Tel Aviv Spotlight: Jack Ciattarelli’s Vision to Make NJ the Gateway for Israeli Tech

It was an honor to co-host Jack Ciattarelli, business leader and nominee for Governor of New Jersey, in Tel Aviv for a powerful showcase of Israeli innovation. The room was filled with visionaries, founders, and changemakers driving the future of technology, and the message Jack delivered resonated strongly: New Jersey is ready to be the U.S. launchpad for Israeli startups.

For years, Israeli founders looking to expand into the United States have traditionally gravitated toward New York, Boston, or Austin. Jack made a compelling case for why New Jersey deserves to be at the top of that list: a state strategically located in the heart of the U.S., offering close proximity to major metropolitan centers, access to world-class universities, a diverse and highly skilled workforce, and a business climate designed to support growth and innovation.

The event featured cutting-edge Israeli startups across AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, mobility, and robotics, many of which are actively exploring expansion to the United States. Their creativity, resilience, and groundbreaking technologies are redefining industries and opening new opportunities for collaboration.

A huge thank you to Amir Hadar and Dvir Salomon for making this event possible. Partnerships like these are proof that when innovation meets opportunity, both sides win.

The future of innovation is global. And New Jersey is ready to be the runway!