February 6, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am PST
FreeFrom $500M Exits to Transforming Freight: The Journey of Zvi Schreiber
Book Now For FreeExplore the journey of Zvi Schreiber, a British-Israeli entrepreneur reshaping the tech landscape as the Founder and CEO of Freightos, the leading marketplace for the trillion-dollar international freight industry. He is driving transparency and efficiency in a traditionally opaque market.
Zvi founded Tradeum Inc., a B2B e-commerce pioneer, achieving over $100 million in revenue and a $500 million exit. He led Unicorn Inc. to its acquisition by IBM and managed G.ho.st, which was sold to Infinity Fund. As CEO of Lightech, he facilitated its acquisition by General Electric (GE) Lighting in 2011.
In this session, Zvi will share insights from his entrepreneurial journey, discussing the challenges and strategies of building successful startups. He will emphasize resilience, strategic thinking, and the role of technology in transforming industries.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a visionary entrepreneur who continues to code part-time and inspire the next generation of founders. Join us for a compelling discussion on entrepreneurship and innovation!
Opening Remarks @ 9:00am PT
Join us for opening remarks with Dina Fattom, Member Success Manager at Founders Network, to get the latest updates from the Network and opportunities for getting involved.
Keynote Speaker @ 9:10am PT
Zvi Schreiber is a distinguished tech entrepreneur. Born in London and raised in Israel, he holds a PhD in computer science.
He founded Tradeum Inc., a B2B e-commerce pioneer, and Unicorn Inc., which was acquired by IBM. Zvi also led G.ho.st, sold to Infinity Fund, and served as CEO of Lightech, which was sold to General Electric (GE) Lighting in 2011.
As Founder and CEO of Freightos, Zvi is transforming the international freight market through an innovative online marketplace that streamlines global shipping logistics. Freightos has raised significant funding and went public via SPAC in 2021.
An advocate for entrepreneurship and technology, Zvi is a speaker and writer, and he continues to code part-time to stay connected to the industry.
Stage-Based Roundtables @ 10:00am PT
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