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Yasmin Lukatz

Founder of Code for Israel

Atherton, California

Overview 

Yasmin Lukatz is the Founder & Executive Director at ICON, a venture capital firm based in Atherton, California, specializing in investing in stages like Series A, Seed, and Pre-seed, across sectors such as Consumer Internet and Enterprise. With a background that includes founding Code for Israel and serving as the Owner's representative and Chairman of the Board at Israel Hayom ישראל היום, Yasmin has demonstrated a strong track record of leadership and strategic vision in the tech and investment industry.

Work Experience 

  • Founder & Executive Director

    2014 - Current

    ICON is a non profit endeavor (affiliated with the OFJCC) with the mission of creating a community in SV of those who are passionate about Israeli Tech and innovation, and harness the strength of this community to help Israeli startups. We launched our activities in September with a one day conference and plan to host additional events, operate a space for founders and assist community members in connections and mentoring. Read more on www.iconsv.org

ICON is a Silicon Valley-based Non-profit with an impressive community of Israeli founders, VCs, and Corporate Executives.

  • Founder & President

    2021

  • Owner's representative and Chairman of the Board

    2007 - 2013

    Israel Hayom is the #1 national paper in Israel on weekdays. Developed the newspaper's strategy since its inception and seeing to its implementation.

  • COO

    2010 - 2012

    Evo creates the world's first smartphone-controlled remote parenting experience. The Evo device lets parents know how their baby is doing by listening to their activity and applying smart notifications or streaming, whether they are at home or away with a guardian near the baby.

Evoz is an app that enables parents to monitor their babies by using their iOS devices from anywhere in the world.

Raised $150,000.00 from initial.vc, David Shen Ventures and 500 Global.

  • Special Assistant to the Chairman & CEO

    2006 - 2010

  • Manager, Corporate Finance

    2001 - 2003

    Analysis and valuation of corporations and business ventures for M&A clients. Conducted market research for clients and drafted business plans.

Ernst & Young is a provider of assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services.

  • Co-founder and CFO

    2000 - 2003

    Yaldoot is an Israeli not for profit organization. In charge of raising funds and distribution of grants supporting underprivileged children's education.

  • Law Intern

    1997 - 1998

    Worked for a mid size firm specializing in corporate law. Responsibilities included drafting of various contracts (Real Estate, M&A, Employment, NDA etc.) as well as preparing court related documents. Participated in teams drafting IPO prospectus for clients.

  • Operations Officer

    1989 - 1992

    Operations room officer in a search and rescue helicopter squadron

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