Eyal Reshef

Eyal Reshef is the Founder and CEO of IMA (Innovation Matching Accelerator), a company he established in November 2003.1 As a seasoned executive, Eyal has extensive experience in various fields and technologies throughout his career.

Professional Background

Eyal's role at IMA involves leading a global startup ecosystem hub that acts as a 'Product hub' for numerous enterprises across industries such as Financial, Retail, Online, Telco, Healthcare, and Pharma. Under his leadership, IMA has developed a portfolio of over 500 innovative and disruptive startups and product companies, focusing on domains like Big Data & Analytics/AI, Digital, Cyber & Security, Fintech, Blockchain, and IoT.1

Previous Experience

Before founding IMA, Eyal held several notable positions:

• Vice President of Business Development at Tadlys Wireless Communication Ltd. (2001-2003)
• Director of Product Management at CTMotion (2000-2001)
• Marketing Director Business Market at Orange (1998-2000)
• Partner at Mitzuv consulting firm (1995-1998)

Education

Eyal holds a B.A. in Business and Economics from Bar-Ilan University, which he obtained between 1990 and 1993. He also completed an additional program on Advanced Advertising.1

Language Skills

Eyal is proficient in multiple languages:

• Hebrew (native or bilingual proficiency)
• English (native or bilingual proficiency)
• Spanish (elementary proficiency)1

As the founder of IMA, Eyal Reshef has positioned himself as an Open Innovation Pioneer and Corporate Innovation Expert, actively involved in the global startup ecosystem and corporate innovation landscape.2