Yossi Vardi

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Dr.Yossi Vardi was born in 1942 in Israel. He isone of Israels early entrepreneurs. Mr. Vardi co-founded, led, funded and helped build more than 85 high-tech companies in diverse areas of software, energy, internet, mobile, electro-optics, clean water and others. Today he is the co-founder & serves as board observer at Wefi and he also a chairman at 4YFN. In 1996 he became the founding investor of Mirabilis- the creator of ICQ, which is the first Internet-wide Instant messaging. In 1969, Vardico-founded and was the first CEO of Tekem.He also co-founded Alon oil company, ITL (International Laser Technologies), Granite Hacarmel & others. Vardi was chairman of the board of trustees of Jerusalem Foundation, serves on the board of trustees of the Technion and served on those of Weitzman Institute, The Hebrew University & The Open University .He was advisor to the World Bank, United Nations Development Program , CEOs of Amazon, AOL, Siemens-Albis, and Alliedsignal. Vardi was member of the World Economic Forum, and Co-chairman of the EU-Israel business dialogue. Vardi also holds extensive government and public experience. He was the director general of Ministry of Development and Ministry of Energy and served as chairman of Israel National Oil Company, and Israel Chemicals.

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Jun 7, 2018 · www.cnbc.com

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Israeli tech godfather who made millions with world's first messaging app reveals his investment strategy

Israeli investor Yossi Vardi discusses his winning formula for investing in tech companies, emphasizing the importance of execution, solid finances, good people, and luck. Vardi has invested in almost 90 IT companies, including ICQ, the worlds first instant messaging platform. He believes that the ability to execute on an idea is more important than the idea itself. Vardi also looks for clear financial structures and paths to profitability when considering investments. Additionally, he values working with good people and emphasizes the role of luck in successful investments.

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Feb 20, 2018 · www.livemint.com

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Moving basic services online a big opportunity for India: Yossi Vardi

The article discusses the factors that contribute to the success of Israels start-up ecosystem, including culture, spirit, heritage, and the influence of Jewish mothers. The author also compares the growth of the technology sector in India and China to that of Israel, highlighting the opportunities for collaboration and exports. The article mentions the availability of capital for good ideas and addresses concerns about a potential bubble in the start-up industry. It also discusses the competition between Indian start-ups and global giants, and suggests that India needs to find its own place in the global ecosystem. The author identifies basic internet services and cutting-edge technologies as potential areas of opportunity for Indian entrepreneurs. The article concludes with advice for entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of taking action, choosing the right partners and investors, listening to customers, and being lucky.

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Jun 14, 2016 · www.globes.co.il

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Yossi Vardi: Failure spurs success

The article discusses the success and growth of Israeli high-tech, with Yossi Vardi, one of the founding fathers of Israeli high-tech, sharing his insights. Vardi talks about the growth of the industry, the importance of conferences and innovation, and the role of cooperation in building a successful ecosystem. He also mentions the exit culture in Israel and the benefits of Israeli startups being acquired by big American companies. Overall, the article has a positive impact on the company, highlighting the success and potential of Israeli high-tech.

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Nov 12, 2015 · www.scmp.com

'Godfather' of Israel's hi-tech industry Yossi Vardi credits 'tiger moms' for country's new nickname: Start-up nation

Oct 21, 2013 · www.israel21c.org

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Yossi Vardi: The 'Forrest Gump' of Israeli high-tech

The article discusses the role of entrepreneurship and innovation in Israels high-tech industry, with a focus on the career of Yossi Vardi. Vardi, a key figure in the industry, attributes Israels success in innovation to Jewish culture and spirit. He shares his experiences as an entrepreneur and angel investor, highlighting the success of ICQ, the first instant messaging application for the Internet. The article also mentions the impact of ICQ on inspiring a generation of Internet entrepreneurs in Israel. Vardi emphasizes the importance of failures in achieving success and discusses his involvement in peace negotiations in the region. Overall, the article showcases the entrepreneurial culture and achievements in Israels high-tech sector.

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