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Start-Up Nation addresses the trillion dollar question: How is it that Israel - a country of 7.1 million, only 60 years old, surrounded by enemies, in a constant state of war since its founding, with no natural resources - produces more start-up companies than large, peaceful, and stable nations like Japan, China, India, Korea, Canada, and the UK?

From drones to satellites, missile defense systems to cyber warfare, Israel is leading the world when it comes to new technology being deployed on the modern battlefield. The Weapon Wizards shows how this tiny nation of 8,000,000 learned to adapt to the changes in warfare and in the defense industry and become the new prototype of a 21st century superpower, not in size, but rather in innovation and efficiency - and as a result of its long war experience.

While Israel is a modern and largely secular country, it is one steeped in biblical history - a place where religion still plays an active role in public life. In 70 years, it has grown from a sparsely populated strip of land into a vigorous democracy and regional superpower. Often called the Startup Nation, Israel is a world leader in a number of high-tech industries. Its democratic institutions, despite political and social polarization in recent years, are among the most enlightened in the world.

Hear the stories and absorb the wisdom of top Israeli industry and community leaders.Hosted by Career Up Now community members : Paul Samberg, Daniel Gable, Sophia Felson, Rachel Alexander, Ben Rappaport, Jonathan Hoffman, and Aaron Feigelman.Career Up Now’s mission is to build a community that empowers emerging professionals to advance in their careers while incorporating universal Jewish values into their lives, through innovative networking and education opportunities with industry and community leaders.This podcast was made possible by the generous support of the Adam and Gila Milstein ...