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Professor of Economics specializing in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Start-ups, SMEs, and Regional Economic Development.Currently, I am a Professor at Peres Academic Center heading the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center.Previously (until 10/2013), I held the position of Professor at Reichman University's Adelson School of Entrepreneurship. Additionally, I served as the Director of the University Research Authority, and I was responsible for the Implementation and Monitoring of IP at the University. Before joining Reichman University (10/2017), I was a professor at Ben Gurion University (BGU), at the Faculty of Management, where I initiated and led innovation and entrepreneurship programs, including the MBA Entrepreneurship, Innovation & High-Tech Management track, and led the Bengis Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.Prior to joining BGU (10/1999), I served as the CEO (Director General) of the Development Study Center. Throughout my career, I have been involved in various projects as an economic consultant in Israel and abroad, working with various entities including leading organizations such as the EU, World Bank, INdustry association, companies, startups, municipalities, and governmental entities in countries including Brazil, Ethiopia, China, India, Guatemala, Kenya, Angola, Paraguay, and Israel.I have extensive experience as a board member of leading Israeli corporations and of startups, including Bank Hapoalim, Strauss Group, Oil Refineries, Teva, Rotem Industries, Giron Development and Building, Al-Bad Massuot Yitzhak, Discount Bank, Phoenix Insurance Company, Leumi Securities & Investments, the Israel SME Authority, Inovytec Medical Solution, and others.I also have extensive experience as an executive committee member of various entities, including BGU, the Israeli Camerata Jerusalem, and currently as an executive committee member of 'Educating for Excellence'.In 2011, I was nominated as one of the 100 most influential people in the Israeli economy by TheMarker, In 1996 as a 'Globes Career Woman of 1996' in the field of economics, andIn 2014 as an honorary member of ACS – Cearense Academy of Science, Brazil.I received a B.A. in Economics from Tel-Aviv University, an M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics and Management from the Hebrew University, and a Ph.D. in Economics from the Hebrew University. I was a Visiting Scholar at Harvard University during the summer of 1991.Feel free to connect or reach out via email >>> dafnasch@bgu.ac.il
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Prof. Head Of Entrepreneurship And Innovation CenterPeres Academic CenterIsrael -
Prof. Head Of Entrepreneurship And Innovation CenterPeres Academic Center Oct 2022 - PresentRehovot, Il
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Executive CommitteeEducating For Excellence - חינוך לפסגות Mar 2020 - PresentTel Aviv-Yaffo, Israel, IlEducating for Excellence (e4e) strives to strengthen Israeli society by reducing social gaps and creating equal opportunities for children with potential for excellence who reside within Israel’s social and geographic periphery.Over 150,000 children with potential for excellence and who live in Israel’s socio-geographic periphery, do not have access to the support that would enable them to realize their capabilities, and many of them have difficulty completing their scholastic education and integrating within society.Educating for Excellence was established in 1999 and it operates over 50 unique educational centers nationwide. These centers serve over 2,500 children and youths, as well as approximately 800 scholarship students who provide the children with a positive role model. -
Board MemberInovytec Medical Solutions Ltd. Jun 2017 - Mar 2024Raanana, IlInovytec Medical Solutions Ltd. (“Inovytec”) specializes in cutting-edge technologies for medical emergencies’ first-line solutions, particularly for respiratory and cardiac critical aid. Inovytec products are designed to save lives where the first few minutes are crucial and dramatically affect patient’s outcome. Inovytec’s vision is to provide efficient live-saving devices for use by any first-responders, Anytime. Anywhere. -
Professor At Adelson School For Entrepreneurship & Director Of Research AuthorityReichman University Oct 2017 - Sep 2023Herzliya, Israel, IlI am now on Sabbatical from Reichman Universit -
Committee Member | Chief Of Staff'S Price For Innovation, 2020 And 2022Israel Defense Forces 2020 - 2020Tel Aviv, Il -
Board MemberBank Hapoalim בנק הפועלים Apr 2012 - Apr 2018Tel Aviv, IlBank Hapoalim is Israel’s leading financial group and the largest bank. The bank has over 260 full-service branches, eight regional business centers, and industry desks for major corporate customers. The full service branches focus on households, professionals, small businesses, mortgage banking and pension advisory services. Together with the growth of direct banking interaction through the web, automated self-service machines and call centers, the Bank also promotes interpersonal contact, and the potential it offers for cross-selling, relationship-building and customer loyalty.The Bank is committed to an active, leading role in the community and contributes generously through educational, social and cultural projects. -
Prof, Business Administration Department, Head Of Bengis Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center AndBen Gurion University Oct 1999 - Oct 2017Head of Entrepreneurship, high-tech management & Innovation track (“Magama”), Department of Business Administration (MBA); Head (since it was established 2000) of Bengis Center for "Entrepreneurship & Innovation and since 2011 Director and Chairperson of the Bengis Center,The Bengis Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the Guilford Glazer Faculty of Business and Management, was established in 2000 as a response to the ever-growing need of understanding the main issues faced today in the fields of entrepreneurship, innovation and hi-tech management. With great vision and foresight by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, to promote a spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation, and support its practice. Our goal is also to serve as a means of creating an ecosystem of innovation with far-reaching impact in Beer-Sheva, the Negev region, and the State of Israel.
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Board MemberStrauss Group Jun 2008 - Jun 2017Petach Tikva, IlStrauss Group is a branded, multi-category and innovative food and beverage group. The group is an international corporation with a strong home base in Israel, where it is the second-largest food and beverage group. Strauss Group is comprised of four core business units: Strauss Israel, Strauss Coffee, Sabra‐Obela Fresh Dips and Spreads, and Strauss Water (which is active in Israel, the UK and China).Overall, Strauss operates 30 production sites in over 20 countries around the world, including Brazil - where it is the largest coffee player; and the U.S. - where it leads the category of refrigerated fresh dips and spreads, including hummus. The group employs more than 14,000 people around the world.Strauss has strategic and financial partnerships with leading global players such as Danone, PepsiCo, Haier and Virgin. The Group is traded on the Tel Aviv stock exchange (Ticker: STRS) and is included on the TA35 Index (TASE largest public companies). Strauss is rated ilAA+ by S&P Maalot and ilAa2 by Moodys Midrug (equivalent to A-/BBB+ and A3/Baa1, respectively, on an international scale).The Group's non-GAAP 2018 sales were approximately NIS 8.5 billion (including partnerships sales), of which international operations accounted for roughly 50%.Strauss was one of the first Israeli companies that identified the business opportunities in the food tech arena. 8 years ago, Strauss formed Alpha Strauss, its innovation arm, and the Kitchen Tech Hub, that hosts some of the most promising FoodTech startups in the world. -
Committee Member | Prime Minister Award Of Entrepreneurship & InnovationOffice Of The Prime Minister Of Israel 2011 - 2015Jerusalem, Il -
Board MemberTeva Pharmaceuticals Dec 2011 - Dec 2014Tel-Aviv, IlTeva Pharmaceuticals has been developing and producing medicines to help improve people’s lives for more than a century. We are committed to being a global leader in generic and specialty medicines with a portfolio of 3,500 products in nearly every therapeutic area. Around 200 million people around the world take a Teva medicine every day. They are served by one of the largest and most complex supply chains in the pharmaceutical industry. Along with our established presence in generics, we have significant innovative research and operations supporting our growing portfolio of specialty and biopharmaceutical products. -
Board MemberRotem Industries - Radiation Detection Division Jun 2010 - May 2012Rotem Industrial Park, Dimona, IlThe Radiation Detection Division is responsible for the development, manufacturing and marketing of radiation detection equipment including portable survey meters, area monitoring systems, spectroscopic portals and supporting software systems.The division operates internationally through an established network of distributors who are responsible for sales and support in their designated territories.Production of the sub-assemblies and instruments is carried by sub contractors, located in Israel, who are managed and controlled by an experienced team of in-house experts.Marketing, Sales, Production Control, Quality Assurance and calibration of the instruments and systems is carried out within the plant, utilizing our certified, traceable calibration chamber.With experienced and professional teams of scientists, engineers and marketing orientated management, our organization has established profitable business and technological relationships with strategic partners, distributors, academic institutions, governmental institutions and defense entities. -
Board MemberBazan Group Oil Refineries Ltd Jun 2007 - May 2012Haifa, IlBazan Group is the largest refinery and petrochemicals company in Israel, and the Haifa Refinery compound consists of three plants and included Carmel Olefins Ltd. and Gadiv Petrochemical Industries Ltd. The Group produces a wide range of petroleum distillation products with maximum production capacity of 26,600 tons of oil per day (197,000 barrels). More than 70% of the Company's products are distributed in the local market and the rest are exported, mainly to countries in the Mediterranean region. In addition to petroleum products, Bazan Group also produces downstream products such as polymers, aromatics, oils and waxes.The Group employs 1,400 permanent workers in Israel and more than 1,000 additional contract workers each year. A comprehensive study by BDO revealed that Bazan contributed, directly and indirectly, to the employment of some 14,400 workers in the country in 2018 (in terms of jobs). Its operations cover an area of 2,200 dunams in the Haifa Bay -
Board MemberDiscount Bank Dec 2007 - Dec 2010Rishon Letsiyon, IlDiscount Bank was founded in 1935 by the late Mr. Leon Recanati, and is a part of the Discount Group. The Bank offers comprehensive banking services to its customers in all areas of financial activity, through a network of 114 branches spread throughout Israel and through direct banking services - the Telebank telephone service center, an innovative website and an advanced application.Discount has committed to providing a personal, considerate and professional service experience, based on understanding customer needs and creating clear and innovative solutions. The desire to create value for new and existing customers led to the launching, in early 2013, of the Family Banking Program, which places the family in the center of our business activity, with the goal of being the best bank for families in Israel. -
Board MemberRotem Industries - Radiation Detection Division Feb 2002 - Nov 2008Rotem Industrial Park, Dimona, IlThe Radiation Detection Division is responsible for the development, manufacturing and marketing of radiation detection equipment including portable survey meters, area monitoring systems, spectroscopic portals and supporting software systems.The division operates internationally through an established network of distributors who are responsible for sales and support in their designated territories.Production of the sub-assemblies and instruments is carried by sub contractors, located in Israel, who are managed and controlled by an experienced team of in-house experts.Marketing, Sales, Production Control, Quality Assurance and calibration of the instruments and systems is carried out within the plant, utilizing our certified, traceable calibration chamber.With experienced and professional teams of scientists, engineers and marketing orientated management, our organization has established profitable business and technological relationships with strategic partners, distributors, academic institutions, governmental institutions and defense entities.
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Board MemberPhoenix Holdings קבוצת הפניקס Aug 2003 - Dec 2007Givatayim, IlThe Phoenix is a leading Israeli multi-line insurance, asset management, investment, and financial services provider with over 70 years of experience. Managing $100 billion in assets, the Phoenix continues to access Israel's vibrant and innovative economic activity by providing a robust products and services portfolio for both clients and shareholders. The company creates value for its private and business clients as well as distribution partners through service excellence and constant innovation. The Phoenix is well positioned to remain a leading brand with solid client loyalty and proven success.Subsidiaries include Phoenix Insurance, Excellence Investment House, Gama, and the agencies; Shekel, Agam Leaderim, and Oren Mizrach. -
Board MemberOrda Jul 2001 - Jul 2007Kiryat Gat, Israel, IlOrda is helping companies to empower their digital personalized customer experience -
Board MemberDiscount Bank 1995 - Sep 2002Rishon Letsiyon, IlDiscount Bank was founded in 1935 by the late Mr. Leon Recanati, and is a part of the Discount Group. The Bank offers comprehensive banking services to its customers in all areas of financial activity, through a network of 114 branches spread throughout Israel and through direct banking services - the Telebank telephone service center, an innovative website and an advanced application.Discount has committed to providing a personal, considerate and professional service experience, based on understanding customer needs and creating clear and innovative solutions. The desire to create value for new and existing customers led to the launching, in early 2013, of the Family Banking Program, which places the family in the center of our business activity, with the goal of being the best bank for families in Israel.
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Board Member | Fifth European Framework Program Expert Advisory Group (Eag)European Commission 1999 - 2002Brussels, BeImproving the Socio-Economic Knowledge Base, European Commission – Science, Research, and Development -
Economic Consultant | National Master Plan For Israel "Tama35"Office Of The Prime Minister Of Israel 1999 - 2000Jerusalem, Il
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Director GeneralDevelopment Study Center (D.S.C.) 1994 - 1999Director-General, Development Study Center (D.S.C.). The D.S.C. is an independent, nongovernmental institution engaged in research, training and planning activities related to economic and regional development in Israel and developing countries.
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Research AssistantThe Hebrew University Of Jerusalem 1974 - 1978Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Il
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The Hebrew University Of JerusalemEconomics -
The Hebrew University Of JerusalemDepartment Of Agricultural Economics And Management
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Tel Aviv UniversityEconomics
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