As executive director of the California Israel Chamber of Commerce since 2018, Sharon Vanek runs a network of more than 10,000 entrepreneurs, investors, business executives and scientists involved in trade and technology ties between Israel, California and the world. Over the years, the nonprofit has helped accelerate over 500 Israeli startups, including cybersecurity and medical,…
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