Birthright Israel Excel is a lifelong business fellowship for young Jewish adults that begins with a 10-week professional experience in Israel. The program is offered to Jewish college sophomores, juniors, and select seniors from the United States, Canada, and Mexico as well as to Israeli soldiers, students, and young professionals pursuing careers in business and/or technology. During the summer program, each Birthright Israel Excel fellow will intern at a prominent Israeli company or participate in a tech start-up pre-accelerator. Internships are at firms with global reach from a wide selection of industries, including finance, venture capital, consulting, high-tech, biotech, and social media. Throughout the summer, Birthright Israel Excel fellows engage with Israeli leaders from business, technology, politics, and philanthropic organizations on a broad range of topics, including leadership, Jewish identity, the global economy, and teamwork. In addition, Birthright Israel Excel fellows travel to Israeli sites and projects designed to encourage a deeper understanding of the State of Israel and its history.