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Nadav Shoval

Nadav Shoval (born 1990) is an Israeli entrepreneur,[1] founder and CEO of OpenWeb,[2] a US-based unicorn software company that works with online publishers and advertisers.[3][4][5][6][7] In 2017, he was named one of Forbes’ Israel 30 Under 30.[8][9][10]

Nadav Shoval
Born1990
Israel
Known forFounder of OpenWeb

Early life and education edit

Nadav Shoval was born in 1990. As a child, Shoval was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease,[11][12][13] which required him to work with computers from an early age, leading him to engage with online communities, building chats and forums woking on old classroom computers.[14][15][16]

According to ICE.co.il Shoval is the grandson of a holocaust survivor and grew up in Ramat Hasharon in Israel in a family of a doctor (father) and a well-known actress Ruby Porat Shoval.[17]

Career edit

In May 2010, Shoval founded Simple One, an app designed for the organization and handling of social media platforms and SMS communications, where he took the role of CEO.[18] Earlier, in July 2005, Shoval had established Looop Ltd., a company innovating in online marketing and sales.[19]

In 2013, Shoval founded Spot.IM (later renamed OpenWeb), a US-based unicorn software company.[20] Shoval's mission for the company is to end online hate speech and toxicity by building social media tools intended to create safe online spaces.[21] The company partners with digital media houses, including The Huffington Post, Time, AOL, Yahoo, Hearst, Globes, Calcalist, and News Corp.[22][23][20] Shoval serves as the company's CEO, focusing on the development of its AI and ML-powered moderation products, and its recent move into data and advertising as a means to create a healthier internet.[24][25]

In 2017, Nadav Shoval was named one of Forbes’ Israel 30 Under 30.[26] Before founding OpenWeb, Shoval started numerous other software companies focused on connecting people online.[27] He is a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Coalition for Digital Safety.[28]

He is also an expert in social networking, AI and Machine Learning, and entrepreneurship.[29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36]

Personal life edit

As of 2023, Shoval resides in Brooklyn, New York City. He is married and has one child.[37]

Public activities edit

Nadav Shoval is an advocate for mental health, and is outspoken about his own struggles with PTSD, OCPD, and ADHD.[citation needed] In 2015, Shoval moved from Tel Aviv to New York City to start OpenWeb's US operation.[38][39][40]

References edit

  1. ^ Spot.IM, Nadav Shoval (2015-03-15). "Advice to young entrepreneurs: 5 things I wish I'd known before taking on the CEO role". VentureBeat. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  2. ^ Coffee, Patrick (2022-10-27). "OpenWeb, Which Helps Publishers Target Readers With Ads, Raises $170 Million". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  3. ^ "The Human Founder: Why is Working on Our Mental Muscles the Most Important Job as Startup Founders?". Geektime. 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  4. ^ "Nadav Shoval, Openweb Inc: Profile and Biography". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  5. ^ Gallant, Michael (2020-06-05). "#16 - From Kawasaki Disease to Tech Unicorn - Nadav Shoval". MBA without BS. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  6. ^ "Nadav Shoval | Co-Founder and CEO - OpenWeb". Fast Company Executive Board. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  7. ^ "N12 - הנער שלא האמינו בו והפך ליזם מיליונר". N12. 2017-04-14. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  8. ^ Releases, Forbes Press. "Forbes Announces Second Annual Forbes Israel 30 Under 30 List, Highlighting the Accomplishments of 60 Game Changers from Across Israeli Society". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  9. ^ Merson, Rupert (2016-02-25). Growing a Business: Strategies for leaders and entrepreneurs. Profile. ISBN 978-1-78283-047-4.
  10. ^ חתן, גלית (2023-07-26). "אופן ווב חתמה על עסקאות בהיקף מאות מיליוני דולרים". Globes. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  11. ^ Gallant, Michael (2020-06-05). "#16 - From Kawasaki Disease to Tech Unicorn - Nadav Shoval". MBA without BS. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  12. ^ Spiro, James (2020-06-25). "Talkback platform Spot.im is rebranding and cracking down on online toxicity". CTECH - www.calcalistech.com. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  13. ^ "The Human Founder Podcast | Ep. 75". www.galiblochliran.com. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  14. ^ "The Human Founder: Why is Working on Our Mental Muscles the Most Important Job as Startup Founders?". Geektime. 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  15. ^ חתן, גלית (2023-07-26). "אופן ווב חתמה על עסקאות בהיקף מאות מיליוני דולרים". Globes. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  16. ^ אביגד, דורון (2021-10-23). "לא עשה בגרות אבל הקים חברה של מאות מיליונים: "דחפו לי רטלין"". Globes. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  17. ^ "נדב שובל, 40UNDER40 - הצעירים המבטיחים 2023 - אייס". Ice. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  18. ^ "Contactout.com".
  19. ^ "TheOrg (Nadav Shoval)".
  20. ^ a b "Spot.IM מגייסת 13 מיליון דולר כדי להציל את המו"לים מפייסבוק". TheMarker. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  21. ^ "Where's This Going: #78 Nadav Shoval on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  22. ^ FinSMEs (2022-10-27). "OpenWeb Raises $170M In Series F Funding At $1.5 Billion Valuation". FinSMEs. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  23. ^ "TechAviv | Nadav Shoval". www.techaviv.com. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  24. ^ "OpenWeb CEO on Creating a Healthier Internet, Elon Musk 'Acting Like a Troll'". Cheddar News. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  25. ^ חתן, גלית (2023-07-26). "אופן ווב חתמה על עסקאות בהיקף מאות מיליוני דולרים". Globes. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  26. ^ Releases, Forbes Press. "Forbes Announces Second Annual Forbes Israel 30 Under 30 List, Highlighting the Accomplishments of 60 Game Changers from Across Israeli Society". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  27. ^ "Where's This Going on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. 2023-12-01. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  28. ^ "Global Coalition for Digital Safety".
  29. ^ "Absolute traffic vs engagement: Not an either/or affair - B2B News Network". 2015-02-01. Archived from the original on 2015-02-01. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  30. ^ "Lessons from Twitter: How Context Is the Key to Sustainable Social Networking". Social Media Today. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  31. ^ Spot.IM, Nadav Shoval (2015-03-15). "Advice to young entrepreneurs: 5 things I wish I'd known before taking on the CEO role". VentureBeat. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  32. ^ nadavshoval (2015-04-13). "Five Ways to Master Your Online Community". PerformanceIN. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  33. ^ "4 New Social Media Marketing Trends Every CEO Needs To Know | CEO.com". 2016-02-23. Archived from the original on 2016-02-23. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  34. ^ Shoval, Nadav (2015-12-23). "The hidden cost of social share buttons". TNW | Insider. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  35. ^ commentator, Expert (2016-08-12). "5 shocking stats from industry insiders revealing the decline of news publishers". Smart Insights. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  36. ^ Abbruzzese, Jason (2017-07-17). "Facebook is dangerous for Democracy—here's why". Mashable. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  37. ^ "The Human Founder: Why is Working on Our Mental Muscles the Most Important Job as Startup Founders?". Geektime. 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  38. ^ Gallant, Michael (2020-06-05). "#16 - From Kawasaki Disease to Tech Unicorn - Nadav Shoval". MBA without BS. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  39. ^ Spiro, James (2020-06-25). "Talkback platform Spot.im is rebranding and cracking down on online toxicity". CTECH - www.calcalistech.com. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  40. ^ "The Human Founder Podcast | Ep. 75". www.galiblochliran.com. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
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