While education is essential for guiding the next generation in making an impact on the world around them, we cannot underestimate the vital role that our friends and support network also play in shaping our (and the world’s) future.
In my conversation with Nadir Izrael, physics and computer science alumnus of the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, we take a deep dive into how his Technion education not only prepared him to build a company from the ground up, but also gave him the opportunity to forge a friendship that blossomed into a lifelong business partnership.
Michael: In speaking with alumni, I am always fascinated with the twists and turns that their careers take after their time at the Technion. Before we jump into your journey post-grad, tell me why you chose a Technion education.
Nadir: The Technion has always been a part of my life in some capacity and means so much to me today – even years after my time on campus. I grew up in a small town near Haifa so, as you know, the best technical university in Israel was essentially in my backyard. I knew that the university pushed its students academically, and if I wanted to attend, I needed passion for what I was pursuing.
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This article was written by American Technion Society CEO Michael Waxman-Lenz.
