MY STORY
I wasn't supposed to succeed. So I changed the rules.
Hi, I'm Yaniv Rivlin - entrepreneur, investor, bestselling author, and international speaker. But my journey was anything but conventional.
I grew up in rural Israel, far from the centers of influence. I was an average student, diagnosed with dysgraphia, and started my career with no financial backing or powerful connections. By all traditional metrics, the odds were stacked against me.
A Journey of Taking Leaps
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I earned a Master's degree from Harvard University on a full scholarship... despite having what was likely one of the lowest GRE test scores in the history of the institution.
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I convinced a major philanthropic foundation to let me design and build their leadership program... effectively creating my own dream job right out of grad school.
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I became the founding CEO of Bird Israel, launching the shared e-scooter revolution in the 1st place outside of the US ... without ever having been a CEO or riding an e-scooter before.
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I wrote a book that became the #1 Bestseller in Israel... despite not knowing how to write, being dysgraphic and having ADHD.
Now, It's Your Turn to Hop on the Rides
Through my keynotes and bestselling book, I equip individuals and organizations with the powerful mindset and practical tools they need to think differently, spot hidden opportunities, take bold initiative, and make a tangible impact in any situation.
Recognition
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Named to Israel's "40 Under 40" by TheMarker.
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Selected for Calcalist's "100 Most Influential" in Israel.
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Recognized as one of Israel’s top 10 trailblazers by Samsung & Ha'aretz newspaper.
THE KEYNOTE
Live Like a Startup
Ignite the Entrepreneurial Mindset in Your Organization
A powerful blend of captivating personal storytelling, actionable business insights, and contagious energy.
Yaniv masterfully moves audiences out of their comfort zones and equips them with the practical tools and mindset needed to thrive in a world of constant change. This talk is perfect for corporate events, leadership summits, and company-wide conferences.
TRUSTED BY
Companies Yaniv has worked with
THE BOOK
Live Like a Startup
Top Israeli startup leader shares invaluable insights on creating genuine, lasting success in business—and in life.
From his modest upbringing in the Israeli countryside to graduating from Harvard and a New York IPO, Yaniv Rivlin’s inspiring life journey demonstrates the advantages of risk-taking, the power of resilience, and how taking the initiative can be a life-changing experience.
Live Like a Startup dares you on the path of success by asking the hard questions, opening your mind to what is possible, and most of all, encouraging you to enjoy the ride.
Inspiring and unique journey
09/26/2023
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calcalist
“We all need to live our personal lives like a startup”
09/12/2022
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ynet
Israeli Harvard graduate who founded a scooter empire
12/20/2018
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