Nadav Shoval

Nadav Shoval, born in 1990, is an Israeli entrepreneur best known as the Co-Founder and CEO of OpenWeb, a technology company focused on creating safer online communities. He founded OpenWeb in 2013, originally named Spot.IM, with the mission to combat online toxicity and promote healthy discourse among users. The company has grown significantly, partnering with over 700 publishers and reaching more than 100 million monthly active users.12

Early Life and Education

Shoval was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease as a child, which led him to engage with technology from an early age. This experience sparked his interest in online communities, where he began building chat rooms and forums on old classroom computers.2

Career Path

Before OpenWeb, Shoval founded several companies:

• Looop Ltd. (2005-2006): Focused on online marketing.
• Simple One (2010-2011): An app for managing social media and SMS communications.
• He has also been involved with YPO since 2019, a global leadership organization.2

In addition to his role at OpenWeb, Shoval has been recognized for his contributions to the tech industry, including being named one of Forbes' Israel 30 Under 30 in 2017.2

Recent Developments

As of September 2024, Shoval is involved in a notable leadership dispute at OpenWeb. The company's board announced that Tim Harvey would take over as CEO, but Shoval has publicly stated that he intends to remain in his position and has accused the board of breaching his contract. This situation has led to significant media coverage regarding the governance of the company.345

Personal Life

Shoval currently resides in Brooklyn, New York. He is married and has one child. He is also an advocate for mental health awareness, openly discussing his personal challenges with PTSD, OCPD, and ADHD.2