The Israeli Entrepreneur's Dilemma: Product or Business
Van Gogh agonized all his artistic life between artistic integrity and commercial success ~ technology start-ups in Israel face this dilemma Israel, more precisely the central region around Tel Aviv, is a test tube for entrepreneurs. Something in the mix of size, innovation and cooperation in small groups makes Tel Aviv a good place for start-ups. While the venture

Simple Economic Models: Cars, Water or Real Life
When the economy changes drastically government officials and economists try to tell stories about it. They give us a model like a lesson in high school science class, sometimes they even give draw a diagram. A car is a good model for the economy, it has been used by senators and governors, we have a car but no fuel so we can't go anywhere. This model works great in the US, running out of fuel is a real emotional issue for Americans. There is a model of water, when it stops flowing we need to "prime the pump" (famous quote from depression era economists.) Water model is good, there are pipes and pumps, reservoirs and leaks, all kind of elements in a water system

Start-Up Nation: Book on Israel's Entrepreneurship
In-depth story on Israel's "miracle secret": starting new companies with innovative ideas How does Israel innovate? How does Israel produce more start-ups that make it to the NASDAQ than whole of Europe? How do

Israel's Hebrew Legacy: English a Barrier ?
Eliezer Ben-Yehuda revived the Hebrew language from an ancient religious state to a modern and vibrant language in daily use in Israel Israeli schools are great at teaching English to an acceptable business level. B

Happy Tel Aviv: Rain, a Packed Bus and Coffee with Internet
Rain comes to Tel Aviv in spurts. Central to northern Israel covered with clouds. Rain stops the regular routine in Tel Aviv and gives us something different to talk about. Winter is really here with four days of ra