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490 people in our graph share verified history with Gil β schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Alice BrooksunlockedGil: together at Harvard Business School (2017)
Γ9Gil: together at Harvard Business School
Gil: together at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Gil: together at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
About
Gil Shai, a former product builder turned VC, focuses on Israel's climate-tech startups and connects with founders by flying for his Founders on the Fly interviews and social videos.
ContactΒ· published on Gil's own website
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtech
Experience
- Meron CapitalManaging Partnercurrent2023 β presentIsrael
- Eon.ioAdvisorcurrent2024 β present
- WaltzAdvisorcurrent2024 β present
- MobbAdvisorcurrent2023 β present
- Personal FundAngel Investorcurrent2020 β present
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)Head of Business Development, CloudEndure2019 β 2023Israel
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)Head of Go-to-Market, CloudEndure2019Israel
- CloudEndureCo-founder & CRO (Acquired by Amazon Web Services)2012 β 2019Greater Boston Area
- Limelight Web Technologies (IL) LtdVP Operations2011 β 2012
- AcceloWebCo-founder & COO (Acquired by Limelight Networks)2008 β 2011
- AmdocsDirector, Search Unit (ApproxiMATCH an acquired company)2007 β 2008
- AmdocsSoftware Development Manager2006 β 2007
- AmdocsManaging Consultant for PSO (Professional Services Organization)2005 β 2006
- Go NetworksSenior Software Engineer (Acquired by NextWave Wireless which was acquired by AT&T)2004 β 2005
- Savantis SystemsSoftware Team Leader (company shut down)2002 β 2004
- XACCT TechnologiesSoftware Team Leader (Acquired by Amdocs)1998 β 2002
- IDF - IAF MamdasSoftware Team leader1992 β 1998
Skills & more
Entrepreneurship99Start-ups69Cloud Computing35Business Strategy26SaaS9Management28Leadership22Mentoring8
Languages English Β· French Β· Hebrew
From Gil's professional profile.
Investments
Investor
ansΔApprove.comBlink Ops
Per curated public sources.
Colleagues at Meron Capital
Network2
Investors connected to Gil in public investor directories β a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Gil Shai?
- Gil Shai, a former product builder turned VC, focuses on Israel's climate-tech startups and connects with founders by flying for his Founders on the Fly interviews and social videos.
- Where does Gil Shai work?
- Gil Shai is Managing Partner at Meron Capital.
- What does Gil Shai invest in?
- Gil Shai invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech.
- What check size does Gil Shai write?
- Gil Shai typically writes checks of $5K β $50K.
- What companies has Gil Shai invested in?
- Investments tracked here include ansΔ, Approve.com, Blink Ops.
- Where did Gil Shai go to school?
- Gil Shai studied at Harvard Business School (Negotiation and Leadership course); The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (B.Sc.(Cum Laude), Computer Science & Mathematics).
Same school
Also attended Harvard Business School2,000
Aileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesJim BreyerFounder & CEO of Breyer CapitalMike Maples JrCo-founding Partner at FloodgateNeeraj AgrawalGeneral Partner at Battery VenturesHristo BorisovCo-founder & CEO of PayhawkVictoria TreygerGeneral Partner at Felicis Ventures
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Also attended The Hebrew University of Jerusalem380
Lisa CohenInvestment Director at Intel CapitalMiri FentonAssociate at Maverick Ventures IsraelTamar YehoshuaInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Rutie AdarInvestments & Innovation Sr. Director, Israel at Samsung Catalyst FundJack LevyInvestor at Israel Cleantech VenturesRony Patishi-ChillimInvestor at Israel Cleantech Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Eon.io9
Dean MeyerInvestor at Sequoia CapitalSteve LeightellLead Investor at GeorgianEric ReinerFounder and Managing Partner at Vine VenturesTal MorgensternPartner at Lightspeed Venture PartnersPhilippe SuchetVenture Partner at Spider CapitalOfir EhrlichCEO, Co-founder at Eon
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Also worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS)440
Jon TurowVenture Partner at Madrona Venture GroupKeerthi NalabotuInvestor at True VenturesAdam NaorInvestor at CapitalGKen HowardVice President of Technology Services at Flare Capital PartnersEliya ElonInvestor at Notable CapitalEllen RubinPartner at Glasswing Ventures
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Also worked at Limelight Web Technologies (IL) Ltd11
Keenan RiceGeneral Partner at K5 GlobalJeff LunsfordVenture Partner at Revel PartnersNanette JacksonFounder at Venu AIJake MaloneFounder at PointhoundYan M.Founder at AnjunaOfir EhrlichCEO, Co-founder at Eon
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