Dennis Mitzner

Dennis Mitzner Contributor Dennis Mitzner is a journalist and writer with a focus on tech, culture and politics. You can find his commentary here. He also writes about e-commerce and retail for Forbes. More posts by this contributor Magic Leap goes to Finland in pursuit of Nordic VR and AR talent Israel’s former Prime Minister Ehud Barak bets big on emergency app Reporty

Dennis Mitzner is a journalist and writer with a focus on tech, culture and politics. You can find his commentary here. He also writes about e-commerce and retail for Forbes.

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Sweden Is A Tech Superstar From The North

While most of Europe has been mired in economic turmoil since 2008, Sweden has managed to stay afloat -- and even accelerate its growth. The country and, especially, its capital, Stockholm, have outpa

Israel’s Cannabis Industry Blazes Ahead

In January the government announced plans to open the local medical marijuana market to new farms and sellers. Adding to the developments on a governmental level, Israeli startups are utilizing can

Israeli Adtech Looks To Scale Up

Israeli startups look to America for inspiration, money and, of course, exits. But recent events indicate a change in course, at least for Israeli advertising and marketing technology companies that h

Israel’s Flourishing Fintech Has Many Fathers

Israeli finance technology has taken giant leaps in the last few years. Hundreds of local startups are developing new technologies for payment and security solutions, and multinational companies and b

Nokia’s Fall Means The Rise Of Startups In Finland

The Finnish economy, which has contracted for three years in a row, is still reeling, but the country’s rising startup scene is a careful indication that Finland - the land of a thousand lakes and t

Israeli Health Tech Is Heating Up With A Wave Of Interest From Abroad

Israel's many health tech startups are attracting unprecedented interest from abroad, with multinational medical giants looking to benefit from the country's ongoing hi-tech boom. Israel's health tech

Israel Could Grow Into A Global Cannabis Startup Superpower

Israel is already a leading global player in clinical testing and Israeli growers have been leveraging clinical trials to produce new strains for decades. These growers have developed unique grow-how

SaaS Companies Look To Change The Interface Of Web Design

Code-free web design platforms are an increasingly popular tool among web designers. Companies behind these tools promise a design experience that doesn't require any coding skills, or the need for an

Israel Grows From Startup Nation To Exit Nation

Thanks to a string of big exits over the past year, Israel’s technology companies are moving the country from a startup nation to an exit nation. With nearly $15 billion in exits through mergers

Crowdfunding Startups Are Looking To Refashion The Business Of Fashion

Crowdfunding is enabling new fashion startups to fight against the industry norm of manufacturing in Asia by bringing production closer to home thanks to lower minimum orders, willing local manufactur