Profile
Mr. Gilad joined Science and Technology Ventures in September 2004.
Previously, he held several management positions at VocalTec Communications (VOCL), including regional sales manager—Europe and later strategic planning and global alliances manager.
In these roles, Mr. Gilad managed VocalTec's distribution channel activities in 16 countries and established company presence in several untapped markets.
As an independent consultant, he helped found the startup Gingerbit (now Olista).
Mr. Gilad served three years in the Israeli Defense Forces, first in combat duty and later as a diplomatic liaison officer to the regional United Nations battalions and the Jordanian military.
He received his BA from Tel Aviv University; his MA in Biotechnology from Columbia University in 2006.
Former positions of Shai Gilad
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| MAGICJACK VOCALTEC LTD | Sales & Marketing | 2004-08-30 |
Olista Ltd.
 Olista Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Olista Ltd. provided service adoption management software solutions for mobile service providers. The company was founded by Oren Glanz on February 11, 2004 and was headquartered in Netanya, Israel. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Shai Gilad
| Tel-Aviv University | Graduate Degree |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 2 |
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magicJack VocalTec Ltd.
 magicJack VocalTec Ltd. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology magicJack VocalTec Ltd. engages in the provision of cloud communications and manufacture of communication devices. It operates through following segments: Core Consumer, Enterprise and SMB. The Core Consumer segment includes VoIP services, a softphone company, the developer and provider of the magicJack device, and a wholesaler of telephone service to VoIP providers and telecommunication carriers. The Enterprise segment includes Broadsmart, which is a provider of UCaaS hardware and connectivity for enterprise customers. The SMB segment provides phone equipment and services that were interdependent and not sold separately. Its products and services include telephone home service and voice applications. The company operates and distributes under the following the magicJack PLUS, magicJack EXPRESS and magicJack GO brands. magicJack VocalTec was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Netanya, Israel. | Electronic Technology |
Olista Ltd.
Olista Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Olista Ltd. provided service adoption management software solutions for mobile service providers. The company was founded by Oren Glanz on February 11, 2004 and was headquartered in Netanya, Israel. | Communications |
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