Recording of Trailblazers Unite: Rhode Island, USA, Israel and Latin America Collaboration
- RIIC
- Sep 8
- 2 min read
Trailblazers Unite: Rhode Island, USA, Israel and Latin America Collaboration. Hear
entrepreneurs, leaders of NGOs and government officials discussing cross collaboration
Organized by the Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative (RIIC), the Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Israel Latin-America Chamber of Commerce, and Panama Israel Chamber of Commerce
The event was held September 3rd, 2025
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This online conference was organized by the Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative (RIIC), the Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Panama Israel Chamber of Commerce and the Israel Latin-America Chamber of Commerce to promote entrepreneurship and cross-cultural collaboration between Israel, Rhode Island, and Latin America.
Entrepreneurs from these regions shared their startup journeys, key insights, and experiences in Spanish. Our aim was to inspire entrepreneurs to embrace opportunities by collaborating with experts across diverse locations and backgrounds. Now more than ever, it's crucial for entrepreneurs to collaborate and maximize the benefits of cross-cultural connections.
Opening remarks were given by Avi Nevel, Founder & CEO of the Rhode Island Israel Collaborative (RIIC), Oscar Mejias, President & Founder of the Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Roberto Spindel, President of the Israel Latin-America Chamber of Commerce. Special guest remarks were delivered by Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, Israel Consul General to New England, Benny Sharoni and the Israel Ambassador to Panama, Mattanya Cohen. The conference was moderated by Eli Faskha, President of the Panama Israel Chamber of Commerce, and concluded a Q&A session.
Entrepreneur from Israel
Avi Kasztan born in Uruguay, lives in Israel
Founder of the Cyber Security startup SixGill, which was acquired last November 2024 for 150 Million USD
Entrepreneur from Rhode Island. USA
Gloria Chacón born in Guatemala lives in Rhode Island USA
Founder of Green Tree Services
Entrepreneur from Panama
Boris Wainberg born in Panama, lives in Panama
Founder Buzz Advertising y PanamáStartups - La Comunidad de Emprendimiento en Panamá
Entrepreneur from Guatemala
Roberto Gil Director General en UNIVERSAL CARGO & TRADING Co. / CATEGÓRICA / CARGOX / Finanzas, Logística, Marketing, Operaciones, Seguros & Outsourcing Guatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberto-gil-9b282420/?jobid=1234
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