Gil Smolinski Overview
Gil Smolinski is an entreprenuer, business developer, and mentor to startups. He has several decades of experience in the tech industry, and is the co-founder and managing partner of NGN Partners, a business development initiative that monitors the tech market for high-end opportunities for investment and team building. Smolinski began developing businesses around the globe in the early 1990's. In the late 90's, he shifted focus to a range of spheres in the Big IT sector, including homeland security, intelligent traffic systems, medical tech, and real estate at a variety of locations internationally. Smolinksis partnership grew to become an intercontinental company that employed some 1,000 employees in complex, multifaceted projects around the world. Around 2010, Smolinski made a successful investment in an Israeli startup. He and his partners have made more than 20 investments together, working with companies from initial ideation all the way through to market and beyond. They provide the teams with which they cooperate with access to their extensive network of knowledge, experience, and contacts to help them scale and succeed. Some of Smolinski's most significant investments are: Particula, Oriient, Cellolo, Shoesonline, Cignal.io and Sensority.
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Israel's proptech sector, broken down
The Israeli proptech sector has experienced rapid growth in 2021, with numerous companies raising significant funding to revolutionize the real estate industry using innovative technology. CTech highlights 13 Israeli companies that have received funding this year, including Bllink, Skyline AI, Jones, Lendlord, Localize, Renovai, Venn, Compass, Placer.ai, Veev, Cherre, Swapp, and Buildots. These companies have secured investments ranging from $1.6 million to $100 million. The funding will support their efforts to transform various aspects of the real estate industry, such as payment collection, AI-based investment platforms, financial services for contractors, portfolio management, AI-based interior design, urban neighborhood development, real estate technology, consumer foot traffic analysis, building materials, real estate data and insights, AI-based space planning, and virtual control rooms for construction sites. The investments indicate positive growth and increased attention in the Israeli proptech sector.
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The History of the Russian Jewish Community
The article discusses the history and current state of the post-Soviet Jewish community, highlighting the resurgence of Judaism in countries that were previously hostile to religion. It explores the challenges faced by the Jewish community throughout history, including persecution, pogroms, and the suppression of religious practices under Soviet rule. Despite these obstacles, the Jewish community has maintained its identity and culture, with a significant population in Moscow and other cities. The article emphasizes the resilience and strength of the Jewish community in the face of oppression and anti-Semitism.
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The Thriving Jewish Communities of Kazakhstan
The article discusses the Jewish communities in Kazakhstan, their history, and their current state. It highlights the thriving Jewish communities in Kazakhstan, with day schools, community centers, and synagogues. The article also mentions the close relationship between the author and Rabbi Shmuel Karnoach, a Chabad emissary in Astana. It provides a brief history of the Jewish population in Kazakhstan, including their arrival from Russia and exile by Joseph Stalin. The article mentions the presence of various Jewish communities in different cities of Kazakhstan and the organizations and institutions that support them. It also discusses the positive relationship between Kazakhstan and Israel. The article concludes by mentioning the impact of COVID-19 on the Jewish communities in Kazakhstan and how they have adapted to the situation.
The Incredible Story of Chana Schneerson
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What Kazakhstan Has to Offer Chabad
The article discusses the warm relationship between Chabad and the Kazakhstani government, highlighting the governments prioritization of tolerance and unity. Chabad has been instrumental in fostering the Jewish community in Kazakhstan, with Chabad Shluchim playing a significant role. The governments policy of tolerance extends to Chabad, which is seen as a non-political entity promoting Jewish culture and traditions. The article emphasizes the positive impact of the governments support on Chabads growth and the flourishing Jewish community in Kazakhstan.
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Israel's proptech sector, broken down
The Israeli proptech sector has experienced rapid growth in 2021, with numerous companies raising significant funding to revolutionize the real estate industry using innovative technology. CTech highlights 13 Israeli companies that have received funding this year, including Bllink, Skyline AI, Jones, Lendlord, Localize, Renovai, Venn, Compass, Placer.ai, Veev, Cherre, Swapp, and Buildots. These companies have secured investments ranging from $1.6 million to $100 million. The funding will support their efforts to transform various aspects of the real estate industry, such as payment collection, AI-based investment platforms, financial services for contractors, portfolio management, AI-based interior design, urban neighborhood development, real estate technology, consumer foot traffic analysis, building materials, real estate data and insights, AI-based space planning, and virtual control rooms for construction sites. The investments indicate positive growth and increased attention in the Israeli proptech sector.
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The History of the Russian Jewish Community
The article discusses the history and current state of the post-Soviet Jewish community, highlighting the resurgence of Judaism in countries that were previously hostile to religion. It explores the challenges faced by the Jewish community throughout history, including persecution, pogroms, and the suppression of religious practices under Soviet rule. Despite these obstacles, the Jewish community has maintained its identity and culture, with a significant population in Moscow and other cities. The article emphasizes the resilience and strength of the Jewish community in the face of oppression and anti-Semitism.
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The Thriving Jewish Communities of Kazakhstan
The article discusses the Jewish communities in Kazakhstan, their history, and their current state. It highlights the thriving Jewish communities in Kazakhstan, with day schools, community centers, and synagogues. The article also mentions the close relationship between the author and Rabbi Shmuel Karnoach, a Chabad emissary in Astana. It provides a brief history of the Jewish population in Kazakhstan, including their arrival from Russia and exile by Joseph Stalin. The article mentions the presence of various Jewish communities in different cities of Kazakhstan and the organizations and institutions that support them. It also discusses the positive relationship between Kazakhstan and Israel. The article concludes by mentioning the impact of COVID-19 on the Jewish communities in Kazakhstan and how they have adapted to the situation.
The Incredible Story of Chana Schneerson
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What Kazakhstan Has to Offer Chabad
The article discusses the warm relationship between Chabad and the Kazakhstani government, highlighting the governments prioritization of tolerance and unity. Chabad has been instrumental in fostering the Jewish community in Kazakhstan, with Chabad Shluchim playing a significant role. The governments policy of tolerance extends to Chabad, which is seen as a non-political entity promoting Jewish culture and traditions. The article emphasizes the positive impact of the governments support on Chabads growth and the flourishing Jewish community in Kazakhstan.
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The Intriguing Relationship Between Chabad & Kazakhstan
The article discusses the relationship between Chabad, a Hasidic Jewish movement, and Kazakhstan. It focuses on the custom of Chabad Jews visiting the grave of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson in Kazakhstan and the recent recognition of the grave as a national heritage site by the Kazakh government. The article highlights the strong and vibrant Chabad community in Kazakhstan and the positive relationship between Chabad and the government. It also provides background information on Chabad Hasidism and the life of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak. The article does not mention any specific customers, partners, investment, acquisition, public trading, management changes, layoffs, or expansion plans. The event described in the article is ongoing and does not have a specific date. Confidence level: 8
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As You Stay - Revolutionizing Travel Even During the Pandemic!
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The article provides a biography of Gil Smolinski, a business angel and investor who is one of the leaders of the NGN Partners project. It discusses Smolinskis background, career, and his involvement in various startups. The article also mentions the projects that Smolinski advises, including Oriient.me, Particula Tech, Signal.io, AsYouStay, Green ICPS Ltd., and Robin. It provides links to Smolinskis personal website and the NGN Partners website.
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Смолинский Гиль
The article discusses Gil Smolinsky, a business angel, investor, businessman, and business development expert. He is the co-founder of NGN Partners, which focuses on finding, developing, and acquiring technological companies in Israel and North America. Smolinsky is an advisor to over 40 startups, with a particular interest in ecological projects, computer technologies, and the Internet of Things. He supports inventors who are passionate about their ideas, willing to take risks, understand teamwork, and have an action plan. The article also mentions some of the startups he is involved with, such as Oriient.me, enVerid, Particula Tech, Signal.io, AsYouStay, Green ICPS Ltd., Robin, and Frontier Pets. Smolinsky is married, has two children, and is passionate about marine life and diving. He is also interested in literature, quantum physics, alternative realities, and energy connectivity. He provides financial support to Chabad in Kazakhstan.
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Смолинский Гиль
The article discusses Gil Smolinsky, a business angel, investor, and businessman who is involved in supporting and developing startups. He is the co-leader of NGN Partners, a project that focuses on finding, developing, and acquiring technological companies in Israel and North America. Smolinsky advises over 40 startups and supports inventors who are passionate about their ideas and have a plan of action. His main focus is on startups in ecological projects, computer technologies, and the Internet of Things. The article also mentions some of the startups he is involved with, such as Oriient.me, enVerid, Particula Tech, Signal.io, AsYouStay, Green ICPS Ltd., Robin, and Frontier Pets. Smolinsky is married, has two children, and is passionate about marine life and diving.
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The article discusses various aspects of the farming simulation game Stardew Valley, including the cultivation of crops such as green beans and the creation of items like Maki Rolls. It also covers topics related to iPhone use, such as the delivery of iMessages when the phone is dead, how to remove a hacker from an iPhone, and what TFW means on an iPhone.
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Oriient решит проблему навигации в помещениях
The article discusses Oriient, a breakthrough technology that provides indoor navigation using hyper-accurate internal GPS. Oriient uses the Earths magnetic field and built-in sensors in smartphones to determine the users location with an accuracy of up to 1 meter. The technology has the potential to revolutionize navigation in malls, office buildings, hospitals, universities, and airports. Oriient has successfully completed two funding rounds and has expanded its customer base beyond the retail sector. Gil Smolinsky, one of the early investors in Oriient, believes in the technology and the team behind it. The article was published on March 25, 2019.
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האם ה-AI יכול להחליף את מעצב הפנים? סטארטאפ ישראלי חושב שכן
Israeli startup Renovai has developed a virtual interior designer based on artificial intelligence. The company offers assistance in every stage of home design, from architectural planning to furniture selection. Renovai recently completed a pre-seed funding round of $550,000 led by Citrine Ventures and participated by NGN Partners, Alchemist, and Fusion LA. The funding was finalized during the COVID-19 crisis, which posed challenges for early-stage fundraising. Renovai plans to continue raising funds in a seed round after the crisis. The company was founded in 2019 and currently employs 8 people.
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"תוך 3 שנים נשכח מהשעות 12:00 ו-15:00"
Israeli start-up As You Stay is looking to revolutionise the hotel industry by allowing customers to book rooms by the hour, rather than adhering to traditional check-in and check-out times. The company, which was founded three years ago and launched its website three months ago, uses technology to optimise room bookings, offering flexibility to customers and efficiency to hotels. The company currently operates in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Asia, North and South America, and has more than 100,000 hotels on its platform.
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Gil Smolinski-Angel Investor and Business Developer
The article discusses Gil Smolinski, an angel investor and co-founder of NGN Partners. Smolinski has decades of experience in the tech industry and focuses on identifying high-end investment opportunities. He enjoys building relationships with entrepreneurs and providing them with knowledge and support. The article mentions some of Smolinskis notable investments, including Particula, a company that developed the GoCube puzzle cube. Particula recently announced the shipment of over 10,000 boxes of GoCube to various countries. The article also briefly mentions other investors from Europe, such as Beat Wittman, Damien C. Tanner, Errol Damelin, Etienne vantKruys, Rudy Ruano, Gianni Matera, Varun Dalal, Morten Lund, and Paul Heydon.
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| Creator | Gil Smolinski |
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