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How nonlinear careers could drive Jerusalem’s hi-tech rise

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • A forum in Jerusalem discussed the growing role of the city in Israel's hi-tech ecosystem, emphasizing the need for professionals to adapt to changing industries.
  • Panelists highlighted that talent alone is insufficient, stressing the importance of creating global connections for young professionals to innovate at scale.
  • The discussion challenged conventional career paths, advocating for adaptability and risk-taking as crucial for Jerusalem's long-term success in the technology sector.

Jerusalem is emerging as a significant player in Israel's technology sector, a point underscored at the recent American Innovation Forum. Hosted by the Jerusalem Young Professionals (JYP) Forum and other organizations, the event brought together entrepreneurs and industry leaders to discuss the city's evolving hi-tech landscape.

Jerusalem has incredible talent, but talent alone isn’t enough. We need to create real bridges between young professionals here and global industries so they can grow, lead, and innovate at scale.

— Orit Greenbaum LipskiMicrosoft Europe South COO Orit Greenbaum Lipski discussed the need for global connections for young professionals in Jerusalem.

Amidst rapid industry shifts driven by artificial intelligence, panelists urged professionals to embrace nonlinear career paths and continuous reinvention. Orit Greenbaum Lipski, COO of Microsoft Europe South, emphasized the need for "real bridges between young professionals here and global industries so they can grow, lead, and innovate at scale." She noted that traditional career advice, focused on singular expertise, is no longer relevant.

My career was not linear, ever.

— Orit Greenbaum LipskiMicrosoft Europe South COO Orit Greenbaum Lipski described her own unconventional career path.

Former Apple R&D head Muawyah Akash and "Jewish Jordan" Tamir Goodman, now a sports technology developer, echoed this sentiment. They stressed that while mastery is important, continuous adaptation and a willingness to leave comfortable positions are essential in an AI-driven economy. The forum suggested that Jerusalem's future competitiveness hinges less on infrastructure and funding, and more on the adaptable mindset of its people.

If my daughter asks me what she should study, I probably won’t tell her to learn one thing. That’s not relevant anymore.

— Orit Greenbaum LipskiMicrosoft Europe South COO Orit Greenbaum Lipski commented on the changing nature of education and careers.
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