Amit Lang, Director General, Israel Ministry of Economy 2013 - 2017
March 2016
Amir has been a trusted partner for us. He was able to translate our strategic growth objectives into well-designed projects on a national and municipal basis.
Building a MassChallenge global hub in Israel – and in Jerusalem in particular – is clearly a game-changing, high-impact ecosystem activity that Amir co-led from conception, design and through implementation.
Building a MassChallenge global hub in Israel – and in Jerusalem in particular – is clearly a game-changing, high-impact ecosystem activity that Amir co-led from conception, design and through implementation.
Deval Patrick, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2007 - 2015
April 2016
In my time as governor, we focused on growing our innovation economy, and Amir was a creative and effective partner, particular with respect to the CleanTech community, the Israel-Massachusetts business collaboration, and our landmark startup accelerator, MassChallenge.
Dr. Felix Moesner, Swiss Consul; CEO of swissnex Boston 2012 - 2017
February 2017
Amir is a reliable partner, who recognized growth potentials and sizes opportunities for mutual benefit. He is very persistent in following the goals and succeeds. The work with Amir resulted in the establishment of MassChallenge Switzerland.
John Harthorne, co-founder and CEO, MassChallenge, Inc. 2009 - 2019
March 2016
Amir achieved significant milestones at MassChallenge, such as co-founding MassChallenge Israel early on and securing significant support for building a global hub in Jerusalem more recently; playing a key role in establishing the new MassChallenge Switzerland hub in Geneva, and leading a high impact partnership between MassChallenge Boston and the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Lyon, France.
Taking a holistic approach, Amir is great at finding the (typically not obvious) value proposition and business design, gaining trust and support of key partners and stakeholders at the highest level, designing the right plan and leading a detail-oriented relentless execution.
An exceptional ecosystem builder!
Taking a holistic approach, Amir is great at finding the (typically not obvious) value proposition and business design, gaining trust and support of key partners and stakeholders at the highest level, designing the right plan and leading a detail-oriented relentless execution.
An exceptional ecosystem builder!
Ofer Berkovitch, Vice Mayor, Municipality of Jerusalem 2013 - 2017
April 2016
Amir, a man of vision and action, played a key role in bringing MassChallenge International Accelerator to Jerusalem.
Working closely with us, Amir was successful in diving into the core of the Jerusalem entrepreneurial ecosystem, understanding its core competence “under the hood”, and finding pioneering ways in
strengthening the Hi-tech community and industry in town.
Amir demonstrated excellence, discretion, empathy to partners, ability to pleasantly and admirably connect members of the ecosystem and a great understanding of the underlying social and economic fabric of the city.
Working closely with us, Amir was successful in diving into the core of the Jerusalem entrepreneurial ecosystem, understanding its core competence “under the hood”, and finding pioneering ways in
strengthening the Hi-tech community and industry in town.
Amir demonstrated excellence, discretion, empathy to partners, ability to pleasantly and admirably connect members of the ecosystem and a great understanding of the underlying social and economic fabric of the city.
John Millard, Head of Technology Transfer, PSI Paul Scherrer Institute 2018-present
September 2024
Amir played a key role in helping to creating interest at a strategic level for companies to consider locating part of their research at Park Innovaare, the innovation park next to the Paul Scherrer Institute. He provided invaluable input and strategic guidance in the development of a framework for innovation clusters, and his expertise was essential in creating a strong foundation for this initiative.
Amir's efforts in reaching out to companies and engaging with top-level executives were critical in generating strategic interest in the unique advantages of Park Innovaare and the Paul Scherrer Institute.
Throughout our collaboration, I had the opportunity to witness Amir's exceptional dedication and drive to succeed. Although not directly employed by PSI, his commitment to the success was evident in every interaction.
Amir's ability to foster key relationships and inspire enthusiasm among potential partners is a tremendously valuable skill.
Amir's efforts in reaching out to companies and engaging with top-level executives were critical in generating strategic interest in the unique advantages of Park Innovaare and the Paul Scherrer Institute.
Throughout our collaboration, I had the opportunity to witness Amir's exceptional dedication and drive to succeed. Although not directly employed by PSI, his commitment to the success was evident in every interaction.
Amir's ability to foster key relationships and inspire enthusiasm among potential partners is a tremendously valuable skill.
