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Meirav Oren
CEO and Co-Founder at Versatile (We're hiring!)
Meirav Oren (Fainaru) is the CEO and Co-Founder of Versatile, a leading construction technology company that aims to improve jobsite productivity and safety.12 Here's an overview of her background and accomplishments:
Professional Experience
Meirav co-founded Versatile in February 2016 and has been serving as its CEO since then.3 The company's flagship product, CraneView™, provides construction professionals with unprecedented visibility into jobsite challenges and opportunities.3
Before founding Versatile, Meirav had a successful career at Intel Corporation, where she spent about 10 years in various roles:
- Mobile Wireless Group Financial Specialist & Consolidator (2008-2011)
- IT Flex Services Greater European & Asia Region Business Operations Manager (2004-2008)
- Flex Israel BizOps Analyst (2002-2003)3
Education
Meirav holds multiple degrees:
- Executive MBA from Tel Aviv University (2006-2008)
- Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Bar-Ilan University (2002-2004)
- Bachelor's Degree in Economics & Management from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (1999-2002)3
Achievements and Leadership
- Under Meirav's leadership, Versatile became the first construction technology firm to be named a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum.1
- She successfully led Versatile through significant funding rounds, including a Series A of $28.5 million and a Series B of $80 million, both during the COVID-19 pandemic.2
- Meirav leads the Tel Aviv chapter of the Society for Construction Solutions (SCS).13
Personal Background
Meirav's passion for construction stems from her upbringing, as her father was a General Contractor.2 She is also a former Lieutenant of the Israeli Air Force.1
Meirav is known for her visionary leadership, passion for innovation, and collaborative approach. She believes in transparency, embracing a growth mindset, and learning from failures.2