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industries. In the United States,
figures like Levi Strauss, whose
iconic denim jeans became a
symbol of American grit, and
Estée Lauder, a pioneer in
the beauty industry, laid the
groundwork for the modern
Jewish entrepreneurial spirit.
In more recent years, Israel
has produced some of the most
successful entrepreneurs in the
global tech scene, with figures
like Shai Agassi, founder of
Better Place, which sought to
revolutionize electric vehicles;
Gil Shwed, co-founder of Check
Point Software, a global leader
in cybersecurity; and Amnon
Shashua, co-founder of Mobileye,
whose cutting-edge autonomous
driving technology was acquired
by Intel for $15.3 billion.
Additionally, Stef Wertheimer,
a self-made billionaire,
founded Iscar, a precision tool
manufacturing company later
sold to Warren Buffett’s Berkshire
Hathaway. These visionaries
have shaped not only Israeli
entrepreneurship but have had a
profound impact on industries
worldwide.
All of these founders and
entrepreneurs had this in
common: They combined
traditional values of hard work,
family unity and ethical business
practices with an uncanny ability
to spot opportunities and create
products that revolutionized their
respective sectors.
Today, the entrepreneurial
flame continues to burn brightly
inside Israel, which is often
dubbed the “Start-Up Nation.”
With the highest number of
start-ups per capita in the world,
Israel has become a global hub
for innovation in fields such as
cybersecurity, biotechnology and
artificial intelligence. Companies
like Waze, Mobileye and Wix have
achieved international acclaim,
while countless other smaller
start-ups are disrupting industries
and solving global challenges.
The remarkable success of
Israeli start-ups is not merely
the result of access to cutting-
edge technology. It is rooted in
values that have long defined
entrepreneurship: resilience in the
face of adversity, a commitment
to education and a drive to
innovate in the most difficult of
circumstances.
Israel’s geopolitical challenges
have, in many ways, fueled
its technological prowess, as
necessity has driven innovation.
From water scarcity solutions
to defense technologies, Israeli
entrepreneurs have turned
obstacles into opportunities,
a mindset that has become
ingrained in the country’s start-
up culture.
At a time when markets
are volatile and traditional
investment vehicles can seem
uncertain, start-ups in Israel offer
a unique opportunity for U.S.
investors.
These companies represent
more than just engines of
economic growth; they represent
a legacy of determination,
creativity and cultural pride
that has weathered centuries
of adversity. By investing in
Jewish-led ventures inside Israel,
investors can participate in a
story of survival and triumph
while positioning themselves for
future financial success.
Investing in Israeli start-ups
provides a unique blend of
hasbarah and investment returns.
I say we all do our part here in
America to support this sector of
the Israeli community now more
than ever before.
Robert Rubin is the founder and president
of Rubin Wealth Advisors. He can be
reached at bob@rubinwa.com.
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