Saul Orbach

Venture capitalist and serial entrepreneur with 33 years of prior experience as exceptional C-level executive, master strategist, and biz dev guru who develops short- and long-term growth and operational plans to create value in startup, growth, and distressed organizations that led to multiple company exit transactions. Shortens the distance between the ‘?’ and the ‘$’ of fundraising, increasing revenues or getting to exit transactions. Highly analytical and systematic thinker with uncanny ability to develop simple solutions to complex problems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Highly effective at developing long term, win-win relationships and strategic partners. Is known by colleagues and employees as a fine mentor and leader whom staff are keen to support. In-demand public speaker and teacher consistently ranked among most popular.

Core Knowledge and Skills

• Leadership
• Sales & Business Development
• International Business Development
• Market Penetration/Revenue Growth
• Marketing
• Evangelism & Communications
• Economic Development
• Operations Expertise
• Strategic Planning & Development
• Strategic Partnerships
• Profit-and-Loss (P&L) Responsibility
• Finance and Budget Management
• Advisory Board Networking
• Board of Director Level Leadership
• Entrepreneurship
• Fundraising
• Comprehensive Due Diligence
• Social Impact
• Complex Negotiations
• Corporate Development
• Non-profit Management

Executive Experience

• Founder - Elul Fund Jan 2020-
• Senior Adjunct Lecturer
  • Tel Aviv University, Sofaer School Oct 2020-
  • Hebrew University, Jerusalem Oct 2019-
  • Technion MBA Program, and International School Feb 2017-
• Managing Director, Co-Founder - Impact Jerusalem April 2020-Sep 2021
• Venture Partner - Starta Capital VC Fund Feb 2016-Dec 2019
• Venture Partner - BrightSky Ventures June 2018-June 2019
• Managing Director - The Beachhead Group, LLC 2010-
• Managing Director - The Elul Group 2012-2014
• Financial Advisor - Morgan Stanley Smith Barney June 2010-August 2011
• Chief Operations Officer and Founder - Aguru Images, Inc. 2007-2010
• Entrepreneur in Residence - Angle Technology Ventures 2005-2007
• Managing Director - The Beachhead Group, LLC 2001-2005
• Vice President, Business Development and Marketing - Ditto.com, Inc. 2000-2001
• Vice President Marketing / Operations - Cardonet, Inc 1999-2000
• .President, Netcall Telecom, Inc., US - Netcall PLC, UK 1996-1998
• Vice President, International Sales and Marketing - Callware Technologies, Inc. / SoftTalk Communications Ltd. / DCL 1993-1996

Education

• Master of Business Administration, Stern School of Business, New York University, New York, NY
• Bachelor of Science, Management (Minor in Accounting), New York University, New York, NY.