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What to Look for When Screening Early-Stage Startups
This guide provides a framework for corporates, investors, and startup programs to effectively screen early-stage startups
Lior Weizman
Jul 21, 20246 min read


The Corporate Innovation Spectrum
This article explores the most common tactics corporations employ to foster innovation
Lior Weizman
Apr 16, 202411 min read


Fashion technology: 7 startups strutting innovation and growth
Like many other industries, the fashion industry faces tremendous economic challenges and technological disruptions in 2024...
Lior Weizman
Feb 13, 20246 min read


How Partnerships Will Drive AI Startup Success in 2024
As the hype around AI evolves, and most enterprise companies now include AI in their 2024 strategies, the demand for enterprise-grade...
Lior Weizman
Feb 7, 20245 min read


Video Interview: Enhanced Customer Experience: The SAP-Jebbit Partnership
In my conversation with Taylor Donnell from Jebbit we explore the power of zero-party data, and how brands can rapidly leverage our...
Lior Weizman
Feb 5, 20241 min read


Global-Scale Innovation - My Role as VP, SAP.iO Rising Stars at SAP
Leading SAP.iO Rising Stars, a global team of portfolio development experts with a mission to secure SAP partnership with cutting edge...
Lior Weizman
Jan 31, 20241 min read


Video Interview: Ecommerce Innovation: The SAP-Mention Me Partnership
Building a global partnership with a huge tech giant like SAP is not a straightforward short journey, and it takes a lot of...
Lior Weizman
Jan 30, 20241 min read


Report: Fashion Innovation Through Startup Partnerships
As we step into 2024, the world of fashion is undergoing a transformative journey, and at SAP, we stand at the forefront of innovation...
Lior Weizman
Jan 15, 20241 min read


My NRF 2024 Experience – Showcasing Innovative Partnerships
After months of preparations and an intense week at the NRF 2024 event in New York City (Jan 13-16, 2024), I'm thrilled to wrap up this year
Lior Weizman
Jan 14, 20243 min read


Video: NRF at a Glance
With partner booths, demo pods, live sessions, side events, a special trends report, and customer tours – we presented solutions spanning...
Lior Weizman
Jan 13, 20241 min read


Video Interview: Connecting Video Commerce with In-Store Visits - A new triple partnership by SAP, Smartzer and Booxi
An interview with Smartzer and Booxi, about the triple partnership with SAP, connecting video commerce with in-store visits
Lior Weizman
Jan 12, 20241 min read


Video Interview: Velou's partnership journey with SAP: Elevating customer experience with AI
An interview with Velou, an SAP partner, talking about their partnership journey with SAP and how...
Lior Weizman
Jan 11, 20241 min read


Startup trends 2024: Innovations in e-commerce
Enterprise e-commerce solutions have to be holistic, comprehensive, relevant, and up-to-date with customer needs and market trends...
Lior Weizman
Jan 2, 20245 min read


2024 Israel Funding Ecosystem Map
This map was created and published by Cardumen Capital. I was honored to be included as one of the active angel investors in Israel...
Lior Weizman
Jan 1, 20241 min read


Video: Hannover Messe at a Glance
The Hannover Messe is one of the world's largest trade fairs, dedicated to the topic of industry development. It is organized...
Lior Weizman
Apr 17, 20230 min read


Report: Industry Innovation Through Startup Partnerships
This report is a “special edition” issued to be featured in 2 large industry events: Hannover Messe and International SAP Conference for...
Lior Weizman
Apr 16, 20231 min read


Highlights from NRF 2023
NRF is probably the most important event in the Retail industry. With 3 days of a huge expo featuring the latest retail solutions by 1000+..
Lior Weizman
Jan 15, 20233 min read


Report: Consumer Industries: Innovative Sustainability Trinity
Sustainability drives business success. To ensure success, companies must take immediate actions to implement recent industry innovations...
Lior Weizman
Jan 14, 20231 min read


Highlights from Web Summit 2022
Web Summit is one the best conferences to be in if you are scouting for startups and looking to meet innovative enterprises and VCs...
Lior Weizman
Nov 7, 20224 min read


A new marketing metric: ELTV (Extended Lifetime Value)
I met with Kat Wray, Head of Partnerships at Mention Me, and Nils Siméon, Key Account Executive at SAP Customer Experience, to discuss...
Lior Weizman
Oct 1, 20224 min read


Unlocking value from smart meter data
I sat with Berend Olde Rikkert, Chief Commercial Officer at NET2GRID, and Jörg Ferchow, Chief Solution Manager at SAP, to disucss...
Lior Weizman
Oct 1, 20223 min read


Cookie Apocalypse or Golden Opportunity?
How to Win in the Era of Consumer-First Privacy Regulations and Changes?
Lior Weizman
Jul 11, 20226 min read


Book: The Ecosystem Project
The Israeli tech ecosystem is composed of many players, each plays a role in making Israel a strong player in the global entrepreneurship...
Lior Weizman
Feb 1, 20221 min read


Pioneering Partnerships - My Role as Head of SAP.iO Foundry Tel-Aviv at SAP
SAP.iO Foundries mission is to build SAP's next generation of partners. SAP.iO Foundry Tel-Aviv was part of a network of 11 Foundries...
Lior Weizman
Dec 31, 20211 min read
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