Naomi Krieger Carmy

Naomi Krieger Carmy Naomi has a account Vice President, Israel Innovation Authority Tel Aviv, Israel 500+ connections Contact info Israel Innovation Authority (רשות החדשנות (לשעבר המדען הראשי Harvard Kennedy School About I like to connect analytics, ideas and people to make big things happen. From a Wall Street finance background, I moved to management, investment and advisory roles that rely on understanding the Israeli and global innovation ecosystem, building networks, and a passion to tackle tough business and social challenges. In my current role as VP Societal Challenges at the Israel Innovation Authority, I invest in and support innovative impact technology addressing public and social challenges, and address the challenge of developing human capital for Israel's tech and innovation ecosystem. My team and I allocate funding, develop policy, design programs, tackle regulatory hurdles and work with industry to find solutions and change market perception. I love setting up new things, working with good people, and talking about all of it. https://innovationisrael.org.il/social https://innovationisrael.org.il/en/contentpage/israel-innovation-authority Experience Israel Innovation Authority (רשות החדשנות (לשעבר המדען הראשי VP Societal Challenges Company NameIsrael Innovation Authority (רשות החדשנות (לשעבר המדען הראשי Dates EmployedJun 2017 – Present Employment Duration3 yrs 6 mos LocationTel Aviv Area, Israel I set up and run the Societal Challenges division, a new department supporting technological innovation and R&D for social impact, and addressing the talent shortage in the Israeli ecosystem. Member of senior management team, run three "tech for impact" investment committees; member of Startup investment committee. Responsible for engaging business, public and civil society stakeholders, evaluating ventures, and creating new programs. UK Israel Tech Hub Founding Director Company NameUK Israel Tech Hub Dates EmployedFeb 2012 – Jun 2017 Employment Duration5 yrs 5 mos LocationTel Aviv Set up and led high profile public-private venture (based out of British Embassy Tel Aviv) to promote business and tech collaboration between the UK and Israel, based on identifying market synergies between the two countries. Led team to help create over 150 business partnerships by working with corporates and start-ups, particularly on Open Innovation models in key verticals (Retail, Fintech, Digital Health, Ed-tech, Arabic digital content). The Hub won the UK Foreign Office Innovation Award and its model was chosen by the UK government to be replicated globally. see less STRIVE Israel Chief Executive Officer Company NameSTRIVE Israel Dates EmployedAug 2008 – Dec 2010 Employment Duration2 yrs 5 mos Led innovative not-for-profit (30 employees) as part of JDC-Tevet helping unemployed Israelis achieve careers and financial independence, achieving over 80% job placement and retention. Initiated organizational reform resulting in improved outcomes and 40% lower cost per participant. New York City Economic Development Corporation Project Manager (Fellowship) Company NameNew York City Economic Development Corporation Dates EmployedJun 2007 – Aug 2007 Employment Duration3 mos Lehman Brothers Investment Banker - Technology Division Company NameLehman Brothers Dates EmployedSep 2003 – Jun 2006 Employment Duration2 yrs 10 mos LocationGreater New York City Area Worked on Wall Street IPOs, large scale equity and debt offerings, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) for global tech companies and Israeli companies in various industries. Conducted financial valuations, strategic and market analysis. בנק ישראל Bank of Israel Assistant Economist Company Nameבנק ישראל Bank of Israel Part-time Dates EmployedSep 2002 – Sep 2003 Employment Duration1 yr 1 mo Macroeconomic research and analysis Unit 8200 - Israeli Intelligence Corps Non Commissioned Officer Company NameUnit 8200 - Israeli Intelligence Corps Full-time Dates EmployedSep 1996 – Mar 1999 Employment Duration2 yrs 7 mos Show fewer experiences Education Harvard Kennedy School Harvard Kennedy School Degree NameMPPField Of StudyPublic & Economic Policy Dates attended or expected graduation2006 – 2008 Activities and Societies: Teaching Assistant- Globalization: Issues, Actors and Decisions (Harvard College); Course Assistant- Finance (Harvard Kennedy School); Managing Editor, Kennedy School Review; President, HKS Israel Caucus; University of Cambridge University of Cambridge Degree NameFellowship - Centre for Science and Policy Dates attended or expected graduation2013 – 2013 The Hebrew University of Jerusalem The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Degree NameBAField Of StudyEconomics and International Relations Dates attended or expected graduation2000 – 2003 Activities and Societies: President, Hebrew University Debating Society; Completed 1 year of Computer Science BA studies & Amirim Science Excellence program Université Paris-Sorbonne Université Paris-Sorbonne Degree NameCertificateField Of StudyFrench Language and Culture Dates attended or expected graduation1999 – 1999