January 30, 2024 at 09:21AM
During the Gaza war, Israel called up around 360,000 reservists, causing temporary staff shortages. Many, including Bobi Gilburd, willingly served. Some in the tech industry, like Team8, managed to balance civilian jobs with military duties. While the conflict led to personnel challenges, proactive measures mitigated major impacts, and the tech industry remains resilient.
From the meeting notes, it’s clear that the conflict led to a significant increase in military forces in Israel, with around 360,000 reservists called up, impacting various businesses and staffing levels. It’s highlighted that most individuals were eager to assist and that companies like Team8 took a proactive approach to support their portfolio companies in filling in for missing staff. As for long-term impact, it’s believed that while the situation may impact businesses in the short term, there’s confidence in the Israeli tech industry’s ability to sustain operations for an extended period if necessary.