From Startup Nation to U.S. Expansion: How to Build Your Dream Team
Welcome to the event: From Startup Nation to U.S. Expansion: How to Build Your Dream Team
Date: December 2nd, 2025
Location: Sarona Market, Tel Aviv
Hosted by: Risch Results
As Israeli startups expand into the US, one of the most critical questions is how to find and hire the right people.
Join us for an evening of discussion and connection focused on the realities of hiring in the US market. A panel of industry leaders who have firsthand experience building teams across both ecosystems will share insights, lessons learned, and practical guidance for startups growing their presence in the US.
Following the panel, guests are invited to stay for casual networking over drinks and light bites.
Our Esteemed Panel:
The panel brings together inspiring leaders who sit at the intersection of innovation, global growth, people strategy, and cross-border law. Each panelist brings a unique vantage point on what it truly takes for Israeli startups to build effective teams and scale successfully in the U.S. market.
• Noa Inbar, VP People at TailorMed, who brings over 15 years of experience helping startups and multinational organizations design teams, develop leaders, and scale effectively.
• Gili Elkin, Founder and Managing Partner of ICI Fund, a U.S.-based VC investing in Israeli deep-tech and AI visionaries, with deep expertise in global expansion, disciplined investment, and building resilient founder partnerships.
• Joy Malka Rothenberg, an international attorney admitted in both the U.S. and Israel, a global leader in advancing the Abraham Accords, and a trusted advisor to governments and organizations navigating cross-border legal, diplomatic, and business issues.
•Jolene Risch, Founder and CEO of Risch Results, who has spent nearly two decades helping Israeli and global founders hire strategically aligned U.S.-based talent and navigate the realities of entering and growing in the American market.
For inquiries, please email [email protected]
https://rischresults.com/hiring-in-the-us/