisses in France. She speaks fluent French. Estelle holds a Master in Business Management from Ecole supérieure de Commerce de Lille.
Omri Halamish, ironSource
Omri Halamish, VP Business Development, ironSource
With 8 years of digital media experience, Omri Halamish is a digital media expert with hands on experience in business development, sales and product development. He has helped clients increase audience and revenues by many multiples and drafted business plans and strategies that transformed product offerings. Omri currently manages the business development for all mobile & desktop display solutions available at ironSource.
With 8 years of digital media experience, Omri Halamish is a digital media expert with hands on experience in business development, sales and product development. He has helped clients increase audience and revenues by many multiples and drafted business plans and strategies that transformed product offerings. Omri currently manages the business development for all mobile & desktop display solutions available at ironSource.
Elad Natanson, AppNext
Elad Natanson, Founder, AppNext
Over 13 years of starting up internet businesses, creating and developing ideas from ground - up. Wide vision of the web and mobile UX and product driven actions.
Companies founded by Elad are mostly focused on planning & executing online and mobile campaigns to reach the most effective results, turning users into customers. Elad Has overseen 1000s of campaigns with budgets crossing $30m.
Over 13 years of starting up internet businesses, creating and developing ideas from ground - up. Wide vision of the web and mobile UX and product driven actions.
Companies founded by Elad are mostly focused on planning & executing online and mobile campaigns to reach the most effective results, turning users into customers. Elad Has overseen 1000s of campaigns with budgets crossing $30m.
Lisa Lang, Twilio
Lisa Lang, European Marketing Strategy, Twilio
Lisa Lang has a rich history as a digital information technology and new media game changer. She has worked for organizations like Campus Party, Smashing Magazine and SitePoint (mothership of 99designs), and has extensive experience as researcher, team leader and event organizer (she really knows how to throw a good party!). Lisa is the European Marketing Manager for Twilio and especially focuses on developing markets in Eastern Europe. She also supports Geekettes Global as Evangelista to make the technology industry more accessible for women. The little time she has left, she spends soldering LEDs in her jackets (you'll know what that means if you meet her at a party).
Lisa Lang has a rich history as a digital information technology and new media game changer. She has worked for organizations like Campus Party, Smashing Magazine and SitePoint (mothership of 99designs), and has extensive experience as researcher, team leader and event organizer (she really knows how to throw a good party!). Lisa is the European Marketing Manager for Twilio and especially focuses on developing markets in Eastern Europe. She also supports Geekettes Global as Evangelista to make the technology industry more accessible for women. The little time she has left, she spends soldering LEDs in her jackets (you'll know what that means if you meet her at a party).
Leonard Frankel, Plarium
Leonard Frankel, Head of Business Development, Plarium
Leonard is the BizDev manager for Plarium, the largest social games developer in Eastern Europe with 12.5 million monthly players. Besides overseeing its Biz Dev, Leonard is the driving force behind Plarium Labs - the new games accelerator program. Richly experienced in both business and technology, Leonard is responsible for locating investment opportunities in various markets for Plarium and forming collaborations. Prior to joining the Plarium team, Leonard founded and managed Universal Business & Trading, developing a completely autonomous poker playing system for real money online games. Before this, he traded crude oil and metals on the LME with JB Commodities
Leonard is the BizDev manager for Plarium, the largest social games developer in Eastern Europe with 12.5 million monthly players. Besides overseeing its Biz Dev, Leonard is the driving force behind Plarium Labs - the new games accelerator program. Richly experienced in both business and technology, Leonard is responsible for locating investment opportunities in various markets for Plarium and forming collaborations. Prior to joining the Plarium team, Leonard founded and managed Universal Business & Trading, developing a completely autonomous poker playing system for real money online games. Before this, he traded crude oil and metals on the LME with JB Commodities
Aviram Eisenberg, CEO & Founder at Ignite
Entrepreneur and acclaimed speaker, Aviram Eisenberg is the Founder and CEO of Ignite – a global software development company that specializes in Mobile, Web and Gaming Development.
Under his leadership, Ignite delivered dozens of innovative projects for start-ups as well as for industry leaders such as NokiaSiemens Networks, Microsoft, VMWare, AT&T and MTV.
Entrepreneur and acclaimed speaker, Aviram Eisenberg is the Founder and CEO of Ignite – a global software development company that specializes in Mobile, Web and Gaming Development.
Under his leadership, Ignite delivered dozens of innovative projects for start-ups as well as for industry leaders such as NokiaSiemens Networks, Microsoft, VMWare, AT&T and MTV.
Jouko Ahvenainen, Grow VC
Jouko Ahvenainen, Co-Founder, Grow VC
Jouko Ahvenainen is a serial-entrepreneur, e.g. co-founder of Grow VC Group, a pioneer in new funding solutions, including equity p2p investments. He participated in changing US finance regulation, getting the Senate and President to allow crowdfunding and has worked with EU finance regulation. Jouko started his work with crowdfunding models in 2008. Jouko is a founder, partner and board member in several innovative digital finance companies. Jouko is also an advisor for US, European and Asian investing and finance programs. He has especially worked to plan and implement models to get crowd investing and institutional investor models to work together. Jouko has worked in teams to close several VC deals (from 150k USD to 15M USD), and also closed many large customer deals and been responsible for 40M USD annual revenue.
Jouko Ahvenainen is a serial-entrepreneur, e.g. co-founder of Grow VC Group, a pioneer in new funding solutions, including equity p2p investments. He participated in changing US finance regulation, getting the Senate and President to allow crowdfunding and has worked with EU finance regulation. Jouko started his work with crowdfunding models in 2008. Jouko is a founder, partner and board member in several innovative digital finance companies. Jouko is also an advisor for US, European and Asian investing and finance programs. He has especially worked to plan and implement models to get crowd investing and institutional investor models to work together. Jouko has worked in teams to close several VC deals (from 150k USD to 15M USD), and also closed many large customer deals and been responsible for 40M USD annual revenue.
Rami Bracha, Pitango
Rami Beracha - Managing General Partner
Rami Beracha is a Managing General Partner at Pitango. His investment focus is primarily in Mobile Applications, Data Networking and Enterprise Infrastructure startups. He previously practiced law in New York at the corporate financing department of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson. Rami currently serves on the Board of Directors of Carambola, ConvertMedia, FixYa, mySupermarket, Neebula, OpTier, Shaker and Ubimo. He previously served on the Board of Directors of RADLAN (acquired by Marvell), GTEKO (acquired by Microsoft), Clearforest (acquired by Reuters), Dune Networks (acquired byBroadcom), Convergin (acquired by Oracle), , MobileAccess Networks (acquired by Corning), dbMotion (acquired by AllScripts) and Anobit (acquired by Apple). He earned his J.D. from Tel Aviv University, L.L.M. from Fordham University, NY, and M.B.A. from INSEAD, France.
Rami Beracha is a Managing General Partner at Pitango. His investment focus is primarily in Mobile Applications, Data Networking and Enterprise Infrastructure startups. He previously practiced law in New York at the corporate financing department of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson. Rami currently serves on the Board of Directors of Carambola, ConvertMedia, FixYa, mySupermarket, Neebula, OpTier, Shaker and Ubimo. He previously served on the Board of Directors of RADLAN (acquired by Marvell), GTEKO (acquired by Microsoft), Clearforest (acquired by Reuters), Dune Networks (acquired byBroadcom), Convergin (acquired by Oracle), , MobileAccess Networks (acquired by Corning), dbMotion (acquired by AllScripts) and Anobit (acquired by Apple). He earned his J.D. from Tel Aviv University, L.L.M. from Fordham University, NY, and M.B.A. from INSEAD, France.
Nimrod Kozlovski, JVP
Dr. Nimrod Kozlovski, Partner, JVP Cyber Labs
Nimrod is a senior advisor on Internet laws, Ad-tech, Monetization and e-Commerce. Nimrod is a Partner at JVP Cyber Labs, focusing on Cyber Security and Big Data, co-leading an innovation incubator in Beer Shee'va. He formerly co-launched the Cyber Security studies at Tel Aviv University Management School.
Formerly, Nimrod was the co-founder of innovative start-ups: PLYmedia and Altal Security and consulted to handful of other start-ups in the fields of Internet law, telecommunication regulation, information security and proactive security and to governmental and international security bodies.
Nimrod is a senior advisor on Internet laws, Ad-tech, Monetization and e-Commerce. Nimrod is a Partner at JVP Cyber Labs, focusing on Cyber Security and Big Data, co-leading an innovation incubator in Beer Shee'va. He formerly co-launched the Cyber Security studies at Tel Aviv University Management School.
Formerly, Nimrod was the co-founder of innovative start-ups: PLYmedia and Altal Security and consulted to handful of other start-ups in the fields of Internet law, telecommunication regulation, information security and proactive security and to governmental and international security bodies.
Omri Barnes, StartApp
Omri Barnes, Director of Marketing, StartApp
Omri Barnes is The Director of Marketing at StartApp, a global mobile advertising platform. As part of his role, Omri is in charge of StartApp’s marketing activities including marketing communication, online marketing and business development. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and seminars focusing on the mobile apps arena. Prior to his position at StartApp, Omri worked for Deloitte Israel, a leading consulting and accounting firm as the head of marketing and business development department. Omri holds a double major B.A degree in Management and Education Policy (magna cum laude) and MBA - specialized in Finance and Strategy, both from Tel Aviv University.
Omri Barnes is The Director of Marketing at StartApp, a global mobile advertising platform. As part of his role, Omri is in charge of StartApp’s marketing activities including marketing communication, online marketing and business development. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and seminars focusing on the mobile apps arena. Prior to his position at StartApp, Omri worked for Deloitte Israel, a leading consulting and accounting firm as the head of marketing and business development department. Omri holds a double major B.A degree in Management and Education Policy (magna cum laude) and MBA - specialized in Finance and Strategy, both from Tel Aviv University.
Bjoern Bergstein, Tivola Publishing
Bjoern Bergstein, Product Manager, Tivola Publishing
Bjoern is a Product Manager at Tivola Publishing – a company founded in 1995 with a great experience in developing entertaining and educational games for children and young adults. Bjoern joint Tivola, after he founded his own individual Development Studio called “Bubo Games”. Before Bjoern stepped into this business, he studied game design and game production. His game “LabRATory” won the Newcomer Award 2012 and was nominated as Best Casual Mobile Game 2013 in Germany. Now he is responsible for the casual game department at Tivola and supports the company with his background as a developer. With his experience in game design and producing, he manages new visions and the requirements of new productions.
Bjoern is a Product Manager at Tivola Publishing – a company founded in 1995 with a great experience in developing entertaining and educational games for children and young adults. Bjoern joint Tivola, after he founded his own individual Development Studio called “Bubo Games”. Before Bjoern stepped into this business, he studied game design and game production. His game “LabRATory” won the Newcomer Award 2012 and was nominated as Best Casual Mobile Game 2013 in Germany. Now he is responsible for the casual game department at Tivola and supports the company with his background as a developer. With his experience in game design and producing, he manages new visions and the requirements of new productions.
Doron Kagan, Deemedya
Doron Kagan, Co-Founder & Biz-Dev, Deemedya
In 2004 Doron established RayFusion which became one of the world leading distributors of mobile games, holding rights for branded content from Rovio, Electronic Arts, THQ, Marvel and many more
On August 2008 RayFusion was sold to Connect 2 Media. Following the successful exit, Doron acted as the EVP Business development of Connect 2 Media till the end of the vesting period.
In 2010 Doron founded Deemedya - a boutique mobile games publisher. Deemedya recently passed the 100,000,000 downloads mark and is a Top developer and Editor choice at Google play.
In 2004 Doron established RayFusion which became one of the world leading distributors of mobile games, holding rights for branded content from Rovio, Electronic Arts, THQ, Marvel and many more
On August 2008 RayFusion was sold to Connect 2 Media. Following the successful exit, Doron acted as the EVP Business development of Connect 2 Media till the end of the vesting period.
In 2010 Doron founded Deemedya - a boutique mobile games publisher. Deemedya recently passed the 100,000,000 downloads mark and is a Top developer and Editor choice at Google play.
Omri Moran, Yandex
Omri Moran, CEO, Yandex.IL (Co-Founder, KitLocate, acquired by Yandex)
Mr. Omri Moran is the head of the Israeli development office of Yandex (YNDX Nasdaq). Previously, Omri was the CEO of KitLocate, a company he co-founded in 2011 and sold to Yandex in 2014. At Kitlocate, Omri has overseen the company’s rapid growth and the development of its award wining location SDK and big data location intelligence platform. Omri is a highly driven technology entrepreneur
with 10 years of management and entrepreneurial experience. He has also co-authored two patents filed by KitLocate. Prior to KitLocate, Omri was the co-founder and CEO of WeBuy, a smart retail focused discount engine. He has also served as an officer in the Israel Air Force (IAF).
Mr. Omri Moran is the head of the Israeli development office of Yandex (YNDX Nasdaq). Previously, Omri was the CEO of KitLocate, a company he co-founded in 2011 and sold to Yandex in 2014. At Kitlocate, Omri has overseen the company’s rapid growth and the development of its award wining location SDK and big data location intelligence platform. Omri is a highly driven technology entrepreneur
with 10 years of management and entrepreneurial experience. He has also co-authored two patents filed by KitLocate. Prior to KitLocate, Omri was the co-founder and CEO of WeBuy, a smart retail focused discount engine. He has also served as an officer in the Israel Air Force (IAF).
Yovav Meidad, Moovit
Yovav Meydad, VP Product, Moovit
Yovav brings to Moovit extensive product leadership experience in U.S and Israeli venture-backed and public consumer web and mobile companies, creating products that have reached tens of millions of users worldwide.
Prior to joining Moovit, Yovav was the co-founder and CEO of Pixplit, a social photography collaboration platform and of Hitpad, a trends discovery platform. Prior to Hitpad, Yovav spent four years as the Vice President of Products and Operations at Snap.com, three years as the Vice Presidents of Products at Spark Networks (AMEX: LOV) & two years as Director of ICQ Mobile at AOL. Yovav holds a B.Sc. in Information Systems Engineering from the Ben Gurion University.
Yovav brings to Moovit extensive product leadership experience in U.S and Israeli venture-backed and public consumer web and mobile companies, creating products that have reached tens of millions of users worldwide.
Prior to joining Moovit, Yovav was the co-founder and CEO of Pixplit, a social photography collaboration platform and of Hitpad, a trends discovery platform. Prior to Hitpad, Yovav spent four years as the Vice President of Products and Operations at Snap.com, three years as the Vice Presidents of Products at Spark Networks (AMEX: LOV) & two years as Director of ICQ Mobile at AOL. Yovav holds a B.Sc. in Information Systems Engineering from the Ben Gurion University.
Nir Pochter, Lightricks
Nir Pochter, Co-Founder, Lightricks
Nir Pochter is a co-founder of an Israeli-based mobile software startup, Lightricks Ltd. Although originally a member of the software engineering team, Nir stepped up to fill the demanding role of CMO. As a bootstrap company with very little funding and limited manpower, Lightricks released its first product in 2013: an iOS app called Facetune. Facetune achieved immediate success, selling over 1.5 million copies and reaching the #1 top paid app rank in over 90 countries. During its first year of operation, Lightricks managed to triple in size, and is still growing and developing. As the company continues to evolve, it remains focused on producing more state-of-the-art products in the field of mobile image processing apps.
Nir Pochter is a co-founder of an Israeli-based mobile software startup, Lightricks Ltd. Although originally a member of the software engineering team, Nir stepped up to fill the demanding role of CMO. As a bootstrap company with very little funding and limited manpower, Lightricks released its first product in 2013: an iOS app called Facetune. Facetune achieved immediate success, selling over 1.5 million copies and reaching the #1 top paid app rank in over 90 countries. During its first year of operation, Lightricks managed to triple in size, and is still growing and developing. As the company continues to evolve, it remains focused on producing more state-of-the-art products in the field of mobile image processing apps.
Roi Fishman, LuckyFish Games
Roi Fishman, Founder & CEO LuckyFish
Roi is the founder of LuckyFish Games. The company is a pioneer in creating content that combines
unique fortune games with casual gaming mechanics together with traditional soft casino games in
social media.
Roi has an extensive online gaming experience and a strong passion for social games. He leads LuckyFish Games team in creating new addictive games that already attract millions of players over the world. His previous titles include several key management roles at 888.com and SAP.
Roi is the founder of LuckyFish Games. The company is a pioneer in creating content that combines
unique fortune games with casual gaming mechanics together with traditional soft casino games in
social media.
Roi has an extensive online gaming experience and a strong passion for social games. He leads LuckyFish Games team in creating new addictive games that already attract millions of players over the world. His previous titles include several key management roles at 888.com and SAP.
Yigael Berger, Co-Founder, Appixia (Acquired by Wix)
Yigael is a serial entrepreneur operating in the e-commerce space for over a decade.
In 2012, Yigael co-founded Appixia, a self-serve platform geared at online retailers to manage their mobile presence. Appixia was acquired by Wix in early 2014. Yigael is also a founding member of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) Israeli chapter.
Yigael is a serial entrepreneur operating in the e-commerce space for over a decade.
In 2012, Yigael co-founded Appixia, a self-serve platform geared at online retailers to manage their mobile presence. Appixia was acquired by Wix in early 2014. Yigael is also a founding member of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) Israeli chapter.
Yuval Kaminka, JoyTunes
Yuval Kaminka, Co-Founder and CEO, JoyTunes
Yuval Kaminka is the co-founder and CEO of JoyTunes, makers of an award winning music service that is revolutionizing the way people learn and practice music. JoyTunes apps are used by millions with over 1 million songs learned every week. JoyTunes passionate team and innovative products have attracted top investors and advisors, including the CTO of Harmonix (Rock Band), the former CEO of Steinway, Genesis Partners, and others. Prior to JoyTunes, Yuval completed his MSc. in Computer Science and Computational Neuroscience at the Weizmann Institute of Science.
Yuval Kaminka is the co-founder and CEO of JoyTunes, makers of an award winning music service that is revolutionizing the way people learn and practice music. JoyTunes apps are used by millions with over 1 million songs learned every week. JoyTunes passionate team and innovative products have attracted top investors and advisors, including the CTO of Harmonix (Rock Band), the former CEO of Steinway, Genesis Partners, and others. Prior to JoyTunes, Yuval completed his MSc. in Computer Science and Computational Neuroscience at the Weizmann Institute of Science.
Alban Sayag, Wingit
Alban Sayag, Founder & CEO, Wingit
Alban is a serial entrepreneur with 13 years of experience in the Tech scene. Before launching Wingit, he co-founded two start-ups including a Software Development Company acquired by Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology & outsourcing services. He also hold multiple top managerial positions in large groups such as Alcatel-Lucent (Corporate VC) or Capgemini. Alban has an international profile, with work experience in the United-States, Europe, Middle-East and India.
Alban is a serial entrepreneur with 13 years of experience in the Tech scene. Before launching Wingit, he co-founded two start-ups including a Software Development Company acquired by Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology & outsourcing services. He also hold multiple top managerial positions in large groups such as Alcatel-Lucent (Corporate VC) or Capgemini. Alban has an international profile, with work experience in the United-States, Europe, Middle-East and India.
Barak Hachamov, Samba.me
Barak Hachamov, Co-Founder and CEO, Samba.me
A digital visionary with a passion for wandering between the world of reality and fantasy, I am a serial entrepreneur ever since I joined the startup forces and have co-founded several companies over the years, including: Samba.me, my6sesnse, Veraz Networks, Corrigent Systems and more.
A digital visionary with a passion for wandering between the world of reality and fantasy, I am a serial entrepreneur ever since I joined the startup forces and have co-founded several companies over the years, including: Samba.me, my6sesnse, Veraz Networks, Corrigent Systems and more.
Kim Arazi, IN3
Kim Arazi, Founder, IN3
Kim is an event producer, business facilitator, project manager, ideas generator, filmmaker, storyteller, fundraiser, relationship builder and the founder of IN3, a boutique event company based in London that curates international high-level events and programs in the mobile technology sector to encourage interaction, inspiration and innovation. Prior to starting her company in 2013, Kim spent seven years at MEF, the global trade body for mobile content & commerce, where she worked directly with leading companies across the mobile value chain to help them increase awareness and visibility in regions around the globe and ultimately grow their businesses. Kim continues to produce MEF’s international events, including MEF Global Forum and the prestigious Meffys Awards (now in their 11th year).
Kim is an event producer, business facilitator, project manager, ideas generator, filmmaker, storyteller, fundraiser, relationship builder and the founder of IN3, a boutique event company based in London that curates international high-level events and programs in the mobile technology sector to encourage interaction, inspiration and innovation. Prior to starting her company in 2013, Kim spent seven years at MEF, the global trade body for mobile content & commerce, where she worked directly with leading companies across the mobile value chain to help them increase awareness and visibility in regions around the globe and ultimately grow their businesses. Kim continues to produce MEF’s international events, including MEF Global Forum and the prestigious Meffys Awards (now in their 11th year).
Rami Segal, DragonPlay
Rami Segal, VP Product Management, Dragonplay
Rami oversees product development teams creating cross-platform social games, as well as the product strategy, roadmap and P&L. Rami spent more than 8 years in the mobile gambling business and joined Dragonplay in 2012. Prior to his current role he served as mobile platform manager at Playtech where he delivered mobile casino games to casino operators across Europe. Prior to that, Rami led the product delivery team in Spiral Solutions where he created mobile apps leveraging social features and monetization systems.
Rami oversees product development teams creating cross-platform social games, as well as the product strategy, roadmap and P&L. Rami spent more than 8 years in the mobile gambling business and joined Dragonplay in 2012. Prior to his current role he served as mobile platform manager at Playtech where he delivered mobile casino games to casino operators across Europe. Prior to that, Rami led the product delivery team in Spiral Solutions where he created mobile apps leveraging social features and monetization systems.
Kartik Mehta, vserv.mobi
Kartik Mehta, Global Sales, vserv.mobi
Kartik Mehta leads Global Sales across Asia and Middle East. He has over 9 years of integrated communication experience across these markets. A marketing post graduate, Kartik has worked with global agencies like Ogilvy, Bates & Cheil prior to joining Vserv.
Kartik Mehta leads Global Sales across Asia and Middle East. He has over 9 years of integrated communication experience across these markets. A marketing post graduate, Kartik has worked with global agencies like Ogilvy, Bates & Cheil prior to joining Vserv.
Moran Halevi, Pronto
Moran Halevi, CMO & Co-founder, Pronto
Moran Halevi is the CMO & Co-founder of Pronto – developing ultrasonic contactless solutions for the electronic payment markets. Moran has experience in marketing, mobile and basically a little bit of everything else. She also works with startups pro bono on pitch development and presentation. MBA from Yonsei Business School South Korea.
Moran Halevi is the CMO & Co-founder of Pronto – developing ultrasonic contactless solutions for the electronic payment markets. Moran has experience in marketing, mobile and basically a little bit of everything else. She also works with startups pro bono on pitch development and presentation. MBA from Yonsei Business School South Korea.
Eran Aharonson, Afeka
Eran Aharonson, Head of Mobile System Tech, Afeka Tel Aviv College
Eran is an expert in intelligent systems, natural user interfaces, recognition methods, machine learning and mobile products. He founded and served as CEO of Intuitive User Interfaces, an innovative company that simplified smartphone user interfaces utilizing machine learning techniques. Prior to that Eran was the CEO of ART, a leading handwriting and speech recognition company that was acquired by Nuance Communications . He also served as VP of Computational Life Science R&D at Compugen. Eran is currently a lecturer, head of mobile system technology specialization at Afeka College, Software Engineering Department. and head of ACMiX - Afeka Center for Mobile Intelligent Experience.
Eran is an expert in intelligent systems, natural user interfaces, recognition methods, machine learning and mobile products. He founded and served as CEO of Intuitive User Interfaces, an innovative company that simplified smartphone user interfaces utilizing machine learning techniques. Prior to that Eran was the CEO of ART, a leading handwriting and speech recognition company that was acquired by Nuance Communications . He also served as VP of Computational Life Science R&D at Compugen. Eran is currently a lecturer, head of mobile system technology specialization at Afeka College, Software Engineering Department. and head of ACMiX - Afeka Center for Mobile Intelligent Experience.
Levi Shapiro, Glide
Levi Shapiro, Business Development Lead, Glide
Levi Shapiro leads Business Development efforts at Glide, the world’s leading video texting application. Previously, he was Managing Partner at JIMMI Fund, a corporate venture investment fund. He organizes two annual technology conferences in Israel, MATI (Marketing & Ad:Tech Israel) and mHealth Israel. During a 20 year career in media and technology, including 7 years in Asia, Levi launched new business units (IBM), new products (Toyota) and new startups (Two Minute Television, Snack Mobile, etc). He teaches Entrepreneurship and Marketing at IDC Herzliya and writes a bi-weekly column about digital media and technology for the Jerusalem Post. Mr. Shapiro is a graduate of Tulane (BA), Cornell (Asian Studies) and MIT (MBA)
Levi Shapiro leads Business Development efforts at Glide, the world’s leading video texting application. Previously, he was Managing Partner at JIMMI Fund, a corporate venture investment fund. He organizes two annual technology conferences in Israel, MATI (Marketing & Ad:Tech Israel) and mHealth Israel. During a 20 year career in media and technology, including 7 years in Asia, Levi launched new business units (IBM), new products (Toyota) and new startups (Two Minute Television, Snack Mobile, etc). He teaches Entrepreneurship and Marketing at IDC Herzliya and writes a bi-weekly column about digital media and technology for the Jerusalem Post. Mr. Shapiro is a graduate of Tulane (BA), Cornell (Asian Studies) and MIT (MBA)
Ofir Leitner, Israel Mobile Summit
Ofir Leitner, Founder, MobileMonday Tel Aviv
Ofir is the founder of Mobile Monday Tel Aviv, the official Israeli chapter of the global non-profit organization Mobile Monday, and the founder of the Israel Mobile Summit and the Mobile Monetization Summit. Ofir has a rich background in mobile technologies and business practices, dating back to 2003 when he was a consultant to Orange Israel. In 2005, Ofir founded GamearraY, a Jerusalem based startup company known for its award winning user generated mobile gaming platform. In mid 2008 Ofir left GamearraY and became a consultant for Israel's leading mobile startups as well as to Oracle Israel Development Center.
Ofir is the founder of Mobile Monday Tel Aviv, the official Israeli chapter of the global non-profit organization Mobile Monday, and the founder of the Israel Mobile Summit and the Mobile Monetization Summit. Ofir has a rich background in mobile technologies and business practices, dating back to 2003 when he was a consultant to Orange Israel. In 2005, Ofir founded GamearraY, a Jerusalem based startup company known for its award winning user generated mobile gaming platform. In mid 2008 Ofir left GamearraY and became a consultant for Israel's leading mobile startups as well as to Oracle Israel Development Center.