From Service to Startup – The 18X Story – New Jersey

​Life-Changing Impact Story + Why 18X Needs New Jersey Leaders

​For the first time publicly, Mike Silberg will share the untold story of their journey from the elite 669 Tactical Search and Rescue Unit of the IDF to building one of the most impactful tech entrepreneurship programs helping Israeli reservists transition into global tech success.

​This isn't your typical networking event. This is a profoundly personal evening exploring how PTSD from elite combat rescue operations shaped an unexpected path to innovation – and how building community while leveraging our unique Israeli background became the answer. 18X Elite Impact transforms lives through technology entrepreneurship. We guide participants from initial curiosity to successful startups through intensive mentorship, community support, and real-world acceleration.

​We need the New Jersey Israeli tech community's expertise – your understanding of US markets, your networks across the NJ–NY tech corridor, and your experience scaling Israeli innovation for American success. Whether as mentors, advisors, or supporters, your journey from Israel to New Jersey tech leadership is exactly what the next generation needs.

​✨ Attendance is intentionally limited to keep this gathering exclusive and deeply impactful – making it an opportunity not to be missed.

​​Agenda

• ​​7:00– 7:30 Welcome & Networking

• ​​7:30– 8:15 Mike’s Personal Story and the 18X Journey

• ​​8:15 – 9:00 Community Connections & Mingling