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Arik Ben-Yair

CEO, feelter
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District,Israel
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Arik Ben-Yair's Overview

Total Experience43 years
Companyfeelter
CountryIsrael

Arik Ben-Yair is a seasoned technology executive and entrepreneur with a strong background in the semiconductor and high-performance computing industries. He is the Co-founder and CEO of Chainreaction, a company focused on designing and developing next-generation ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits) and hardware systems tailored for blockchain infrastructure and Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs). Before co-founding Chainreaction (previously known as First DAG), Arik spent nearly two decades at Mellanox Technologies (now NVIDIA), where he held various senior leadership positions, including VP of Account Management. His expertise lies in driving innovation in hardware solutions, strategic business development, and leading high-performing engineering and sales teams. Arik is passionate about building disruptive technologies that address complex computational challenges, particularly in the Web3 and secure computing space.

Professional Summary

Arik Ben-Yair's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

feelter - CEO (2021 to Present)
Set-Up.digital - Founder and Partner (2020 to Present)
Azami Global - CFO & GM Digital (2023 to 2024)
Guruz - Co-Founder & Chairman (2021 to 2024)
Haaretz group - Group CFO (2012 to 2015)
Holesinthenet - חורים ברשת - Shareholder and board director (2012 to 2015)
TheMarker - CFO & VP of Haaretz Digital company (2009 to 2012)
Radio Eco99FM - Deputy CEO (2007 to 2009)
Oracle - Financial Controller (2002 to 2007)
KPMG Israel - Senior Auditor (2000 to 2002)

Notable Achievements

Co-founder & CEO of Chainreaction

Successfully co-founded and leads Chainreaction (formerly First DAG), a semiconductor company developing cutting-edge ASICs and systems for blockchain and Privacy Enhancing Technologies. Secured significant funding rounds to accelerate product development and market entry.

Long-standing Leadership at Mellanox Technologies

Held multiple key leadership roles, including VP of Account Management, at Mellanox Technologies (acquired by NVIDIA) for over 17 years, contributing significantly to the company's growth and market leadership in high-performance networking and interconnect solutions.

Pioneering Hardware for Web3 and PETs

Driving innovation in specialized hardware (ASICs) designed to accelerate blockchain computations, enhance data privacy through PETs, and build more efficient and secure decentralized infrastructures.

Expertise in Semiconductor and System Design

Leverages deep technical knowledge and extensive experience in the semiconductor industry to lead the development of complex, high-performance hardware solutions from concept to market.

Educational Background

BA, Accounting and Business/Management

The College of Management Academic Studies

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Company Overview

feelter
Total employees28
HeadquartersTel Aviv
Founded2013

Feelter is a technology company providing a Social Commerce platform that curates user-generated content (UGC) from social media and integrates it into e-commerce websites. This allows online shoppers to see authentic reviews, photos, and videos from real customers, enhancing trust and driving conversions by providing social proof directly at the point of sale.

feelter Funding Information
$7M - Total Funding Raised
$1M - Most recent funding amount
3 - Number of funding rounds
Jan 1, 2018 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
Inimiti Capital Partners
State of Mind Ventures (SOMV)
Plug and Play Tech Center
CX Ventures (Plug and Play)
private angel investors

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