Chapter 16. Immigration to Israel, Venture Funding, and Entrepreneurship

Ex-Soviet Union Russian Immigration in the Scientific Development of the Country

The American Connection

Non-U.S. Foreign Investment in Israel

Development of the Venture Capital Sector

The Networking Culture

Acceptance of Technology in the Home

Consequences of the High-Tech Evolution on the Israeli Society and Economy

Some Important Weaknesses Are Still Threatening the Israeli Model

The Israel Model Is Still Strong

Israeli Entrepreneurs and Venture Capitalists

Entrepreneurial Perspective: Visionix

Summary

Endnotes