Startup
This country has the most startups per capita in the world
Israel
Waze was acquired by this major tech company in 2013
This chickpea-based food is a staple of Israeli cuisine.
Hummus
This city is Israel’s capital and home to major religious sites
Jerusalem
Israeli research led to the invention of this portable computer storage device used worldwide.
What is the USB flash drive
This nickname describes Israel’s dense concentration of tech innovation
Startup Nation
Mobileye specializes in technology for this industry
What is autonomous driving / automotive safety?
The weekend in Israel begins on this day
Friday
The Dead Sea is famous for being the lowest point on Earth and for its extremely high level of this.
What is salt
Many Israeli startups open offices early in this U.S. tech region
What is Silicon Valley
This city is Israel's main tech hub
Tel Aviv
This Israeli invention allows doctors to view the digestive tract using a tiny swallowable device.
What is pill-cam
“Yalla” translates loosely to this energetic command.
Let's go
This northern port city is known for its Baha’i Gardens and terraced slopes.
What is Haifa
Israeli cybersecurity companies attract investors mainly for this scarce global resource.
What is cyber talent / cybersecurity expertise?
Mandatory service in this organization is often credited with building leadership and teamwork skills used in startups.
IDF
Iron Dome relies heavily on this type of predictive computer technology.
What is real-time radar tracking and AI-based interception?
This Friday-night meal is central to Israeli family and cultural life.
What is Shabbat Dinner
Masada overlooks this major desert region.
What is the Judean desert
Israel maintains one of its strongest tech partnerships with this country.
What is the United States
This philosophy, meaning “try fast, fail fast,” is a core part of Israeli startup culture.
What is “fail fast” or rapid iteration?
Veterans of Unit 8200 most commonly go on to found companies in this field.
Israelis often use the term “balagan” to describe this type of situation.
what is "a mess"
This historic fortress in Jerusalem has long served as a strategic site and is now a museum and tourist destination.
What is the tower of David
Despite its small size, Israel leads the world in this metric of innovation per person.
Startups per capita