Yaniv Shnieder is a seasoned technology leader with 25 years of experience in deep-tech and defense-tech. As the former General Manager & CTO of Rafael’s Tel Aviv R&D Center, he founded and built the center from the ground up, transforming it into a multidisciplinary, startup-style engineering group of 250 top-tier talents, leading advancements in AI, autonomous systems, and advanced defense solutions. Today, as CEO of Elron Ventures, Yaniv leverages his expertise, experience, and deep industry knowledge to identify and drive successful investments in his core fields of deep-tech, defense-tech, and AI, alongside strategic investments in cybersecurity and SaaS.