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Grab interest
Say, how many times have you thought you had a great startup idea? 🤔
That your idea, is the next thing ...
But in practice, you did not really know what to do
And where to start .. 🤷🏻♂️
For this podcast, we invited Or Manor, Community Manager
Innovation ThinkUp Club
A community that every day, helps entrepreneurs, both in the beginning and in the middle, to face all the challenges involved in building a successful start-up. From the concept stage, day-to-day management, connections with entities and investors and strategic guidance, from experienced key personnel.
All this, 100% for the benefit of the community ...
What does everyone gain from it, where does the drive to establish a community come from and how is it done in practice, all in the next podcast ...
האקתון החוסן יוצא לדרך ערוץ 10 | ערוץ הכלכלה של ישראל
סטארטאפים חדשניים יתמודדו על פתרונות לחוסן קהילתי ואישי במציאות שאחרי המשבר | אור מנור, חוקרת טרנדים טכנולוגים מתקדמים אל תשכחו לעשות לנו לייק ולעקוב אחרינו בערוץ היוטיוב שלנו 😊 אל תפספסו אף עדכון! הצטרפו אלינו עכשיו דרך הקישורים ותהיו מעודכנים בכל מה שחדש
"להיכשל קדימה" עם אור מנור - אימפקט של חדשנות
על תרבות ומנהיגות - ריאיון עם אור מנור ערוץ 10 | ערוץ הכלכלה של ישראל
מנהיגות מודעת - ראיון עם אור מנור ערוץ 10 | ערוץ הכלכלה של ישראל
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The corona virus pandemic as a global
business game changer
Virtual TV Show: Women in Business, Starring Or Manor
My Journey
About
Or Manor operates at the intersection of predictive foresight, technological innovation, and global ecosystems.
Her work is built as an integrated system of initiatives, research, and communities designed to identify emerging technologies early, translate them into strategic insight, and activate them through real-world programs and partnerships.
Over the past decade, she has led cross-sector collaborations across government, defense, academia, and industry — connecting data, people, and systems to accelerate innovation at scale.
Her initiatives include global communities such as Innovation Social Club and GDG Rehovot, national programs like Code for Resilience, and research-driven projects such as DataX, all working together as a unified platform for impact.
Or also advises organizations on AI strategy, dual-use innovation, and future technology trends, while mentoring and working closely with global developer and innovation ecosystems, including Google Women Techmakers.
Her work focuses on one core challenge:
Turning emerging technologies into real-world impact.
Founder, Or Manor Entrepreneurship & Technological Futurism Ltd.
2025- Present
Leading strategic innovation, predictive foresight, and emerging technology initiatives focused on identifying and operationalizing future technology trends before mainstream adoption. The company specializes in AI systems, predictive analytics, dual-use innovation, advanced technology ecosystems, and national-scale impact projects. Through a combination of data-driven foresight methodologies, ecosystem orchestration, and strategic partnerships, the company helps organizations navigate technological disruption and transform emerging signals into actionable strategies, innovation programs, and long-term growth opportunities.
Founder Foresight Engines
Building predictive intelligence systems that transform emerging technology signals into strategic, decision-grade foresight. Foresight Engines combines AI-driven analysis, predictive foresight engineering, and ecosystem intelligence to help governments, enterprises, and innovation leaders anticipate technological shifts before they become mainstream. Focused on AI systems, robotics, dual-use technologies, advanced manufacturing, and national-scale resilience, the platform bridges the gap between data overload and actionable strategy — turning weak signals into execution, partnerships, and measurable impact.
Founder & Tech Community leader of Innovation Social Club Israel-Global
Aug 2018 – Present
Innovation Social Club (ISC) is a global innovation and technology ecosystem connecting entrepreneurs, investors, founders, researchers, developers, innovation leaders, and high-tech companies across Israel and internationally.
Founded in the Shfela region of Israel, ISC was created to strengthen collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and business opportunities within the local and global tech ecosystem. The community brings together professionals from diverse sectors including artificial intelligence, deep tech, venture capital, entrepreneurship, emerging technologies, and innovation leadership.
What began as a local initiative driven by the need to create stronger regional connectivity and opportunities for entrepreneurs has evolved into an active global network focused on collaboration, ecosystem growth, strategic partnerships, and future technologies.
Over the years, I have built strong local and international relationships across the venture capital and innovation ecosystem, helping connect startups, investors, corporations, and innovation stakeholders. The community actively supports business development opportunities, collaborations, professional growth, and ecosystem-driven innovation initiatives.
ISC operates through meetups, strategic collaborations, expert communities, technology discussions, innovation programs, and ecosystem-building activities designed to create real-world impact and long-term value.
Innovation Consultant, Department of Information Technology and Cyber Defense at the IDF - Israel Defense Forces
Jan 2021 - Present
Advisor & Steering Committee Member, CITIF – Czech Israeli Technology & Innovation Forum
Serving as an advisor and steering committee member at the Czech Israeli Technology & Innovation Forum (CITIF), supporting strategic collaboration between the Israeli and Czech innovation ecosystems. The forum focuses on strengthening international partnerships across emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, research, investment, and industry innovation.
Contributing to ecosystem development, cross-border innovation initiatives, strategic networking, and opportunities connecting startups, corporations, investors, academia, and government stakeholders. The role includes supporting technology-driven collaborations in areas such as artificial intelligence, deep tech, digital transformation, and future-focused innovation.
Tech-Celeration Platform – Community Manager & Startup Success Manager
Mar 2021 - Sep 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos
Led the development of a global innovation ecosystem for entrepreneurs, startup experts, investors, and innovation leaders through the ThinkUp digital accelerator platform. Joined the company as its first employee and played a key role in shaping operational processes, community infrastructure, ecosystem strategy, and platform growth from the ground up.
Built and managed an international network of over 100 entrepreneurs, experts, mentors, and thought leaders across the global innovation ecosystem, creating strategic collaborations and knowledge-sharing opportunities to support startup growth and ecosystem expansion.
Key responsibilities included:
- Supporting and guiding startups throughout their entrepreneurial journey, from early-stage development to funding readiness
- Building global collaborations and strategic connections between entrepreneurs, experts, investors, and innovation stakeholders
- Recruiting and onboarding entrepreneurs, mentors, and senior innovation professionals from multiple countries
- Creating operational frameworks, databases, ecosystem documentation, reports, and collaboration infrastructures for the platform
- Monitoring startup progress, identifying bottlenecks, and generating strategic insights and recommendations
- Supporting startups in preparation for investment and fundraising processes
- Facilitating investor introductions and managing collaboration processes between founders and stakeholders
- Working closely with product and operations leadership to optimize platform strategy, user experience, and ecosystem engagement
- Managing community engagement and ensuring entrepreneurs received relevant guidance, networking opportunities, and ecosystem support
The role combined community leadership, business operations, startup ecosystem development, strategic partnerships, and innovation management within a fast-growing international accelerator environment.
Ambassador of WomenTech Network Mountain View, California
March 2020 – Present
On a mission to unite 100 000 women in tech to discuss things that matter!
WomenTech Network
Make a difference by empowering women in tech through networking, leadership development, career growth & mentorship.
WomenTech Network is a community that promotes gender diversity in tech and connects talented and skilled professionals with top companies and leading startups that value diversity, inclusion and strive to create a culture of belonging.
WomenTech Network events are invitation-only, focusing on networking, speed-meetings, interviews and exploration while connecting female tech talent like engineers, data scientists, designers, product managers and other tech-roles with opportunities at companies that share the same values and put diversity as their top priority.
Investor Relations Manager In Gold Ventures Investment
January 2020 - February 2021
Specialized Strategic Consulting & Investment.
Our target is to scout potential innovative solutions based on each market's needs/demands and help Governments, Municipalities, High-Tech parks, global accelerators, and Private Sectors to attract the relevant companies to launch their product and establish their entity in the relevant market. Based on GVI's process and professionalism we improve the conversion rate of startups to successfully achieve fundraising and expand into global commercialization.
Member of the Steering Committee of the Israel Institute of Innovation and Society (RA)
February 2019- March 2019
The Israel Innovation Institute (NGO) was founded in 2011 to support Israeli entrepreneurs and companies that address global challenges, and to create a base for social and economic growth in Israel.
Business Development Manager & Member of the Steering Committee of the Israel-Russia Chamber of Commerce, Department of Tourism
Jan 2018- Jan 2019
Executive Assistant to partner, Alon Lifshitz 2014-2016
Early-stage venture capital firm.
Specialize in leading Seed and Series A rounds as active investors – operating as an extension of the entrepreneurs’ network, leading investment rounds, and taking board seats.
My Journey
Business Mentor at Adelson School of Entrepreneurship July 2020 – Present , Israel
The Adelson School of Entrepreneurship (ASE) at the IDC Herzliya provides students with the training, expertise, and resources needed to launch the next generation of successful Israeli ventures, while strengthening and cultivating the country’s startup ecosystem.
ASE offers undergraduate and graduate-level experiential learning that combines academics with hands-on entrepreneurship opportunities beyond the classroom.
Member Of The Board Of Advisors StartCity (R.A) , Jan. 2021– Present
The group has existed since 2015 and works to develop entrepreneurial-technological education in local authorities:
Providing access to a variety of entrepreneurs, development of local industry and jobs for students and professionals, growth and personal development of the residents in the professions of computing, technology, and entrepreneurship.
An association registered since 2018 under the name SmartCity .
The overarching goal of the founders is to enable the high-tech culture to reach the authorities in which the association operates.
As young people, who work and drive the high-tech industry, and venture capital, we believe we must promote a situation where young people have a way to develop personally and create employment and professional enrichment near home.
The goals of the association
Raising awareness in the field of entrepreneurship
Encouraging a creative, innovative, and entrepreneurial culture
Building infrastructure for the development of projects
The minister to a professional platform and educational support projects
Development and empowerment of a vibrant entrepreneurial community
Promotion and leverage of human capital in any local authority
Member of the Steering Committee of the Women Founders Club
Member of the Steering Committee of the Women Founders Club
May 2019 - Present
Women Founders' Club - a place where early-stage female startup founders in Israel can come together, learn from each other and bring each other up. Woman thinking of starting her own venture, or want inspiration and support while running your startup, this club is for you!
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XR For good
Let’s find out how virtual reality has helped people cope if the past year and how the corona has accelerated the field!
Thank you Or Manor for leading an insightful panel.
#VR #AR # covid19tech #ashdodtech
Harvard Alumni Entrepreneur, Harvard University
The Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs (HAE) is a community dedicated to advancing innovation and entrepreneurship by alumni from all thirteen Harvard schools. Through our Chapters and global initiatives, alumni are offered support, resources and connection to peers, mentors and experts to help grow their ideas and succeed.
We are a 501(c)3, v
The Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs (HAE) is a community dedicated to advancing innovation and entrepreneurship by alumni from all thirteen Harvard schools. Through our Chapters and global initiatives, alumni are offered support, resources and connection to peers, mentors and experts to help grow their ideas and succeed.
We are a 501(c)3, volunteer-run, Shared Interest Group of the Harvard Alumni Association. Since our beginnings in 2000, HAE has served as a meeting place for entrepreneurial alumni, students, faculty and staff from all of Harvard's schools.
We are unique among Harvard’s alumni organizations - in global reach, diversity, inclusion and academic degrees. HAE is the only university-wide, alumni-driven organization focused on entrepreneurship officially recognized by the Harvard Alumni Association.
HAE is financially self-sustaining and does not receive any funding from Harvard University.