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Gal Avital

Lead Partnerships & Business Development at M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund

Gal Avital is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Halas-Tech, associated with Halasartan, a social initiative aimed at connecting cancer patients and survivors with major tech companies such as Microsoft, Google, Lightricks, and Meta. Established in December 2022, Halas-Tech focuses on leveraging technology to enhance the social and professional opportunities available to individuals affected by cancer, particularly in areas like content creation and marketing.1

In addition to his role at Halas-Tech, Gal Avital serves as the Lead Partnerships & Business Development for EMEA & APAC at M12, Microsoft's venture fund, where he has been since October 2020. His responsibilities include sourcing startups for partnerships and facilitating acquisitions by Microsoft. He is also involved in mentoring through Meta’s Women Mentorship Program in Israel.1

Gal has a background in business development and strategic partnerships, having previously worked with companies like Singtel and Cream Software Engineering. He is dedicated to using his expertise to advocate for cancer patients' rights and streamline bureaucratic processes through initiatives like Gal Yarok, which he co-founded in June 2020.1

Experience

Lead Partnerships & Business Development, EMEA & APAC at M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund (October 2020 - Present)

Strategic Partnerships at Singtel (June 2016 - October 2020), Halas-Tech by Halasartan (December 2022 - Present); Gal Yarok Social Initiative (June 2020 - Present); Recardo (September 2013 - September 2015)

Education

The Interdisciplinary Center - LL.B. in Law and B.A. in Business (2010 - 2014); Zell Entrepreneurship Program at IDC Herzliya - Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies (2013 - 2014); Kalay High School - SAT, Business & Economics, Computer Science (2000 - 2004); Hoffman Kofman Foundation - Leadership (2020 - 2021)