Number of Israeli startups in New York rises to 470
The number of Israeli startups operating in New York has grown to approximately 470 and continues to rise weekly, according to Guy Franklin, founder and CEO of Israeli Mapped in NY, speaking at a founders and venture capital event held in collaboration with Meitar, Valley Bank, and Wix.
The event brought together entrepreneurs, investors, and technology executives to discuss how AI is reshaping startup building and venture investing. Elliott Robinson, partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, said AI is changing assumptions around hiring, company-building, and product planning, noting that startups can now scale with significantly smaller teams.
Panel discussions also focused on evolving investor priorities, with speakers highlighting growing emphasis on product, distribution, and commercialization strategy alongside core technology development.
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