
Stories from the StartUp Nation #3: *Exclusive event* - What's the secret of the StartUp Nation?
by Israel Club
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Countless regions in the world have tried to mimic Silicon Valley's unparalleled tech prowess but only Israel's "Silicon Wadi" seems to have cracked the code. But what is the recipe to create a startup nation? Dr Andy David, the current Director of Innovation Entrepreneurship and Technology in Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will explore with us what makes Israel one of the most innovative nation globally.
This will be an interactive and exclusive event and thus, only 40 participants are allowed. Please register only if you can attend.
Dress Casual (jeans ok)
Speakers

Dr Andy David
Director of Innovation Entrepreneurship and Technology
Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affair
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-david/?originalSubdomain=il
Director of Innovation Entrepreneurship and Technology in Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His mission encompasses the integration and execution of the strategic efforts of globalizing Israel's successful innovation and technology ecosystem while advising and assisting many tech companies. He served a five-year term as the Consul General of Israel in San Francisco, Silicon Valley and the US Pacific North-West, including six US states (2012-2017). His other past overseas positions include missions in Chicago and eleven Mid-West states, Hong Kong & Macao, and Azerbaijan. Domestically, he served as a policy advisor to the foreign minister, as a spokesperson and as the director of international development cooperation projects in Central Asia and Eastern Europe. He holds a B.Sc. & M.Sc. in medical sciences and a doctorate in dental medicine, Magna Cum Laude. He graduated various executive programs related to management of global operations, PR & media relations, brand management, digital diplomacy, international relations and international counter terrorism. He served 3 years in the Israeli Air Force and in RAFAEL – Israel's Armament Development Authority.