Our values
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Be excellent
We hire the best and train them to be even better. We continuously challenge our way of thinking and insist on the highest standards. -
Be truthful
Truth is the cornerstone of all our relationships. We act with honesty and integrity with our employees, partners and customers. -
Have fun
We like achieving outrageous goals together with brilliant people. Yes, we work hard, but we have fun doing so.
Leadership
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Amit loves marrying technology with customer needs, and has been doing so over the last 14 years. Before founding Ottopia, Amit was Head of Product for Microsoft’s leading cyber-security offering, VP Product at a company building low-latency wireless video solutions, and Head of a Cyber-Security R&D department in the IDF’s 8200 Unit. Amit is also a graduate of the prestigious Talpiot program.
Amit Rosenzweig
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Alex has over a decade of software engineering experience with a focus on cyber-security and low-level coding. Alex is an expert in designing and building products that require a high level of reliability and that are deployed in complex, real-time environments. A natural problem solver (and likely a server in his past life), Alex is excited to spearhead software architecture and development at Ottopia.
Alex Kirshon
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Ran joined Ottopia in 2022 and leads the Delivery department focused on execution, project management, integration and support. Ran has over 13 years of experience as a System Engineer in multidisciplinary platforms, including 11 years of experience in global integration and support. Before joining Ottopia, Ran led delivery teams in Fabric, Verint, Ophir Optronics, and a SaaS product start-up. Ran holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering and Applied Physics from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
Ran Mor
COO -
Gaby is passionate about technology and innovation. For over 15 years he has been leading teams and technologies in various domains such as video, communication and positioning from concept to mass production. Prior to joining Ottopia, Gaby led teams at Meta, Intel and IDF’s 8200 unit. Gaby also has 25 issued patents under his belt.
Gaby Prechner
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Zvi loves solving challenging tech problems in creative yet sustainable ways. Zvi has over 5 years experience as a Product leader and 17 years in developing complex software products in the Communication, Telephony, TV, Video streaming and Digital Health domains. This includes enterprise, military and consumer products. Before Ottopia, Zvi led the Product team at TytoCare and led SW teams at Comigo, DSP group and more. He began his career at the well known IDF MAMRAM unit. Zvi's creative ideas are often inspired by his time spent in open water swimming.
Zvi Kleiner
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Ran had a legal job at Microsoft. However, he wanted to help build something tangible and futuristic. Despite a formal background in the subject, he paved his path and became Ottopia’s Head of Operations. Maybe it is because he can free dive 52 meters or that he completed the Israel National Trail. The fact is, he has proven himself and is responsible for the operations team, manages hardware projects, customer needs, and deals with complex regulatory issues.
Ran Frank
Director of Operations -
Keren has over 8 years of accounting professional experience for private and public companies. Keren started her career path at the high-tech department at EY. After EY, she was the Controller at Atera for 4 years where she was responsible for all financial matters including several successful fundraising processes. Keren has a BA in business management with an accounting major from The College of Management.
Keren Argaman
Director of Finance -
Tali has over 4 years of experience in various HR positions, specializing in recruitment processes, consultation and people development. In the past, Tali worked as a flight attendant until she made the shift to the start-up world where she built the HR department & mechanism from scratch. Tali has a BA in Psychology & Education from BGU and a MA in Social Psychology from IDC.
Tali Gal
HRBP & Head of Recruitment
Board of Directors
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Amit loves marrying technology with customer needs, and has been doing so over the last 14 years. Before founding Ottopia, Amit was Head of Product for Microsoft’s leading cyber-security offering, VP Product at a company building low-latency wireless video solutions, and Head of a Cyber-Security R&D department in the IDF’s 8200 Unit. Amit is also a graduate of the prestigious Talpiot program.
Amit Rosenzweig
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Aaron manages MizMaa Ventures in Israel. Previously, Aaron was the Director of Investments at Strategic Cyber Ventures and on the Direct Investments desk at Hudson Bay Capital Management. He graduated from Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs.
Aaron Applbaum
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Elly is the Group President of IBM’s new company Kyndryl, which is a global leader in the management and modernization of IT infrastructure. Elly is also a private equity and venture capital advisor and board member. Prior to that he was the IBM General Manager for North America, President and Chairman of IBM Japan, and President of IBM Latin America. He has over 30 years of experience in B2B and digital transformation.
Elly Keinan
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Eyal is a co-managing partner of IN Venture, Sumitomo Corporation CVC in Israel. He brings more than 25 years of investment and business experience in the Israeli high-tech ecosystem. Eyal is also the founder and ex-chairman of The Fuel Choices and Smart Mobility Initiative under the Israeli Prime Minister's office, where he established and led the national program to create and support smart mobility and alternative energy ecosystems in Israel.
Eyal Rosner
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Woongjun is Vice President of Autonomous Driving Center at Hyundai Motor Company. He also serves as Chief Strategy Officer at Motional, which is a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv. Prior to that he was Co-founder/CEO of an automotive security company, and Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company. He received Ph.D. and Master degrees from Stanford University and B.S. from Seoul National University all in Electrical Engineering.
Woongjun Jang
Board Member
Board of Advisors
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Ronald (Ron) D. Fisher, Vice Chairman of the Board at SoftBank Group Corp. and a Board member at Arm, has been a transformative figure in the telecom and technology sectors for over four decades. Joining SoftBank in 1995, Ron oversaw its U.S. operations and activities outside of Asia and founded SoftBank Capital, serving as its Managing Partner until 2015. He also served as Vice Chairman at Sprint Corporation, among other significant roles at TRW Inc., Interactive Systems Corp., and Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Ron's extensive experience with high growth and turnaround technology companies sets him apart as a distinguished leader in the industry.Ron FisherAdvisor
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Michel Taride, with 38 years of global experience in Automotive, Mobility, and Travel, is the former Group President of Hertz International, overseeing operations in 150 countries. His career at Hertz involved various leadership roles and a focus on "smart mobility" strategies. Since leaving Hertz in 2019, Michel has taken on Advisory and Board roles in Travel, Transportation, and Mobility, including Senior Advisor at Drive TLV and Venture Partner at NextGear Ventures. He supports several associations in the Travel and Mobility Space and is the Chairman of the GTTP, a non-profit helping young talent join the Travel industry. Inducted into the International Fleet Hall of Fame in 2019, Michel is based in Paris and enjoys traveling, sailing, and mountaineering.Michel TarideAdvisor
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Steve Basra is a senior business executive with over 25 years of experience within the automotive industry. Steve was the co-founder and CEO of Toyota Connected, a technology startup focused on using AI and data science to build the next generation connected vehicle platforms. Steve began his career in the United Kingdom and has since served a number of global leadership positions in Belgium, India, Japan and the United States.Steve BasraAdvisor
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Mark Joseph, CEO of Mobitas Advisors, is an entrepreneur and business executive with more than 30 years of experience in public transportation. Prior to Mobitas, Mark spent over 15 years in various leadership roles at Transdev, a leading international transportation services company, including CEO Americas.Mark JosephAdvisor
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Drew Gray, Co-Founder and CEO of Aqualink.org, received his PhD from UC Berkeley in intelligent control systems. He has played integral roles for Tesla Autopilot, Cruise and Uber ATG. Recently, he served as the CTO of Voyage, a self-driving car company moving passengers in planned communities.Drew GrayAdvisor
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Alisyn Malek is the founder and CEO of Middle Third, a boutique consultancy focused on mobility strategy. She is also Executive Director at the Commission on the Future of Mobility. Alisyn has extensive industry experience, from EV product development and corporate venture and strategy at General Motors to early stage startups as the co-founder and COO of May Mobility.Alisyn MalekAdvisor
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Stefan, former Co-Founder and CEO of Starsky Robotics, spearheaded the first unmanned self-driving truck test. Now Co-Founder and CEO of Polymath Robotics and a teleoperation advocate, he's also a Forbes 30 Under 30 and Y-Combinator alum.Stefan Seltz-AxmacherAdvisor