Erel Margalit on investing in peace

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Erel Margalit on investing in peace

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Mar 7, 2018

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John Thornhill talks to Erel Margalit, founder and chairman of Jerusalem Venture Partners, about his plan to help create a regional hub for tech startups and how he believes business collaboration in the region can help ease tensions when politicians fail. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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