Shahar Graf

Experience

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  J6 & Cyber Defense Directorate, IDF

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Main Frame Operations Management -&- Information System Director

  During my military service, I took on the following main roles within the IDF's main computing unit (Center of Computing and Information Systems):~ Main Frame Operations: Operating and managing the IDF Main Frame system, using JES, Control-M, IMS and TSO. ~ Information System Director: Head of internal information system, using mainly XML and scripts. Main tasks included working with end users, generating optimization, creating a framework and platform/team management.

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  Bengis Center

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Director of Projects, Marketing & Events

  The innovation center promotes innovation & entrepreneurship in the Negev region of Israel, through conferences, hackathons, academic programs and more. Specialized in marketing, communications, project management and event production. Additional fields of work included entrepreneurship program management, public relations, administration and more.

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  TEDxWhiteCity

  Sept 2014 - Nov 2017

  Co Founder

  TEDxWhiteCity was an annual event, organized alongside Mr. Yossi Vardi and host to a crowd of 2000+ professionals. Serving as a crossroad for Israel's leaders, from young entrepreneurs to globally recognized serial innovators and social change makers. Highlighting entrepreneurship & innovation and featuring many talented speakers, including Mr. Shimon Peres, the late President of Israel.Search TEDxWhiteCity on YouTube to watch our speakers!

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  WeWork

  Feb 2016 - May 2016

  Community Events

  Organizing events for both WeWork members and Amsterdam's entrepreneurial community, within the Community team. Additionally, developed partnerships to further grow WeWork's impact in Amsterdam.

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  Capital On Stage

  Nov 2016 - Jun 2017

  Founders Officer

  Connected growing startups across Europe with international VC investors, with the goal of accelerating funding. Responsible for sourcing, screening and preparing startups looking for investments between €500k to €10mm. Reviewed pitch decks, matched startups with relevant investors and coordinated the meetings. Reviewed 400+ pitch decks & managed 2500+ investor meetings. Main locations: Barcelona, Munich, Rotterdam, Berlin & London (international participants).

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  CapitalFest

  Jul 2017 - Sept 2017

  Startup & Investor Relations

  What happens when you bring together 300 VC & Angel investors, 100 industry leaders and 1000 startups?CapitalFest took place on September 27, 2017, as part of the annual Amsterdam Capital Week. A day dedicated to solving global challenges, inviting startups to share their innovative solutions and meet with Europe's leading investors.

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  Amsterdam Capital House

  Feb 2018 - Jan 2023

  Amsterdam Capital House (previously known as Amsterdam Capital Week) is an annual event organized by the Capital House Agency. On a mission to create a closer ecosystem that actively supports the growth of founders & entrepreneurs shaping our future.Creating space for meaningful connections with Human, Financial & Social Capital.https://www.capitalweek.amsterdam/ Amsterdam Capital Week is a week in which startups from around the world travel to Amsterdam to meet to connect with angel investors, venture capitalists, (crowd-)funding and corporate ventures.

  • Co Director

    Sept 2018 - Jan 2023

  • Program Director

    Feb 2018 - Sept 2018
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  PHX

  Jul 2018 - Jan 2021

  Partnerships

  PHX is a community-driven, experiential approach that aims to connect the unconnected as an original movement in the global ecosystem. We call ourselves serious optimists. The great challenges of today are not insurmountable but they won’t fix themselves. PHX is on a mission to gather scientists, entrepreneurs, artists, policy makers, athletes, humanitarians, philanthropists, journalists, and investors. Building enduring relationships to create a net positive outcome. * Risen from the ashes of Angel Island (2016-2018) ~ an annual unconference taking place on an island near Amsterdam where we brought together the world’s most original thinkers & founders and connect them to toptier investors & influential connections from Europe & the US. Show less