LIFE IN A KIBBUTZ - Yoav Keidar - Lance E. Lee Podcast - Episode #312

Yoav Keidar revealed a rare insight into his personal life, delving into his emotions about the Gaza war, symbolized by the dog tag he wears. His unique experiences are fascinating, from a kibbutz upbringing to disciplined military service. A recipient of the Mombu-sho scholarship, he studied at Keio University, during which time he was recruited as a crucial liaison between Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and the Israeli government. Upon his return to Japan after completing undergraduate studies in Israel, Yoav explored various technologies with dedicated investors, owning several companies. He also contributed to the establishment of the Jewish Technology Fund in Japan. A proud father of two daughters, Yoav shares that the eldest is in Gaza, serving as an investigative negotiator of the hostage unit in Gaza 🌍🤝
0:00 Intro
0:38 Dog tag, family ties, heritage
4:36 Kibbutz from age 13, military service
8:05 Enjoy life, socialistic lifestyle & two jobs
11:49 Army, “Hair” parachute unit paramedic
15:02 Lebanon war, commando unit & ambush, PTSD
18:39 Officer in the Army reserves, “Seven Samurais”
23:57 Far East education and business management in university, mombu-sho scholarship to Keio University
26:56 Living in Kyoto, interactive with Japanese people
30:23 Liaison for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, $100M project in Israel
36:14 Investment fund, image guidance for dentistry
40:23 Jewish Technology Fund, other investments
45:02 Cyber defense technology, retiring from the Israeli army, two daughters
50:04 Joining TAC and meeting Mr. Lee, dog tag - bring them home, a daughter serving in investigation/negotiation, the complexity of the Middle East situation
56:38 Kibbutz: peace supporter, 240 hostages, proud of daughters
59:22 Advice to younger Yoav: life is like a river; you never know where it takes you