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September 8, 2017       Share:    

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/truebridge/2017/09/07/the-israel-defense-forces-recipe-for-leadership/#f06f1be63620

The Israel Defense Forces' Perfected Recipe for Leadership

(Forbes) Based on a series of interviews with Israeli entrepreneurs and founders-turned-investors, it's clear that the culture and values instilled by the Israel Defense Forces have helped breed a unique type of leader, who is well-suited to thrive in tech and venture capital. "There's a strong analogy between being in a startup and being a relatively junior officer in the Israeli army," said Izhar Armony, IDF veteran and managing partner of venture firm CRV. "No one is risking their lives at a startup, but it's still a stressful situation - tight timelines, a compact environment, and no one can hide behind anything. Because of that parallel, some Israeli entrepreneurs are successful beyond what the statistics would suggest."

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