About Us

FIBA Office Space

Launched in 2016 by the Tampa Jewish Community Centers & Federation, the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator (FIBA) is a technology accelerator designed to establish and grow successful, high-growth tech ventures in the Tampa Bay area.

Our primary goal is to help best in breed hi-tech companies scale and reach their full growth potential in the United States. The Florida-Israel Business Accelerator is designed to meet the needs of mature companies, ready to enter the U.S. market. The Florida-Israel Business Accelerator provides deep industry expertise and curated access to an ever-expanding group of industry experts, major corporations, key suppliers and a syndicate of potential investors.

Our Mission

To identify, launch and accelerate innovative Florida and Israeli companies, which can solve challenging problems of U.S. industries by providing a platform that powers the success of their solutions.

Our Vision

To transform the Tampa Bay area into a nationally recognized hub of high-tech enterprise and site for foreign and domestic venture capital by attracting and growing dynamic global startups to the region.

Our Team

Rachel Marks Feinman

Rachel Marks Feinman

Executive Director

Rachel Marks Feinman is the Executive Director of the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator.

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Rakefet Bachur

Rakefet Bachur

Director of Marketing & Strategic Partnerships

Rakefet is the Executive Director of Marketing and the American-Israeli liaison for FIBA.

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Dan McGonelge

Dan McGonegle

Director of Business Development

Dan McGonegle is Director of Business Development for Florida Israel Business Accelerator.

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Pam Miniati

Pam Miniati

Program Manager Ms. Pamela Dockser Miniati is the Cohort Manager for FIBA. Ms. Miniati has 15 years experience directing complex organizations and programs in the technology, healthcare and non-profit industries. Read More »
Christina Belchere

Christina Belchere

Marketing Coordinator Christina is the Marketing Coordinator for FIBA and is new to the Tampa Bay area from New York City. Read More »
Cindy Lucas

Cindy Lucas

Office Manager/Executive Assistant Cindy is the Office Manager and Executive Assistant for FIBA; originally from Vancouver, Canada. Read More »
Ron Kimhi

Ron Kimhi

Company Sourcing and Program Consultant Ron is an experienced business development manager with a strong background in venture development programs. Read More »

Executive Advisors

Eric Williams

Eric Williams

Principal – E2 Innovation Group

Williams remains active in the industry as the Principal of E2 Innovation

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KIM LINKER STEBBINGS

Kim Linker Stebbings

Kim has over 35 years of U.S. medical device sales, marketing and operational experience.

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Tom Crawford

Tom Crawford

A seasoned executive in B2B, high-growth technology companies,

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Daniel D. Greco

Daniel D. Greco

Managing Partner

Daniel D. Greco II is a highly proficient Senior Executive, C-Suite Officer, and more.

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Ilya Movshovich

Ilya Movshovich

Ilya Movshovich is well known for his work in founding, mentoring, and consulting

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Ed Amato

Ed Amato

Special Liaison & Military SME Colonel (Retired) Edward J. Amato graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1989, and was commissioned in the Infantry. Read More »
Jack Ross

Jack Ross

Senior Advisor

Jack Ross is the senior advisor of the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator; a first-of-its-kind project of the Tampa Jewish Community Centers and Federation.

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 Why Tampa Bay

The Tampa Bay Area boasts a dynamic and emerging entrepreneurial ecosystem with a number of successful business initiatives already in place. With the University of South Florida, a major research university, within its city limits and one of the nation’s fastest growing populations, it is quickly becoming a center for innovation. Tampa Bay also provides near year around sunshine and a bevy of amenities to be enjoyed, including beaches and world-class sports and arts venues. To learn more about why the Tampa Bay Area is a great place to launch your startup’s U.S. presence, click here.