About
i4Valley isn’t just an incubator: it’s the first investor that’s solely dedicated to revolutionizing Industry 4.0 ventures. We invest in pre-Seed and Seed startups with smart solutions for streamlining processes, quality and productivity. Our entrepreneurs receive a 1 Million NIS first-year investment, a comprehensive service package and a membership in a strong, vibrant, innovative ecosystem and community, with unlimited business connections and opportunities.
Our Team
Sivan Yechieli - CEO
Sivan Yechieli is a hi-tech executive, entrepreneur and public sector leader. As former Mayor of Kfar-Vradim (2008-2018) and Chair of Israel's Northern Confrontation Line Forum, he was the steering force of the Northern Protection Plan: a government policy aimed at ensuring regional continuity in times of war. Prior to his public service, he held senior positions in hi-tech companies.
Sivan is a graduate of the Stef Wertheimer College for Entrepreneurs. He holds a B.A. in Economics and Multidisciplinary Studies from Haifa University and an M.A. in Legal Studies from Bar-Ilan University.
Something else about Sivan: Loves riding motorcycles.
Zvika Weinstock - VP Technology
Zvika is an expert in developing technologies and growth engines, a mentor, a tech entrepreneur and a senior consultant to large manufacturing companies, high-techs and the public sector. For the past 30 years he has held key positions in the high-tech industry, including VP of Marketing at ECI and VP of Innovation and Strategy at Huawei. He also co-founded Seabridge, which was later acquired by Nokia Siemens. Zvika is the founder and owner of C-Eurovision - a company specializing in implementing organizational innovation and a consultant for the Ministry of Economy. He also mentors in various acceleration programs, including Tech Factory - the flagship accelerator for the manufacturing industry. He holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering from Tel Aviv University and an Executive MBA from Kellogg-Recanati.
Something else about Zvika: 8200 certification.
Rami Gazit - VP Business Development
Rami is a senior mentor and startup consultant specializing in Lean StartUp methodology, business strategy and customer-focused data. Alongside his role at i4Valley, he manages the Galilee Accelerator for Smart Industries and is a senior adjunct lecturer on entrepreneurship and innovation. Throughout his career, he successfully founded and led BizTEC - the Technion's Accelerator Program, and has consulted numerous accelerators, startups and large organizations, including Amdocs, Elbit and the Israeli Air Force. Rami holds a BSc and a MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management from the Technion.
Something else about Rami: an ultra-marathon runner.
Our Team
Sivan Yechieli - CEO
Sivan Yechieli is a software executive, entrepreneur and public sector leader. As former Mayor of Kfar-Vradim (2008-2018) and Chair of Israel's Northern Confrontation Line Forum, he was the steering force of the Northern Protection Plan: a government policy aimed at ensuring regional continuity in times of war. Prior to his public service, he held senior positions in hi-tech companies.
Sivan is a graduate of the Stef Wertheimer College for Entrepreneurs. He holds a B.A. in Economics and Multidisciplinary Studies from Haifa University and an M.A. in Legal Studies from Bar-Ilan University.
Something else about Sivan: A motorcycle fan
Zvika Weinstock - CTO
Zvika is an expert in developing technologies and growth engines, a mentor, a tech entrepreneur and a senior consultant to large manufacturing companies, high-techs and the public sector. For the past 30 years he has held key positions in the high-tech industry, including VP of Marketing at ECI and VP of Innovation and Strategy at Huawei. He also co-founded Seabridge, which was later acquired by Nokia Siemens. Zvika is the founder and owner of C-YourVision - a company specializing in implementing organizational innovation and a consultant for the Ministry of Economy. He also mentors in various acceleration programs, including Tech Factory - the flagship accelerator for the manufacturing industry. He holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering from Tel Aviv University and an Executive MBA from Kellogg-Recanati.
Something else about Zvika: 8200 certification.
Rami Gazit - VP Business Development
Rami is a senior mentor and startup consultant specializing in Lean StartUp methodology, business strategy and customer-focused data. Alongside his role at i4Valley, he manages the Galilee Accelerator for Smart Industries and is a senior adjunct lecturer on entrepreneurship and innovation. Throughout his career, he successfully founded and led BizTEC - the Technion's Accelerator Program, and has consulted numerous accelerators, startups and large organizations, including Amdocs, Elbit and the Israeli Air Force. Rami holds a BSc and a MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management from the Technion.
Something else about Rami: an ultra-marathon runner.