What we’re about
Welcome entrepreneurs! This group is for anyone interested in Israeli start-ups, especially early-stage entrepreneurs and founders, who are looking to tap into the US market.
Fusion is Israel's leading pre-seed platform - Backed by top-tier global VC firms and 70+ serial founders. We invest $150,000 in your vision - and work closely with you to hire talent, get customers, and raise your next funding round. We produce twice a year a 10-week intensive bootcamp in Tel Aviv, Silicon Valley, New York and Los Angeles. You'll participate in 150+ sessions presented by serial founders, investors, and mentors to set your company on a strong foundation. Apply HERE: https://www.fusion-vc.com/
We hold open events intended for the entire entrepreneurial community. You can track and register to these events in this group, and get an opportunity to network with like minded individuals.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Insurtech Conference - by Fusion & Google for StartupsGoogle for Startups, Tel-Aviv
Please RSVP HERE: https://lu.ma/Insurtech-Conference-Fusion-Google
A focused morning gathering top founders, investors, and corporate leaders in the insurtech space – to explore emerging trends, innovation models, and the future of insurance tech.
Join us for real talk, meaningful networking, and expert insights from those building the next generation of insurtech.
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✨ Agenda:
09:00–10:00
Networking & light breakfastPlease RSVP HERE: https://lu.ma/Insurtech-Conference-Fusion-Google
10:00–11:00
Insurtech Panel
A discussion on the future of insurance innovation with leaders from across the industry- David Maman, Co-Founder & CEO, Binah.ai
- Doron Gedalyahu, Investor, SureTech Investments (TLV: STEC)
- Kobi Bendelak, CEO, Insurtech Israel
- Liri Halperin Segal, Founder & CEO, LeO
- Orna Carni, Managing Partner, FinTLV Ventures
11:00–12:00
Fireside Chat
A one-on-one conversation with:- Amit Man, CTO & Co-Founder, DigitalOwl
- Moshe Morgenstern, Deputy CEO & CIO, Migdal
Please RSVP HERE: https://lu.ma/Insurtech-Conference-Fusion-Google
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Hosted by:
👤 Guy Katsovich – Founding Partner, Fusion
👤 Yuval Passov – Head of Google for Startups, Israel - Beyond the Pitch 1#: Marketing 101 for Startups - by 8200EISP & FusionGoogle for Startups, Tel-Aviv
PLEASE RSVP HERE: https://lu.ma/Beyond-the-Pitch-1-Fusion-8200
The kickoff event of a new series for early-stage founders, focused on what matters most at the start; and this time: Startups branding, marketing & more.
A half-day of inspiration, hands-on insights, and powerful connections with leading founders, top marketers, and content creators who built standout brands from day one.
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✨ Agenda:
09:00–10:00 -
Registration, mingling & light breakfast10:00–10:45 -
From Startup to Standout: How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market? Founder & experts panel on early-stage marketing challenges and opportunities.- Danielle Dafni, Founder & CEO, Peech
- Guy Barel, Co-Founder & CEO, Canditech
- Guy Eisenkot, Co-Founder & CEO, Baz
- Nadav Kemper, Co-Founder & CEO, Quack AI
- Yam Regev, Global Marketing Advisor
- Moderator: Lior Avisar, Founder & CEO, Tym
PLEASE RSVP HERE: https://lu.ma/Beyond-the-Pitch-1-Fusion-8200
10:45–11:30 -
Building a Billion-Dollar Brand: How Eon Became the Next Big Thing in Cloud Innovation. A fireside chat with:- Ofir Ehrlich, Co-Founder & CEO, Eon
- Interviewer: Roei Deutsch, Founder, Deutsch & Co.
11:30–12:00 -
Social Media Branding for Startups. Tactical tips and strategies from:- Amir Barkol, Social Media Manager, Microsoft Israel R&D Center
- Moderator: Noa Zilberman, Tech Entrepreneur & Creator
Event Hosts:
👤 Guy Katsovich – Founding Partner, Fusion
👤 Tal Ben-Nissan Ziv – Managing Director, 8200EISPPLEASE RSVP HERE: https://lu.ma/Beyond-the-Pitch-1-Fusion-8200
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- HR Leaders Reveal Their AI Secrets for 2025 - by GiftVerse.ai, Fusion & GoogleNeeds location
Please RSVP HERE: https://lu.ma/HR-Leaders-Reveal-Their-AI-Secrets-2025
A forward-thinking conference bringing together top HR leaders from the tech world to reveal how AI is reshaping the future of Human Resources - from employee experience to global talent strategy.
Join us for a morning of real insights, practical tools, and honest conversations with HR executives already using AI to drive impact across their organizations.
Please RSVP HERE: https://lu.ma/HR-Leaders-Reveal-Their-AI-Secrets-2025
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🚀 What to Expect:
09:00–10:00
☕ But First, Coffee
Networking & great coffee to kick off the day10:00–10:15
🎙️ Keynote | Beyond Buzzwords: Practical AI Applications for HR
Ayala Dagan
Head of HR, Google Cloud Tech ILPlease RSVP HERE: https://lu.ma/HR-Leaders-Reveal-Their-AI-Secrets-2025
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Panel 1: Personalization, AI, and Employee Experience
10:15–11:00
✅ How AI helps personalize employee journeys
✅ Using automation and chatbots to scale HR services
✅ Can AI replace the “human touch” in HR?
✅ Real-world tools for gathering employee insights at scale
✅ AI's role in employee engagement and retentionPanelists:
- Ziva Shalom, VP Global Well-being, Playtika
- Efrat Israeli-Korn, Head of HR, Global Tech, Taboola
- Shir Cohen, VP HR, Pinecone
- Keren Onana-Hollander, VP HR, NextSilicon
- Yael Baron, VP HR, CurveTech.AI
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Panel 2: Global Culture, Talent Attraction, and Social Media
11:00–11:45
✅ Building a global workplace culture with AI
✅ Leveraging LinkedIn and social media to attract top talent
✅ Encouraging employees to share content that reflects your company’s values
✅ Using AI to strengthen belonging across diverse, distributed teams
✅ HR’s evolving role as a strategic partner in the AI era
✅ Real-life tips from HR leadersPanelists:
- Talia Hazi Rantser, VP HR, Coralogix
- Galit Gold, EVP HR, Mend.io
- Shir Yael, VP HR, CloudzOne
- Gal Segev, Head of People, Kodem
- Oshrat Sabag, Director HRBP, NVIDIA
Please RSVP HERE: https://lu.ma/HR-Leaders-Reveal-Their-AI-Secrets-2025
- The Future of Sales in the age of AIGoogle for Startups, Tel-Aviv
PLEASE RSVP: https://lu.ma/The-Future-of-Sales-Age-of-AI-Fusion-Samplead-2025
Join top sales leaders, founders, and AI innovators to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we build, scale, and lead revenue teams.
From hyper-personalized outreach to AI-augmented deal execution, this half-day event dives into the biggest shifts in modern sales – with real-world insights from the people driving the change.
PLEASE RSVP: https://lu.ma/The-Future-of-Sales-Age-of-AI-Fusion-Samplead-2025
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🗓 Agenda
09:00–10:30
☕ Opening & Networking
Kick off the day with coffee, conversations, and connections10:30–10:45
🎙️ Opening Remarks
Dor Vardi, CEO, Samplead
“From knocking on doors to automated personalization – How AI changed the sales landscape”PLEASE RSVP: https://lu.ma/The-Future-of-Sales-Age-of-AI-Fusion-Samplead-2025
10:45–11:30
💡 Panel: Reimagining Sales: How AI Is Reshaping the GTM Playbook
A tactical discussion on AI’s impact on prospecting, personalization, and outbound efficiencyModerator:
Nir Goldstein, Operating Partner, Greenfield Partners | Former VP Sales, Monday.comPanelists:
- Dor Vardi, CEO, Samplead
- Gal Deitsch, Founder & CPO, Aligned
- Omer Har, Co-Founder & CEO, Explorium
- Noa Zeldin, Co-Founder & Chief Sales Officer, With
- Veronika Bukhman, AVP EMEA Inside Sales, Similarweb
PLEASE RSVP: https://lu.ma/The-Future-of-Sales-Age-of-AI-Fusion-Samplead-2025
11:30–12:00
🎤 Keynote: The AI-Augmented Sales Organization
Amit Bendov, CEO, Gong
What sales will look like in 2025 — and what it takes to lead itPLEASE RSVP: https://lu.ma/The-Future-of-Sales-Age-of-AI-Fusion-Samplead-2025
