Yair Fonarov

Analyst Yair Fonarov is Start-Up Nation Central’s FinTech Sector Lead. He researches Israeli innovation and global market activity relating to the FinTech industry, providing knowledge and insights to Start-Up Nation Central, the Israeli FinTech ecosystem, and its global partners. Previously, Yair worked at Herzog Fox Neeman (HFN), KPMG Israel’s FAS department, Deloitte Israel’s FAS department and at Clal Insurance’s investment division. An attorney and CPA, Yair holds a BA degree in accounting and a law degree from Tel Aviv University.

Industry 4.0

COVID-19 Presents a Digital Transformation Opportunity for Manufacturers

09.08.2020

More and more corporations realize that a much faster adoption of Industry 4.0 solutions is essential to keeping their competitive edge in the post-coronavirus era.

Prof. Eugene Kandel
1
12 hours ago

General

Joining The Global Finder Network: Taiwan To Boost Its Tech Ecosystem, As COVID-19 Underscores Dire Need For Innovation

20.07.2020

The coronavirus crisis emphasizes the need for an effective digital tool to find innovative solutions and forge collaborations among companies worldwide.

Daniela Kandel
5
3 weeks ago

FinTech

Will Israeli FinTech Continue to Thrive in the Post-Coronavirus Era?

15.07.2020

Israeli FinTech companies that survive the current crisis will see more business opportunities, as COVID-19 has accelerated many trends toward technology adoption.

Yair Fonarov
4
4 weeks ago

FinTech

Record Year For Israeli FinTech: Funds Raised More Than Doubled To Reach $1.8B, Share Of Global Investments Tripled

17.06.2020

In 2019, Israel was ranked fifth in terms of global FinTech investments; behind China, the US, the UK and India.

Yair Fonarov
16
2 months ago

General

World-Renowned Economists, French Finance Minister Weigh In On Impact Of COVID-19 On Global Economy

07.06.2020

Following the pandemic, the world is experiencing an unprecedented crisis. “I don't expect the global economy to return to its 2019 levels prior to 2023,” said former President's advisor Prof. Jason Furman.

Start-Up Nation Central Editorial
24
2 months ago

Agritech

Facing Crushing COVID-19 Effects, India Could Use Israeli Innovation On Its Road To Recovery. Here’s How.

31.05.2020

While the world prepares to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, India is scrambling to control the virus. Israeli startups in the fields of health and AgriFood-tech can help.

Wendy Singer
22
2 months ago

General

Jerusalem Tech Beyond COVID-19: Five Facts About The Vibrant, Diverse Ecosystem That Has Doubled In Size In Recent Years

21.05.2020

Startups in Israel’s capital have joined the global battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, and have taken up the search for innovative solutions for the post-coronavirus era.

Wendy Singer
35
3 months ago

CyberSecurity

Balancing Public Health And Data Privacy: Where Does COVID-19 Meet Cybersecurity?

10.05.2020

Can technology ensure our data privacy rights are maintained, even with the data-sharing challenges COVID-19 has created?

Wendy Singer
34
3 months ago

Digital Health

GUEST COLUMN: Why Greater Access To Global Data Is Vital To The Fight Against COVID-19 And Future Pandemics

06.05.2020

MedTech innovation will help us overcome coronavirus and future pandemics. It is therefore critical to put in place an immediate global plan that makes the secure collection of medical data a top priority.

Start-Up Nation Central Editorial
28
3 months ago

Agritech

As Countries Mull Exit Strategies, COVID-19 Could Still Undermine Global Food Security: Here’s How Israel’s AgriFood-tech Can Mitigate Future Shortages

28.04.2020

The threat to food security should prompt farmers and food producers to expedite the adoption of new technology.

Shmuel Rausnitz
29
3 months ago