Hagit Freud

Written by Roni Levy and David Mendelbaum This year’s Pears Challenge 2025 ClimateTech cohort has just returned from Kenya - full of insight and opportunities, sharpened strategy, and genuine excitement. Over two intense weeks, our founders met the people, landscapes, and institutions that will shape the future of their ventures. And across every metric- engagement, partnerships, field validation, and concrete next steps- this was our most successful validation trip yet. How We Got Here:...

How can the skills of African artisans reach global customers while generating meaningful economic opportunities at home? This month, we are featuring Dr. Ron Adany, a serial entrepreneur and his journey bringing craftsmanship from Eswatini and Kenya to the world through Crafts of Africa.   He brought this question to the 2024 Pears Challenge, our flagship venture builder that helps Israeli  entrepreneurs take bold ideas from concept to field-tested ventures. Through Pears Challenge’s process...

When working in Israel, innovation often revolves around tech startups and agile teams, but Lord International’s journey offers a...