Bio

Over the past two decades I have been focusing on connecting startups with the world's largest corporations. In my current role I am leading SAP.iO Rising Stars team, a global team of portfolio development experts with a mission to secure SAP partnership with cutting edge startups. Before that I have led SAP.iO Foundry in Tel-Aviv, which is part of SAP global network of top-tier startup program. Before joining SAP, I have led Deloitte Technology Scouting Services in Israel, where I have supported large multinational companies in engaging with Israeli startups, scout for collaboration, investments or acquisitions, define open innovation strategy, form new partnerships and build their innovation or R&D centers. Before Deloitte I spent 11 years at IBM, while in my last role I have led IBM Israel's Startup & Developer Ecosystem team and was responsible for IBM's first startup accelerator in the world (''Alpha Zone''). In my free time I invest in startups as an angel investor while supporting their journey as a mentor. I have an MBA from Tel Aviv University and B.Sc. in Software Engineering.