THE PERFECT STAGE FOR YOUR STARTUP

THE PITCH is the leading startup competition
in Israel.
As a participant, you will enjoy working closely with mentors from top Israeli VCs and with leading professionals who will help you sharpen your pitch and prepare for the big day! Journey 2023 – your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to present to the most influential people in the Israeli high-tech ecosystem and give them the show of your life!
We are here to help you deliver the ideal pitch on the perfect stage, in order to take your company from obscurity to stardom in only 3 minutes. You will have a chance to convince the entire high-tech ecosystem that your startup is the next big thing and that YOU ARE the right choice for the industry!
WHO CAN APPLY
We are searching for the next generation of leading high-tech companies in Israel.
So if you are a seed or an early stage startup with an extraordinary idea, we are looking for you.
THE JOURNEY TO THE PERFECT PITCH
01. Applications
Application will be open from 1.6.23 to 1.7.23
02. The screening process
After applying, your applications, presentations and
executive summaries will be assessed by our special
screening committee.
03 Semi-finals
Semi-finalists will be selected based on the following criteria:
Genuine innovation | Added value | Wide market potential | Focus and clarity | Entrepreneur teams | Actual solution for the “smart world” strategy.
04 Finals
The 8 finalists will be selected and will present their pitch on the JOURNEY conference stage.
ACCELERATE YOUR WAY INTO THE INDUSTRY
WHY PARTICIPATE?
Join Israel’s
top startups
Learn from the
best mentors
Attend the most
prestigious event
Enjoy vast
exposure
Compete on the
biggest stage
Professional assistance and guidance:
“One on one” mentoring
sessions with leading VCs, principals and EY experts |
Professional presentation workshops designed and conducted by Barry Katz Ltd.
Become the choice
of the industry
Join Israel’s
top startups
Learn from the
best mentors
Attend the most
prestigious event
Enjoy vast
exposure
Compete on the
biggest stage
Professional assistance and guidance:
“One on one” mentoring
sessions with leading VCs, principals and EY experts |
Professional presentation workshops designed and conducted by Barry Katz Ltd.
Become the choice
of the industry
Join Israel’s
top startups
Learn from the
best mentors
Attend the most
prestigious event
Enjoy vast
exposure
Compete on the
biggest stage
Professional assistance and guidance:
“One on one” mentoring
sessions with leading VCs, principals and EY experts |
Professional presentation workshops designed and conducted by Barry Katz Ltd.
Become the choice
of the industry
IMPORTANT DATES
01.
Kick off meeting and first professional workshop
26.7.23
meet your mentors and start working on your perfect pitch.
02.
Second professional
workshop and
Semi-finals rehearsal
13.8.23
03.
Semi-finals
7.9.23
Pitch your venture to leading VCs, angels and local & global investors and be selected as one of the 8 finalists of THE PITCH competition. In addition, receive professional feedback, ask questions and form business relationships with industry leaders.
04.
One-on-one professional
guidance meetings
for the 8 finalists
10-11.10.23
05.
THE PITCH competition finals
25.10.23
Present your pitch on the biggest industry stage at the JOURNEY conference and convince the entire Israeli high-tech industry that you are the next big thing. After each presentation the judges and audience will rate the finalists and choose the winner of THE PITCH competition.
MODERATOR

Elad Sternlicht
Partner
EY Israel
JUDGES

Ido Engel
Cloud apps innovation lead, MEA
Microsoft

Adam Fisher
Partner
Bessemer Venture Partners

Yifat Oron
Senior Managing Director & Head of Blackstone Israel
Blackstone

Aya Peterburg
Founding Managing Partner
S Capital VC
MENTORS

Aviad Ben-Laish
Stageone

Eyal Ben Shlush
Partner
Meitar Law Offices

Ran Camchy
Partner
Meitar Law Offices

Avinoam Fachler
Partner
Meitar Law Offices

David Feldman
Principal
Flint Capital

Lizzy Goldman
Investor
Samsung Next

Sian Goldofsky
Principal
Glilot Capital

Nikki Hassan
Investor
Battery Ventures

Omer Kalderon
Head of Value Creation
State of mind

Tzlil Kovetz
Senior Associate
Vintage

Noga Lakritz
Fintech Business Research Lead
Team8

Uri Lampert
Principal
Viola

Emma Lipski
Principal
10D

Yonatan Mandelbaum
Principal
TLV Partners

Noa Matz
Operating Partner
F2 Capital

Dorin Pendus
Partner
Meitar Law Offices

Maya Pizov
Managing Partner
Amiti

Amit Sabag
Associate
TPY Capital

Nir Sabato
Investor
Entrée Capital

Yaniv Sadka
Investment Associate
Amoon

Yael Schiff
Investor
Bessemer Venture Partners

Marom Schneider
Associate
In-Venture

Joel Schoppig
Principal
Pitango Health Tech

Oren Schor
Associate
JVP

Noa Shamay
Associate
Cardumen Capital

Shelly Shemesh Menis
Partner
Meitar Law Offices

Jonathan Schwartz
Senior Associate
Ibex Investors

Dina Walker
Investor
lool ventures

Michal Weiner
Partner
Meitar Law Offices
EY MENTORS

Hila Alkoby

Ron Castro

Lina Daniel

Inbar Eden

Neil Elner

Or Harush

Nir Klaiman

Meitar Mazalian

Yosi Menachem

Noa Oz

Tair Moshe

Moran Shalev

Ynon Srebernik

Itay Rosen

Kostia Roslik

Gal Ziv
PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE

Great ideas do not sell themselves. The best pitches instantly grab the audience’s attention, hold it throughout and present a clear, concise and valuable message in a memorable way.
To ensure our semi-finalists are fully prepared to present to investors and C-level executives, you will have the opportunity to take part in a tailored-for-you presentation skills program. This includes a group learning workshop and one-on-one meetings with industry leaders. Our finalists will receive additional workshops and personal guidance towards their “pitch perfect” moment at the finals.
The process is led by a team of seasoned experts from Barry Katz Ltd, who have coached thousands of presenters, entrepreneurs and keynote speakers around the world since 2001.