Ibex Founders Academy
Exclusive Workshops for Early-Stage Founders.
25 Seats. Zero Cost.
Ibex Founders Academy is opening Batch #2 !
A practical program for early-stage founders preparing for fundraising and company building, featuring focused sessions with top operators and industry experts tailored specifically for this stage.
Program Details:
4 exclusive sessions
Taking Place at the Ibex Offices, Tel Aviv
Limited to 25 founders
Free of charge
Participation is subject to application and approval
Session 1: Storytelling & Pitching for Founders
May 31, 9:00-11:30
with Eli Ezra, Barry Katz Ltd.
A focused, interactive session that goes beyond standard pitch advice to explore how investors process information, where founders lose clarity, and why strong ideas often fail to land. We’ll concentrate on structuring a clear, compelling narrative, avoiding common pitch mistakes, and communicating value in a way that connects to decision-making.
Eli is a consultant and communication coach from Barry Katz Ltd. He works with hi-tech and startup businesses around the world.
He is a mentor for a number of startup accelerators, including IBM Alphazone, Sarona Partners and Israel’s largest startup competition, EY’s The Journey.
Eli’s clients have included Google, Facebook, IBM, HP, TikTok, Check Point Software and EY, amongst others.
You can see more about Eli at his LinkedIn profile: linkedin.com/in/eliezra and about Barry Katz Ltd at Barry Katz Communicating Success
Session 2: Financial Planning & Fundraising Strategy
June 10, 18:00-20:00
with Rina Arbel & Assaf Oron, Nextage
A practical session covering the key financial decisions founders face early on, from runway and budgeting to hiring plans, forecasting, fundraising strategy, and more.
Rina and Assaf lead the FP&A analyst department at Nextage, working closely with startups on financial planning, fundraising strategy, and scalable growth models.
They specialize in building comprehensive budgets and complex financial models for a wide variety of companies, supporting them from early Seed stages through advanced funding rounds and M&A transactions.
Partnering with top-tier companies, they provide critical analytical insights, tailored 'Go to Market' strategies, and strategic financial planning to drive continuous growth and business success.
Session 3: Key Legal & Fundraising Decision
June 16, 10:00-12:00
with Yotam Azari, Gornitzky & Co.
A fast-paced, interactive session covering the key legal and commercial considerations early-stage founders face when building their venture. We will start with incorporation choices (Israel vs. Delaware) and core founders’ arrangements (including repurchase mechanics), move through early fundraising structures (SAFEs vs. priced rounds, including pre-money vs. post-money valuation caps), and then dive into the main dynamics, common investor asks and negotiation frictions in Seed term sheets.
Yotam is a partner in the Technology and Venture Capital Practice at Gornitzky & Co. and a corporate transactional lawyer, advising investors, VCs and startups from formation through financing rounds and ongoing commercial and corporate matters.
He represents leading Israeli startups and emerging companies across sectors including defense tech, cybersecurity, deep tech, fintech, gaming and biotech, and works closely with founders, CEOs and boards of directors on transactions, investments and other strategic matters.
Session 4: From Both Sides of the Table
June 22, 18:00-20:00
Open Conversation with Ibex Investors & Portfolio Founders
An honest conversation with Ibex investors and portfolio founders. Covering fundraising, lessons learned, mistakes to avoid, and the things founders usually don’t get to ask openly.
Spots are limited! Apply now to join.
Participation is subject to approval and requires attendance at all four sessions.