The Scaling Mindset — Live Podcast with Noam Bardin

A special live recording of the Ecosystem podcast. We had the privilege of hosting Noam Bardin, former CEO of Waze, for a special live episode as part of our VC Club alumni event.

Noam began by sharing his personal experience in the days following October 7th, offering a candid reflection on leadership and resilience. The conversation then shifted to one of the most pressing topics in Israeli tech: the scaling mindset.

He described how the Israeli dream has evolved — from quick exits to the ambition of building global, billion-dollar companies. Focusing on the critical phase between early revenue and true scale, Noam unpacked what it takes to grow from a few million in sales to $100M and beyond, while maintaining an Israeli core and attracting world-class talent.