Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Venture Capital Meets Philanthropy as Pro-Israel Moguls Seek New Models – Forward.com

Venture Capital Meets Philanthropy as Pro-Israel Moguls Seek New Models – Forward.com: The organizers of this first-ever Israel Summit were attempting to copy the style of venture capital summits, where entrepreneurs try to win over deep-pocketed investors, and adapt it to the world of Jewish giving, which has struggled to attract new donors.

“We’re trying to engage powerful business leaders, leaders on Wall Street, on their terms,” said Joseph Hyman, president of the Center for Entrepreneurial Jewish Philanthropy, which organized the summit.

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