About
Dr. Ira Sobel is the founder and academic director of Longevity Academy and has built a career spanning financial consulting, academia, entrepreneurship, and executive roles, with a focus on longevity planning and finance in Israel and internationally. She serves on boards of leading financial institutions and participates in forums including the World Economic Forum. Her work addresses the intersection of aging populations, financial planning, and the longevity economy.
Experience
- Longevity AcademyFounder & Academic Directorcurrent2020 โ presentIsrael
- Bank of Jerusalem ืื ืง ืืจืืฉืืืBoard Membercurrent2025 โ present
- Rotex 1980 Ltd. {aka Gibor Sabrina}Owner & Board Membercurrent2023 โ presentKfar Saba, Center District, Israel
- AktivolabsAdvisory Board Membercurrent2023 โ presentSingapore
- LongeviTech TLVCo-Founder and Head of Contentcurrent2022 โ presentTel Aviv District, Israel
- The Hebrew University of JerusalemLecturer | Financial inclusion in the Fintech Agecurrent2023 โ presentJerusalem
- World Economic ForumRedesigning Retirement- WEF Working Group2020 โ 2021
- Bank of Jerusalem ืื ืง ืืจืืฉืืืBoard Member2013 โ 2019
- Medipower Overseas Co.Board Member2011 โ 2014
- Lodzia Rotex investments Ltd.Board Member2011 โ 2014Tel Aviv District, Israel
- Nisko Electricity And Electronics Ltd (NSEL)Board Member2008 โ 2012
- McAfeeCFO (Onigma computer & network security (aquired by McAfee)2006 โ 2007Tel Aviv Area, Israel
- KPMGSenior Auditor1994 โ 2001
Skills & more
Longevity planning2Business Strategy58Innovation Management26Communication3WritingData AnalysisInterpersonal SkillsFinancial Analysis20Learning Management SystemsPresentation SkillsBoard of Directors5Longevity8
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eLearningSCORMInnovation DevelopmentAgingInstructional DesignEcosystemSocial Impact StrategyStrategyResearchStrategic PartnershipsInnovation ConsultingSocial InnovationLanguages English ยท French ยท Hebrew
- Lovable
- Certified Longevity Planner (CLP) โ Longevity Academy
- CPA โ Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Israel
From Dr.'s professional profile.
Colleagues at AgeTech Capital
Alan MacIntosh
Founding Partner at AgeTech Capital
Amelia Hay
Investor at AgeTech Capital
Barbara Stymiest
Investor at AgeTech Capital
Bruce Simpson
Founding Partner at AgeTech Capital
Doug Leidig
Investor at AgeTech Capital
Francois Gratton
Investor at AgeTech Capital
Guthrie Stewart
Investor at AgeTech Capital
Ivan Yuen
Investor at AgeTech Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Dr. Ira Sobel?
- Dr. Ira Sobel is the founder and academic director of Longevity Academy and has built a career spanning financial consulting, academia, entrepreneurship, and executive roles, with a focus on longevity planning and finance in Israel and internationally. She serves on boards of leading financial institutions and participates in forums including the World Economic Forum. Her work addresses the intersection of aging populations, financial planning, and the longevity economy.
- Where does Dr. Ira Sobel work?
- Dr. Ira Sobel is Advisor at AgeTech Capital.
- Where did Dr. Ira Sobel go to school?
- Dr. Ira Sobel studied at Social Science Tel Aviv University (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Sociology); Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (EMBA, Kellogg School of Business); Tel Aviv University (Master's degree, magna cum laude).
Same school
Also attended Social Science Tel Aviv University1
Also attended Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management577
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Also attended Tel Aviv University412
Matan RoetAssociate at Redpoint VenturesArnon DinurPartner at 83NorthYoram SnirPartner at 83NorthRaz MaysharSenior Manager at Qualcomm VenturesDavid GoldschmidtManaging Director, Head of the Fund at Samsung Catalyst FundAmit ShofarSr. Investment Director at Samsung Catalyst Fund
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Also attended The College of Management Academic Studies49
Daniel SimonVenture Partner at FJ LabsBar HevronyDirector Of Programs at TAU VenturesHadar PizantyOperations Manager at TAU VenturesShalom NahumCFO at TAU VenturesEinat NemeshVenture Partner at TAU VenturesAsaf MuallemAI Associate at vgames
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Shared employers
Also worked at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem32
Miri FentonAssociate at Maverick Ventures IsraelGordon RausserAdvisory Board Member at Rembrandt Venture PartnersDaniel MironovPartner at vgamesProfessor Oded ShoseyovVenture Partner at Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP)Alon MelcerStrategy & Business Research Manager at Team8Noam JosefCEO, Galileo Ventures at Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP)
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Also worked at McAfee29
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