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Yael Barsheshet
Principal at Hetz Ventures
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Overview
Yael Barsheshet is currently a Principal at Hetz Ventures in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in early-stage startups and venture capital. With a background in product strategy and entrepreneurship, Yael has held key roles at Zebra Medical Vision Ltd and Israeli Military Intelligence, including Cyber Operation Commander and Product Director.
Highlights of Yael's career include serving as Head of Department at Israeli Military Intelligence and leading product strategy at Zebra Medical Vision Ltd, showcasing expertise in cybersecurity, product management, and early-stage investments.
Work Experience
Principal
2023 - Current
Investing in Seed Stage AI, Data, Cyber Security, B2B SaaS Israeli related startups Hetz Ventures is a global-facing VC investing in highly talented and ambitious Israeli founders who operate at the cutting edge of deep technology. At Hetz, we operate with the same ethos and energy that we seek in our portfolio’s founders.
Senior Associate
2021 - 2022
Board Observer
2022
Guest Lecturer and Panelist Judge | Early Stage Investment, Product and AI Expert
2021
Zell Entrepreneurship Program M.A. in Law, Technology and Business Innovation ISBA
Product Director
2019 - 2021
Acquired by Nano-X Imaging Ltd (NASDAQ: NNOX) Led three product teams in transforming AI models into production-ready products. Zebra Medical Vision utilizes deep learning algorithms to analyze medical imaging (X-ray, CT, etc.), aiding radiologists in accurately detecting diseases and improving diagnostic efficiency.
Senior Product Manager
2018 - 2019
Cyber Operation Commander & Head of Department (Unit 8200, Major rank)
2016 - 2018
BSC in Computer Science
2013 - 2016
Head of Department (Ramad)
2011 - 2013
Team lead & Product Manager
2009 - 2011
Analyst
2007 - 2009
Education
Bachelor's Degree
2014 - 2015
Bachelor's Degree
2013 - 2016