The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs will host a Director's Seminar with Erel Margalit, a Member of Israel's Knesset: "From Start-Up Nation to Start-Up Region - The New Economic Development and National Security Strategy."
To attend, you must submit the RSVP form here http://belfercenter.org/events/margalit.html and receive a positive confirmation email response.
In 1993, Erel Margalit founded Jerusalem Venture Partners, one of Israel’s most successful venture capital firms, where he became a pioneer of the Start-Up Nation. He was also the first Israeli to be named to Forbes Midas List.
In 2013, Erel was elected to the Knesset and brought with him his private sector and entrepreneurial experience to the public sector. Now as a rising star on the Israeli political scene, he is working to promote economic development and cooperation throughout Israel and the Middle East.
He served as a soldier and commander in the Special Forces of the IDF’s Golani Brigade and fought in the First Lebanon War. He earned his Ph.D. in philosophy from Columbia University after studying at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
As space is limited for this event, RSVPs will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Belfer Center Seminars are strictly off-the-record. By requesting to attend the seminar, you agree that you will comply with the Belfer Center's strict policy against recording or disclosing the contents of the lunch. Your access is conditioned on your compliance with these restrictions. Should you violate these rules, the Center will pursue all available legal options and you will be excluded from all future events.
