In South Florida, we have a diverse group of companies – we’ve seen interest in energy, hospitality, healthcare, agriculture, cybersecurity, and more,” Phillips said. “They all really love Miami – the city is set up to be a great place for Israeli tech companies to relocate and grow in a welcoming business community.”

According to this report, FIBA has engaged over 1,000 community and business leaders annually with events and programs showcasing Israeli innovation. FIBA has supported 90 Israeli companies, 10 of which have achieved an exit or IPO — seven through acquisitions and three via initial public offerings.

FIBA Connecting Israeli Tech Startups to Investors in the U.S.

Rakefet Bachur, the Co-Executive Director of the Florida Israel Business Accelerator (FIBA), spoke to CTech at Calcalist

Israelis looking to do business in the United States often choose coastal hubs like New York or California. That much we know, and the numbers speak for themselves. But recent years have shown that states like Florida can be an incredibly pro-business and pro-Israel place for those overseas looking to expand their business and tackle…

Guests at the Wyndham Orlando Resort & Conference Center are buzzing with excitement, and it’s not just the tequila talking…  The resort’s new star attraction, Sara, is a robotic bartender with a knack for mixing cocktails and cracking jokes.

There are increasingly strong ties between Miami and Israel, the Startup Nation. These were on full display at eMerge Americas, with Israeli investors having packed a pavilion full of their country’s most interesting startups that are eyeing US expansion.

USF head football coach Alex Golesh spoke on “The Process for Success” as keynote speaker at the Professional Societies dinner and award ceremony on Thursday, March 28, hosted by the Tampa JCCs & Federation at the Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC.

Tampa Bay has long been recognized for its vibrant community, entrepreneurial spirit, and innovative mindset.

A review of a panel discussion moderated by FIBA Co-Executive Director, Pam Miniati, at Synapse Sumit 2024: