Yoav Levy

Co-Founder and CEO at Evigence Sensors

Yoav Levy has an extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Yoav is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of Evigence Sensors, a position they have held since January 2015. Prior to this, they co-founded and served as the CEO of Freshpoint from January 2004 to January 2015. During their time at Freshpoint, they led the development of multiple technologies, raised funds, and entered into a licensing deal with BASF.

Yoav Levy is also the Founder and CEO of Peptronics LTD, a company that developed a novel printable organic LED (OLED) based on synthetic peptides, and Compass Investments LTD, which manages mutual funds and hedge funds. Yoav held these positions from January 2005 to January 2010.

Before their ventures in the startup world, Yoav Levy served as the CEO of Poalim Capital Markets from 1999 to 2002 and Sahar Securities LTD from 1995 to 1999. Yoav also worked as the Deputy General Manager at Batucha Investments Ltd. from 1989 to 1995.

Prior to their business career, Yoav Levy served in the Israel Air Force from 1982 to 1989.

Yoav Levy obtained a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Tel Aviv University from 1989 to 1992. Yoav then pursued a LLB degree from Tel Aviv University, which they completed from 1992 to 1995. Later on, in 2000, Yoav attended the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.

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  • Co-Founder and CEO

    January, 2015 - present