An Open Discussion with Shlomo Kramer on Israeli Tech Now and in 20 Years

Are We in the Right Direction?
An Open Discussion with Shlomo Kramer on Israeli Tech Now and in 20 Years
Shlomo Kramer, a luminary and pioneer of the Israeli tech scene, has made it his life’s mission to build a strong, successful and thriving tech industry in Israel. Is his life’s endeavor now at risk? In an honest and open discussion with Shlomo, we’ll hear his thoughts about the recent local and global events and their impact on the local tech scene, how the industry has changed throughout the years and what the tech community, and Israeli citizens in general, can expect to happen in the next few decades.
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Shlomo Kramer, CEO and co-founder at Cato Networks
Shlomo is the Co-founder and CEO of Cato Networks and one of the founding fathers of the Israeli tech and cybersecurity scene. Shlomo also co-founded Check Point Software, who created the first commercial Firewall, and Imperva, the innovator of the Web Application Firewall. Shlomo has made early investments in successful cybersecurity companies including Palo Alto Networks, Trusteer and numerous others. He was named CEO of the Year by SC Magazine in 2008, one of “20 luminaries who changed the network industry” by Network World in 2006 and was inducted into the InfoSec Hall of Fame in April 2013. Shlomo holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Tel Aviv University.
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Navot Volk, Host and Creator at Weekly Sync
Navot is an entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the software and tech ecosystems. He is a serial successful entrepreneur, with two successful exits. Recently, he founded Twang. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Navot led the marketing and business teams for Wix developer-focused products and served as the managing director of Microsoft ScaleUp Tel Aviv.
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Tor Tsuk, Host and Creator at Weekly Sync
Tor's career lies in the intersection of technology business and communications. Her diverse experiences, from her time as a Galatz broadcaster and podcasts host to various business development, product and operations at Microsoft, Check-Point and other organizations. She is passionate about the stories that make the tech scene, the people behind it and the impact it makes on society.