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For startups entering the U.S. market we offer our many years of experience and deep understanding of the challenges and obstacles startups face when entering the U.S. market.
Over the years we walked many startups through their first steps in the U.S. market, providing them both strategic as well as tactical advice and guidance on their recruiting needs, organizational structuring and planning as well as execution and growth.
We help startups avoid common mistakes and choose the right talent for this stage in the company’s life. We guide them in all aspects of building their U.S. presence, starting from where to locate the first office and what positions to recruit first all the way through how to interview and evaluate candidates in a multi-cultural environment, how to overcome social barriers and different mentality challenges and how to build a compensation package.
We look forward to helping you find the talent you need.
Dana joined Forte’ in 2020 after working for an Israeli High-tech Startup. Following her college graduation, she volunteered for a year in Israel as an English teaching assistant. Dana thinks of herself as an “Americanized Israeli”, grateful to experience both cultures her whole life. At Forte’ Dana blends her love of helping people and Israel’s cutting-edge technology. She is bi-lingual, fluent in both Hebrew and English. Dana holds a BA in Psychology and Marketing from TCNJ. When Dana isn’t talking about Chipotle, she enjoys going to the beach, doing sudoku, and mastering her banana bread recipe.
“If you can do what you do best and be happy, you’re further along in life than most people.”
Jill joined Forte in 2020 with several years of prior recruiting experience spanning over medical device, bio-tech and the technology industries. Jill holds a BA in Human Resources Management from Rutgers University. At Forte’ Jill focuses on placing sales, marketing and customer success professionals and executives in technology and medical device companies and startups. She enjoys working out, hanging out with friends and play with her dog Chloe’.
“If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.”
Albert Einstein
Keren joined Forte’ in 2017 after having a career as a senior HR Executive for technology startups and enterprise companies. Having worked at companies such as Live Person and 888Holdings Keren brings an insider view to the recruiting process, with her ability to better understand the hiring managers’ considerations and perspective. Keren specializes in placing C-level and senior management executives in sales, marketing, business development, technology and finance. She has a B.A. in Business Management from the College of Management and is a Certified Coach and Career Consultant. Keren is fluent in English and Hebrew. She is an avid runner, half-marathonist and an amazing dessert maker.
“Life is not about being rich, being popular, being highly educated or being perfect. It’s about being real, humble, and kind”
Jan joined Forte’ in 2017 with over 20 years’ recruiting experience for big Fortune 500 corporations and startups across many verticals with emphasis in financial and technology industries. Having worked for many years at Solomon Page, followed by her private recruiting practice, Jan brings vast experience as a senior recruiter, a deep understanding of technology lingo and a wide network of executives. She specializes in senior management and sales positions, C-Suite and tech positions. She holds a BS. in Marketing from the University of Hartford and has been an Executive Coach for many years. For as long as her recruiting career Jan has taken an integrative and holistic approach to preventative health.
“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.”
Robert Louis Stevenson
Naomi co-founded Forte in 2008 after a long career in Human Resources. Throughout her career Naomi had served as HR leader in VP positions helping building high growth organizations and winning culture. She was responsible for all HR aspects, from recruitment to retirement. Naomi is highly involved with the Israeli and American Jewish communities in the New York metropolitan area. She initiated and established the Israeli Connection Department at the JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly, NJ. Naomi holds a Bachelor degree in Sociology & Labor studies (Magna cum laude) and Master Degree (M.A) in Public Management from Tel Aviv University. She is certified in HR management from NYU and is qualified as an Organization Development Consultant. Naomi is fluent in English, Hebrew and Spanish.
Naomi loves travelling, arts, music, reading books and contributing to her community.
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself”
George Bernard Shaw
Rony co-founded Forte in 2008 after a career as an entrepreneur and an attorney. With her vast connections in the Israeli community in the U.S. and in the Israeli business and high-tech sectors, Rony brings to Forte’ extensive business, marketing and legal experience and expertise. At Forte’, Rony oversees the company’s clients’ relations, marketing and business development as well as overseeing recruitment processes for select senior positions. Prior to founding Forte’ Rony was the Northeast U.S. Director for the Israel Venture Network, a venture philanthropy network of high- tech and business executives from Israel and the U.S. Prior to that Rony was the founder and Editor in Chief of “Chalav U’Dvash-The Magazine for Israelis in America”, which was acquired by the Israeli daily “Ma’ariv” and served as the CEO of Maariv’s U.S. subsidiary. Before moving to the U.S. Rony was a Managing Director for an Israeli privately held company and a Corporate Attorney at a Tel Aviv law firm.
Rony holds an L.L.B and L.L.M (Magna Cum Laude) from the Tel Aviv University and is admitted to both the New York Bar and the Israel Bar Association. She is fluent in English and Hebrew.
Rony is heavily involved in non-for-profit initiatives and is passionate about the Israeli Scouts in the U.S. She has been leading the Tenafly chapter for over a decade. She enjoys running and cooking.
“Whatever you do in life, always give it your very best, trust your gut feeling and be kind to others.”