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Liron Rose
Liron Rose, Major (Res.), is an Israeli serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author. He served in the Israeli Intelligence Corps, with his final role in reserves as a regional emergency officer. Born in Israel and raised in Belgium and the UK, Rose holds a BA in Economics and Management with honors from Tel Aviv University, and an MBA.
Throughout his career, he founded AfterDownload, which was acquired by IronSource in 2013. Following the acquisition, he became an angel investor, backing companies like Armis, Datorama, and SimilarWeb. He also established the Israeli branch of the global startup accelerator Techstars. In addition, Rose serves as a senior advisor to GLG and AlphaSights and continues to make significant contributions to the Israeli entrepreneurship and investment sectors. In 2023, he published his book, Entrepreneurship and Investments at Eye Level, which details his journey as a high-tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist, including his involvement in successful companies that have been sold for a combined total of billions of dollars.
Currently, Liron Rose is the host of the Owl podcast, where he engages with experts and key figures in in-depth conversations about security, politics, and society. The podcast covers current topics such as Israel's security challenges, and regional geopolitical dynamics.
The podcast not only delves into security and geopolitical matters but also features prominent economists discussing the Israeli economy and its strengths. It provides valuable insights into Israel’s economic challenges and opportunities, while also examining the future of the local economy in a global context.
Additionally, Liron Rose runs a YouTube channel where he shares various content, including podcasts, conversations with entrepreneurs and experts, and analyses on political, security, and economic issues. The channel offers comprehensive insights into a variety of fields, providing dozens of episodes that are essential viewing for those wanting to understand the current state of affairs in Israel and the world of entrepreneurship.
"Liron Rose takes readers on a fascinating journey through his career in the startup world."
After selling his startup and investing in other companies that went on to reach unicorn status, Liron Rose invites readers into the story of his 20-year entrepreneurial journey in the Israeli innovation scene. In his book, Rose shares behind-the-scenes anecdotes of ego battles, challenges, effects of chance and how they connect to today’s climate of innovation.
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Entrepreneurship and Investments at Eye Level:
the connection between perseverance, success and happiness
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