The AI Frontier: A Fireside Chat with Ori Goshen of AI21 Labs

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A Fireside Chat with Ori Goshen, Co-founder and Co-CEO of AI21 Labs
Join us for an inspiring evening with Ori Goshen, a visionary leader and the co-founder of AI21 Labs.

On November 26th, we're hosting a fireside chat with one of the pioneers shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Ori will take us on his journey from a teenage tech prodigy to founding some of the most innovative companies in Israel, including Crowdx and now AI21 Labs. We'll dive into the story behind AI21 Labs, a company that's leading the charge in building large language models and other cutting-edge AI technologies. We'll explore his insights on the current state of AI, its future, and the challenges and opportunities for founders in this rapidly evolving field.

This event is more than just a fireside chat; it's a prime opportunity to connect with the heart of Tel Aviv's startup ecosystem. At Startup Grind, we believe in making friends, not contacts, and our monthly events are designed to be a supportive and engaging platform where you can meet fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators. Come and share experiences, find potential collaborators, and build meaningful relationships. We are a community built on the values of giving first, helping others before helping yourself, and we are dedicated to providing the education and opportunities you need to build, grow, and scale your company.

Don't miss this chance to be inspired by a remarkable entrepreneurial journey and become part of a community that's truly stronger together.

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Speaker

Ori Goshen - AI21 Labs (Co-founder, Co-CEO)

Ori Goshen is the co-founder and co-CEO of AI21 Labs, a company pioneering the development of advanced foundation models and enterprise-grade AI systems. AI21 is backed by top-tier investors including NVIDIA, Google and Intel and is on a mission to shape the future of AI for businesses worldwide.
Before founding AI21, Ori founded Crowdx, which developed advanced data and network op…

Hosted By

Shahar Matorin, Israel Country Manager

Country Manager Startup Grind Israel, Partner at Sky Growth Partners - Father, business culture catalyst, Startup ecosystem builder & connector

Experienced Entrepreneur. Shahar has over 20 years of Global startup ecosystem experience. Shahar is the person responsible for putting Israel on the Global Startup Grind map. Today Startup Grind is the largest independent startup community, actively educating, inspiring, and connecting more than 3,500,000 entrepreneurs in over 600 chapters. SG nurture startup ecosystems in 125+ countries through events, media, and partnerships with organizations like Google and Microsoft for Startups.

Skilled in strategy, management, investor relations. Globally connected professional with a can-do attitude.

Now, in this new era of the tech sector, Shahar is teaming up with an experienced partner to launch Sky Growth Partners, a company dedicated to building, growing, and scaling startups. With his wealth of knowledge and experience, Shahar is well-positioned to help Sky Growth Partners succeed in its mission.

Lirone Glikman, Co Director

Lirone Glikman is a global business development expert, an international keynote speaker, and a business relationship strategist. She is the CEO and Founder of ‘The Human Factor by Lirone Glikman’ - a global business development boutique firm. She supports tech companies' growth and expansion into the international markets.
Lirone works with startups, corporations, universities and governments in 4 continents, among them Google, Microsoft, Cornell University, eBay, Australian and Taiwanese governments and more.
Lirone is also an honorary adviser at an external United Nations committee dedicated to the UN's sustainable development goals.

Shir Papo, Co-Director, Operation

Gavriel Ariel, Co-Director, Business Development

With hands-on experience in startup ecosystems, venture building, and global business networks, I help entrepreneurs turn ideas into scalable businesses and investors find ventures worth backing.

Leading Business Development for StartUp Grind Tel Aviv - Responsible for driving strategic partnerships, curating high-value connections between founders, investors, and industry leaders, and designing growth-oriented programs for entrepreneurs.
I lead the Tel Aviv chapter’s business development efforts, overseeing collaborations, sponsorships, and ecosystem engagement, while ensuring founders get access to the right opportunities, networks, and resources to scale.

Always open to meaningful collaborations, strategic partnerships, and high-impact opportunities.

Nir Hazut, Co-Director, Value Creation

I come from the world of investments, with over a decade of experience working with entrepreneurs, investors, and venture capital funds. I founded Nexus Investors Club to help startups raise capital – not just through pitch decks, but by crafting a powerful story, taking the right approach, and understanding the psychology of the investor. I combine deep business insight with human intuition, and I hold a clear belief: money flows to those who project value, vision, and credibility.

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