Itai Maron

Startup Mentor / Thought Partner / Trusted Advisor

2023 - Current

Thought Partner, Strategic Advisor & Executive Coach to Startup Founders and Executive Teams (Strategy, People, Operations)

Startup Mentor, Venture Accelerator

2023

Startup Mentor

2023

Mentor

2020

Venture Partner & Startup Builder (Sales / BD / Ops)

2018 - 2023

A Palo Alto-based, early-stage VC & venture studio; Helping startup founders scale their startups and build venture-backed companies

Co-founder / CEO

2019 - 2022

Smart delivery networks for perishables [a Heroic Ventures formation company] * Co-founded Portobel (COO/Growth) and later assumed the role of CEO under the Venture Studio model * Orchestrated the company's journey from inception, overseeing the initial sales, securing funding, and driving rapid scaling * Successfully propelled Portobel from $0 to $1M in revenue within a remarkable 10-month period and completed 100,000 deliveries in the Bay Area

VP Business Development & Strategy

2016 - 2018

A Visual Identification company founded by the former Head of the Intelligence Branch of the IDF. Joined to lead Business Development and Strategy when Avi Naor was appointed Chairman of the Board. Defined and developed new business roadmap; managed the company’s key retail strategic accounts (Walmart & Home Depot)

Business and Strategy Consultant

2016 - 2016

Business and Strategy Consultant to the family office of Avi Naor, Founder/ex-CEO of Amdocs [NASDAQ:DOX]

Chief Operating Officer

2013 - 2016

EyeClick (eyeclick.com) specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling B2B advanced interactive platforms. Led the company's global operations and professional services team; Built a partner network of IT providers in over 50 countries.

VP Operations & Business Development

2012 - 2013

Vi Technologies (previously known as 'LifeBeam') specializes in high-awareness wearable technology (transitioned from aerospace to fitness). Led the company's product and business roadmap and managed operations.