
IXDen
Overview: IXDen
The solution brings unrivaled data veracity and device security without any additional hardware or system configuration changes. IXDen presents the system health indicator, reflecting the healthiness of the data and the security level, enabling prediction of potential system malfunction. IXDen’s software secures critical infrastructure (water, oil, gas, power, renewable energy, industrial operations, defense and buildings) from cyberattacks by continuously observing data from sensors and industrial controllers/PLCs. IXDen’s partners include Mekorot, Israel’s national water utility; Enel, the Italy-based gas and electricity utility; Star Controls, a global, industrial IoT (IIoT) supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and cyber security systems integrator; Israel’s Ministry of Defense and the India-based multinational Reliance Industries, which alongside Mekorot is also an investor.
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IXDen Management Team
Zion Harel
Co-CEO & Co-founder
Entrepreneur and hands-on CEO with over 25 years of business leadership and sales in the global markets. Build and lead companies from vision and product stage to go-to market strategy, sales and revenues stage. Zion was a member of the founding team and CEO for 8 years at Pango Mobile Parking. He led the company from the vision stage to product delivery and worldwide sales until the company was acquired in 2016. Prior to Pango, Zion was VP of Business Development and GM of Israel operations at FundTech. Zion lived in the USA and worked as VP Business Development at Tefen Management Consulting firm, worked with companies such as Intel, Motorola, IBM. Zion holds a B.Sc degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from Ben Gurion University.
LinkedIn profileDr. Leonid Cooperman
Co-CEO & Co-founder
Seasoned manager and entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience in the software industry. PhD in Computer Science, expert in cybersecurity.Served as the SVP of Software Delivery at Fundtech for 12 years, till the company acquisition for $1.2B in 2016.Responsible for the SW product of the company, managed 400 people worldwide (Israel, India, US, Europe). Served 8 out of top 10 global banks with 250M annual sales of the product. VP software development role at Amdocs, managed 300 R&D professionals, served 100 worldwide mobile companies including: Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, Orange etc.
LinkedIn profilePatrick Murphy
US Sales Director
A seasoned technology sales executive experienced in driving revenue growth in the Oil and Gas, Chemicals, and Power Generation industries. Spent the bulk of his career executing growth initiatives for early-stage technology companies: new market adoption, implementing of repeatable and scalable processes, customer satisfaction, retention and expansion. Patrick holds a B.A in MIS from The University of Georgia, Terry College of Business.
Darren J Kretz
US Sales Director
With over 20 Years of Finance, Sales, and Technical Experience in the Data, Telecom & Security Markets, Darren's has a diverse range, from startups to publicly held US technology companies. Darren has further knowledge and experience in the high-end security industry within critical infrastructure protection. He advises global clients on challenges as well as the opportunities of Energy, Distributed Generation, “Smart” infrastructures, and the implications for market design in security solutions. Darren has delivered numerous strategic systems and technology implementation initiatives and has overseen large-scale deployment projects. Throughout his years in the industry, Darren has led several strategic planning initiatives, developed high performance enterprise architectures, implemented enterprise systems, and advised business and technology executives on the evolution of the role and nature of Information Technology.
Abe Shasha
Sales
Over 30 years of process industry sales leader for technology solutions, experienced with all the major and mid-tier players in the upstream, downstream, chemicals and energy sectors in complex sales and project development leadership. Held executive sales positions at Honeywell.
LinkedIn profileRoni Kanelbaum
Advisor
is a skilled business development and investment professional, with over a decade of experience developing, managing and investing in deep-tech, cutting edge multi disciplinary initiatives. As an Investment Associate at OurCrowd, Israel most active VC with more than $1.8B in AUM, Mrs. Kanelbaum is the main focal point for 35 portfolio companies and 6 incubators, leading and managing investments of over $35m. Prior to OurCrowd Roni was an entrepreneur and the chief system engineer at Sky and Space global – a start-up aiming to provide worldwide connectivity using Nano Satellites (2017-2020), responsible for the company’s product, GTM strategy and managing the development. Earlier in her career Roni was a program manager in IAI and MoD, managing development of cutting-edge system-of- systems technologies. Roni has an extensive experience in strategi planning, capital raising strategies, financial management, engineering and development management and business plan modelling. She holds a B.Sc. in aerospace engineering and M.E in system engineering both from the Technion and MBA specializing in strategy and business development from the IDC, all with honours. Roni is a recipient of an ‘Israel National Defence Award’ certification of appreciation, for her contribution to the development of a cutting-edge world-leading system.
Moshe Raines
Board of Director
Moshe is a General Partner at OurCrowd and Managing Partner Labs/02 early stage fund and startup builder.
Aviad Grinfeld
Board of Director
Deputy President Avnon Group and Co-CEO Hive 2040 Former Chief Credit Officer and BD Director for Bank Leumi. Member of the board for several of the Avnon Group companies and Chairman of Comparts ltd. B.A in Economics & Business Management and an MA in Law from Bar Ilan University