Ofer Shayo

Managing Director at Intel Ignite London | Deep Tech Startup Mentor | Co-Founder of Tvinci (Acquired by Kaltura) | Co-Founder As A Service | Former Builder of AWS Startup Loft Accelerator

Ofer Shayo is an experienced entrepreneur and executive who currently serves as the Managing Director of Intel Ignite London at Intel Ignite.1 2 With over 20 years of experience in the startup ecosystem, Shayo brings a wealth of knowledge to his role.

Professional Background

Shayo's career has been marked by several notable positions:

Intel Ignite: Joined as Managing Director for the London program in December 2022.1
Amazon Web Services (AWS): Held various roles from 2020 to 2022, including:
- Venture Capital Business Development
- Founding Member of the Early Stage Scaling Team for AWS Startups EMEA
- Early Stage Scaling Team for AWS Startups UKI1
Kaltura: Served as Senior Vice President of Operations and Commercial for Media and Telecommunications, as well as Vice President of Sales and General Manager for EMEA.1
Tvinci: Co-founder and CEO from 2007 to 2014.1

Education

Shayo holds a Bachelor of Law in Government from IDC Herzliya (now known as Reichman University), which he completed between 2004 and 2008.1 2

Skills and Expertise

Throughout his career, Shayo has developed a diverse skill set, including:

User Experience
Strategic Partnerships
Product Management
Digital Media
Entrepreneurship
Executive Management
Online Marketing
Streaming Media
OTT (Over-The-Top) Technologies1

Recent Activities

In his current role at Intel Ignite London, Shayo has been actively involved in:

Introducing the first batch of startups for the Intel Ignite London program.3
Speaking at tech events, such as the Mind the Tech London 2024 panel.4
Overseeing and celebrating the success of Intel Ignite London cohorts.6

Shayo's LinkedIn presence (username: ofershayo) reflects his passion for innovation and his commitment to helping drive the success of startups through the Intel Ignite program.5