What is TAMID at UC Berkeley?
The TAMID Group is a student-led, non-profit organization 501(c)3 , which develops and fosters the future relationship between American business-minded students and the Israeli economy. Founded in 2008, TAMID is thriving at nearly thirty elite U.S. universities. TAMID affords students an unprecedented opportunity for hands-on, daily interaction with Israel’s economic landscape.
HOW WE DO IT
TAMID integrates the next generation of entrepreneurs and business professionals with Israel through a comprehensive education curriculum, pro-bono consulting for Israeli startups, capital market investment research, and a summer internship program in Israel.
The program spans the students’ entire time at their respective university.
MISSION
The TAMID Israel Investment Group is a nonprofit, apolitical, and areligious organization that develops the professional skills of undergraduate students through hands-on interaction with the Israeli economy.
EDUCATION
TAMID education is composed of core sessions covering essential skills such as pitching, fundraising, finance and consulting, and advanced sessions covering a startup simulation focused on the fundamentals of building a successful business model.
INVESTMENT FUND
The TAMID fund leverages our partnership with Seeking Alpha to develop strong equity research skills. TAMID Analysts research and publish reports on Seeking Alpha to drive buy/sell activity in our national simulated fund competition. The top chapter wins cash prizes, a Seeking Alpha pro account, and bragging rights.
CONSULTING
TAMID consulting provides pro-bono consulting for the most exciting and innovating companies coming out of Israel. TAMID members engage in projects during the academic year that build skills in market research, competitive analysis, US market entry strategy, beta testing/product development and design, and more.
FELLOWSHIP
The TAMID Fellowship is a competitive, 8-week summer internship program that provides outstanding TAMID leaders with the opportunity to work with host companies in Israel.
Meet Our Team
Ziv Lotsky, Co-President Rudy Venguswamy, Co-President Sam Rubinstein, Vice President
Jessica Cherny, VP of Consulting Alexis Leoni, VP of Internal Affairs Ariela Hekmat, VP of Operations
Anna Dukor, VP of Fund Bria Rosenberg, VP of Education Wei Xuan Poh, Assistant Dir. of Education
Zachary Osterland, Dir. of Programming Shivam Shorewala, Dir. of University Relations Ariel Galor, Dir. of Alumni Relations
Sam Serber, Co-Dir. of Recruitment Dahlia Davidovits, Co-Dir. of Recruitment Shelby Weiss, Director of Fundraising
Eden Coffler, Dir. of Community Development
Consulting Portfolio
Typical Week
New Member Meetings: Tuesdays, 7-8 PM
General Meetings: Tuesdays, 8-9 PM
Investment Team Meetings: Tuesdays, 9-10 PM
Consulting Team Meetings: Time and place decided by Project Manager
General Meetings: Tuesdays, 8-9 PM
Investment Team Meetings: Tuesdays, 9-10 PM
Consulting Team Meetings: Time and place decided by Project Manager