Or Nadav is Head of Strategic Partnerships & Impact, managing and supporting the growth and community building of startups, small businesses and the women entrepreneur network, GALILADIES. GALILADIES is the first women's entrepreneur community out of the Greater Galilee and Golan region, comprised of more than 2000 Jewish, Druze, and Arab women to date.

Or is also responsible for leading the cultural and arts initiatives in the center, working together with the artistic committee consisting of artists, technology entrepreneurs, and academics, bridging the unique connection between innovation and arts. One such initiative is StartArt, a social impact program for children and youth aimed at developing and enriching the next generation of entrepreneurs in Israel through exposure to tools from the worlds of art, technology, and science.

In her current role, Or focuses on creating strategic partnerships within the Galilee ecosystem, connecting startups, academia and local industry, while also developing collaborations with multinational corporations, venture capital funds, and impact partners. Through these partnerships, Or works to foster innovation, investment, and social impact across the region, positioning the Galilee as a hub for local talent and global opportunities.

Dr. Noam Josef is the CEO of the Galilee Climate Innovation Center, with over 15 years of experience in research and entrepreneurship. He has been instrumental in fostering innovation, guiding startups, securing investments, and facilitating collaborations between investors and research institutions. Noam played a key role in the growth of 14 companies through a northern incubator in partnership with the Israel Innovation Authority.

Noam holds a PhD in Marine Biotechnology from Ben-Gurion University and completed his post-doctoral research at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) in Florida. He has a strong academic background, including degrees in Physics and Marine Biology, and has published 15 research papers. Additionally, he co-founded two successful startups—one acquired by Israel’s Directorate of Defense Research & Development (MAFAT) and the other focusing on oceanic oil spill detection and management.

Noam’s expertise includes business development, startup mentorship, and technology commercialization. As Vice President at the GO Innovation Incubator, he led innovation in areas such as foodtech, life sciences, and medical devices. He also played a key role in raising capital, forming strategic partnerships with international companies, and launching innovation initiatives in the northern periphery, including Afula Hospital.
Today, Noam continues to drive innovation across northern Israel, leveraging his deep understanding of the local ecosystem to create impactful partnerships among startups, investors, and key stakeholders.

Adi is a Certified Public Accountant with almost 15 years of work experience. For 10 years,

Adi worked at EY – Israel’s largest financial services firm. As a Senior Manager in the high-tech

department, he managed multi audit and financial teams and gained broad knowledge and

expertise with public and private high-tech companies in an international work environment.

In his last position, Adi served as a Finance Manager at Disruptive VC, a venture capital firm

focused on investments in Israeli early-stage AI startups across broad fields of technology. Adi

holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Economics from Ben Gurion University and a
Master’s degree in Law from Bar Ilan University.

Giora Inbar is an active entrepreneur and experienced business executive with extensive management experience across various industries and companies employing hundreds of workers.
Giora Inbar was part of a group of investors and served as CEO of Kaman Water, a subsidiary of Kaman Holdings, one of the Mandelson Group companies Ltd. He managed eight industrial companies in the water, energy, and infrastructure sectors, both in Israel and globally, addressing the challenges of the dynamic market and finding innovative solutions.
Giora Inbar is the owner and CEO of Ofek Dinish, a consulting firm specializing in infrastructure and energy projects.