{"podcast":{"title":"Israeltech","slug":"israeltech-6719677","podcast_index_feed_id":6719677,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/israeltech/","website_url":"https://www.israeltech.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/c269a591-5c1a-426e-a770-c08cbc348307/ISRAELTECH-IsraelTech-18.png","author":"IsraelTech","episode_count":91,"summary":"Are you sick of needing to go to multiple sources to stay up to date about Israeli technology? The current landscape is outdated and does not highlight the unique personalities, culture, and chutzpah that make our ecosystem unique. We are here to change that! 😎 IsraelTech is democratizing and decentralizing access to Israeli technology, by removing the gatekeepers, and letting you hear directly from the innovators, in your favorite feed. --- Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible! IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries. To support the show, please go check out our partners at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechyt/ IsraelTech is also proud to partner with The Recruitery, helping Israeli cybersecurity startups find top GTM talent across global markets. Find out more at: https://therecruitery.com/ --- X (Twitter): x.com/IsraelTech YouTube: youtube.com/@IsraelTech_ Facebook: facebook.com/IsraelTech48 Instagram: instagram.com/israeltech48/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@israeltech48 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7fkZX1RJk3kRvsumMNfwZ2 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/israeltech/id1736…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T14:17:59.389801+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/israeltech-6719677"},"episode":{"title":"From No Network to VC Partner: How Ariel Sterman of Bessemer Venture Partners Thinks About Startups","slug":"from-no-network-to-vc-partner-how-ariel-sterman-of-bessemer-venture-partners-thinks-about-startups","published_at":"2026-03-18T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/israeltech-6719677/from-no-network-to-vc-partner-how-ariel-sterman-of-bessemer-venture-partners-thinks-about-startups","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/israeltech-6719677","url":"https://www.israeltech.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/359cb1e0-1999-49f1-ad9f-d9919e1d403d.mp3","summary":"Most people think venture capital is about spotting big ideas. It’s not. In this conversation with Ariel Sterman, Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners , the focus shifts to something much more practical. How founders actually think, how quickly they can adapt when things don’t work, and why the ability to iterate matters more than having a perfect vision from day one. We also get into a bigger question: Is Israel actually behind in AI, or is it just playing a different role in the ecosystem? From mentorship and early-stage decision making to vertical AI and where things are heading next, this is a grounded look at how top investors evaluate companies before anyone else is paying attention. Hosted by Yoel Israel --- 00:00 Rapid Iteration Mindset 00:45 Mentorship in Venture 01:30 Breaking Into Israeli Tech 03:00 Building Network Strategically 05:00 Founder Traits That Matter 10:00 Iteration vs Vision 14:00 Israeli vs US Culture 18:00 Inside Bessemer’s Model 21:00 AI Hype vs Reality 24:00 Israel’s Role in AI --- Thank you to our incredible partners for making this all possible! IsraelTech is proud to partner with Deel, the global all-in-one HR and payroll platform for teams in 150+ countries. To support the show, please go check out our partner Deel at: https://www.deel.com/israeltechyt/ IsraelTech is also proud to partner with Wadi Digital. Wadi drives growth for B2B tech, cybersecurity, and SaaS companies with expert-led performance marketing, turning strategy into real results. Check them out at https://wadidigital.com/ --- Subscribe to our weekly newsletter 👉🏼 https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/26afeab9... variable Follow IsraelTech on your fav social media feed X (Twitter): https://x.com/IsraelTech LinkedIn: / israel-tech Facebook: / israeltech48 Instagram: / israeltech48…","meta_description":"Most people think venture capital is about spotting big ideas. It’s not. 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