New York University

Croton-Harmon High School

Consultant at Caldwell

Caldwell

Consultant

Associate

Drive investments in and partnerships between American companies and investors, and Israeli startups and funds. Create opportunities for startups to raise capital and gain clients, and for companies to identify possibiliities for innovation and expansion. Ongoing activities have resulted in numerous meetings, scouting trips to Israel, and multi-million dollar investments and partnerships. 

•Network with New York investment community (angels, VCs, family offices, PE firms, etc.) to make targeted introductions to companies and funds across many industries
•Conduct market research and scouting for companies and investors seeking investment and acquisition opportunities 
•Establish and lead new business initiatives in emerging technology markets such as Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality and Education Technology
•Organize conferences for Venture Capital, Private Equity and Hedge Fund managers to meet Limited Partners (e.g. family offices, institutional investors, fund- of-fund allocators, pension funds, endowments, etc.)
•Advise startup companies and funds on capital raising process, and attracting clients and partners
•Broker relationships and facilitate meetings to support companies’ fundraising efforts 
•Organize investment oriented showcases for delegations of companies in a variety of industries
•Draft marketing materials and company profiles for investor events

Economic Mission to New York, Government of Israel Ministry of Economy

Director of Investment Relations

Advised Israel’s diplomats to Australia on key political and economic developments in Australia and the Pacific Islands.

•Conceived and led a plan for the Embassy of Israel to engage Australian Members of Parliament 
•Developed and maintained relationships with advisors of federal Members of Parliament
•Researched and prepared briefing notes on policies and politicians
•Wrote speeches for the Ambassador of Israel to Australia

Embassy of Israel

Political Affairs Advisor

Created and analyzed indexes of stocks listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) as part of a project to develop strategies for increasing the number of Israeli companies going public on the stock exchange

Israel Securities Authority

Economic Analysis and Research Fellow

Compiled research and created a database of Israeli companies with a presence in the U.S. Northeast. Authored an analysis of findings from the database. Drafted briefing notes on the significance of the findings and how the agency could use the data to increase productivity.

Economic Mission to the U.S., Government of Israel Ministry of Finance

Company and Database Research Intern

Teaching high school students how to advocate for Israel on college campuses.  Working with students on improving their advocacy, communication and writing skills.

Write On For Israel

Student Advisor

Authored a PowerPoint presentation and brochure about the incitement of hatred by Hamas in the Gaza Strip for the ZOA. Published an article debunking the myth of Israel as an apartheid state.

Zionist Organization of America

Campus Advocacy Intern

Composed responses to constituents’ letters regarding policy issues, complaints and grievances.  Spoke about policy issues with constituents while accompanying Congressman Weiner to events.  Kept track of events in the district that Congressman Weiner would want to attend.

The Office of Congressman Anthony Weiner

District Affairs Intern

CLIP is a paid summer internship experience in New York City that seeks to foster and develop professional and lay leadership in the Jewish community.

Collegiate Leadership Internship Program

Program Participant

Researched companies and organizations involved with alternative energy. Contacted parties about exhibiting at energy independence fair.

Erik Blumberg