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Over the past decades, Israeli high-tech has established itself as a leading force on the global stage, fostering close collaboration between entrepreneurs, engineers, investors and scientists from Israel and around the world.
One of the most remarkable aspects of this industry is its resilience in the face of both external and internal challenges — particularly against the backdrop of increasing political polarization, governmental instability and growing public discontent. Given this reality, the continued success of Israeli high-tech raises a fundamental question: How does it continue to thrive despite the complex political landscape?
Israel's political climate has become particularly challenging, characterized by divisive and difficult public discourse. Fundamental disagreements often take the form of identity battles rather than substantive debates, leading to a loss of trust in state institutions and a persistent sense of stagnation.
This paralysis affects many sectors of the economy and society, yet Israeli high-tech continues to generate success, attract foreign investments and lead in technological and cultural innovation.
One of the key reasons behind this phenomenon is that Israeli high-tech embodies a culture that is collaborative, open, informal yet highly professional. While the political system tends to become entrenched in rigid positions, the high-tech sector thrives on cooperation, problem-solving, grassroots engagement and continuous learning.
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Entrepreneurship, by nature, is about creation rather than control — it requires openness to new ideas, mutual trust, and the ability to set egos aside in pursuit of shared success. These qualities, currently lacking in public discourse, are distinctly present in the world of innovation.
However, Israeli high-tech is not immune to its surroundings. Entrepreneurs are contemplating relocation, foreign investors are exercising greater caution and concerns about the erosion of Israel’s human and cultural advantage are growing.
Technological success is not solely dependent on talent and innovation; it also relies on social resilience, trust in institutions, and a sense of stability. If these factors deteriorate over time, even the high-tech industry may struggle to sustain its growth.
Despite these challenges, the spirit of entrepreneurship continues to flourish. Young professionals from all sectors bring groundbreaking ideas, a passion for innovation, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on society. This demonstrates that the core values driving high-tech — collaboration, mutual respect, open-mindedness and a commitment to excellence — can serve as inspiration in other fields as well.
Ran BronsteinWhile a country cannot be managed like a startup, there is room to adopt an approach that encourages creativity, listening, and cooperation to build a more stable and prosperous future for Israeli society as a whole.
- Ran Bronstein – entrepreneur, consultant, and investor, who has led exits worth $420 million. He is a co-founder of Simbionix and a mentor for startups in AI and innovation