“Tal Cohen, Founding Partner of Drive and Next Gear Ventures, Appears on Episode 727”

# Tal Cohen: Innovation in Smart Mobility

Meet Tal Cohen, a visionary entrepreneur and investor known for his expertise in smart mobility innovation. He is the founding partner of DriveTLV, Israel’s leading smart mobility innovation hub, and Next Gear Ventures. For over 20 years, Dr. Cohen has helped create companies with billions of dollars in value. Among his many successful ventures, Dr. Cohen co-founded and headed ClickFox Inc., a global market leader in providing Customer Behavior Intelligence software and services to Fortune 1000 companies.

In this episode of 20 Minute Leaders, powered by J-Ventures, we dive into the next decade of smart mobility, discussing how it will be treated like a decision support system. With the development of smart digital assistants in our cars, we will begin to address issues of responsibility on both conscious and subconscious levels. Join host Michael Matias as he speaks with Tal Cohen and learns about his experiences in the automotive industry, sustainability, and innovation in start-ups.

## The Automotive Industry Today

The automotive industry is undergoing fundamental changes, with innovation and talent driving disruption. This reality is fuelled by the shift from fossil fuels to electrification. As electrification increasingly becomes the dominant energy source for mobility, the industry is faced with significant risks and uncertainties. These include the infrastructure required to support electric vehicles as well as the unknowns concerning user experience. Nevertheless, it is a fascinating time to be part of this disruption, which will shape the future of the industry.

## Tal’s Founding Story

Tal Cohen’s journey leading up to his founding DriveTLV and Next Gear Ventures began over 25 years ago as an entrepreneur and someone who enjoyed bringing value to large corporations. He soon realized that one of the critical issues facing start-ups is the need to determine their valuable position as quickly as possible to become more competitive. Tal also recognized the tremendous potential for start-ups in Israel’s mobility sector. However, he saw the gaps between innovation and the corporates implementing it as a significant challenge. It was this realization that drove him to create DriveTLV and Next Gear Ventures.

Join us for an exciting and informative discussion on sustainability, innovation, and how the automotive industry is being disrupted like never before.

*Source: [20 Minute Leaders](https://www.20minuteleaders.com/episodes/tal-cohen-found-walk-drive-next-gear-ventures),* [J-Ventures](https://www.jvpvc.com), [Lumitec](https://www.lumitec.com), [Hippo Insurance](https://www.myhippo.com/), [Opposed Labs](https://www.opposedlabs.com/), [Synergy Global](https://synergygloballlc.com/), [Stanford](https://www.stanford.edu/), [Birthright Excel](https://www.birthrightisrael.com/excel), [Serona Partners](https://seronacapital.com/), and [C-Tech](https://www.calcalist.co.il/home/0,7340,L-8,00.html).

Tal is a visionary entrepreneur and investor and is considered one of the leading innovation experts in smart mobility. He is the founding partner of DriveTLV, Israel’s leading smart mobility innovation hub, and Next Gear Ventures. For the past 20 years, Dr. Cohen has been involved with many startups, helping to create companies with billions of dollars in value. Among others, he co-founded and headed ClickFox Inc., currently valued at hundreds of millions of dollars. The company is a global market leader in providing Customer Behavior Intelligence software and services to Fortune 1000 companies.