
PresenTense, an Israel based non-profit, promotes an inclusive society, one where diverse communities are equally represented in the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Israel, known as the ‘Startup Nation’.
We believe that entrepreneurship is the 21st century’s superpower that enables individuals and communities to take part in exponential economic growth. In our unique innovative programs, we provide this superpower, working from the bottom up with socially marginalized communities.
While Tel Aviv is ranked as the sixth global startup ecosystem, Israel is rated poorest among the OECD countries. This paradox is evident in Gini’s index for measuring financial inequality, which places Israel in the lower third. While the ‘Startup Nation’ thrives, these socio-economic inequalities rapidly increase.
As pioneers in the field of social impact in Israel, we were the first to identify these gaps and consequently ran the first accelerator for the Arab society, the first accelerator for ultra-orthodox women, the first accelerator focused on Assistive Technology and the first accelerators in many peripheral cities, including Lod, Ofakim, Ashkelon and more. This is how we level the playing field, create inclusiveness and reduce socio-economic inequalities in Israel.





Teachup employs over 40 teachers who teach hundreds of students. Today they are working towards expansion to Arab countries


Teachup employs over 40 teachers who teach hundreds of students. Today they are working towards expansion to Arab countries

Every year 100,000 people use the Akshiva platform and 1,500 reach out for counseling. In 2019 the ‘Akshiva’ book was released, reaching the head of the sales chart in the Haredi community


Every year 100,000 people use the Akshiva platform and 1,500 reach out for counseling. In 2019 the ‘Akshiva’ book was released, reaching the head of the sales chart in the Haredi community

Sesame Enable won international contests and awards, including Verizon and Michael Bloomberg. Partnered with Google for a national project and are supported by the Israel Innovation Authority and private investments

(Oded Ben Dov)

Sesame Enable won international contests and awards, including Verizon and Michael Bloomberg. Partnered with Google for a national project and are supported by the Israel Innovation Authority and private investments

(Oded Ben Dov)
Gamevision received recognition by the Israeli Gaming Association and have won several international competitions


Gamevision received recognition by the Israeli Gaming Association and have won several international competitions

(Shady Hassan & Daniel Aronovich)
Abraham Hostels expanded to Tel Aviv-Jaffa and Nazareth, won numerous international awards and raised an impact investment of $25M from Bridges Fund

(Gal Mor)

Abraham Hostels expanded to Tel Aviv-Jaffa and Nazareth, won numerous international awards and raised an impact investment of $25M from Bridges Fund

(Gal Mor)
Demiss exhibited in a Berlin museum and fashion shows, expanded to various target audience in Israel and abroad. Currently employing 10 women designers from the Haredi society

(Esti H)

Demiss exhibited in a Berlin museum and fashion shows, expanded to various target audience in Israel and abroad. Currently employing 10 women designers from the Haredi society

(Esti H)
Gamevision received recognition by the Israeli Gaming Association and have won several international competitions

(Ismail Kharoub)

Gamevision received recognition by the Israeli Gaming Association and have won several international competitions

Tunefork built strategic partnerships with Israeli and American companies, won over a dozen international competitions and raised 2M nis from private investors


Tunefork built strategic partnerships with Israeli and American companies, won over a dozen international competitions and raised 2M nis from private investors

Beshvil counseled over 1500 women national service volunteers, and in 2018 exited to ‘Nefesh Be’Nefesh’

Leap is a program built for a manager’s mindset, succeeding in asking and examining in depth the current system, it’s advantages and disadvantages and assisting in rebuilding it. A fresh, innovative program, that aims to the organization’s vision, all in a positive and diverse environment
(Shira Lorentz)
Beshvil counseled over 1500 women national service volunteers, and in 2018 exited to ‘Nefesh Be’Nefesh’

Leap is a program built for a manager’s mindset, succeeding in asking and examining in depth the current system, it’s advantages and disadvantages and assisting in rebuilding it. A fresh, innovative program, that aims to the organization’s vision, all in a positive and diverse environment
(Shira Lorentz)

Beshvil counseled over 1500 women national service volunteers, and in 2018 exited to ‘Nefesh Be’Nefesh’

(Shira Lorentz)
Muntaliqa is collaborating with Tel Aviv- Jaffa municipality


Muntaliqa is collaborating with Tel Aviv- Jaffa municipality

nnosphere won several international competitions, closed a seed round of 2.5M$, and are in the midst of clinical trials in Kings College of London and Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem

(Rami Shacour)

Beshvil counseled over 1500 women national service volunteers, and in 2018 exited to ‘Nefesh Be’Nefesh’

Leap is a program built for a manager’s mindset, succeeding in asking and examining in depth the current system, it’s advantages and disadvantages and assisting in rebuilding it. A fresh, innovative program, that aims to the organization’s vision, all in a positive and diverse environment
(Shira Lorentz)

We provide an equal opportunity to take part in the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Israel by combining key elements in our cutting-edge programming for socially marginalized communities. Thus, offering the best circumstance to acquire the superpower of entrepreneurship.

Identifying the needs of the community and tailoring it
to the program

Using innovative methodologies from top international business schools

Building cross-sector partnerships for
each program

Working from the bottom up, reaching the
entire community
We focus on working with young adults from diverse and socially marginalized communities through Community Building which includes local meetups, events, workshops and tours. We provide vital tools through our Entrepreneurial Programs and Accelerators. Our Startup School exposes youth in high schools at the periphery to the opportunities of the ‘Startup Nation’. With ‘Train the Trainer‘ we ensure continuity and lasting impact, by qualifying local leaders and change agents.





































Workshops
Our pioneering programs are available in various scales for diverse audiences. Our curriculum is based on innovative methodologies from top international business schools including Harvard and Stanford. We offer entrepreneurship workshops, seminars, innovation labs and accelerators.
Our team is composed of entrepreneurs, leaders, social activists and experts with multi-disciplinary knowledge, including the public, business and social sectors.
- Team
- Instructors
- Board
- Founders

Ariella Rosen
Co-CEO

Khouloud Ayuti
Co-CEO

Badawi Farra
Made in Jaffa Coordinator

Danielle Berkowitz
Fundraising Manager

Eran Ben Yehuda
Accelerators Coordinator

Fkado Hovagen
Made In Program Manager

Lior Urian
Jerusalem Ecosystem
Manager

Rivka Shimoni
Made in Tel Aviv Coordinator

Shimrit Levy
Operations Manager

Yasmine Babatunde
Made in Haifa Coordinator

Yifat Leibovich
Ecosystem South Manager

Yaara Cohen
Instructor

Alex Shmidt
Instructor

Gil Markovitz
Instructor

Daniel Freidlin
Instructor

Finyar Tcrore
Instructor

Tsurial Schoffman
Instructor

Danna Hochstein Mann
Co-Ceo

Aharon Horwitz
CEO at 40Nuggets

Guy Spigelman
VP Portfolio Success at aMoon Fund

Neil Corney
CEO and Markets Head Citi Israel

Nadav Lachman Lazare
Director of the Central District, Ministry of Construction and Housing

Naomi Assia
Partner Manager & Founder at Assia Law Office and Patent Attorney

Stav Erez
Partner at LABS/02

Pierre Salameh
Founder & CEO of OlfaGuard

Rebecca Caspi
Senior VP, Global Operations & Director General, JFNA Israel

Aharon Horwitz
CEO at 40Nuggets

Ariel Beery
CEO at MobileODT
We believe in partnerships as a key element of our success. Each program begins with building a cross-sector partnership, including businesses, municipalities and government, civic society organizations, foundations, private donors and more.
















































































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We invite you to join our inclusive society in which all groups will be equally represented in the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Israel, known as the ‘Startup Nation’.
