Ron Waldman is a senior lecturer, strategic advisor, and entrepreneur based in Israel with extensive experience in Israeli industry and global markets.

He is also a co-author of Israel Valley: The Technology Shield of Innovation, a book that explores how Israel’s innovation ecosystem supports the country’s economy and resilience.

With a background in consulting, strategy, and investments, Ron brings a broad perspective on the connection between business, innovation, and Israel’s startup ecosystem.  

Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Special « Signatures » Edition in Tel Aviv. (Posted by David Schaub).

Time: 5:00 PM (Light cocktail reception at 7:30 PM)

Venue: 18th Floor, Trade Tower, Tel Aviv

• The event will also be available live via Zoom (registration link to follow).

 

 

Israel Valley: The Technology Shield of Innovation is an insightful book exploring how Israel’s high-tech ecosystem and entrepreneurial agility function as both a defense mechanism and a cornerstone of global innovation. Co-authored by veteran tech investor Edouard Cukierman and Professors Daniel Rouach and Ron Waldman, the English edition features deep analysis of the post-October 7 landscape, cybersecurity, AI, and internal social divides.

The book is a comprehensive look at the « Startup Nation, » contrasting military resilience—such as the Iron Dome and Arrow defense systems—with civilian tech and entrepreneurial success. It is broken down into critical themes:

• The Shield: How AI, life sciences, and climate tech power the economy and global innovation.

• The Realities: Firsthand accounts of the entrepreneurial ecosystem navigating geopolitical tensions and the human toll of conflict.

• The Vulnerabilities: A chapter dedicated to the « cracks in the shield, » addressing internal societal and political tensions.

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