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Featured on Tampa Bay Business Journal: Florida-Israel Business Accelerator enters its sophomore year with successful portfolio
One year after its launch, the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator is recruiting a second group of Israeli tech startups that it aims to help enter the U.S. market. About 15 to 20 of the applications the Tampa accelerator is reviewing were the result of the organization’s trip to Israel earlier this month, said Rachel Feinman, executive director of FIBA. FIBA…
Featured On: Jewishpresstampa.com – Vinik’s newest investment is Rad
Vinik’s newest investment is Rad By BOB FRYER Jewish Press Less than 6 months ago, Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik spoke at an event showcasing eight Israeli startup tech companies that were seeking U.S. investors. He told a crowd of about 350 at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC that, “We have to let it…
Featured On: Israel21c.org 13 of the biggest health breakthroughs in Israel in 2017
A compound that disables cancer cells, an artificial cornea, the world’s first bone implant: 2017 saw major medical advances. We bring you the best. By Nicky Blackburn DECEMBER 26, 2017, 6:51 AM 1. Compound kills energy generating system of cancer An Israeli researcher devised a synthetic compound to disable the enzymes that allow cancer cells…
Featured On: www.calcalistech.com – Conference Draws Global Social Tech Leaders to Israel
Conference Draws Global Social Tech Leaders to Israel Israeli innovation is attracting investors interested in a double bottom line: profit and positive social impact Keren-Or Grinberg15:2518.12.17 Israel can become a world leader in the growing field of social tech, said British venture capitalist Ronald Cohen at the Scaling Social-Tech conference, which took place in Tel…
Featured On: Orlando Political Observer: Governor Scott’s Florida Israel Business Accelerator Recognizes the First Class of Graduates
Governor Scott’s Florida Israel Business Accelerator Recognizes the First Class of Graduates BY KATHRINE CONROY ON DECEMBER 6, 2017 As part of his ongoing trade mission in Israel, Governor Rick Scott recognized the first class of graduates from the Florida Israel Business Accelerator (FIBA). FIBA is a Florida-based technology accelerator launched in 2016 to establish and grow…
Featured On: Sunshine State News: Rick Scott Showcases Israel’s Business, Education Ties to Florida
Rick Scott Showcases Israel’s Business, Education Ties to Florida By KEVIN DERBY December 5, 2017 – 9:15am On Monday, Gov. Rick Scott showcased Florida’s ties to Israel as he continued his tour of that nation. Last week, Scott announced he would accompany a group of almost 70 business and education leaders from Florida to Israel.…
Featured on: The Times of Israel (timesofisrael.com): Beyond beaches: Florida seeks to lure Israeli startups
Beyond beaches: Florida seeks to lure Israeli startups Tampa Jewish Community Centers’ accelerator helps new firms navigate US business culture By SHOSHANNA SOLOMON5 December 2017, 1:26 pm Move over, Silicon Valley and New York. Florida Gov. Rick Scott is looking to put his state “on the map for innovation.” Scott is visiting Israel this week…
Featured on jmpost.com: Florida Governor: Embassy must be in Jerusalem
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Featured on flgov.com: Gov. Rick Scott Recognizes Florida Israel Business Accelerator
On December 4, 2017, in News Releases, by Staff TEL AVIV, ISRAEL – Today, as part of his ongoing trade mission in Israel, Governor Rick Scott recognized the first class of graduates from the Florida Israel Business Accelerator (FIBA). FIBA is a Florida-based technology accelerator launched in 2016 to establish and grow Israeli and Florida…
Featured in Tampa Bay Times – Jeff Vinik invests in Israeli-Tampa company that makes gamma radiation protection wear
TAMPA — Jeff Vinik made his name as a far-thinking investor — first as the whiz-kid manager of Fidelity’s Magellan mutual fund, then as the proprietor of his own hedge fund and these days as the owner of the Tampa Bay Lightning and a developer of a $3 billion real estate project called Water Street…