Jewish Philanthropy Podcast

  Topic: Creating on Multiple Fronts Guest: Ben Wiener   Bio:    Ben Wiener is a Venture Enthusiast, entrepreneur and Managing Partner of Jumpspeed Ventures, a micro-fund based in Jerusalem, Israel. Ben began his career in law as a clerk on the Israel Supreme Court and a practicing corporate lawyer, then co-founded his first software start-up in 1999. He has co-founded and managed a number of startup ventures  and also served as VP of International Business Development at IDT Corp. (NYSE: IDT) where he led M&A transactions and was part of IDT's Venture Services group. Ben founded Jumpspeed Ventures, a Jerusalem-based micro-fund, in late 2013. Jumpseed addresses the mismatch of supply and demand for early-stage capital in the Capital of the Startup Nation.   In this riveting interview, we cover:   1. Jerusalem the Center of the Universe 2. Tail of the Lion 3. Virtual Mentorship 4. Gratitude 5. Being a Contrarian 6. Pregnant with Twin Novels 7. How to Pitch Anything Effectively And so m