Tel Aviv’s startup scene is booming

If you were to ask pretty much any entrepreneur for a list of the best startup cities in the world, you can be pretty confident that list will not only feature Silicon Valley, Stockholm and London, but also Tel Aviv. So why is it that the Israeli city has become a viable destination for companies looking to join the startup revolution?

The best aspects of operating in Tel Aviv

With its growing tech scene and reputation, Tel Aviv has become a bit of a success story. That’s partly down to the fact it has a strong startup ecosystem. Companies and individuals can benefit from easy access to plenty of angel investors as well as capital firms and mentors, and there’s no shortage of talent. In particular, the tech scene has benefited from the large number of highly skilled tech-based individuals within Tel Aviv. Employees tend to know what to do, and don’t require micro-management, which is key for allowing business leaders to focus on growing their company.

The business culture

The business culture in Tel Aviv is one that has become known for its focused and high energy approach, but that doesn’t mean the city fails to embrace fun. In Tel Aviv, the tech scene is looked upon with respect and young people in particular look up to the leaders within it. An important aspect of the business culture in Tel Aviv is that most people are interlinked, meaning it feels that everyone is almost a second-degree friend, or perhaps a colleague of someone you know. Due to the fact Israel is a small country, and most people serve in the army before going to university, the social and professional networks are very much interwoven.

For those looking at Tel Aviv as a possible destination for their own technology startup or expansion, you should be aware that there isn’t really much of a focus on politeness. Instead, people work to overcome a challenge and get tasks done quickly and professionally. Whilst some people find this off-putting, after a while of working within Tel Aviv, many people start to realise the benefits of doing business the Israeli way.

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