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OPI founder and author of 'I'm Not Really a Waitress,' Suzi Weiss-Fischmann. (Kveller/JTA)
April 23, 2019, 5:50 pm
This Jewish mom is the mastermind behind OPI nail polish
In her new book, ‘I’m Not Really a Waitress,’ Suzi Weiss-Fischmann talks about going from a childhood in communist Hungary to being globally recognized as the First Lady of Nails
By Arielle Kaplan
Avi Zimmerman and Ashraf Jabari (Eitan Tal via JTA)
February 22, 2019, 7:37 am
Palestinian and Israeli leaders launch West Bank economic initiative
Program is spearheaded by the Judea-Samaria Chamber of Commerce and Industry led by Avi Zimmerman, an entrepreneur from Ariel, and Palestinian Ashraf Jabari, a Hebron businessman
By Marcy Oster
Kids cooking with Q.D. Foodie kitchen tools. (Courtesy Q.D. Foodie)
February 11, 2019, 6:55 pm
Visually impaired kids can whip up a feast with these veggie-shaped utensils
Aimed at kids and adults alike, the smiley-faced kitchen tools make it easy and enjoyable for everyone to lend a hand at mealtime
By Lisa Klug
Baruch HaLevi
August 1, 2018, 5:07 pm
Baruch HaLevi
Lessons from living in the entrepreneur nation
Entrepreneurs see the world differently than the rest; they are like one of the original entrepreneurs from the Torah, Moses, who had the capacity to see
Melissa Ben-Ishay of Baked by Melissa. (Ashley Sears)
December 4, 2017, 1:30 am
Fired from her job, she turned a bite-sized business into a cupcake conglomerate
Melissa Ben-Ishay started baking in her New York City apartment; now her 13 stores ship the miniature morsels across the US
By Cathryn J. Prince
Jay Michael Berstein
February 15, 2017, 3:08 pm
Jay Michael Berstein
Six entrepreneurs who are changing the world
Entrepreneurship is an endeavor that should be applauded; in light of the fact that nine out of 10 startups fail, the attempt to bring one’s dream to fruition is a leap of faith that deserves acknowledgement
Illustrative view of Tel Aviv at night, August 29, 2016. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
December 28, 2016, 2:31 pm
Israel opens door for foreign entrepreneurs
New visas track provides a framework for high-tech businesspeople to live in country, receive support
By Luke Tress
Patricia Lahy Engel
July 31, 2016, 2:11 pm
Patricia Lahy Engel
The Start-up Nation’s brain gain
When Israel’s new immigrants become entrepreneurs, their ability to remake themselves yields innovative companies
Yoel Meltzer
June 27, 2016, 5:25 pm
Yoel Meltzer
Book Review for “The New Entrepreneurz”
Utilizing their vast experience in business and coaching, Ronen Gafni and Simcha Gluckthey, the partners and founders of the FreshBiz board game, outline the basic fundamentals for a more meaningful and enjoyable life as entrepreneurs in their easy to read and inspiring work
Birthright starts new joint US, Israel innovation program (Courtesy)
June 16, 2016, 12:15 pm
Birthright gets into the start-up business
10-week-long ‘Excel Ventures’ US-Israeli program in Tel Aviv will serve as an accelerator for entrepreneurs
By Shoshanna Solomon
US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the Trump Tower on May 31, 2016 in New York. (AFP Photo/Jewel Samad)
June 2, 2016, 6:03 am
Damning new ‘Trump University’ documents unsealed
Now-defunct business was ‘misleading, fraudulent, and dishonest,’ and a ‘facade, a total lie,’ staffers allege
By Jeremy Tordjman
Illustrative photo of Israeli shekels. (Sophie Gordon/Flash90)
From the WebMay 24, 2016, 3:51 pm
Israeli VC State of Mind Ventures raises $75M first fund for early stage investments
Geektime: Venture announces the closing of its first fund, half of which was raised through Israeli institutional investors; its founders are Pinhas Buchris and Yuval Baharav, who began raising for their fund in September
The Atlas Award
May 16, 2016, 4:46 pm
In spirit of Ayn Rand, Israeli entrepreneurship to get a boost
Atlas Award winners will be recognized by an organization representing an early proponent of individuality and independence
By TOI staff
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