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Driving Innovation: Top 10 Israeli ingenuities revolutionizing the way we travel

Driving Innovation: Top 10 Israeli ingenuities revolutionizing the way we travel

Nov 20, 2013 | , ,

A recent article revealed the US cities with the worst commutes. According to the report, the average commuter in D.C. spent 67 hours stuck in traffic in 2012! Sadely, no matter how many times you travel the same route to the same destination, the experience is extremely stressful and frustrating. Israel, known for being the forefront of cutting-edge technologies in numerous fields, has also become a hub of innovative transportation solutions. No Camels, a news website on Israeli innovation, put together a list of amazing Israeli solutions that will help commuters worldwide get from point A to point B with more ease. Top 10 Tel Aviv Apps, Startups and Alternative Vehicles That Will Make Traveling So Much Easier! 1. MUVe: A cool way to get around MUVe is an all-electric scooter that can easily be transformed into a trolley suitecase in seconds, using a unique patent pending folding system. You can carry it anywhere, making it optimal for urban transport. The company’s mission is to offer commuters the ability to travel freely and safely in any urban environment without having to worry about finding a parking spot, gas prices, or traffic. The MUVe weighs 12-15kg, can go...

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OurCrowd’s Jon Medved On Bloomberg TV: How OurCrowd Helps Fund Early Stage Companies

Nov 19, 2013 |

On his current tour across the US, OurCrowd CEO Jonathan Medved was interviewed by Pimm Fox on Bloomberg Television’s “Taking Stock.” In the interview Jon discusses investing in early stage startups and our innovative equity-based crowdfunding platform. In addition, he responded to questions regarding OurCrowd’s new deal with GE Ventures and on making a startup successful. View the video above or play it on Bloomberg...

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Argo (ReWalk) featured in TIME magazine’s “25 Best Inventions of the Year 2013”

Nov 19, 2013 | ,

TIME magazine named OurCrowd portfolio company Argo (ReWalk) as one of the 25 best inventions of the year 2013. Annually, TIME magazine selects the top 25 world-changing inventions of that year. But, what makes an invention great? In its introduction to this year’s list, TIME explains that sometimes a great invention “solves a problem you didn’t think could be solved. Skyscrapers can’t turn invisible. Pens can’t write in midair. Paraplegics can’t walk. Except now they can.” TIME magazine writes about ReWalk: “Call it an exoskeleton or a bionic suit, but for paraplegics, it’s freedom. This innovative device, developed by a quadriplegic Israeli scientist, relies on sensors that anticipate shifts in the user’s balance and translates them into movements like walking and standing. Already available in Europe, the suit had its prime-time debut on an episode of Glee and is being reviewed by the FDA for use in the U.S.” Argo (ReWalk) raised $1,280,000 from OurCrowd investors in June 2013. Read more on...

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