Holy Land: Startup Nations (2017)

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With the most tech startups and venture capital per capita in the world, Israel has long been hailed as The Startup Nation. WIRED’s feature-length documentary looks beyond Tel Aviv’s vibrant, liberal tech epicenter to the wider Holy Land region – the Palestinian territories, where a parallel Startup Nation story is emerging in East Jerusalem, Nazareth, Ramallah and other parts of the West Bank, as well as in the Israeli cybersecurity hub of Be’er Sheva. And we will learn how the fertile innovation ecosystem of Silicon Wadi has evolved as a result of its unique political, geographical and cultural situation and explore the future challenges – and solutions – these nations are facing.

Director: WIRED, Jim Demuth
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date:
Production: Luca
Country: Israel
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

future, israel, palestine, technology, business, futurism

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Holy Land: Startup Nations about?
With the most tech startups and venture capital per capita in the world, Israel has long been hailed as The Startup Nation. WIRED’s feature-length documentary looks beyond Tel Aviv’s vibrant, liberal tech epicenter to the wider Holy Land region – the Palestinian territories, where a parallel Startup Nation story is emerging in East Jerusalem, Nazareth, Ramallah and other parts of the West Bank, as well as in the Israeli cybersecurity hub of Be’er Sheva. And we will learn how the fertile innovation ecosystem of Silicon Wadi has evolved as a result of its unique political, geographical and cultural situation and explore the future challenges – and solutions – these nations are facing.
Who directed Holy Land: Startup Nations?
Holy Land: Startup Nations was directed by WIRED, Jim Demuth.
How long is Holy Land: Startup Nations?
Holy Land: Startup Nations has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is Holy Land: Startup Nations?
Holy Land: Startup Nations is a Documentary film.
Where was Holy Land: Startup Nations produced?
Holy Land: Startup Nations was produced in Israel.