Boston-Israel Innovation Group (BIIG) Launch

Boston-Israel Innovation Group (BIIG) Launch

Date	Mar 11, 2026

Summary

Launch event for the Boston-Israel Innovation Group, a nonprofit connecting the Boston and Israel

Links

• Mar 16, 2026 LinkedIn post by Boston Israel Innovation Group “a milestone,” celebrating “the growing innovation bridge between Boston and Israel.”
• Mar 12, 2026 Twitter post by Israel in Boston “Delighted to celebrate the launch of the Boston Israel Innovation Group (BIIG), and the extraordinary innovation ties between Greater Boston and Israel.”
• Mar 12, 2026 Facebook post by Israel in Boston “Delighted to celebrate the launch of the Boston Israel Innovation Group (BIIG), a platform connecting two of the world’s most dynamic innovation ecosystems.”

Attendees

• John Harthorne Founder, BIIG / Two Lanterns VC / MassChallenge
• Benjamin Sharoni Consul General, Consulate General of Israel to New England
• Tali Brukarz Katav Founding Executive Director, BIIG
• William Schnoor Board Member, BIIG
• Bradley Bloom Board Member, BIIG
• Udi Mokady Board Member, BIIG
• Dorit Levy-Zilbershot Board Member, BIIG
• Limor Sinay Board Member, BIIG
• Eric Paley Secretary of Economic Development, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Kevin Tabb President and CEO, Beth Israel Lahey Health