March Madness
"The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek"
Welcome back to YKC. A number of Israeli tech conferences (and an Israeli tech presence at conferences) happening this month. A lot of Purim events below as well.
SXSW was fun, now back to reality. I will be at the Calcalist conference in New York as well as attending Israel Tech Week in Miami later this month, so let’s connect.
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“Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred to talk.”
-Doug Larson
What You're Made For: Powerful Life Lessons from My Career in Sports by George Raveling and Ryan Holiday: This book by George Raveling reminds me of the parallel between competitive sports and entrepreneurship. It’s a blend of sports wisdom and life lessons, drawing from the author’s experiences as a coach spanning decades. Ryan Holiday is one of my favorite authors, so his input in this book helps the story flow well. Through personal stories, the book offers insights on perseverance, teamwork, leadership, and achieving one’s full potential. I read this book at just the right time, as I have started approaching professional athletes in helping about helping them build their business brand on LinkedIn.
There are so many lessons one can take from athletic pursuit, and bring it to the business world, and that doesn’t necessarily mean starting your own business, (but those learned traits certainly help). Some of the takeaway lessons from this book include resilience wins the game, and that overcoming setback is a major key to success. Teamwork and leadership matter, and that lessons from the field often translate into life and business. And that hard work beats talent; consistency and discipline lead to long-term success. Of particular note is the importance of coaching, and how transformational it is in actualizing human potential. One of the overriding themes in the book, both in Raveling’s own life as an athlete and a coach, is the will to win. He saw that relentless drive firsthand in coaching legends like Michael Jordan. The winner’s mindset. After being at SXSW, and hearing this from a number of panelists, I am not sure if this is a mindset that can be taught. Some people have that drive as part of their DNA, and they bring that energy to every challenge. You either really want it, or you don’t.
Generally, I think autobiographies and biographies, where the writer shares their journey, and lessons learned are some of the most valuable books out there. As much as we like to believe that our current situation is so unique, someone with much more stacked against them (in the author’s case, poverty, racism, and being an orphan) is able to push through, and accomplish amazing things. So, no more excuses, go and read this book.
NEW YEAR, NEW JOB: After a turbulent couple of years, the Israeli jobs market finally looks like it's starting to recover. They recently reached a 12-month high of 1,500 open positions on the Secret Tel Aviv Jobs Board with lots of awesome new jobs in Sales, Marketing, Account Management, Operations, and Product. Check out the Jobs Board for all the latest jobs, and sign up to their weekly Jobs Emails and Jobs WhatsApp Groups to get notified when a new job opens.
Rockin Purim Party with Explanatory Megillah Reading: Get ready for the ultimate Purim pre-game! Before you hit the wild Purim parties, start your night with great vibes, an exciting costume contest, and of course—an explanatory Megilla reading! Costume Party – Dress to impress & compete for epic prizes! Top 2 Costumes Win: Restaurant Voucher – Enjoy a meal at a top kosher spot! Coffee Subscription or Gift Box – For the caffeine lovers! Cocktail Mix Box – Shake things up at home! Thursday, March 13, 7:30-9:30 pm. Ben Yehuda 86, Downstairs (outside on the left of building), Tel Aviv. Register here.
PURIM IN COLOR at MARQUEE NYC: PURIM IN COLOR 2025 at MARQUEE NY. Party with them on Thursday, March 13th at Marquee - NYC's Most Famous Nightclub. Early Bird Tickets Available for a very limited time. Sounds by Gorj, Akhy & Charel. NYCs Hottest Club - First event here for the YJP Community in over 5 years! 900+ People Expected. NYC's Best YJP Crowd. Open Format, Israeli, Top 40, Hip Hop & House. March 13 · 10:30pm EDT. Marquee New York, 289 10th Avenue New York. Tickets here.
Purim Feast - An Immersive Experience: Join Tech Tribe for their latest Purim Feast! Get ready for a topsy-turvy fantasy like never before! 5:30 Snacks and mitzvah swap. 5:50 Megillah reading! 6:44 Shabbat candle-lighting and the bounty of the Purim feast! --Dedicated in memory of Dovid ben Aaron. Please register to see the exact location of this event. Friday, March 14th, 5:30 PM EDT. Kings County, New York. Register here.
FED Purim Shabbat Dinner + Shpiel: You are invited to join them for a festive Shabbat dinner featuring an entertaining shpiel (play) by the amazing FED Players! Per FED minhag (custom), Persian food will be served (When in Persia...) Come in your finest Costume Attire! Fri, Mar 14 | Loft 39. Tickets here.
PURIM BALL at SONY HALL: Join them and celebrate Purim Ball at one of NYC’s largest nightclubs Sony Hall. Tickets and tables will be completely sold out for this event do not wait to purchase tickets. Costumes are recommended but are not enforced. EARLY ARRIVAL IS HIGHLY SUGGESTED! DOORS WILL OPEN AT 11PM. March 15 · 11pm EDT. Sony Hall, 235 West 46th Street New York. Tickets here.
Israel Tech Week: The premier event uniting Israel’s cutting-edge tech ecosystem with Miami’s vibrant innovation hub. Join global leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors to shape the future of technology. March 26th - April 3rd. Throughout Miami. Register here.
Safra-Tech Pitch Event: Safra-Tech is bringing together the sharpest minds in venture for an exclusive Pitch & Network Night. This is more than just another event - it's a launchpad for Orthodox Pre-Seed/Seed startups ready to make moves. Meet the Panelists: Miriam Shtilman Lavsovski - Partner, Tal Ventures, Alon Leibovich - Founder & MD, Ignite DeepTech, Tom Livne - Serial Investor and Entrepreneur, Chairman Verbit, Guy Nizan - Angel Investor. Thursday, March 27th, 7:30–9:30 PM. Hayarkon St, Tel Aviv (Exact address upon approval). Pitch slots are limited to four startups. Apply now & claim your spot here.