TAMID
Start-up Nation
Israel 101
TAMID at Georgetown
Miscellaneous
100

Where and when was TAMID at Georgetown founded?

University of Michigan in 2008.

100

Why is Israel called the start-up nation?

Israel has the largest amount of start-ups per capital in the world.

100

When did Israel become independent?

1948

100

Who is the TAMID at Georgetown Social Chair?

Jonathan Rothschild

100

What do we call TAMID social events?

TA-MIXERS

200

When did the first TAMID fellows arrive in Israel?

2010

200

Which Israeli cybersecurity company was acquired by Alphabet (Google's parent company) for $32 billion?  

Wiz

200

What is the name of Israel's national anthem? (Bonus points if someone sings it)

HaTikvah 

200

When was TAMID at Georgetown founded?

2019

200

What are the most common valuation methodologies?

DCF analysis, precedent transaction analysis, and comparable company analysis.

300

How many TAMID chapters are there?

67

300

What is the name of the government-entity that provides funding to start-ups through grants and programs?

The Israel Innovation Authority

300

What is the name of Israel's parliament?

The Knesset

300

What was the name of the ex-CEO of Sabra Hummus that TAMID at Georgetown hosted last year?

Meiky Tollman 

300

What is Leo Auerbach's favorite interview prompt?

In 60 seconds, name as many creative uses as possible for a brick.
400

What are TAMID's core values? (Hint: there are three)

Relationships, Empowerment, and Professional Excellence.

400

What is the Israeli autonomous-driving start-up that Intel acquired for over $15 billion in 2017?

Mobileye

400

When/for how long was Golda Meir the Prime Minister of Israel? 

1969-1974

400

What industry did Jessica Dong intern in over the TAMID Fellowship?

Cybersecurity start-up
400

What are Porter's Five Forces?

Threat of new entrants, threat of substitutes, bargaining power of suppliers, bargaining power of buyers, and competitor rivalry

500

What is TAMID's mission statement?

TAMID Group facilitates experiential education and cultivates relationships to create a strong, lasting connection to Israel for emerging professionals.

500

What is a unicorn, and how many unicorns has Israel produced as of 2025?

42. A unicorn is a start-up valued at $1 billion USD or more. 

500

How many feet below sea level is The Dead Sea?

About 1400 feet

500

What is Ayelet's #1 tip for TAMID interviews?

Bring a hard copy of your resume!

500

How many golf balls fit inside a Boeing 747?

About 36 million

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