Erel Margalit, Chairman of JVP and Margalit Startup City, discussed the evolving relationship between Israel and France in an exclusive interview with BFM Business TV in Paris. He highlighted the growing role of Paris as a strategic gateway for Israeli and American companies expanding into Europe, emphasizing France’s leadership in AI, fintech, healthcare IT, and food tech. Margalit underscored the importance of collaboration in cybersecurity, focusing on defensive measures to protect banks, utilities, and individual privacy. The interview also touched on Israel’s rapid post-pandemic economic recovery, its high number of unicorn startups, and the potential for Europe to develop a stronger startup ecosystem comparable to the U.S.
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