Welcome back {{first_name}} … Shalom from Tel Aviv. What else can be said at this point that hasn’t already been said about the US election.

You can follow my daily Israel exploits via IG and LinkedIn Stories here.

A humble benchmark for me, my first article in Forbes, this one in Forbes Israel… and quite topical: How the US economic changes will affect Israeli entrepreneurs

My latest piece on Israel’s emerging energy-tech scene in ISRAEL21c: Israeli innovation plugs into emerging energy-tech sector

A big thank you to investor Oliver Mitchell for including me in his recent piece: Oklahoma’s Burgeoning UAV Ecosystem

I’ll be moderating the Atento Capital webinar this Thursday November 12th at 4pm Israel time. Join Atento Capital and women investors from the Tulsa and Israel ecosystems to learn how you can build your startup in Tulsa: Tulsa - Tel Aviv : Women in VC 8:00am CST/16:00 IDT (4pm Israel time), Thursday November 12th. Register here.

I will be hosting the next Upstream Israel Mixer Thursday November 19th at 7pm Israel time. They’re a lot of fun, we have a guest VC as a speaker, and you’ll meet a number of good people all under half an hour. To join the mixer click here.

-John F. Kennedy

Lives of the Stoics: The Art of Living from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius by Ryan Holiday: The historical perspective you need to read right now. Corrupt leadership. Pandemic. Global war and conflict. We’re not just talking about today; this was the world of ancient Greece and Rome the Stoics lived in thousands of years ago. Human nature being what it is, really the more things change…

This book reads as a straight history book in detailing the beginnings of Stoicism from its founder Zeno to the echelons of power in Rome, the longest running empire in history. Philosophy today has been resigned to the halls of academia, but as so many of our foundations have been shaken in 2020 it offers the mental toolkit to build what the Stoics called the ‘Inner Citadel’. The ability to control our inner world regardless of what happens around us. For someone who was a self-professed self-development nerd, all the empty advice of Instagram gurus and mastermind influencers proved useless during COVID; only tested philosophy from millennia ago continues to offer guidance.

The lessons in the book are shared not as a how-to guide, but in the actions of the many timeless characters in every chapter. Similar to ancient times, as COVID has broken down so much of what was built on fragile foundations (such as ego) it is the actions and deeds of resilient and honest peoples who overcome and ultimately succeed.

⚪️ Heed the call: From shipwreck to physical exile, when Fortune brought difficult life circumstances, they heeded the call and rose to meet the challenges

⚪️ Practical learnings: How the Stoics lived their lives reveal lessons on how we can live ours

⚪️ The obstacle is still the way: “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.“ Truly.

⚪️ Atento Capital: Come work with us. Atento connects great companies to great people with the mission to grow Tulsa’s community. If you’re based in Israel and interested in any of these positions reach out to me directly. Openings here.

⚪️ EXCITING NYC FINTECH/PROPTECH SEEKS A HEAD OF MARKETING: You have 6 years experience minimum in digital marketing, with the majority in B2B SaaS. You are gifted in content creation, have a strong editorial voice, and have managed other marketing professionals and outside agencies. This is a fulltime, permanent role - remote to start, on-site in NYC once it’s safe. To open a conversation please email shira@sapientsearchgroup.com

⚪️ The Floor: They are hiring for several RD roles in Tel Aviv. Join them in shaping the bank of the future (and have fun:) ) - Backend Expert/Architect Software Engineer - Frontend Engineer (Angular) Apply here.

⚪️ Hiring a new investment associate at Greycroft in NYC: They are looking to add an exceptional new individual to the team in New York. They look forward to hearing from you! This opening is for an Early Stage Investment Associate (pre-MBA). This is a 2 year position. Apply here.

⚪️ Journey Mediation: Account Executive. As an Account Executive, you’ll join a talented team, under their Head of New Business, focused on one thing: bringing wellness to the workplace by helping businesses to understand the power of Journey. They’re looking for smart, ambitious people who are passionate about revolutionizing the way people manage stress. Apply here.

⚪️ Salto: They are looking for a seasoned product leader to join them as VP Product. This individual will play a pivotal role in realizing Salto’s ambitious vision and in shaping the future of the business operations space. Plus, he or she will work with some of the brightest minds around, in a fun, vibrant environment of a rapidly growing startup. Experience in managing engineering teams is a must, experience in managing product is a plus. Apply here.

⚪️ Younity: They are hiring a Community Marketing Manager in NYC. Here is the job description and feel free to intro them to anyone that might fit the position!! (Please note - this is a 40-50% in person position). Apply here.

⚪️ Orchestrated Connecting: My good friend David Homan is looking to hire someone for a part-time paid internship helping as a Community Manager with Orchestrated Connecting. This would be in conjunction with his event series, community on Upstream, and general maintenance. Flexible hours (not location specific) likely 15-25 hours a month. Please send him an email to david@davidhoman.co if you have a rec or if it’s of interest.

⚪️ Ready to learn the ABCs of VC? Join the Eniac team: At Eniac, they invest in the outliers — the Authentic, the Bold, the Curious, the Scrappy. They model their team after the same philosophy, and now they’re looking to bring on a new team member who also exemplifies their “ABCs.” Apply here.

⚪️ Facebook Israel: They are launching its first ever Commerce School program. This exclusive 2-month virtual program is aimed at helping promising early-stage e-commerce startups scale and grow their business globally. Applications are open until November 22nd. Learn more and apply here.

⚪️ Atento Capital University Investment Fellows: We are seeking to empower the top student entrepreneurs across the country through access to capital, mentorship, and a robust national network. We will select 10 student founded companies to pitch in Tulsa in March in front of a panel of local and national VCs. Take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey and apply here.

⚪️ // Disrupt for Good: Welltech1 invites you to take part in this amazing initiative! A chance to win a $20K Startup Video by FIRMA Creative Production. What do you need to do? Send FIRMA a 90 seconds video about your start-up, your goals, your ambitions, how your start-up is going to make the world a better place and, obviously, how this video is going to help you achieve all that… Registration and more detail here.

⚪️ ERA Accelerator: Winter 2021 Program; $100K funding for 8% equity + potential follow-on; Jan 11 - Apr 30; Network of 500+ mentors & 200+ alums including Scentbird, YoungAlfred, Glia, Sayspring, Cardflight; apply by Nov 02. Apply here.

⚪️ Thrive by SVG Ventures: Calling all foodtech agtech startups — Do you have a unique and disruptive solution to one of the agrifood industry’s biggest challenges? SVG Ventures | THRIVE. THRIVEAgriFood’s award-winning acceleratorprogram is now accepting applications worldwide to become part of its 2021 THRIVEVII Cohort! Learn more and apply here by November 20th here.

⚪️ Upward: They are excited to announce their latest innovation partnership with a Fortune-ranked corporate partner in the energy sector. The Energy Efficiency Challenge is designed to fast-track the commercialization of the most advanced energy-saving technologies from across the globe. They’re scouting for companies with a working product and significant IP in sensors and data collection, efficient cooling systems, energy storing, and/or methods of harnessing different renewable energy sources. Apply here.

⚪️ Fintech - How Israeli startups partner with global banks & raise VC funds: Join them to learn more about the Techstars Tel Aviv Program and the Techstars Fintech Accelerator program in Amsterdam, in partnership with the leading Dutch bank ABN AMRO, and how Techstars programs can improve your chances of building a world changing business. Tue, November 10, 4:00 PM IST. Register here.

⚪️ Ina Fried hosts Verizon CEO, Qualcomm President & more for the 5G Forum: Join Axios for a virtual event on the accelerated shift to new network technology and how 5G enables businesses, communities and consumers to work better, faster. Tuesday, November 10, 12:30 pm. Register here.

⚪️ Reign Ventures - The Series A List: Meet top startup founders & the people who invest in their companies as we talk about what it takes to raise capital, build a company, & manage the highs & lows of running a growth business. With Meghan Cross (Founder, Amplifyher Ventures). Wednesday, November 11 at 03:00 PM EST.  Register here.

⚪️ Meet The VC: Nick Adams of Differential Ventures: Meet the VC is a monthly panel event hosted by Early Growth and its partners. Every month, we sit down with a VC to get answers to your questions about fundraising, investment thesis, the currenlt investment climate and more. Wed, 12:00 PM/Nov 11. Register here.

⚪️ Tulsa - Tel Aviv : Women in VC: Join Atento Capital and women investors from the Tulsa and Israel ecosystems to learn how you can build your startup in Tulsa: Tulsa - Tel Aviv : Women in VC 8:00am CST/16:00 IDT (4pm) Israel time, Thursday November 12th. Register here.

⚪️ Sen. Tina Smith & Avik Roy discuss health care in 2021 with Sam Baker: Join Axios for a virtual event on the future of health care in America. We will unpack how to expand health insurance access and the path forward to universal coverage following the presidential election and amidst another wave of pandemic concerns. Friday, November 13, 12:30 pm ET. Register here.

⚪️ Employment in the US - Avoiding the Pitfalls: The ever changing reality is making it hard to decide on opening a subsidiary in the US. They are here to support you during your HR & Employment planning process. Nov 16, 2020 09:00 AM in Pacific Time (US and Canada). Register here.

⚪️ East Coast Virtual Bootstrappers Breakfast: Come join entrepreneurs who eat problems for breakfast. At a Bootstrappers Breakfast® they have serious conversations about growing a business based on internal cashflow and organic profit. This group offers a combination of brainstorming, education, peer accountability and support in a group setting to sharpen your business and personal skills. Tuesday, November 17, 8:30 AM EST. Register here.

⚪️Upstream Israel Mixer Part III: The next Upstream Israel Mixer Thursday November 19th at 7pm IDT. They’re a lot of fun, we have a VC as a speaker, and you’ll meet a number of good people all under half an hour. To join the mixer click here.

⚪️ Funding for Bio Startups: Surviving and Thriving during the COVID-19 Period: The Covid pandemic has rocked the economy, making it increasingly hard for many Bio Startups to find funding. Yet, Life Science startups in Israel have had a record year of funding during 2020. The ways of finding investments has changed, possibly indefinitely! JLM-BioCity has invited some of the most active investors in the Israeli Life Science to present their views on fundraising during this period and thereafter. Tuesday, November 24, 8:00 PM IDT. Register here.

⚪️ UAE-Israel Fintech Week: They are excited to partner with Israel Fintech Week and Payoneer on a Fintech Week online summit unveiling the future trends of Fintech, gain new insights and network with global industry leaders, venture capital firms, tech giants, promising start-ups! Register here.

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