“Israel Valley: The Technology Shield of Innovation”
A new book release on Israeli innovation and the evolution of its unique technology-driven economy is released at a pivotal moment for the country’s international image.
The Book offers a Powerful Lens into Israel’s Resilience and Cracks, as well as reflections on the post-October 7 landscape.
Just weeks after Iranian missiles lit up Israel’s skies, “Israel Valley: The Technology Shield of Innovation” hit the shelves with uncanny timing. Co-authored by veteran hitech investor Edouard Cukierman, Professor Daniel Rouach, and Professor Ron Waldman, and published by Hermann Éditeurs, the book dives deep into how Israeli innovation has become the nation’s most critical line of defense – and where the shield is beginning to show its cracks.
Much more than a celebration of high-tech success, Israel Valley offers a strikingly relevant account of the balance between brilliance and fragility in Israel’s innovation ecosystem. Released in the second week of the Israel-Iran escalation, the book opens with a vivid depiction of missile defense systems like the Iron Dome and Arrow, reminding readers that the “Startup Nation” builds technology not for convenience, but for survival. The book includes reflections on the post-October 7 landscape, where entrepreneurship and public diplomacy intersect more than ever. This release arrives at a time when Israel’s international image and its innovation model are under increased global attention.
Timely and urgent, the book offers:
- A panoramic view of Israel’s technological shield: defense systems, cyber, AI, life sciences, and climate tech
- A dedicated chapter on “Cracks in the Shield,” addressing rising internal tensions—from Haredi integration to judicial unrest and media polarization
- Reflections on October 7 and the months that followed, showing both resilience and vulnerability in real time.
- Firsthand insight into how military innovation (including IDF pagers, Unit 8200, and battlefield tech) bleeds into the civilian sector.
- Honest assessment of the moral and emotional toll: the human layer that transcends military strength
“The Iran conflict made it clear that this book isn’t just covering history, history is happening as we release this book,” say the authors. “The shields held, but the cracks are real. The real power lies in how Israel responds, not just with missiles, but with innovation, community, and purpose.”
At its heart, Israel Valley is a story of contrasts: tech power and social division, global admiration and internal struggle, high defense spending and startup agility. But above all, it’s a story about people: Israeli scientists, soldiers, and entrepreneurs, all who carry a nation on their shoulders while striving to repair the world.
“Beyond explaining the Israeli model, we wanted to offer a deeper, unapologetic view of Israel – a story that goes beyond the headlines, grounded in entrepreneurial spirit and cultural resilience,” add the authors.
Previous versions of the book have been published in French, Chinese, Portuguese, and Italian for international audiences. Now, the authors are launching the long-awaited updated English edition, published by Éditions Hermann and distributed worldwide.
The book includes an analysis on Israel’s innovation ecosystem post-October 7, and will be of interest to entrepreneurs, investors, academics, and policy makers alike.
About the Authors
- Edouard Cukierman is a veteran venture capitalist with over 35 years of experience and has facilitated more than $10 billion in cross-border transactions. He is the founder of Catalyst Investments, and Chairman of Cukierman & Co. Investment House.
- Daniel Rouach is an Emeritus Professor at ESCP Business School and an international consultant. His academic perspective complements the business-driven approach of his co-authors, offering analytical depth and a broader understanding of innovation policy, strategy, and education
- Ron Waldman is a teaching in many Universities (Tel-Aviv University, ESCP), a strategic advisor and entrepreneur with extensive experience in Israeli industry. He is also. a senior international consultant with over 25 years of experience in Israeli and global markets.
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Contact: Omer Hochbaum, Positive Communications, [email protected], +972542440286.
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