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How to Work with Israeli Startups
Arnon Kraft
// CEO
September 2020
15+ companies
Arnon Kraft
General Manager
Strategic Partnerships & Sourcing
Redmond, WA
Arnon Kraft
VP for Technology & Operations
VP for Business Development
Milpitas, CA / Kfar Saba
Arnon Kraft
Vice President
Arnon Kraft
Vice President
Arnon Kraft
Vice President
Arnon Kraft
Advisory Board Member
Arnon Kraft
Advisor & Mentor
Arnon Kraft
Friend
&
Based on my 20 years experience
Culture Business
Culture
Culture
“This is the best world-leading technology”
= Showing off, not being modest
= Pride, we worked hard to make this happen
Culture
“I was in a top military intelligence unit”
= Arrogance, trying to scare you
= Give context, show their credibility and experience
Culture
Seeming not to listen
= Lack of respect or care
= Eagerness and excitement to move forward,
already thinking about next steps
Culture
Wearing jeans, T-shirt
= Disrespect, lack of value for the partnership
= Common startup attire
Culture
“I know what your problem is”
= “I know better than you what you need”
= “I did my homework to learn about your business”
Business
Business
Why?
Money, resources
Access to market
Commercialization
experience
Brand
• Out of the box innovation
• Ability to take (big) risks
• Ability to focus on a very
specific niche area
• Access to technology
Business
• Establish clear problem statement
• Ensure startup business fit
(Innovation & BU)
• Establish clear post demo/pilot
framework
• Provide testing data
Business
• Establish strong communication
process
• Provide the right connections for
success – BANT
• Simplify procurement process
Business
• Define a clear need •
• In many cases = customization •
• Agree on NRE cost •
• Define clear go/no-go criteria for the demo •
• Define clear next steps if pass/fail •
Successful Pilot – How?
Good Luck!
祝好运
Arnon Kraft
// CEO

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A Quick Guide on How to Work With israeli Startups

  • 1. How to Work with Israeli Startups Arnon Kraft // CEO September 2020
  • 2.
  • 3. 15+ companies Arnon Kraft General Manager Strategic Partnerships & Sourcing Redmond, WA Arnon Kraft VP for Technology & Operations VP for Business Development Milpitas, CA / Kfar Saba Arnon Kraft Vice President Arnon Kraft Vice President Arnon Kraft Vice President Arnon Kraft Advisory Board Member Arnon Kraft Advisor & Mentor Arnon Kraft Friend & Based on my 20 years experience
  • 6. Culture “This is the best world-leading technology” = Showing off, not being modest = Pride, we worked hard to make this happen
  • 7. Culture “I was in a top military intelligence unit” = Arrogance, trying to scare you = Give context, show their credibility and experience
  • 8. Culture Seeming not to listen = Lack of respect or care = Eagerness and excitement to move forward, already thinking about next steps
  • 9. Culture Wearing jeans, T-shirt = Disrespect, lack of value for the partnership = Common startup attire
  • 10. Culture “I know what your problem is” = “I know better than you what you need” = “I did my homework to learn about your business”
  • 12. Business Why? Money, resources Access to market Commercialization experience Brand • Out of the box innovation • Ability to take (big) risks • Ability to focus on a very specific niche area • Access to technology
  • 13. Business • Establish clear problem statement • Ensure startup business fit (Innovation & BU) • Establish clear post demo/pilot framework • Provide testing data
  • 14. Business • Establish strong communication process • Provide the right connections for success – BANT • Simplify procurement process
  • 15. Business • Define a clear need • • In many cases = customization • • Agree on NRE cost • • Define clear go/no-go criteria for the demo • • Define clear next steps if pass/fail • Successful Pilot – How?