Larry is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and Mosbacher Senior Fellow in Global Democracy at Stanford University. He chairs the Global Digital Policy Incubator and chairs the Hoover Institution Project on Taiwan in the Indo-Pacific Region. He leads FSI’s Program on Arab Reform and Democracy, and co-chaired a working group culminating in the report China’s Influence and American Interests. He is also the founding coeditor of the Journal of Democracy and senior consultant at the International Forum for Democratic Studies.

As Slack's Chief Product Officer, Tamar led product, design, and research through a 10x revenue growth, public offering, and Salesforce acquisition. She was a VP at Google, handling key products like Search, Identity and Privacy, and previously VP of Advertising Technologies at Amazon's A9. Tamar holds a BA in Mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania and an MSc in Computer Science from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Vanessa, with 30 years of experience, is a cybersecurity leader and the Chief Trust & Security Officer at OneLogin. She's also a Venture Partner at Flying Fish Partners, investing in AI and ML. Her career spans leadership roles at companies like Sprint, AT&T Wireless, US Bank, and DocuSign. She serves on the board of several companies and organizations, including LivePerson and BECU. She holds a BS from UC Berkeley, an MS from University of Colorado, and an MBA from Stanford.

Irwin holds the distinguished position as the Chair of the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights and is a respected professor at McGill University. Cotler is a former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and has also served as a long-standing Member of Parliament. As an accomplished international human rights lawyer, Mr. Cotler achieved numerous accolades, including Officer of the Order of Canada, Officer of the National Order of Quebec, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, and the Canadian Bar Association's President's Award.

Moti, a Research Scientist at Google and an adjunct faculty at the Department of Computer Science, Columbia University had been a research with an industry career working for leading companies (IBM, EMC (RSA), Snap, Google). Moti interests are in Cryptography, Computer Security and Privacy, as well as in Reliability, Fault Tolerance, Distributed Computing, and in general in Theory of Computation and Algorithms.

Alfred, a seasoned technology executive with experience in academia, startups, and corporations like IBM, Google, and Two Sigma, is a Visiting Scholar at MIT. His past roles include CTO of Two Sigma Investments, Vice President at Google, and senior positions at IBM. He was also the founder and CEO of Transarc Corporation. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from Harvard and a Ph.D. from Stanford.

Bradley, an experienced product leader, has been influential in developing products for everyday use. Before his role as VP Product at Google, he was VP of Advanced Development at Yahoo, co-founded Virage, Inc., and led it from inception to IPO and acquisition. He's an early investor in over 50 startups, including Slack, and holds an MS in Media Science from MIT and a BS in Computer Science from the University of Michigan.

Amir is a proficient tech leader, having established successful SaaS solutions and developer platforms. He co-founded Reshuffle, which was acquired by Twitter, and held senior positions at Amazon’s Twitch, Slack, and Google. As a mentor and community builder, Amir authored two books on web APIs and bots. He has a BSc in Computer Science from Ha’Universita Ha’Petuha and enjoys cycling, cooking, and coding. Currently residing in Austin, Amir lived in three continents over 15 years.

Based in Washington, DC, Ray joined Bessemer in 2015 after being Lockheed Martin's CTO and senior vice president, managing 70,000 staff and 4,000 programs. He served on the World Economic Forum's Global Agenda Council on Space Security and attended seven Annual Meetings in Davos. A Kansas City native, Ray received his B.S. from Oklahoma State University and his M.S. and Ph.D. from the Air Force Institute of Technology, earning the Distinguished Alumni award and a place in his undergraduate college's Hall of Fame.

Chris, founder of Lennar International, is a former EVP of Strategy and Business Operations at CNN Worldwide. A graduate of Emory University and the University of Central Florida, he has affiliations with The Atlantic Council and global forums in Geneva and Beijing. Recognized for contributions to national security infrastructure in 2020, Marlin is active with his alma maters and the Young Presidents Organization.

Daniel is a renowned investor and Venture Partner at VI Partners. After selling Gutenberg Communication Systems AG in 2000, he became an active business angel in various startups, focusing on technology. He has served on boards for numerous companies and YPO, co-founded the Crypto Finance Conference, and belongs to BrainsToVentures' Circle of Investors. Gutenberg was named Business Angel of the Year in 2011 and is fluent in English, French, and German.

Gad is a Professor at the Wharton School and the director of the Jerome Fisher Program at the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on service operations and information sharing, earning him the "Wickham Skinner Early-Career Research Award". He has numerous publications and co-founded ForClass, a student engagement platform. Gad also consults on service and operations strategy. He holds a PhD from Columbia Business School and degrees in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from Technion- Israel Institute of Technology.

Guy is Endeavor's first Chief Digital Officer, managing digital strategies across various sectors including product management, marketing, and more. He previously held strategic positions at eBay, PayPal, and RedLaser. He serves on Bluevoyant's board, advises Namogoo, has six patents in e-commerce and mobile, and is a Stanford University graduate.

Kirby, Founding General Partner at Ascend.vc, is an experienced startup operator and investor. He played key roles in tech IPOs Go2Net and Marchex, and led AdXpose and Dwellable to acquisition. With a history in AI and Machine Learning since the '90s, he's supported over 30 AI startups and invested in over 80 tech startups like Cap Hill Brands and Crowd Cow. He has served on various boards, including the Special Olympics of Washington and University of Washington's Haring Center Capital Campaign. His hobbies include running, tennis, spinning vinyl, and family travels.

Lindsay is the founder of Gratitude Production, with projects in collaboration with major companies such as Apple, FX, Amazon Freevee, Perfect Storm, The Roots, Day Zero, Get Lifted, Jon M. Chu, MGM, and Universal Television. Her recent accomplishment includes producing "THE COMPANY YOU KEEP," a series based on a Korean format, which premiered to rave reviews and is certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. Previously, Lindsay championed the hit series THE GOOD DOCTOR after discovering the Korean format early on. The show became ABC’s #1 new series and was awarded the Humanitas Prize.

Luis, previously CTO at Immunai, led the creation of the world's largest immunological database. He has also served as Head of Data Science at Israel Tech Challenge and worked at Palantir and MyHeritage. Additionally, he is a Board Member at Nevo Network and a Forbes Technology Council member. A MIT graduate, he was recognized in Forbes 30-Under-30 and among the top 100 MIT alumni.

Mark, CEO of ThetaRay, brings 20 years of high-tech experience, excelling in startups, turnarounds, and emerging markets. As a specialist in cybersecurity, AI, Fintech, IT, big data analytics, and telecom, he's held key roles at Nice Track and SkyVision. His education includes Computer Science, Mathematics, Business Administration, and Executive Management programs at Harvard, London, and Technion.

Micha, PhD. Repeat entrepreneur who was previously Co-Founder and President of Chorus.ai (acquired for $575m by ZoomInfo) and Founder and CEO of NeuraLight.ai (raised over $30M within 12 months). Before that he sold his NLP business unit to Intel in 2014, and helped build several Israeli unicorns “from the outside”. He has broad experience designing Machine Learning systems, and holds a Masters in Math, and a PhD in Cognitive Science.

Former General Counsel of SVB Financial Group, Michael, also served as Deputy General Counsel at Citigroup, Principal at Morgan Stanley, COO for a private equity fund, and General Counsel of TheStreet. He started his career at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, holds degrees from Brown University and NYU School of Law, and sits on multiple boards.

Ofer is the CEO and co-founder of Talon Cyber Security. Prior to that, he was co-founder of Argus, the global leader in automotive cyber security, which was sold to Continental in 2017. He is an advisory board member and investor in a variety of cyber and leading startups and VCs as well as co-inventor of 41 cyber security granted and pending patents. Ofer served as Captain in the IDF Cyber Intelligence Unit 8200 and was a team member of two Israel Defense Prize winning projects.

Ori, founder of Trusona, has devoted his life to combating online crime. He previously founded 41st Parameter, a leading fraud prevention solution, which was acquired by Experian in 2013. He has also served as the Worldwide Fraud Director for American Express and the Director of Fraud Prevention for VeriSign/Network Solutions. Eisen, a holder of over two dozen cybersecurity patents, earned his BSc in Business Administration from Montclair State University.

Rana joined Balderton as a General Partner in 2020, after being a Partner at Goldman Sachs where she oversaw FinTech and Enterprise Tech investments, and commercialization of tech assets. She started at Goldman Sachs as an analyst in 2006, became Managing Director in 2013 and Partner in 2018. She served on the boards of several companies. Rana holds degrees from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and the London School of Economics.

Roei is an entrepreneur with 20 years of experience spanning various industries. He founded Gadgetim and Jolt, both later acquired. He served as a strategic consultant to Fox International Channels and was a founding team member of Yesh Atid Party. He advises various companies, including Wiz, Verbit, and Noogata AI.

Ron Levy, an entrepreneur and Head of Product for Jira Work Management, also manages Atlassian Ventures in EMEA. He co-founded MyRoll, has advised and invested in several Israeli startups, and has served as a product management lecturer. His experience spans roles as VP Product and Strategy Consultant for firms including Retalix, Trusteer, SafeNet, and KeyView. He holds a Global MBA from Reichman University and a BS in Computer Science and Interdisciplinary Arts from Tel Aviv University.

Roni is among the founders of the venture capital industry in Israel, having started Walden Israel in 1993. He has accumulated wide experience making early stage investments, many of which reached successful exits via strategic acquisitions or IPO’s. In 2006, Roni came top of Forbes Midas List in 2006 in Israel. His primary interest is in all areas of deep technology and semiconductors.

Shira, founder and CEO of Cyverse AG, specializes in Israeli cyber security. She also founded Cyverse Capital, an investment firm for next-gen cyber-security startups. With a technological background from the Israeli 8200 Elite Technology Unit, she held senior roles at Teva Pharmaceuticals and Julius Baer. Shira holds a BA in Government and Chinese, an MBA from the University of St.Gallen, and was selected as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.

Shmil is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Sequoia Capital Israel since 2001, a branch of the American VC powerhouse behind giants like Apple and Google. With investments surpassing $1 billion in 100 Israeli startups, including Mellanox and Lemonade, Shmil's expertise stems from a rich tech background, having led divisions at Lucent Worldwide and Lannet. An engineering alumnus from Ben Gurion University, he began at IAI, specializing in UAVs and Lavi aircraft.

Slavik, co-founder and CEO of Demisto, is a serial entrepreneur with a knack for solving complex tech issues. His experience spans 20 years in infrastructure, security, and software development. Previously the VP & CTO of database technologies at McAfee, he joined through the acquisition of Sentrigo, a database security startup he co-founded. He also contributes to open-source projects and speaks at industry conferences. Slavik holds a BSc in Computer Science.

Udi, Chairman and CEO of CyberArk, co-founded the company in 1999 and pioneered the Privileged Account Security market. Under Mokady's leadership, CyberArk became a market leader, achieving record growth and aiding the adoption of privileged account security solutions. Today, it's trusted by over 2,800 global businesses, including 45% of the Fortune 100. Mokady, a military intelligence veteran, holds a law degree from Hebrew University and a Master’s in management from Boston University.

Yoav, the Founder and CEO of Walnut, an interactive sales demo platform, has over a decade of experience advising startups for major accelerators like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon. He regularly writes for Forbes, Inc, and Entrepreneur, and invests in startups like Talon Cyber Security through the Tel Aviv Collective.

Adi is a veteran tech leader and entrepreneur, starting her career at P&G in consumer products and brand management. She was part of the founding team of Syneron Beauty (acquired by Unilever) and co-founded face recognition firm Realface (acquired by Apple). She also founded date-based coffee company Green Coffee (acquired in Israel). Adi has a Computer Science degree from IDC and an MBA from Columbia University. She's a chess player who enjoys running and snowboarding, and lives in NY with her family and dog.

With over 25 years' experience, Dan is a leading figure in the cybersecurity and FinTech industries. As CEO and founder of Novucyber Inc, he provides expert services for early-stage startups. His previous role as CTO at Amdocs involved building a successful Cyber Security Business Unit from the ground up. Fluent in English and Hebrew, Dan also holds an MBA from Ben Gurion University of the Negev.

Liliana is an experienced Amdocs executive, managing significant international telecommunications projects. She's played a key role in strategy and customer engagement, establishing partnerships with Comcast, AT&T, and EE Ltd. Awarded as "Most Inspiring Woman of Amdocs Americas" in 2019, her skills include telecommunications, open source software, and BSS. She's proficient in English and Hebrew, and has a track record of improving customer relationships and business growth.

Nitin T Bhat is the Chief Product Officer at Workiva(NYSE:WK). His past stints include Microsoft Azure, AWS, Amazon.com, Smartsheet, and Intel. Nitin is an adjunct instructor at University of Washington. Board member and advisor to Eagle10 Ventures and Zvolv. Alumni of Stanford GSB, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta India.

Jonathan, a VC with over a decade's experience in finance and consulting, is a partner at Dynamic Loop Capital, focusing on disruptive tech startups. His past experiences include McKinsey & Company, Playbuzz, and Artemis Investment Management. He has a BA in Economics and an MBA from Harvard. Jonny is dedicated to achieving results for clients and entrepreneurs.

Shay is an experienced entrepreneur and the CEO of Retrain.ai, aiming to integrate people and machines in the workplace. He co-founded Kaltura, a cloud video solution provider for media companies. Shay holds a PhD from Cornell, a MA from NYU, and a BS from Tel Aviv University.

Geoff is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Flying Fish Partners, an early-stage venture firm that invests in high-potential AI/ML technology companies. With over 15 years of experience at Microsoft, he played a key role in the development of digital media, mobile services, speech recognition, and natural language processing technologies. As a passionate angel investor, Geoff promotes startups and has a portfolio of over 40 investments. He is also a musician and holds a BA in Political Science from Brown University.

Orr, the Global Technology Innovation Director at Procter & Gamble and Head of P&G Ventures Israel, has over 15 years of experience in strategic, financial, and technological roles in organizations like Deloitte, Nestlé, and P&G. He aims to give P&G a sustainable competitive edge through global partnerships with entrepreneurs, VCs, and researchers. He serves as a Board Observer at Moodify, a Board Member at 8200 For Startups, co-hosts “The Digital Transformers” podcast, and holds degrees in Accounting, Economics, Venture Capital, and Law.

Yaniv is an impact-driven venture capitalist, focusing on Climatech startups, such as energy, food, agriculture, and supply chains. Founder of Izaki Ventures, the high tech investment arm of Izaki Group Investments (IGI). Backed by over 10 years of high tech minded business development and entrepreneurship since serving in an Israeli Defense Forces elite intelligence unit, working in SOSA, and B.A. in Economics and Sustainability, paved the way into Impact investing.

Mark is an accomplished attorney and executive in Silicon Valley. He graduated from Stanford and UC Berkeley Law School. Currently, he leads the Consumer, Tech, and Media practice at Protégé Search, focusing on diverse talent. He was General Counsel at Segment and Deputy General Counsel at WhatsApp. Mark also contributes to his community and supports his wife's bakery, Kahnfections.

Guy is an investor, thought leader, and social founder. He served in IDF's cybersecurity unit, wrote for Globes, and co-founded social ventures like Wize, 8200 Impact, and Hybrid. He also co-founded Fusion VC, a pre-seed investment platform investing in first-time founders. As a board member at 8200 for Startups, he supported numerous startups. His podcast, Od Podcast, is Israel's top tech podcast, and he's a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree.

Lior, founder of the IT security firm Sentant (acquired by Evergreen Services Group in 2022), has a background in operational project management in the Israeli Defense Force. Experienced in creating surveillance and recognition systems, he consults for large clients at Sentant, overseeing IT and security. Passionate about mentorship, Lior holds a degree in Business Administration from The College of Management Academic Studies.

Omri, Founder and General Partner of Secret Chord Ventures, has a history in venture capital and entrepreneurship. He founded Homeward Ventures and held senior roles at Vidyo, Nexmo, and KiWi Power. He has a BA from Reichman University and an MBA from Chicago Booth Business School. His investments include Bridgecrew, Papaya Gaming, WeissBeerger, and others.

Josh, Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Gold Front, has over 25 years of experience in helping startups like Uber, Robinhood, and Newsela build brands. He has held leading positions at global agencies and recently served as a Writer In Residence at SYPartners. He holds a BA from Michigan State University.

Charlie began at Outside Organisation in 2000 and later founded The Lucid Group in 2003, the UK's largest online and broadcast music agency. He advised and held shares in Bebo until its 2010 sale to AOL. At 28, he managed RCA Records, sold a stake in The Lucid Group to Sony Music, and now co-owns Black Butter Records, Stackhouse Management, SB.TV, and serves as a non-exec director for R4E.plc. He supports the Prince’s Trust and judged for the Radio Academy.

Max, an Associate at General Atlantic, focuses on global tech investments, particularly in Israel. He joined in 2020, and by 2022, was on Forbes Israel's "30 Under 30". With experience in strategic partnerships, investment banking, and venture capital, he's worked at Torch Partners, RRE Ventures, and Visa. Max, a Harvard University graduate, also studied at Tel Aviv University, gaining insight into Middle Eastern economics, politics, and Hebrew.

Valentin co-founded Studio, an e-learning platform, and launched startups like Daycation and Valpe Technologies. He interned as a Software Engineer at Uber, Snapchat, and Matchbook and was a KPCB and hackNY Fellow. He pioneered Rough Draft Ventures at Brown University, building over 30 products. A BS holder in Computer Science and Applied Math from Brown, he also co-led the University's Entrepreneurship Program.

Prasanna is a serial operator and angel investor, with diverse experiences in internet payments, enterprise software, hedge funds, e-commerce and more. His investments are geo agnostic and include the US, Israel, UK, Mexico, Brazil, India & Australia. Some of his notable investments include Wish, PlanetScale, Everlaw, Osaro, Abacus, etc.

Eyal, an accomplished information security expert, has 18 years of experience including roles as VP of Information Security at Yotpo, CISO at Gett and Comsec, and Security Advisor at Glilot Capital Partners. He began his career in the Israeli Military Intelligence and is a Founding Member of Kmehin Ventures. He holds a B.A. from Hunter College.

Sean is the co-founder and a Managing Director of Venture Out, a community of founders empowering Big Tech alumni to become entrepreneurs. He is also the co-founder and Managing Partner of Cloud Capital Management, a financial and investment advisory firm, and Community Access Fund, an early-stage venture capital fund. Sean previously served as an entrepreneur in residence for Amazon’s Alexa Accelerator powered by Techstars and worked at Amazon as a Senior Product Manager. Sean co-founded Gingr, a B2B SaaS company, which was acquired by Togetherwork in 2017. He holds a BS in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Georgia Tech and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Yair, a Founding Partner of Fusion, a pre-seed VC & accelerator for Israeli start-ups in the US, has backed over 90 early-stage companies with a combined valuation of over $1B. He arranges meetings between Israeli founders and US investors. Prior to Fusion, he led US-Israel tech partnerships at the Consulate General of Israel in LA. His leadership is influenced by his role in Israel's Intelligence Corps, Unit 8200. A Forbes' “30 Under 30” 2018 honoree, Yair also serves on the board of the American Jewish University (AJU).