Miami 2024"Success in business is a situation where everyone wins"
Miami 2024
"Success in business is a situation where everyone wins"
Yaki Noyman, CEO of Doral, was speaking at the Calcalist and Bank Leumi conference in Miami. Nick Cohen, CEO of Doral LLC: "Innovation has a huge impact on Israel's image in the world."
"Success in business, in my view, is a situation where everyone wins—less pollution and a better future for our children," said Yaki Noyman, CEO of Doral Energy, during a roundtable discussion hosted by Doral at the Calcalist and Bank Leumi conference in Miami. The discussion was moderated by Keren Gichaz, Doral's legal advisor.
"Over the past two years, we have invested approximately $1 billion in areas near Israel’s northern border and surrounding regions, and we plan to invest a similar amount in the future," Noyman added. "Each investment creates jobs and paves the way for a greener future. We play an important role in strengthening the Israeli economy. In the U.S., we work with remote communities, helping to improve Israel’s image. This is our small contribution to the country’s resilience."
Michal Weiss-Navon, Vice President of Investor Relations at Doral, emphasized the growing importance of impact investments. "The world has shifted toward investments that combine business success with deep social commitment," she noted.
Nick Cohen, CEO of Doral LLC, highlighted the influence of Israeli innovation in the U.S.: "We bring renewable energy technologies and billion-dollar projects that change lives. Dozens of families benefit from Israeli advancements, creating a significant impact. Senior government officials recognize the enormous contributions of our technology."
Neely Shalev, CEO of the Export Institute, spoke about the institute's efforts to promote Israeli companies globally. "We work with 5,000 Israeli companies, helping them enter international markets. Currently, we’re supporting 20 climate-tech companies at the climate conference in Baku and digital health companies at the Medica conference. Wherever we go, we push Israeli companies forward," Shalev explained.
Nicole Priel, a partner at Ibex Investors, described her work supporting young entrepreneurs. "I invest in early-stage companies and help entrepreneurs accelerate growth. Over the past year, national resilience has been vital as we navigate challenges like reserve duty, missiles, and war. We’ve figured out how to invest effectively in such environments."
Nimrod Cohen, Managing Partner at TAU Ventures, the venture capital fund of Tel Aviv University, elaborated on their focus on dual-use technologies. "We invest in technologies that serve both civilian and military purposes. For example, during a Maccabi Tel Aviv game in Amsterdam, one of our portfolio companies, which specializes in analyzing social network data, identified and helped locate the organizers of the attacks."
Peter Paltchik, CEO of the Paltchik Foundation and an Olympic medalist, shared his perspective on resilience and overcoming challenges. "I was born weighing over 5 kilograms with 20 broken bones. From day one, I’ve been fighting. Athletes face immense financial challenges—covering travel, training, and physiotherapy costs. We’ve established an initiative to support athletes in judo, gymnastics, and athletics, aiming to build resilience for these ambassadors of peace and sport who bridge societies and nations."
Dan Sugar, founder and CEO of Nextracker, highlighted his company’s role in Doral’s solar projects. "We provide control systems for Doral’s solar panels and support five projects in the U.S. Our partnerships with over 30 plants across the U.S. underscore the importance of solar energy for ensuring reliable electricity supply," he said.
Maor Elbaz-Strainsky, Israel's consul in Miami, emphasized Israel’s reputation for innovation. "In many parts of the U.S., Israel is seen as innovative and progressive. Everyone knows that Israel has the technological solutions, and we’re working to help Israeli companies enter these markets."
Robert De Silva Ashley of DLA Piper highlighted the value of Israeli principles in the U.S. market. "Doral succeeds in America not only because of its technology but also because of its Israeli values. The commitment we see in U.S. partnerships is exceptional, and activity is increasing. Areas like electric vehicles and wind technologies are particularly promising under the new administration."
Nir Inbar of LeumiTech reiterated the commitment to supporting Israeli high-tech. "We are dedicated to the growth of Israeli companies. There’s a significant rise in demand for investments in Israeli high-tech, and we see ourselves as long-term partners providing stability and service. Despite challenges, we are confident that stronger companies and greater creativity will emerge."
