Uzi leads SOSA’s daily operations and long-term vision. Before SOSA, Uzi founded eCommerce diamond businesses and was a commercial pilot. When he’s not managing SOSA’s operations across 4 continents, you’ll find Uzi surfing or playing guitar.

Yinon leads SOSA’s commercial activities, turning its vision into reality. Before SOSA, Yinon was the CEO and co-founder of Flo, an industry 4.0 startup. In his spare time, he enjoys skiing and cooking (he even cooked in a 3-star Michelin restaurant for a summer.

Anna brings over 13 years of global experience in venture capital, corporate strategy, and AI innovation. She has helped companies scale, built strategic partnerships, and executed complex transactions across the U.S., Israel, APAC, and EMEA. Her career began in angel investing at a family office, followed by venture capital within a corporate law firm.

Dani leads the firm’s corporate strategy practice, guiding global enterprises and governments in identifying emerging technologies and building innovation-driven growth strategies. Before joining SOSA, Dani spent a decade in venture capital and private equity, managing investments and portfolio operations across diverse industries. Dani is a father of three, a marathon runner, and a former semi-professional football player.

Lital leads SOSA’s global financial strategy and operations, drawing on extensive experience from senior finance roles at Ludan Group, EY, and Bank Leumi. A CPA with an MBA (cum laude), she specializes in corporate finance, strategic planning, capital raising, international taxation, and M&A, helping drive organizational growth and operational excellence across global business initiatives. Before her career in finance, Lital was also a professional dancer.

Iris brings over 25 years of executive experience leading global marketing organizations in Telecommunications, Cyber, and B2B SaaS. She previously served as CMO at BATM, and led marketing and strategy for Nokia’s Cloud Infrastructure. Iris holds an MBA from INSEAD and a B.Sc. in Industrial Design. She is a professional designer, kickboxer, and obsessive reader.

Gianna Sagazio, CEO of SOSA Brazil, brings over 20 years of innovation leadership, including leading roles at CNI, the UN, and BNDES. Outside of work, she enjoys nature, swimming, hiking, reading, and painting.

David leads SOSA HLS programs for international defense companies and the Israeli Ministry of Defense. Before SOSA, David served as the Head of Combat Weapons System Division in the IDF. When not at SOSA, he does triathlons and watersports.

Erik leads SOSA HLS Open Innovation programs. Before SOSA, Erik served in the Israeli Security Agency and was the co-founder and CEO of several international companies in the HLS and defense domain. He surfs on the weekends.

Polina is a Senior Research Associate on SOSA’s research team, based in Tel Aviv. She has carried out multiple cross-industry research projects, identifying cutting-edge technology solutions for SOSA's corporate partners. Before SOSA, Polina worked in finance at Nestlé and Mars. Polina holds an MA in International Entrepreneurship. In her free time, Polina likes to take dance classes.

Victor is a Research Associate in SOSA's NYC office, responsible for scouting and validating innovative tech solutions on behalf of the firm's global client base. Before SOSA, Victor was a consultant for fuzzy front-end startups and high-tech projects. He holds a BA in Business Psychology and an MA and Ph.D. in Technological Innovation. He calls Germany and Brazil “Home” and brews his own Kombucha.

Elan designs and leads acceleration programs for governments that support international startups seeking to enter the US market. Prior to joining SOSA, Elan worked at Endeavor Mexico, leading research studies on startup ecosystems in Latin America. Elan is an avid hiker, cook, chess player, and reggaeton dancer.

Carmel's role is to scout for cutting-edge tech solutions for SOSA's HLS Open Innovation Programs. Before SOSA, he worked in the partnerships groups at various financial startups in the US. He enjoys spending weekends in northern Israel and is a podcast enthusiast.

Bianca leads the design and execution of NJ BASE, New Jersey’s flagship international landing center in Jersey City. She oversees startup programming and engagement with corporates, investors, and public institutions, and supports SOSA’s U.S. expansion in New York, drawing on her experience with accelerators, foreign direct investment, and a passion for global communities, travel, and food.

Ayalah is a Research Associate on SOSA's research team, based in Tel Aviv. She works across cross-industry innovation projects, scouting and validating emerging technology solutions for SOSA's global corporate clients. Before SOSA, Ayalah worked at Accenture and M Ventures, the corporate venture arm of Merck KGaA. She holds a BSc in Medical Biochemistry, an MSc in Biotechnology, and a BA in Security and Diplomacy. Outside of work she loves sports, art, and travel.

Ariel is an Analyst on SOSA’s New York team, supporting technology scouting, in-depth market research, and commercial diligence across corporate innovation and go-to-market programs. Before SOSA, he worked in private equity at The Riverside Company and Sales & Trading at JPMorgan. He holds a B.S. in Economics from Duke University, with a concentration in Finance. Originally from São Paulo, Ariel enjoys soccer, follows venture capital, and loves exploring New York’s food scene.