Israel - Ofir Angel

In Episode #21, we are joined by Ofir Angel, chairman of AUREN Israel and an expert on advanced technologies and international taxation. We discuss:

• How Ofir grew a family business into a global consulting firm.

• Israel’s consolidation as an attractive investment destination over the last two decades and why Israeli businesspersons focus on international opportunities.

• How US companies in particular can benefit from Israel’s massive investments in infrastructure projects and the country’s advantages in life sciences.

• The critical importance of tax considerations when doing business abroad.

• Israel’s recent signing of a peace deal with the United Arab Emirates and which countries may follow the UAE.

• Reading, listening, and watching recommendations from:

  • Ofir

    • AUREN’s blog

    • Mind Time: How ten mindful minutes can enhance your work, health and happiness, by Michael Chaskalson and Dr Megan Reitz

  • Fred

    • Fauda (Netflix)

  • Jonathan

    • “The Israel-UAE deal is good news for a troubled region” (The Economist)