Itai Zehorai, Author at Forbes Israel

From Quantum Computing to Defense Tech: Meet Israel’s Most Promising Startups

Itai Zehorai October 30, 2025

Even at the height of an ongoing war, Israeli high-tech proves itself resilient to turbulence, steadfast in the face of historic crises – standing as an anchor at the center of the economy • From defense tech and fintech to quantum computing, cybersecurity and AI – Forbes Israel presents: These are the innovative and promising startups selected for the Next Billion Dollar Startups list for 2025

“The True Promise”: UNDER30 Graduate’s Startup Sold for $80 Million

Itai Zehorai June 20, 2025

At the height of a war against Iran, Maor Shlomo – a graduate of Forbes Israel’s promising young people list – completes the sale of his AI startup to Israeli giant WIX • “Our market is enormous”

sraeli Air Force attacks on various targets in Iran | Photo: From documentation posted on social networks, used under Section 27a of the Copyright Law

Step by Step: How the IDF and Mossad Are Dismantling Iran’s Trillion-Dollar Investment in Israel’s Destruction

Itai Zehorai June 13, 2025

In an attack based on high-quality intelligence gathered over many years, military and nuclear infrastructure in Iran were targeted, and Revolutionary Guard commanders and senior military officials were eliminated. The new direct confrontation positions Israel against Iran itself for the first time in decades, after years of warfare through proxies.

Special Analysis: Israel Among Leading Countries in Billionaires Per Capita

Itai Zehorai April 30, 2025

In recent years, the number of Israeli billionaires has surged, reaching a new record this year – positioning Israel at the pinnacle of global wealth as one of the countries with the highest concentration of billionaires in the world

Hopper Emerges from Stealth with Seed Funding and Presents a New Approach to Open Source Security

Itai Zehorai April 24, 2025

The company announces a SEED funding round of approximately $8 million led by leading investors. “Our goal is to cut through the clutter, surface real risks, and make open-source security fast, accurate, and developer-friendly”

Alex Karp: The “Genius Entrepreneur’s” Value Soared 350% with Palantir’s Stock

Itai Zehorai January 14, 2025

“We support Israel in every possible way,” declared Alex Karp several times this year. As co-founder and CEO of innovative data giant Palantir Technologies –

Miriam Adelson: The Wealthiest Israeli Woman and One of the World’s Richest Women

Itai Zehorai January 14, 2025

In the past year, and especially since October 7, Adelson has become one of the strongest and most prominent voices in the fight against manifestations

Jerry Seinfeld: The Legendary Comedian Who Became One of the Leading Voices Against Antisemitism

Itai Zehorai January 13, 2025

Not surprisingly, Jerry Seinfeld, the most successful comedian in American entertainment history, is also the wealthiest comedian in the world. Although the iconic sitcom bearing

"Always supported Israel". Bill Ackman | Photo: Jamel Toppin, Forbes

Bill Ackman in Special Interview: “Evil Fears Strong Leadership – and We Are Going to Get Particularly Strong Leadership”

Itai Zehorai January 8, 2025

The Jewish billionaire Bill Ackman has emerged as one of Israel’s most vocal champions since October 7. In an exclusive interview with Forbes Israel, he discusses how antisemitism has infiltrated America’s elite institutions, his transformation from Democratic donor to Trump advocate, his distinctive investment philosophy – and political aspirations that could one day lead him to the White House

Israeli special forces in Syria | Photo courtesy by IDF

Israeli Special Forces Destroy Iranian Missile Factory Intended for Hezbollah in Syria

Itai Zehorai January 2, 2025

Elite Israeli commandos raided an underground precision-missile facility deep in Syrian territory, destroying what military officials describe as a key Iranian-backed weapons production site intended to arm the Hezbollah terrorist organization. The operation, disclosed earlier today, involved over 100 special forces troops in one of the largest known Israeli missions in Syria.

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