7 - Why You Should Join A Coding Bootcamp Hummus And Tech podcast

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An 18-years-old from Paris makes Aliyah and becomes a 8200 Intelligence Unit major. Then he creates a company that helps Olim find jobs in the hi-tech industry. A few years later, *the same guy*, co-founds a company that helps developers onboard to new jobs or project. It’s not a Startup Nation fairy tale. It’s Oren Toledano, ITC and Swimm co-founder. In January 2021 he joined us for Hummus and Tech and shared all his non-standard advice for Olim. A highly recommended listen to get inspired. Since then, Swimm has raised $27.6M, they are growing fast! (Applying to Swimm? Check out this episode for the best interview tips from Oren)…

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Managing Uncertainty With Inbal Arieli 32:48

4 years ago32:48

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Hey! We are back, and you MUST check this episode out. We've invited Inbal Arieli to help us crack the startup nation puzzle for those of us who didn't grow up in Israel. In her book, Chutzpah, she explains how a typical Israeli upbringing gives you all those traits that created the fast-paced startup and technology hub in Israel. Cool Olim fact: She highlights that the immigrant mentality shares much in common with those experiences. We'll go all over it and more! Aside of being a great author, she's the co-founder and CEO of Synthesis, and previously a founder of Startup Nation Central (which has proven super useful for Olim looking for a tech job in Israel).…

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A Masterclass on Creativity with Jonathan Kahn 38:17

4 years ago38:17

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Jonathan is the creative and marketing brain behind severals successful Israeli startups. He has helped Wix, Mobileye, Moovit, Facebook, and more came up with impactful campaigns. Some describe him as a “creative ball of energy”, and we believe 100% that you will also agree with this description after listening to this episode. This episode focuses on creativity. How can we unlock our creative brains? As a company creativity helps you stand out, and achieve your goals in ways you didn't think possible at all... Well, do you see the parallelism? Creativity also helps you if you are a new immigrant to a new country where you must succeed. Tune in to unlock your creative brain.…

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Interviewing with a Startup CEO | Season 3 Launch with Yoav Vilner, Founder & CEO Walnut.io 19:20

4 years ago19:20

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A new Hummus and Tech season is out! On our first episode we brought you Yoav Vilner, a serial entrepreneur, born and raised in Israel. He has recently launched his new startup Walnut.io (and he's hiring!). In this episode you'll learn what works and what doesn't work when interviewing with a startup founder, and how Olim can reinvent themselves when finding their first job in hi-tech. (Wait till you hear the story of the vet 🐶 becoming the best content writer on his previous company 😉)…

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18 - Corona Crush 20:47

5 years ago20:47

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During every crisis, there’s room for opportunity. Meet Ian and Bracha, two highly influential people in the Olim world who decided that feeling alone during these unprecedented times was not the only option. Together, they created Corona Crush, a private Facebook Group, where members can post about single friends that are ready to e-mingle. The word of mouth spread faster than they expected. The group now has over 13k members, from different corners of the globe - trying to find love and friendship during Covid times. Listen to this episode to learn how to create something great, even when everything seems to be upside down.…

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17 - Where does the funding for all these startups come from? [Before Corona] 23:04

5 years ago23:04

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Sit back and relax. Let us take you on a trip to the past, before Corona times. We hope this episode recorded a few months ago, when everything was chill, will let you escape from your "which-day-is-it" routine. Now, let's turn up the beat! (I mean, continue reading but with a smile and a faster pace) For the first time in Hummus and Tech, we are covering the other side of the coin: where does the money to fund all the cool and innovative companies come from? Meet Lia, a Principal at UpWest, a Silicon Valley-based seed fund investing in Israeli startups, who will tell us all about the VC ecosystem in Israel.…

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16 - Corona, Isolation & Working From Home [Live] 37:43

5 years ago37:43

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Pandemia, isolation, quarantine, working from home, boredom, uncertainty, paranoia and productivity challenges. We are all going through it. Tough times, we know. Let us bring you some joy and tips from our 3 guests on our first ever live Hummus and Tech episode!

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15- How to Learn from Failure 25:10

5 years ago25:10

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Leora had failures. Kevin had failures. Maggie had failures. Who didn't have any failures? The question is, how do we learn from it and make something great? Leora brought Fuck Up Nights to Israel exactly to tackle this question. So if you ever had a failure, do not worry. It's just part of the process. Relax and listen up on how to turn a fuck up into a golden experience.…

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14 - The X-Factor that Will Get You Hired with Leora @ Fuck Up Nights (Part 1) 20:02

5 years ago20:02

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Let us start by acknowledging that this was such an insightful conversation that we lost track of time and recorded for almost an hour. We didn’t want to leave anything out so we decided to split the episode in two. In this two-part episode, we sat with Leora Golomb who works at eBay as an Innovation & Tech Ecosystem Relations Manager and is also the Founder & Director of FuckUp Nights Tel Aviv. With that being said - just hit play to understand how to leverage your advantages as an Oleh when looking for a job, how to build a network from scratch and how to discover your X-Factor that will get you hired. Follow us on Instagram for more updates :) https://www.instagram.com/hummusandtech/ https://hummusandtech.com/…

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13 - Are the best sellers born or made? 20:51

5 years ago20:51

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What does it take to be a great seller in a hi-tech company? This is what we asked Shelbi, a Sales Team Lead at Guesty. Her story is quite particular: She learned about Guesty while on the Hummus Trail, and initially interviewed for another position. Tune in to discover how she got the job she wanted, and how you can incorporate the best traits from salespeople in your daily job, or job search.…

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12 - From the Diamond Industry to a successful VP of Product Strategy 21:49

5 years ago21:49

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Avigayil Lewin always wanted to work in the hi-tech industry. But as soon as she landed in Israel she found her first job doing marketing in the diamond industry. She continued in a similar position but relocated to Hong Kong for a few years. And when she decided to come back she couldn’t find any job in the hi-tech world. So… she started freelancing, and one thing led to another thing. She got a permanent job as a customer success manager and later on, started managing the whole department. But that’s not it! Now she also leads Product Strategy. What a ride! Right? Just hear it from herself! In this episode, she recounts her story and all the key takeaways she learned along the way. All about interviewing, working and succeeding at startups. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @HummusAndTech…

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11 - The Power of Video 33:02

6 years ago33:02

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Hummus and Tech is back! And today we are launching our second season with a value-packed episode. Meet Sivan and Barak. No, they are not a couple. They are siblings and they are taking over the video industry in Israel, with their company Two Heads. With their strong portfolio and knowledge, they have experienced everything you can think of. From creating a video for a fundraiser before YouTube to becoming one of the leading video companies in Israel. Listen to this episode and understand why videos are the one thing you should be doing to promote not only your business but yourself. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @hummusandtech !…

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10 - Season Finale with Eden, Software Engineer @ Lemonade 29:49

6 years ago29:49

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Everyone, listen up! This is our first ever Season Finale! Episode 10 marks the end of this amazing journey for our first season of Hummus and Tech. We wanted to say goodbye in a spectacular way with the super accomplished, Eden Adler . Eden joined Lemonade - the hot startup that just raised $300 million - as one of their first employees just out of a coding bootcamp. With only 3 years in Israel, she is now a Software Engineer and runs What The Tech , a side project with the goal of making programming accessible to everyone. We said super accomplished, right? Eden is also a co-founder of Olim in Tech , and Women of the Startup Nation . This episode is full of advice for aspiring or junior developers, and anyone who wants to get into the hi-tech industry in Israel. Don't forget to subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and follow us on our Instagram @HummusAndTech . We will be back with our second season on October 2019 - Stay tuned!…

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9 - The Tipping Point, Fundraising & Tech for the Social Good 23:55

6 years ago23:55

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Tech is not just for techies. And it can be used for the social good - while making profit at the same time! Gaby started at corporate and decided to jump into Social. She is now helping Israeli Arabs and Orthodox jews get into the hi-tech industry, and other social initiatives to bridge the gap between communities. After 12 years, Gaby is back on her "honey moon" phase. And in this episode, we covered EVERYTHING. From meeting new friends, learning the language, millennial leaves, and fundraising tips that can help you in any business relationship. Put on your headphones and press PLAY now! Visit our website https://hummusandtech.com for more episodes :)…

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8 - Rosh Gadol and Social Media 19:08

6 years ago19:08