Solution Nation: One Nation is Disproportionately Responding to the World’s Most Intractable Problems
Testimonials
"I really enjoyed reading Solution Nation. The problem-solution-discussion format uniquely crystallizes the technical challenges and demystifies complex science into easy-to-understand solutions. The management discussion questions not only serve to guide critical thinking of the instant technologies but also serve as informative examples of the kinds of questioning useful in developing technical insights around new technologies. Technology Scouts will find Solution Nation most instructive. Superb analysis was brought to bear in the pages of Solution Nation."
H. Brock Kolls
Founder & Chief Open Innovator
TechConnectHub.com &
Vice-President of External Technology Acquisition (former),
The Coca-Cola Company
Founder & Chief Open Innovator
TechConnectHub.com &
Vice-President of External Technology Acquisition (former),
The Coca-Cola Company
"As this book so clearly documents, Israel is a world leader in technology-based innovation. As someone who has started several successful software companies, I recommend this remarkable account of the Solution Nation to anyone interested in entrepreneurship in the technology space. A very well-written account of intriguing Israeli companies, peppered with excellent analytical insights."
Mark Braunstein, MD
School of Interactive Computing
Georgia Institute of Technology
School of Interactive Computing
Georgia Institute of Technology
"Israel is unique on planet earth in creating the environment that fosters so many new businesses that are exploiting revolutionary technologies directed towards many markets. Solution Nation provides an in-depth review of truly amazing businesses. Each profile was methodically researched and articulately presented. Readers from a variety of walks of life will enjoy the stories that await."
Bart Stuck
Managing Director
Signal Lake Venture Capital
Managing Director
Signal Lake Venture Capital
"Solution Nation provides a unique opportunity to learn about some of Israel's most promising start-up companies that are dedicated to delivering real solutions to the most deprived people on the planet. David Wanetick explained each technology in an engaging and educating fashion. A truly wonderful book."
Benjamin Peng
Co-Founder
Yafo Capital & Israel Plan Organization
Co-Founder
Yafo Capital & Israel Plan Organization
"A true tour de force in research and critical thinking. David Wanetick once again demonstrated that he is a brilliant analyst and a masterful writer. Readers are in for a treat."
John Mactowe
Chief Executive Officer
Delta Ridge Capital
Chief Executive Officer
Delta Ridge Capital
"David Wanetick's Solution Nation is essential reading for busy investors who want to get to know some of Israel's high-tech companies at a glance. Wanetick distills the most important details about 62 companies in Israel that are providing world-changing solutions. He has a real knack for sifting through the startup chaff and picking out just the data points investors need to make smart decisions. His questions at the end of each section are the kind elite investors should ask when profiling an innovative startup. Don't invest in Israel without first investing in this important guide."
Brian Blum
Author
TOTALED: The Billion-Dollar Crash of the Startup that Took on Big Auto, Big Oil and the World
Author
TOTALED: The Billion-Dollar Crash of the Startup that Took on Big Auto, Big Oil and the World
"The aptly-named and thoroughly-researched Solution Nation is a tribute to the powerful creativity and inventiveness of Israeli scientists and entrepreneurs. It is a must-read for prospective venture capital investors looking for "the next big thing," as well as governmental and foundation professionals seeking answers to a variety of intractable medical and environmental problems afflicting the world. Packed with powerful and practical insights."
Adam K. Stern
Chief Executive Officer
SternAegis Ventures
Chief Executive Officer
SternAegis Ventures
"Solution Nation beautifully illuminates dozens of cutting-edge technologies championed by Israeli companies for the benefit of disadvantaged people throughout the world. David Wanetick rigorously researched the problems the featured Israeli companies are addressing. His questions to management will help even seasoned investors sharpen their analytical skills. Complex subjects are elegantly distilled into easily understandable stories that will be enjoyed by all readers."
Itai Horstock
Managing Partner
Sherpa InnoVentures
Managing Partner
Sherpa InnoVentures
"Solution Nation provides an exciting collection of profiles of dynamic Israeli companies--each one dedicated to remedying a severe problem confronting humanity. The book is extensively researched and provides deep insight into the featured companies. Solution Nation is destined to become the topic of much conversation."
Simon White
Chief Executive Officer
Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce
Chief Executive Officer
Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce
"Solution Nation is a remarkable review of an extraordinarily diverse array of technologies. David Wanetick does a great job of summarizing both the problems addressed and solutions proposed by each company reviewed. His incisive questions for management should help investors elevate their analysis. Solution Nation would be great reading for MBA students who would glean critical insights into issues surrounding a broad array of emerging technologies."
J. Todd Abrams, PhD
Senior Director, New Ventures and Business Development
Temple University
Senior Director, New Ventures and Business Development
Temple University
"Solution Nation bursts with interesting business insights and profiles of Israeli entrepreneurialism. Everyone has much to learn from Solution Nation; I was simply inspired. I will surely keep this work in mind in the years ahead as I contemplate business and investment opportunities."
Amir Weitmann
Managing Partner
Champel Capital
Managing Partner
Champel Capital
"In Solution Nation, David Wanetick lights up the booming technology and start-up scene in Israel by documenting examples of 62 technology companies. Solution Nation brilliantly delves into the most challenging real world problems and potential solutions being developed by Israeli ingenuity in the fields of medicine, food security, clean tech, energy, transportation and more. I loved the diversity of examples as well as the problem/solution/discussion with management structure of the material presented. A fascinating read!"
Eric Kadyrov
Executive Director
Crossbridge Capital
Executive Director
Crossbridge Capital
"David Wanetick's sixth book, Solution Nation, is an interesting read for students, startups, private investors, policy makers, and anyone interested in innovative entrepreneurship. Wanetick presents detailed profiles of 62 Israeli startup companies using an interesting format of problem-solution-discussion--suitable for case studies for students, entrepreneurs and investors."
Dr. Gil Avnimelech
Associate Dean for Research and Founder of the Entrepreneurship Center,
Faculty of Business Administration,
Ono Academic College, Israel
Associate Dean for Research and Founder of the Entrepreneurship Center,
Faculty of Business Administration,
Ono Academic College, Israel
"Solution Nation provides insight into a broad spectrum of Israeli innovation, giving the reader a taste of Israel's vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. It's clearly challenging to cover the full gamut of Israeli innovation in one book, and the author did a fine job selecting unique examples from the immense innovation pool in this small country. Solution Nation makes me proud both as an Israeli and as a technology investor."
Guy Horowitz
Partner
Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners
Partner
Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners
"Solution Nation should be required reading for anyone leading an innovation-driven company. The author methodically approaches each described problem and elegantly explains the proposed solutions. In the Points for Discussion with Management sections, David Wanetick brings laser-like focus to the pivotal issues confronting each featured company. Highly recommended."
Zacki Turkeltaub
Global Managing Partner
GlobalClose Alliances
Global Managing Partner
GlobalClose Alliances
"Solution Nation expertly profiles Israeli technologies that are addressing some of the most pressing global issues. This book will help broaden public opinion on the importance of fostering an innovation ecosystem as Israel has so successfully achieved in a short time. While often being showcased for its creation of mobile, Internet and enterprise technologies, Israel has also developed an advanced life sciences industry which is on full display in Solution Nation. For generalist readers interested in technology, this is a very insightful read. The author's forensic analysis and dissection of each company's solutions and business models are valuable blueprints for the venture capital community."
Ben Weiss
Managing Partner
CE Ventures
Managing Partner
CE Ventures
Note: The testimonials provided--based exclusively on a review of the company profiles featured herein--reflect the personal thoughts of the individuals (of the composition of those company profiles) and are not statements on behalf of their employers nor do they necessarily represent the opinions or positions of their employers.