Amit Shafrir

Amit Shafrir is a seasoned executive and entrepreneur with a strong background in scaling companies, growing them from 20 to 500 employees and revenues from $20 million to $500 million. His expertise lies in executive management, business operations, strategic planning, and turnaround operations across consumer internet, mobile, and media industries. amitshafrir+2

He has a proven track record of contributing to the success of industry leaders such as AOL, Netscape, Amdocs, Nextel, AT&T, T-Mobile, Badoo, ICQ, and Winamp, having distributed products to over 1 billion users. Notably, he served as President of AOL Premium Services and played a key role at Badoo/Bumble. amitshafrir+2

Currently, Amit serves as the President of ZOLL Itamar in the US, a medical device company focused on innovative solutions for sleep apnea detection. He is dedicated to digital health and specializes in integrating sleep apnea management into cardiac patient care pathways. amitshafrir+2

Amit is an active angel investor with investments in several companies including Zipline International, Bloom, Palate Club, and NickNack, demonstrating his continued engagement in supporting new ventures, particularly in areas like digital health and consumer internet. amitshafrir+2

He is a co-founder of several companies in the senior care tech space, including SaferAging Inc. and OurParents, Inc. (sold), and also co-founded Quiv, a unique marketplace that leverages expert interactions for charitable donations, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to social good. amitshafrir+2

Educated at Tel Aviv University with both a BA in Management & Economics and an MBA in Finance & Marketing, and also holding a Software Engineer degree from Mitrani, Amit possesses a strong academic foundation complementing his extensive professional experience. amitshafrir+2