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Accelerators Guru & International Keynote Speaker โ–  Startups Ecosystem Builder โ–  Startup Nation & TEDx Speaker โ–  ๐Ÿ“Visit my website for more info โฌ‡๏ธ

Israel
Joined April 2016
2023 Reflections
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Opportunities donโ€™t always knock. Sometimes, you have to build a door #leadership #business #innovation
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ื”ืฉื ื” ืื ื™ ืžืื—ืœ ืœื ื• ืœื‘ื—ื•ืจ ื‘ืฉื™ื ื•ื™, ื‘ืื—ื•ื•ื” ื•ื‘ืชืงื•ื•ื”. ื‘ืขื™ื“ืŸ ืฉืœ ื‘ื™ื ื” ืžืœืื›ื•ืชื™ืช, ืฉื ื–ื›ื•ืจ ืœื”ื™ื•ืช ืื ื•ืฉื™ื™ื ื™ื•ืชืจ. ืฉื ื” ืฉืœ ื‘ืจื™ืื•ืช, ืื”ื‘ื”, ืฆืžื™ื—ื” ื•ืฉื™ื ื•ื™ ืœื˜ื•ื‘ื”. ืฉื ื” ื˜ื•ื‘ื” ืœืžืฉืคื—ื” ืฉืœื™ ื•ืœื›ืœ ืขื ื™ืฉืจืืœ. ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿฏ
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Great businesses are built on trust, and strong partnerships begin with a shared vision and practical outcomes!
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Every startup founder has unique challenges, but one thing remains the same: real growth comes from the right strategy and partnership. Swipe through to see what founders and business leaders have shared about working with Tal Catran. Trust is earned. Results prove it.
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๐ŸŽฌ Last week, Charlie Bouzaglo and I hosted leading Israeli producers in Azerbaijan to explore filming opportunities, local production capabilities, and the countryโ€™s cash rebate of up to 40% for eligible international productions. Thanks to ARKA and Commission for their support.
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The future of Azerbaijanโ€™s tech ecosystem starts with education. ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿš€ Productive discussions at UNEC with Rector Mr. Adalat Muradov and the leadership team on strengthening skills development, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Looking forward to whatโ€™s next. #UNEC #Innovation
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No coincidences, simply good chemistry and partnership! Delighted to team up with @karimli_kamran , CISO at @Proxima Cyber, to introduce innovative cybersecurity, GRC, compliance solutions, and advanced cyber training arenas across the Caucasus and Central Asia. #cyber #asia
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I am delighted to join Charlie Buozaglo Attorneys & Notary as a Resident Intern and Business Development Partner. I will be supporting the firmโ€™s commercial legal practice while contributing to its business development activities. #cinema #tech
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๐Ÿš€ Big news! Invest2Create and MOST Ventures are joining forces to empower Creative Industries, CulTech, and GameTech startups through mentorship, market validation, and fundraising support. Creativity knows no borders. ๐ŸŒ #Invest2Create #MOSTVentures #Startups #GameTech
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Jackie Chan still has a hole in his skull from a stunt that nearly cost him his life. ๐ŸŽฌ Great films take risks. Choosing the right location shouldnโ€™t. Discover Azerbaijan: diverse locations, experienced crews, and up to 40% cash rebate for eligible productions. #FilmProduction
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Delighted to join the EIT Culture & Creativity Pool of Experts 2026. Looking forward to supporting innovative projects across culture, heritage, and gaming while collaborating with changemakers across Europe. #EITCultureCreativity #Innovation #CreativeIndustries
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๐Ÿš€ Got a startup idea? Join Tal Catran and Ahmad Ahmadzada for an interactive online session on turning ideas into action. ๐Ÿ“… June 17 ๐Ÿ•• 18:00โ€“19:30 (AZT) ๐Ÿ’ป Zoom ๐ŸŽค Session in English ๐Ÿ“ฉ Comment โ€œIโ€™m INโ€ to get the Zoom link. #Startup #Entrepreneurship #Innovation
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Critical Infrastructure is under constant cyber threat, especially in the energy and financial sectors. Resilience comes from preparation, realistic training, and strong AI governance. Important takeaways from the 4th National Cybersecurity Forum 2026 in Baku. #Cybersecurity #AI
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ื”ืฉื ื” ื”ื—ื“ืฉื” ื”ื’ื™ืขื” ื‘ืœื™ ืกื™ื•ื ืืžื™ืชื™ ืœืงื•ื“ืžืชื” โ€“ ืจืง ื”ืžืฉื›ื™ื•ืช ืฉืœ ื›ืื‘, ืงืจืข ื•ื—ื˜ื•ืคื™ื ืฉืœื ื—ื•ื–ืจื™ื. ื•ื‘ื›ืœ ื–ืืช, ืžืžืฉื™ื›ื™ื ืœื ืฉื•ื, ืœื—ื™ื•ืช, ืœื—ืœื•ื ื•ืœืงื•ื•ืช. ๐Ÿ™ ืžื™ ื™ื™ืชืŸ ื•ื”ืฉื ื” ืชื‘ื™ื ืจื•ื’ืข, ื‘ืจื™ืื•ืช, ืื”ื‘ื”, ืื™ื—ื•ื“ ื•ื—ื–ืจืช ื”ื—ื˜ื•ืคื™ื ื‘ืžื”ืจื”. ืฉื ื” ื˜ื•ื‘ื” ืœืขื ื™ืฉืจืืœ ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑโœจ
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My article in the Azeri Observer (Spring 2025 issue) explores an essential question: how do we move from building wealth to building a lasting legacy? Read more in Azeri Observer, Issue โ„–47 (2025). Link: shorturl.at/ylx4I
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Creativity is the best gym for business focus and innovation ๐Ÿ’ก Invest2Create- we see you from zero to hero!
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To all my Romanian friends, partners, and startuppers- Happy National Flag Day! ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด Your energy, resilience, and creativity embody the spirit behind the tricolor. Proud to know and work with such inspiring people. #Romania #NationalFlagDay2025 #Innovation #Startups #RomanianPride
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๐ŸคMeeting Kamil Bagirov, founder of CraZzy Family at Invest2Create, was exceptional and refreshing. From discussing the unique conceptual restaurants of the CraZzy Family, we moved to Foodtech, Cultech, Traveltech and onwards to investments in startups and growing businesses.
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targeting seed and strategic investments in culture, gaming and creative industries tech & projects, has in addition the capacity of investment readiness, international network as well as a supportive partners.
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CraZzy Family includes: CraZzy Bear, CraZzy Chameleon, CraZzy Mosquito, CraZzy Gifts and CraZzy Aghabala Chaykofski. ๐Ÿ”— Visit us: i2c.az ๐Ÿ‘‰Apply to join our investors pool or portfolio startups: i2c.az/apply
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