Viva Sarah Press
Not Another Zoom Talk
The cry by those who have participated in badly run Zoom talks is, ‘not another Zoom talk.’ But Zoom does not have to imply gloom.
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Viva Sarah Press
Jul 16, 20201 min read
Staying optimistic in the Israeli Covid-19 balagan
Israel has lost control of Covid-19 infections, according to news reports. And while the government is threatening to shut down the...
Viva Sarah Press
Oct 29, 20191 min read
Stories of A Startup Nation
I was invited to give a talk about whether Israel's reputation as 'a startup nation' represents truth or hype. So, I brought a cache of...
Viva Sarah Press
Oct 22, 20191 min read
“The” startup nation? Or, “a” startup nation?
Is Israel “the” startup nation or “a” startup nation? I’ve always preferred the term Innovation Nation to Startup Nation. But then, it...
Viva Sarah Press
Jul 3, 20191 min read
What can you do with $100 million?
$100 million. That’s about how much the Beresheet spacecraft mission cost to put Israel in Lunar Orbit. It’s also the sum an...
Viva Sarah Press
May 8, 20191 min read
Israel at 71: Interview on chutzpah, innovation and creativity
In honor of Israel's Independence Day, I was asked some questions about the country's phenomenal innovation and creative culture....
Viva Sarah Press
Mar 20, 20191 min read
Sharing today's stories from Israel
This week, I made my debut as a speaker with the JNF USA. I spoke about women, innovation, business and Israeli innovation at the 2019...
Viva Sarah Press
Mar 3, 20192 min read
What role do women play in Israeli innovation?
I am a speaker on the culture of innovation and creativity in Israel. I also happen to be a woman, who speaks on these issues. And so in...
Viva Sarah Press
Feb 25, 20192 min read
So much to talk about
I love giving talks. I love giving talks about Israel. Specifically, about modern day Israel. And, never about politics! I gives talks...
Viva Sarah Press
Feb 3, 20192 min read
When my personal blog met my life
For over 20 years, I’ve been penning articles, blogs and scripts for an array of media. When I launched my new website, I debated whether...
Viva Sarah Press
Dec 23, 20182 min read
A talk on creativity for ages 8-100
The eight-year-old was the youngest attendee at a talk I gave today. There were also a bunch of tweens and teenagers in the audience, as...
Viva Sarah Press
Jul 12, 20181 min read
Cannabis, cars and collaboration
I gave two talks this week to college students from the US (now visiting Israel). The first talk was an abridged version of why Israel is...
Viva Sarah Press
May 29, 20181 min read
Interpreting Israel with Gettysburg College
Very excited to be taking part in a panel titled "Interpreting Israel: Finding the stories that matter and retelling them for a wider...
Viva Sarah Press
May 28, 20181 min read
On a mission to spread oral journalism
I have created something I like to call, ‘oral journalism.’ It is a mashup of speaking and journalism. It is one thing for people to read...
Viva Sarah Press
May 17, 20181 min read
I'm speaking in Toronto!
I'm excited to give a Post Kiddush Talk about Israeli Creativity & Innovation at the First Narayever Congregation on May 19. My talks...
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