Lior Susan – Leave the World Better than You Found It – [Invest Like the Best, EP.353]

Lior Susan – Leave the World Better than You Found It – [Invest Like the Best, EP.353]

Today’s episode is a conversation with Lior Susan, the Founder of Eclipse Ventures, whose mission is to unlock solutions to age-old physical industry problems through the intersection of bits and atoms. Lior is Israeli, and served in Israel’s special forces before founding Ecplise.
The topic of conversation is one fellow investor’s perspective of the terror attacks of October 7 and the path forward. I hope more than anything that collective action is in the direction of fewer people dying, and most importantly, zero innocent civilians dying in Israel and in Gaza and Palestine.
This is not a political show, and it won’t become one. This is a conversation with a person deeply and personally affected by the Hamas terror attacks of October 7, who I believe to be a very good person who wants to be a part of change in the right direction for everyone good in and around Israel and Gaza, regardless of their background, religion, or anything else about them.
Please enjoy my conversation with Lior Susan.

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Show Notes
(00:03:57) – [First question] – Recounting Lior’s career thus far
(00:09:29) – Insights on the global situation post-October 7th
(00:14:37) – Delving into Israel’s historical backdrop
(00:19:47) – Analyzing the wave of protests on college campuses
(00:23:29) – Sharing thoughts on Palestine
(00:28:49) – Planning for the use of his time ahead
(00:31:41) – Evaluating the current state of leadership in Israel
(00:36:27) – Concerns for the welfare of innocent people
(00:40:47) – Assessing technology’s role in future conflicts
(00:44:08) – Crafting pathways to effective globalization
(00:48:27) – Identifying traits that contribute to investment success
(00:55:17) – Envisioning constructive steps post-conflict
(00:57:10) – Reflecting on the lessons from strong leadership
(01:01:04) – The kindest thing anyone has ever done for Lior

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