Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

Tel Aviv University

Skills: Problem Solving · Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) · Negotiation · Strategic Thinking

Radware

VP Strategy & Corporate Development

Founded and established a corporate development capacity in a growing B2C product-oriented startup
• Supported late stages of the Popular Pays acquisition, and directed the PMI process
• Recruited a team and instituted strategy and corporate development methodologies

Lightricks

Director, Corporate Development and M&A

Execution on company strategy (led over $500M in transaction value)
• Mentored assigned deal maker and supported process efforts, to bring the DevOpsGroup acquisition by Sourced Group to conclusion
• Strategized and led the execution of the Roam Digital acquisition by projekt202, the first inorganic expansion of the business unit outside the USA
• Drove the acquisition of Clearbridge Mobile, while guiding a business unit through its first acquisition
• Led the acquisition of ADK Group by projekt202, coordinating among Legal, Finance, HR and many more practice areas, to bring to fruition this strategic expansion to three additional markets
• Spearheaded the Openmarket divestment agreement, the first substantial divestment in Amdocs's history, from strategic management decision, through engagement with PE firms and up to due diligence process, documentation and closing
• Led the acquisition of Big Nerd Ranch by projekt202 (an acquired subsidiary from three years earlier), during COVID19; the first 100% remote M&A process in Amdocs History
• Focal point in the TTS Wireless acquisition, E2E from BU domain strategy, DD, closing, communication efforts, and to initial PMI planning
• Spearheaded projekt202 acquisition process (undisclosed full amount), from ideation and due diligence to signing and closing efforts

• Driving collaboration between stakeholders from various departments, including: Legal, Tax, Accounting, Finance, HR and Operations, as well as relevant business units, to streamline deal process and inject agility to a publicly traded company
• Sourcing and managing inbounds in diverse domains, including: Network, Design-Led-Thinking, Security, B2B, DevOps, BSS/OSS Consolidation and Diversification efforts, resulting in constant deal flow of over 30 relevant targets to execute on
• Developing internal tools, templates and frameworks to improve knowledge preservation and transfer among team members

Amdocs

Assessed strategic moves for the company and provided actionable recommendations to senior management, on growth opportunities and business improvements
• Pivoted market analysis and strategic frameworks development, prior to a major diversification move for the company, leading to an M&A target search in the field
• Drove management decision to establish a new B2B business unit, following a year long project of leading interdisciplinary teams analysis and extracting insightful recommendations
• Updated training modules and on-boarding program, leading to shorter time to contribution of new hires by up to 50%

Corporate Strategy Consultant

Stealth Mode Startup

Founder

Engaged in statistical and business analysis for innovative e-commerce technology, driving key operational efficiencies, automations, and user acquisition improvements
• Designed pricing and cost structure optimization models
• Recommended necessary improvements and additions to data analytics platform
• Developed customer lifetime value analysis and CRM insights

RosieApp

Business Strategy and Analytics

• Supply Chain Management
• Microeconomics

Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University

Teaching Assistant

Led market entry project to launch a proprietary trading technology in US securities market
•	Conducted comprehensive industry and competitor analyses on online brokerage market 
•	Researched client preferences and performed in-depth customer lifetime value analysis 
•	Formulated operating models to evaluate third-party partnerships, in-house technology capabilities, and M&A opportunities 
•	Designed ownership based fractional-shares operating model utilizing multi layered copy-trade technology, phasing out contracts-for-difference (CFD) derivatives as core financial instruments
•	Developed profitability forecasting matrix incorporating research results and core recommendation, as well as sensitivity considerations for dynamic market conditions

eToro

MBA Summer Associate - Business Strategy and Development, Financial Products

Founded and managed an innovative crowdsource stock valuation platform
• Sourced technical and financial professionals to execute original business plan
• Designed and led platform development to a minimum viable product stage
• Pitched company to a consortium of investors in the NYC area

Crowdvalue.net

Advised high profile clients on intellectual property, innovation strategies, and royalties enhancement
• Worked closely with tech engineers and scientist to develop and patent innovative products, and improve go-to-market strategies
• Provided critical advisory for Fortune 500 firms of various industries regarding patents and trademarks cases, strategic partnerships, royalty agreements, infringement risk mitigation and more
• Built strong client relationships based on transparent communication and insightful recommendations

Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer

Associate - Litigation Group

Expanded division’s functionality by adding capabilities, establishing partnerships and enhancing training programs
• Defined operational requirements and developed enhancement program roadmap to surpass unit’s performance standard and broaden missions portfolio
• Drove the process from concept creation to requirements definition to launch, resulting in improved task forces collaboration and accelerated completion rates across multiple sectors
• Led the implementation process of newly developed program, increasing percentage of combat-ready soldiers from 50% to 100% upon completion of training
• Managed over 15 instructors, designing and supervising the training programs for over 60 soldiers

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) - Special Forces

Lead Instructor

Planned and executed training program, preparing subordinates for real-time military operations and future commanding positions
• Chosen by Unit Commander for a fast track promotion (top 10%) after achieving full team operational-status in 70% less time than average, utilizing ambitious and demanding trainings
• Instructed soldiers in all aspects of real-time operations and coached on personal development, resulting in 56% elected for commander or instructor positions, 26% above unit’s average

Course Commander - Training Division

Commanded operational team of over 12 sergeants and soldiers in complex and multi-faceted missions
• Integrated with regional units to develop joint task forces resulting in the completion of operations with high success rates 
• Developed cross-sectors pilot program that was adopted as standard practice in 2006
• Managed logistics, supply chain, and placement of task forces across sectors of operation

Gadi Shevach Nevo