Alex From Viola venture - in the trench with VC

How to Destroy a Startup Before It Even Begins with Guy, Senior Partner at Pearl Cohen

The following episode is in Hebrew Most startups fail not because of competition, but because of self-inflicted wounds. In this episode, we sit down with Guy, Senior Partner at Pearl Cohen, to unpack how founders accidentally destroy their startups before they even begin. From founder agreements and IP traps to bad fundraising terms and first-hire mistakes, we explore the hidden legal landmines every startup must avoid. We also break down what your first employee needs to know, rights, contracts, and equity, so you can build on solid ground instead of quicksand.

Alex From Viola venture - in the trench with VC

The following episode is in Hebrew While the cyber industry produces thousands of startups every year, the defense sector, despite being over 100 times larger in global spending, sees far fewer new entrants. Why? In this episode, we unpack the paradox: why defense is hard, and what it really takes to start a defense startup.

Amit from Fusion - Founders through fire and water

איך מזהים מייסד שבאמת מוכן לזה? עמית משתף ברגעים שבהם ההשקעה הייתה ברורה – וגם באלה שפחות. דיברנו על אינטואיציה, טעויות נפוצות של יזמים, ואיך נראית תמונת השוק כיום.וגם: האם בכלל נשאר דבר כזה pre-seed, או שהגבולות כבר היטשטשו?

Tomer from Runi Ventures – From Academia to Real-World Investing

Tomer shares what makes early-stage founders stand out, why simplicity wins pitches, and how to reach VCs without faking it.

Alon from DriveTLV – Building the Future of Mobility Startups

Alon talks about what it takes to stand out in the competitive world of mobility, how DriveTLV supports early-stage founders, and what separates a buzzword startup from one that actually drives real-world impact. We also dive into their close connection with Next Gear Ventures, how they co-invest and validate startups together, and what it means to be part of a mobility-focused ecosystem.