Attention all Israeli entrepreneurs:
After a long break in the activities the validation panel is back!
If you have a venture and believe that the assistance of the panelists might help, feel free to send me an E-mail describing your venture to Doron Habshush. I promise a follow up.
For all of you who don’t know what the validation panel is, here’s the short version:
A panel of industry experts gather in order to assist young ventures in different fields. In a nutshell, the entrepreneur showcases the idea in front of the panel, followed by an intense Q&A session. The entire meeting lasts about an hour, after which the entrepreneur receives a document that holds the opinions and recommendations of the panelists, each in his own field of expertise.
For more info, go here.
On the 27th of November Brooks-Keret, Israel’s leading financial services company will be hosting a very interesting event. Entrepreneurs will get to showcase their ideas to potential investors in a speed-dating like event. A wonderful chance to meet angels and VC’s in a business-ready environment.This event, sponsored by Bank Leumi and CPA office Steinmetz, Aminah and assoc. will take place at the Shfaim convention center. Prior to the event, the companies will showcase their ideas to an experts panel, of which I will be part, prepping them for the actual meetings with potential investors.
If you wish to participate in the event, contact Doron Habshush at doron@dhconsulting.info and he can provide you with more info.
Last week the validation panel met for the second time and it was great. The team of experts, joined for the first time by Gil Keret, the founder of Brooks-Keret, saw three companies. It’s important that the companies enjoy anonymity so I won’t name them but they came from three distinctly different spaces. The first company has an RFID solution for consumers. The second has a B2C offering targeted at the travel industry. The third is a pure 2.0 play.
It’s such a pleasure sitting with the entrepreneurs and hearing them layout the vision and strategy of their ventures. Can’t wait for the 3rd meeting!
Remember, if you want to have your company participate, contact Doron Habshush at DH Consulting.
The validation panel is picking-up steam… Gil Keret, the founder of Brooks-Keret, just joined the team of experts. Gil brings with him immense know how and will surely be a fine addition to the team. Welcome aboard Gil!
Learn more about Gil at DH Consulting.
The marketing plan portion of the business plan is where you chart your general direction in terms of market penetration.
In Part IV of DH Consulting’s business plan series, Doron Habshsush discusses the key areas this section should cover, namely:
- Definition of Objectives and Strategic Goals
- Market Penetration and Competitive Edge
- SWOT Analysis
Two days ago I participated in DH Consulting’s first Validation Panel. The idea being that a startup gets to present to a panel of experts which then provide a feedback report.
Other than myself, the other panelists were:
- Jonathan Griffit - AngelsIP CEO
- Ron Porat - Hacktics CEO
- Doron Habshush - Myself, DHConsulting CEO
- Joeri Kreisberg, Adv. - Yigal Arnon Law Office
- Tal Karmon - KarmonTax CEO
- Shlmoy Gantz - BlueBrick CEO
If you are young startup and want to participate in the next Panel, email: doron@dhconsulting.info
Part III of DH Consulting’s business plan series is now available.
In this installment, Doron discusses what topics should be covered under the Market Analysis section of the business plan.
Quick update on the Meetup being organized by DH Consulting… The panel of experts has been finalized–here it is:
- Doron Habshush – Group leader and CEO of DHConsulting
- Joeri Kreisberg, ADV. Yigal Arnon & Co.
- Ron Porat, Hacktics CEO. Security Panelist
- Roi Carthy - Internet Investment Principal, L Capital Partners
- Technology panelist, Shlomy Gantz, BlueBrick Inc CEO
- Financial panelist, Tal S. Karmon- KarmonTax CEO
For more info, go here.
Head over to DH Consulting for Part II of the series outlining the process of writing an effective business plan.
In Part II, Doron discusses what an investor expects to learn about the product/service after having read through the business plan.
Start-up consultant, Doron Habshush, is launching a new Meetup next month. The gathering is aimed at entrepreneurs seeking the input and feedback of industry experts.
More info here.
