Tehila Kidron is an accomplished business development professional and philanthropy consultant with extensive experience in the technology sector. Previously, she served as Director of Business Development at Sullivan & Worcester, a leading international law firm. She has also been an organizational consultant and speaker for Maof, an initiative of the Israel Ministry of Economy and Industry, and has held roles in Hi-Tech and Fintech companies, mentoring in tech accelerators. Tehila holds a BA and MSW from Bar-Ilan University.
Issachar Knoll is a prominent businessman leading a family investment firm focused on start-ups and industrial ventures in Israel and globally.
The Knoll family has a legacy of supporting the establishment of Israel and rebuilding Jewish communities post-Holocaust. Issachar continues this tradition by supporting Jewish welfare and Torah institutions.
He serves on the boards of Ezra Le Marpa, Maaynei HaYeshua Medical Center, and Ohel Sarah. Issachar holds degrees from the Hebron Yeshiva in Jerusalem and Shaarei Mishpat College.
Ambassador David Friedman served as the US Ambassador to Israel from 2017 to 2021, playing a pivotal role in advancing diplomatic relations. His tenure included moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem, recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, and helping achieve the Abraham Accords.
For his efforts, Amb. Friedman was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and honored with the National Security Medal (2020) and the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal (2019).
He is the founder of The Friedman Center for Peace which advocates for strategic cooperation and peace.
Meir Ben-Shabbat is a distinguished leader in Israeli national security. As National Security Adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he played a key role in shaping defense and diplomacy, including the Abraham Accords.
During his career at the Shin Bet, Meir held leadership roles in cybersecurity, counterterrorism, and regional strategy. He was also involved in the creation of the Abraham Accords. Meir is now the Chairman of the Misgav Institute and a senior research fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies.
In 2020, he received the US Department of Defense’s Medal for Distinguished Public Service.
Shlomo Kalish is a visionary entrepreneur and investor, renowned for founding the Jerusalem Global Group. His investment portfolio includes numerous successful exits and IPOs, featuring companies such as AtHoc, Mellanox, Moovit, Solaredge, and Wilocity.
He has taught entrepreneurship at academic institutions and was ranked first among Israeli investors on the Forbes Midas List in 2007. Shlomo is also a dedicated philanthropist, focusing on education and religion.
He holds a Ph.D. in Operations Research and an M.Sc. in Management from MIT.
Dr. Eli David is a leading AI researcher and entrepreneur. He has authored over one hundred research papers and patents, and has received multiple Best Paper Awards for his research. He has founded several successful AI-based companies, including in generative AI, cybersecurity, and healthcare.
Dr. Aaron Adler is a multifaceted professional with expertise in medicine, law, and emergency response. He holds a law degree and an MBA, specializing in corporate and NGO law.
A Critical Care Paramedic since 2005, Dr. Adler served in the Maglan Special Forces IDF Unit and as a senior instructor at Magen David Adom. He is the Director General of Hatzolah Air Israel and the Deputy Chairman of the Israeli Paramedic Organization.
Arik Kleinstein is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Glilot Capital Partners, where he has spent over 25 years investing in and scaling innovative technology companies. He previously served in an elite IDF technology unit and has been involved in dozens of early-stage investments in enterprise software and cybersecurity. He serves on several national and academic boards, contributing to Israel’s innovation and research ecosystem.
Arik holds a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering & Management from the Technion and an MBA in Finance and Technology Management from Tel Aviv University.
