Topic: Creating on Multiple Fronts

Jewish Philanthropy Podcast

Topic: Creating on Multiple Fronts Guest: Ben Wiener Bio:

Ben Wiener is a Venture Enthusiast, entrepreneur and Managing Partner of Jumpspeed Ventures, a micro-fund based in Jerusalem, Israel.

Ben began his career in law as a clerk on the Israel Supreme Court and a practicing corporate lawyer, then co-founded his first software start-up in 1999. He has co-founded and managed a number of startup ventures

and also served as VP of International Business Development at IDT Corp. (NYSE: IDT) where he led M&A transactions and was part of IDT's Venture Services group.

Ben founded Jumpspeed Ventures, a Jerusalem-based micro-fund, in late 2013. Jumpseed addresses the mismatch of supply and demand for early-stage capital in the Capital of the Startup Nation.

In this riveting interview, we cover:

1. Jerusalem the Center of the Universe

2. Tail of the Lion

3. Virtual Mentorship

4. Gratitude

5. Being a Contrarian

6. Pregnant with Twin Novels

7. How to Pitch Anything Effectively

And so much more!