Dov Moran and the Launch of Israel’s First Kibbutz High-Tech Initiative
Q: What is the “Kibbutz High-Tech” initiative all about?
A: The Kibbutz High-Tech initiative is a bold new project led in part by Grove Ventures’ Dov Moran. It aims to bring together Israel’s remote-working tech professionals and peripheral communities to create a new model for rooted, purpose-driven innovation. It’s about building not just companies, but communities.
Q: Why now—and why the kibbutz model?
A: In a time when more tech professionals are working remotely, there’s growing interest in lifestyle, impact, and community. The kibbutz model—historically rooted in values of cooperation, education, and social contribution—offers fertile ground for a modern reimagining. This initiative blends high-tech with high touch: innovation that’s deeply integrated into local life.
Q: Who’s involved in building this initiative?
A: The founding team includes a diverse and visionary group:
- Dov Moran (Inventor, Investor, Grove Ventures)
- Tom Lavi
- Rinat Assa-Grinberg, PhD
- Yehoshua “Shu” Eliavzan
- Batya Holin
- Yaron Neudorfer
- Asher Levy
Together, they are bridging the worlds of entrepreneurship, education, and regional development to spark both economic and social value.
Q: What impact is this project aiming for?
A: Beyond simply creating a place for remote work, Kibbutz High-Tech aims to:
- Strengthen ties between Israel’s tech sector and its geographic periphery
- Encourage intergenerational and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Inspire new models of inclusive, sustainable innovation
It’s a move from “vision to action”—and a new chapter in Israeli tech’s connection to place, people, and purpose.
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