Amos Avner is an experienced entrepreneur and business development professional with expertise in APAC expansion, startup acceleration, and strategic consulting. Amos is currently Head of Hi-Tech Business Development at PwC, where he leverages his knowledge of emerging markets, cross-border transactions, and innovation to help clients grow their businesses. Prior to joining PwC, Amos co-founded StartupEast Ventures, the first Asian-Israeli startup accelerator, and served as Managing Director of Tel Aviv University's entrepreneurship center. Amos holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in New Media Marketing and Filmmaking from Tel Aviv University and is an alumni of Unit 8200, the elite Israeli Intelligence Corps. He is also a father of two.