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Sophie Shulman
Verified
Tech Journalist, Calcalist
Israel
Beats
IoT , Mobile Networking , Consumer Computing , Enterprise Computing , AI
beauty, health
Content
By Sophie Shulman Verified| CTech Verified Nadav Zafrir was always the unexpected appointment. The new CEO of Check Point, who took office about six months ago, wasn’t the obvious choice when Gil Shwed — the company’s founding and long-standing CEO — announced his retirement. But Zafrir is used to that. At just 30 years old, he was parachuted into the role of deputy commander of Unit 81, the elite technological division of the IDF’s Intelligence Corps, straight from his position as a field officer in Sayeret Matkal.
By Sophie Shulman Verified| Calcalist Verified Alon Huri vividly remembers the longest 22 minutes of his life. And no, it wasn’t last month when he was waiting for the final decision from German insurance giant Munich Re on whether to sign a $2.6 billion check for Next Insurance, the company he co-founded.
By Sophie Shulman Verified| CTech Verified Nadav Zafrir was always the unexpected appointment. The new CEO of Check Point, who took office about six months ago, wasn’t the obvious choice when Gil Shwed — the company’s founding and long-standing CEO — announced his retirement. But Zafrir is used to that. At just 30 years old, he was parachuted into the role of deputy commander of Unit 81, the elite technological division of the IDF’s Intelligence Corps, straight from his position as a field officer in Sayeret Matkal.
Company Info
Calcalist
Calcalist is an Israeli daily business and economics newspaper and website, first published on February 18, 2008. The name "Calcalist" plays on the Hebrew word for economics, reflecting its focus on economic news. The publication offers extensive coverage of economic topics, including stock market updates, technology, real estate, law, and marketing. In addition to its news coverage, Calcalist organizes a variety of conferences throughout the year, addressing key issues in Israel. These events include the Forecasts Conference, National Economic Conference, and Mind The Tech Conference, among others. Calcalist also launched CTech in November 2017, an English-language platform dedicated to Israeli technology news, showcasing the country's dynamic tech ecosystem and innovations. Calcalist highlights the top 50 most promising Israeli startups annually, showcasing companies that are making strides in areas like AI, clean energy, and healthcare. The publication serves as a vital resource for business and economic insights in Israel.
Founded: 2008