

Debby Kaufman
R&D policy, Innovation, Science and Technology, Technological social economic policy,


Debby Kaufman
R&D policy, Innovation, Science and Technology, Technological social economic policy,
Senior strategist, national policy manager, and economic analyst with over 30 years of experience at the interface of public policy, capital markets, and financial journalism.
Professional Experience
National Policy and Strategy
R&D Policy Manager | The National Council for Research and Development (MOLMOP), Ministry of Innovation and Science (2021 – 2026): Head of the Advanced Technologies Committee and coordinator of the National Priority Areas Committee. Writing MOLMOP's annual reports and strategic position papers.
Strategic and Business Development Consultant | Samuel Neaman Institute, Technion (2002 – present): Continuous position (55%) at a leading research institute. Writing national reports and position papers for decision-makers.
Ministry of Finance (2001 – 2003): Strategic-communications advisor to the Director General of the Ministry, supporting the 2002 State Budget.
Knesset Research and Information Center (2002): Consultant for the establishment of the Knesset High-Tech Committee.
Corporate Governance and Entrepreneurship
Public Director | Vaxil Biomed Company (2011 – 2014): Member of Audit and Balance Committees, accompanying a merger and five rounds of fundraising.
Board Member | Center for Natural Resources Research, University of Haifa (2013 – 2017).
Founder | COMMUNIFINE (2013 – 2015): Social fintech startup for the capital market.
Economic and Journalistic Communication, Publicistic and Analytical (2003 – Present): Writing opinion columns and capital market analysis in Globes, TheMarker, and Ynet. External Editor | Israel Innovation Authority (2018 – 2020): Editing national innovation reports. Chief Editor and Content Manager (1998 – 2019): Editor of 'Kolkaliyot' magazine, editor of supplements in Globes, and high-tech and capital market reporter for Haaretz and Ynet. Books and Publications: Author of the book 'A Market Dream' (2003): Analysis of the burst of the 2000 high-tech bubble. Included as required reading in business administration faculties in Israel.
Media and Financial Journalism
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