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Yaara Kassner
Member at Global Women in Investor
Israel
Overview
Yaara Kassner is currently serving as the VP Value Creation and Investor at Vertex Ventures Israel, with a strong background in international business development and program management. Notable highlights of her career include leading initiatives at organizations like Global Women in VC and 8200Climate, showcasing expertise in community building and climate action planning.
Work Experience
VP Value Creation, Investor
2022 - Current
Director of Value Creation, Investor
2021 - 2022
Member
2024
Core Team Member
2022
Project Manager
2018 - 2021
Cross-border environmental peace-building. Developed and led training programs: - Water Diplomacy for Israeli, Palestinian and Jordanian young professionals. - Green entrepreneurship
Programme Manager
2018 - 2018
FCO Political section, Conflict Prevention program.
International Relations & STEM Project Manager
2016 - 2018
Global strategic business development efforts for the Israeli tech ecosystem Statewide STEM Education program for children and youth DEI in the Israeli tech industry: - Head of the IATI committee for Ultra-Orthodox inclusion in high-tech - Member of the national committee for the promotion of women in tech & science
Head of Business Intelligence Research Team
2012 - 2016
Research Assistant
2015 - 2015
Intern
2013 - 2014
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee operates as a global Jewish humanitarian organization.
Raised $8,950,000.00 from Jim Joseph Foundation, Jim Joseph Foundation, Jim Joseph Foundation, Jim Joseph Foundation and Jim Joseph Foundation.
Intelligence Analyst
2008 - 2011
Education
Bachelor's degree
2012 - 2016