Meet our Speakers

Investor, Board Member and former executive with a demonstrated history of helping businesses and governments tackle their most difficult challenges. Skilled in Business Transformation, Strategic and Corporate Development and Public Policy. Launched KDT’s Israel office in 2019. Former Director General of the Prime Minister’s Office

Aryeh Lightstone is currently the Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder of Mekorot Education. Prior to becoming one of the leaders in Jewish education and innovation, Aryeh served as regional director of the NY NCSY for seven years while also serving in a variety of rabbinic roles on Long Island. Aryeh has been deeply involved with education and teens for the past decade. Aryeh founded Aleph Beta Academy, the JUMP Leadership initiative, Jerusalem Ambassadors as well as Friday Night Lights – all international ongoing successful programs. 

Michael is the co-founder of Aleph, a venture capital firm aimed to turn small Israeli businesses into global brands. With $850 million under management, Aleph has invested in over 50 companies, including Lemonade and Melio. Michael also led the investment in the website development for Wix and WeWork.

Danielle Renov is the blogger/influencer behind the popular brand, website www.peaslovencarrots.com and Instagram account @peaslovencarrots.

Rav Doron Perez is the Executive Chairman of the Mizrachi World Movement, a position he has held since he returned to Israel in 2014 from Johannesburg, South Africa.

Fleur Hassan-Nahoum served as deputy mayor of Jerusalem in charge of foreign relations, international economic development, and tourism. She is a cofounder of the UAE-Israel Business Council, an association of Emirati and Israeli business and government leaders fostering bilateral trade, innovation, and cooperation. Fleur was born in London, grew up in Gibraltar, and immigrated to Israel in 2001.