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About the Summit
The 7th Israel Growth Summit
April 6th, 2023
09:00-12:00 am
The Israel Growth Summit is an annual event co-hosted by Viola and the Israel Growth Forum. This exclusive event is attended by Founders, CEOs and senior executives from Israel’s top growth-stage companies, and provides a unique forum for them to to network, hear from industry leaders, and share their insights on a variety of typical growth-stage challenges.
The 7th Israel Growth Summit will focus on:
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Navigating M&A—whether acquiring or being acquired
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Integrating AI into operations, workforce strategy, and pricing models
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Managing geopolitical uncertainty, tough leadership decisions, and global stakeholder communication
Our Speakers
Barak Eilam
Former CEO, NICE
Board Member,
Payoneer | Similiarweb
Amit Bendov​
CEO & Co-founder
Gong.io
Michal Tsur
Co-Founder, Remepy
Former Co-Founder, Kaltura
Shlomi Ben Haim
CEO & Co-founder
JFrog
Harel Beit On
Founder & GP
Viola Growth
Nir Zohar
President & COO Wix
Micha Kaufman
CEO & Founder Fiverr
CEO at Teads
Michal Sarig Kaduri
Director of the Israel Growth Forum
Wix
Eldad Maniv
President & COO Taboola
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Shlomo Dovrat
Founder & GP
Viola Ventures
Natalie Refuah
General Partner
Viola Growth
What’s on the Agenda
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9:00 – 9:30 | Networking & Light Breakfast
Connect with fellow CEOs and founders over coffee and refreshments.
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9:30 – 9:45 | Israel's Growth Sector 2025
Key insights on the evolving landscape of Israel’s growth-stage ecosystem.
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Natalie Refuah - General Partner, Viola Growth
Michal Sarig Kaduri - Director of the Israel Growth Forum | Government RElations Manager, Wix
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9:45 – 10:05 | Strategic Moves: Leadership, M&A & the AI Shift
Navigating AI and market dynamics—how tech leaders shape the future.
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Barak Eilam – Former CEO, Nice | Board Member, Similarweb & Payoneer
Harel Beit-On – Founder & GP, Viola Growth
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10:05 – 10:25 | Appetite for Growth
Running the full Marathon of building for an IPO
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Amit Bendov – Co-founder & CEO, Gong
Michal Tsur – Former Co-Founder & President, Kaltura | Co-Founder, Remepy
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10:25 – 10:45 | AI: Friend or Foe?
The real impact of AI on business strategy, workforce dilemmas & operations
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Micha Kaufman – Co-founder & CEO, Fiverr
Eldad Maniv - President & COO, Taboola
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10:45 – 11:05 | Transformative Strategies for Growth
Shlomo Dovrat - Founder & GP, Viola Ventures
​David Kostman - CEO, Teads (Outbrain), Chairman of the board, NICE
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11:05 – 11:30 | M&A as a Strategic Tool
When to acquire, when to be acquired, and how to scale effectively.
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Shlomi Ben Haim – Co-founder & CEO, JFrog
Nir Zohar – President & COO, Wix
RSVP Now
Secure your spot at the summit.
We look forward to seeing you there!
