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Thankfulness
Every year around this time thoughts turn to what we are thankful for. Being thankful for our family and friends and loved ones are givens, but after the inaugural year of FIBA, the idea of connections that we have been focusing on is at the forefront of the list of items to be thankful for.…
Read MoreTevatronic Update
Tevatronic participated in the first cohort of companies to join FIBA. An agricultural-technology company that optimizes the irrigation processes, reduces waste, and increases farm yields, Tevatronic has been full steam ahead since starting the FIBA program. Over the last year Tevatronic improved and polished their sales pitch in Kentucky, increased their pool of customers in…
Read MoreAway We Go…
On November 28th, Rakefet Bachur started her journey to Israel in search of innovative tech companies to participate in the 2018 cohort. After a successful inaugural year, with the freshman class of high-growth Israeli tech ventures, the pressure is on to find the next group of entrepreneurs to help expand their business enterprises to the…
Read MoreIsraeli Technology You Use Everyday
Imagine you driving down an unfamiliar stretch of highway, trying to locate the right exit to find the company for which you have to give an important presentation. You need proper directions, but you also need to get there fast. Getting there fast is risky, driving into a speed trap is costly and will all…
Read MoreHonored….
What an honor for the FIBA team and cohort companies to be the guests of the US Ambassador to Israel at his beautiful residence in Hertzliya tonight. #FLGovScott #USA #FIBAinIsrael Rachel Marks FeinmanJack RossShana Levine Stemrad Blazepod @eProcSolutions
Read MoreIsraeli Entrepreneurs Must Think Globally From Day One
Since the late 1980s, Israel has steadily grown into a force among the international business and tech communities. This country, roughly the size of New Jersey, has generated thousands of startups, brought game-changing innovations such as MobileEye and Waze to the market and garnered billions in funding from investors. In fact, more money has been…
Read MoreFIBA goes to Israel
Rachel Feinman, Executive Director, and Rakefet Bachur, Executive Director of Marketing, visited Israel, as part of a trade delegation led by Florida Governor Rick Scott Nov.30-Dec.8. The Governor brought 70 businessmen and university heads from Florida to promote trade between Israel and Florida and encourage Israeli technology companies to set up office in Florida as…
Read More2015 a Record Year for Israeli Exits
A powerhouse in the international business community is emerging. Israel, a country of only 7.6 million people (New York City has 8.4 million people), has fostered thousands of startups in recent years. These startups are achieving tremendous success both in terms of the products and services that they create and the value they generate for…
Read MoreHoliday Connections
The year is winding down and the holidays are in full swing. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with parties, happy hours, and the final push to be productive, but let’s take a moment to think about the best things about the holidays. An excuse to visit with clients, co-workers, and industry contacts on a personal…
Read MoreA Startup Nation Video
A new video created by Owl Productions demonstrates how technology from Israel touches many facets of our daily life. From Waze to Mobileeye to USB drives, our personal and professional lives have been enhanced, thanks to the ingenuity, work ethic and chutzpah of Israel’s innovators. Learn about the everyday ways in which we use Israeli…
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