Invests in
Sectors:
Min Investment:
$100,000.00Max Investment:
$1,500,000.00Target Investment:
$750,000.00
Skills
Education
Lists including Idan
Work Experience
2018
Principal Investor
2018
NOTABLE INVESTMENTS: DocJuris, PactFi, Entrilia, Built for Teams, Traversing.ai, ThreeV, Finofo, KeySquare Watertower Ventures is a pre-seed and seed stage venture capital firm that invests in mission critical, daily-use platforms and applications across Capital Markets Infrastructure, Enterprise Workflow Automation, Media Tech, and Consumer AI Transformation. I built Watertower Ventures into a reputable and institutionalized fund, growing the investment portfolio from 5 to 50+ positions while also leading fund operations. I lead diligence on investments, manage the portfolio including allocation strategy, as well as run our Ventureship Scholars program. I architected and manage our in-house technology stack and automation development efforts. I am also involved in fundraising, LP management, and overall fund management activities. AUTHOR of the "Mechanics of Capitalization": https://medium.com/wtv-in-the-flow/mechanics-of-capitalization-part-i-2e28ed05036f
2020 - 2020
Investment & Operations Consultant
2020 - 2020
Liquid Stock helps employees at pre-IPO technology companies unlock value tied up in their shares by providing non-recourse flexible financing to help option exercise, tax plan, and provide liquidity. Our institutionally backed $150M liquidity fund is a first of its kind platform. Our firm's mission is to democratize and transform share ownership at privately held companies.
2019 - 2019
Product Technology Manager MBA
2019 - 2019
As part of the Product Tools and Operations (gPTO) team I developed a multi-phased strategy to scale product knowledge for Ads Data Hub (beta product) to support 3x increase in customers over the next six months. I worked cross-functionally with global Sales, Support & Professional Services, and Engineering teams to align on serviceability and to influence the product roadmap. Note: Received return offer - Declined to pursue other opportunities.
2016 - 2018
Head of Cloud Technology, Founding Member
2016 - 2018
Pre-seed tech startup developing a content-sharing and collaboration platform built on a knowledge graph of files, messages and workspaces. Engineered and implemented a scalable and reliable cloud environment to host Comake platform, taking an idea and proving feasibility for launch of the business.
2016 - 2018
Solution Architect
2017 - 2018
Transformed clients' IT operations and accelerated software development through modern practices and cloud solutions, enabling companies to reach their customers more efficiently. As part of the Technology Enablement practice, served as a subject matter expert in all phases of an organization's cloud journey. Defined next level cloud strategies, designed technical architectures and implemented advanced IT solutions with strong communication and a focus on business impact.
Consultant
2016 - 2017
Provides business outcomes through technology enablement and cloud solutions, enabling clients to move faster and more efficiently. As part of the Next Generation Infrastructure practice, leverages a multitude of solutions that simplify and enhance clients’ infrastructure landscape while maintaining security and governance. Delivers thoughtful, action-oriented strategies with a proven track record of success and executes with discipline and diligence.
2014 - 2016
Cloud Architect
2014 - 2016
Defined the vision and roadmap for how GE Intelligent Platforms' software products harnesses the cloud. This included defining and executing a cloud automation strategy, building a DevOps deployment model, and working with software engineering teams to ensure our products were architected to take full advantage of the cloud.
2012 - 2014
Information Technology Leadership Program
2012 - 2014
The Information Technology Leadership Program is the premier technical leadership program at GE, offering those with a passion for information technology the opportunity to grow their leadership skills, business acumen and technical aptitude, while building a career with unlimited potential. Program members lead by doing – gaining real-world experience by working on important and challenging projects alongside some of the brightest technical minds in the world. As a member of the program, I rotated through four different positions in various IT functions over a two-year span. This gave me great exposure to the different businesses within GE, as well as a valuable learning experience from each team I joined. The program helped me develop my technical depth as well as expand the breadth of my business acumen. Rotation 1 - GE Power & Water - PGS Parts ERP Release Manager (Atlanta, GA) Rotation 2 - GE Digital Energy - Business Intelligence Analyst (Atlanta, GA) Rotation 3 - GE Intelligent Platforms - Cloud Deployment Architect (Charlottesville, VA) Rotation 4 - GE Power Conversion - eCommerce & Digital Marketing IT (Van Buren Township, MI) In addition to rotation responsibilities of each role, I was heavily involved in the program activities and extracurriculars: - Organized business-wide webinars with experts from key industry-related topics such as Mobile App Development, Cloud Operations, and FastWorks. - Elected as communications committee lead, responsible for driving scope and initiatives for a team of 5 program members - Developed a gamification training module on key GE learning topics to be used as a program requirement - Co-lead for ITLP's Cornell recruiting committee
2011 - 2011
Information Technology Leadership Program Intern
2011 - 2011
Nexus ERP Product Manager: - Restructured and developed the ERP change management process - Led technology learning webinars for active ITLP program members and interns
2010 - 2010
Product and Engineering Intern
2010 - 2010
Web Site Redesign Development: Led A/B testing for eCommerce functionalities System Improvement: Analyzed internal order processing and developed proposal to address key pain points