TLDR:
– Israeli tech ecosystem back in gear and resilient
– Chemi Peres sees cyber security as a key sector
Despite challenges, including war and internal divides, Chemi Peres, son of former Israeli President Shimon Peres, remains optimistic about the country’s innovation ecosystem. Peres believes that high tech will continue to be the main driving force behind Israel’s economy, despite a slowdown in economic growth in 2023 compared to previous years. As a venture capitalist and high-tech entrepreneur, Peres has been involved in various Israeli venture capital funds and continues to uphold his father’s vision of Israel as a startup nation.