Managers and businessmen
Jewish-American entrepreneur, OpenAI CEO, investor and technology leader who helped turn generative AI into a global force in education, work, creativity and public policy
The Palantir co-founder and CEO who placed software power at the center of debates over security, artificial intelligence and technology’s public duty
Anthropic co-founder and organizational leader bringing safety and responsibility into the development of advanced AI
Yoav Turgeman: work, influence and a contemporary legacy
Bezalel Machlis: work, influence and a contemporary legacy
From a young programmer in Vologda to the co-founder of a global games company and a philanthropist supporting children, health and literature
The British-Israeli programmer who turned a modest start into a global games business and a platform for medical philanthropy
Israel’s 13th prime minister, high-tech entrepreneur, special-forces officer and political leader who linked combat service, start-up culture, religious Zionism and an unusual coalition experiment
Jewish-American financier, BlackRock co-founder, chairman and CEO, and one of the capital managers who profoundly shaped global markets, retirement, risk management and corporate governance
Jewish-American investor, Pershing Square founder, philanthropist and public voice in debates over Israel, antisemitism and elite institutions
Gwyneth Paltrow: work, influence and a contemporary legacy
Jewish-American investor and entrepreneur, founder of Thrive Capital, co-founder of Oscar Health, and a major investor in technology, health care, media and sports
The AI researcher who built a major institution around advanced systems and the responsibility to make them safer
Mark Wilf: work, influence and a contemporary legacy
Marc Belzberg: work, influence and a contemporary legacy
Bernard Kaminetsky: work, influence and a contemporary legacy
Dan Propper, born on March 23, 1941, is an Israeli industrialist and businessman, formerly the CEO of the company ASSAF and currently its chairman of the board. He also served as the president of the Manufacturers Association of Israel.
Was an Israeli businessman, owner and chairman of the board of directors of "Gaon Holdings," and president of the Association for the Fight Against Cancer.
Aaron Dovrat was an Israeli businessman and CEO who left an indelible mark on the business landscape of Israel. As a young boy, he found himself in a unique situation. At the behest of Baroness Batsheva de Rothschild, he was entrusted with a substantial loan by the company "Klal Leasing," which he managed.
Zadik Binyu, born on October 13, 1944, is a prominent Israeli businessman and banker. In 2010, he ranked 16th on the list of Israel's 100 wealthiest individuals, with an estimated net worth of 4.07 billion shekels.
Ernst Israel Japhet, born on May 8, 1921, and passing away on May 22, 1997, left an indelible mark on the Israeli banking landscape. He served as the CEO of Bank Leumi Le-Israel from 1970 to 1977 and chaired the bank's board of directors from 1977 to 1986. Simultaneously holding both positions was an unconventional move. Japhet was a key figure in the banking stock crisis and faced allegations of various financial wrongdoings.
Dedi (David) Borovich, born on June 30, 1941, in Tel Aviv, is an Israeli businessman and one of the owners of the national airline, El Al. Borovich is widely recognized as an expert in aircraft leasing and financing. His career is marked by his military service, aviation ventures, and significant contributions to the Israeli aviation industry.
Israel (Ezzy) Borovich, born on June 30, 1941, is an Israeli businessman and academic. He served as a professor of management and information systems at Tel Aviv University and as the dean of the School of Management and Economics at Tel Aviv Academic College.
The longtime Microsoft executive, Los Angeles Clippers owner, and philanthropist investing in education, children's health, and public access to government data
Estée Lauder's journey from a Hungarian-Jewish immigrant family in Queens, New York, to the pinnacle of the cosmetics industry is a testament to her vision, determination, and entrepreneurial spirit. Her legacy endures through the global cosmetics empire she built and her enduring influence on business and politics. Estée Lauder remains a remarkable figure in the annals of American and international business history.
Tesco, an international British supermarket chain, ranks as the second largest in terms of profits (after Walmart) and the third largest in terms of revenue (after Walmart and Carrefour). The company operates stores in 14 countries across Asia, Europe, and North America and is the leading supermarket chain in the United Kingdom (where it controls 30% of the market), Ireland, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Leslie Herbert Wexner, born on September 8, 1937, is a Jewish-American philanthropist and businessman, as well as the founder of The Wexner Foundation.
Michael Eisner's remarkable journey in the world of entertainment has left an indelible mark on the industry. From his early days at ABC to his transformative leadership at Disney, his contributions have shaped the way we experience entertainment today. Eisner's legacy continues to influence the ever-evolving landscape of media and entertainment.
Vidal Sassoon (January 17, 1928 – May 9, 2012) was a British-Jewish hairdresser and businessman.
Sheldon Gary Adelson, born in 1933, rose from a humble beginning in Boston to become one of the world's wealthiest individuals, leaving a lasting impact on the global business landscape and the Jewish community.
In the world of technology and innovation, there are pioneers whose vision and contributions have transformed the way we live. Today, we explore the life, heritage, and enduring legacy of Larry Page.
Israel Polack's remarkable journey of biography, heritage, legacy, and contributions epitomizes the profound effect one individual can have on Jewish heritage and the Jewish community.
In the tapestry of Jewish history, there are individuals whose lives are devoted to the betterment of their community, leaving behind a legacy of service, compassion, and profound contributions. Today, we embark on a journey through the biography, heritage, legacy, and extraordinary contributions of a revered figure - Eli Mizrahi. Join us as we explore the life and enduring impact of a dedicated servant of the Jewish communit…
Israeli lawyer, entrepreneur and venture investor who helped build technology companies and advance women into positions of economic leadership
Jewish-American technology entrepreneur, Facebook co-founder, Meta chairman and CEO, philanthropist and central architect of the social-network, digital-community and AI era
Jewish-American computer scientist and entrepreneur, co-founder of Google and Alphabet, who turned internet search into a central infrastructure of the digital world
Jewish-American technology entrepreneur, Oracle co-founder, executive chairman and chief technology officer, philanthropist and prominent supporter of Israel whose influence spans databases, enterprise software, cloud and artificial intelligence
WhatsApp co-founder, Jewish-American technology entrepreneur and major philanthropist for medicine, education and Jewish communities
Jewish-American entrepreneur, founder of Dell Technologies, enterprise-computing leader and philanthropist who turned a dorm-room idea into one of the world’s major technology infrastructures
Israeli-American physician, addiction researcher, major philanthropist, publisher of Israel Hayom and influential supporter of medicine, Jewish identity and Israel
Israeli computer scientist, technology entrepreneur and philanthropist whose work turned computer vision into global systems for safety, accessibility and artificial intelligence
Jewish-American businessman, investor and diplomatic adviser who became a central architect of the Abraham Accords and regional negotiation channels
Businesswoman, author and former presidential adviser whose public life connects enterprise, public policy, Jewish identity and unusual visibility in the White House
Jewish-American computer scientists and entrepreneurs, co-founders of Google, developers of PageRank, and architects of the search, information and internet revolution that changed how humanity finds and uses knowledge
Israeli industrialist, entrepreneur and philanthropist, founder of ISCAR, Blades Technology and IMC, pioneer of industrial parks, Israel Prize laureate and former Knesset member who made manufacturing, technical education and regional development a form of practical Zionism
Israeli industrialist and engineer, longtime owner and chief executive of Elite, who helped turn a pre-state chocolate factory into a major Israeli food company and played a central role in making locally produced instant coffee an everyday household product
The Zionist inventor and industrialist who brought jobs, investment, and a lasting cultural institution to Tel Aviv
Zionist land developer and institution builder who helped lay the foundations of Netanya and Even Yehuda
Herzl’s trusted associate, second president of the Zionist Organization, and a builder of the movement’s symbols, finances, and institutional continuity
The businessman and philanthropist who helped turn North American aliyah into a supported, practical and communal process
A Jewish American leader connecting philanthropy, Zionist education, and development in Israel's Negev and Galilee
Attorney, former head of the Israel Bar Association, businessman and co-founder of the Field Schools youth circles
Israeli lawyer, diplomatic adviser and prime ministerial chief of staff at the intersection of law, government and foreign policy
A pioneer of Israel’s software and internet industries who combined early-stage investment, public service, and the cultivation of global innovation communities
Founder of Scitex, Israeli high-tech pioneer, and builder of globally influential imaging companies
Intelligence officer, diplomat, defense journalist, and entrepreneur who helped establish the commercial foundations of Israel’s AMOS communications-satellite venture
The Israeli entrepreneurs who turned community mapping into a global navigation platform and changed how drivers understand the road
Founder of Microsoft Israel and a technology leader who worked to expand digital access and education
The engineer, technology executive, and investor who helped establish Israel as a strategic Microsoft R&D center and guided Israeli companies toward global growth
Israeli inventor, entrepreneur, and flash-memory pioneer whose work helped make the USB drive an everyday tool around the world
The Jewish American engineer who led the creation of the handheld cellular phone and helped transform the telephone from a fixed-place device into a personal companion
The engineer, Holocaust survivor, and industrial leader who guided Intel from memory chips to microprocessors and reshaped modern technology management
The executive who diversified Microsoft, built a new career in professional basketball, and invested in children, education, and public data
The Jewish American engineer and entrepreneur who founded Android and helped make mobile computing a global infrastructure
The Israeli-American computer scientist and Akamai co-founder who helped turn algorithmic research into essential internet infrastructure (May 14, 1970–September 11, 2001)
A Jewish-American engineer and entrepreneur connecting surgical robotics, spatial computing, artificial intelligence, and visual storytelling
The Tel Aviv-born entrepreneur and analyst who transformed how organizations research, evaluate, and buy information technology
PHP co-creator, Zend Technologies co-founder, and Israeli technology leader who helped shape the infrastructure of the modern web
The Israeli-American physicist and entrepreneur who helped pioneer nonvolatile memory and led SanDisk in bringing flash storage into everyday life
Personal-computing pioneer, Lotus co-founder, digital-rights advocate, and investor in a more open and inclusive technology sector
The Jewish American programmer, ZIP co-creator, and author of PKZIP who helped make file compression a foundation of personal computing
Cisco Systems co-founder, pioneer in the commercialization of routing technology, entrepreneur, and philanthropist in women’s literary history, sustainable farming, and animal welfare
The executive who built AWS from a pioneering initiative into a central engine of Amazon, then rose to lead the entire company
A pioneer of mobile photography who brought cameras, phones, and public networks together for instant picture sharing
Software entrepreneur, writer, and Stack Overflow co-founder who turned professional knowledge and collaborative work into tools used around the world
The Jewish British-American scientist and entrepreneur who turned symbolic computation and structured knowledge into influential tools
The Jewish American programmer who created BitTorrent and transformed the distribution of large files online
The Jewish American engineer whose pioneering design for packet-switched, distributed networks helped lay the foundations of modern digital communication (1926–2011)
The brothers who built a family of technology companies, cultivated generations of entrepreneurs, and widened access to science and engineering in Israel
The Israeli lawyer, diplomat, and executive who linked public service, national security, foreign relations, economic leadership, and institutions of Jewish memory
The Israeli legislator and deputy finance minister who linked economic policy with stewardship of bank holdings, national infrastructure, culture and youth institutions
Israel’s first woman accountant general and a senior leader across public finance, banking, healthcare and infrastructure
The Israeli businessman and producer who built Regency, backed Oscar-winning films, and connected Israel with the center of global cinema
A founder of Kibbutz Afik, a leader in the Golan’s development, and director-general of the Prime Minister’s Office under Yitzhak Rabin