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Episode Synopsis
In today's episode of Unicorn Builders, we speak with Tom Livne, Founder and CEO of Verbit, an AI-powered transcription platform that's raised over $600 Million in funding.
Topics Discussed:
Tom’s background, including lessons learned from his time in the Israeli military, and founding his first tech company in his 20s
His favorite book, and why Walt Disney is the founder who most inspires him.
How the startup and unicorn ecosystem in Israel evolved, and what it’s like today
How Tom’s time as a practicing lawyer led him to identify a problem and start Verbit
Resisting the temptation of premature multi-million dollars SPAC deals, the importance of taking a stance when you believe in something, and the state of Israeli democracy
Favorite book:
The Alchemist
Topics Discussed:
Tom’s background, including lessons learned from his time in the Israeli military, and founding his first tech company in his 20s
His favorite book, and why Walt Disney is the founder who most inspires him.
How the startup and unicorn ecosystem in Israel evolved, and what it’s like today
How Tom’s time as a practicing lawyer led him to identify a problem and start Verbit
Resisting the temptation of premature multi-million dollars SPAC deals, the importance of taking a stance when you believe in something, and the state of Israeli democracy
Favorite book:
The Alchemist
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