The Crew

Santo struck out on his own to start Spark in 2005 with Todd Dagres and Bijan Sabet. Santo helped build Spark to challenge the venture’s commonly held beliefs. He believes there are no repeatable lessons when it comes to investing—the most impactful companies tend to break the rules. “Everything at Spark is written in sand, not concrete,” he says. “Most firms are predicated on rules, and every year they make more rules, which will only guarantee that they miss the exceptional companies.” 

Nobutake has joined MUFG Bank in 2018 as a managing director in charge of open innovation of MUFG Group, and he has been the President and CEO of MUIP since January 2019. Before joining MUFG, he started his career as a venture capitalist at Global Brain, an independent venture capital firm in Japan, in 2002, and had experiences of investing in both Japanese and overseas startups and managing KDDI and other corporate venture capital funds. Nobutake started his career as a banker at MUFG Bank, where he was in the Industrial Research Division in New York Branch, and other divisions.

Ron has founded and managed subscription-based companies for the last 15 years. Prior to Liquidity, Ron founded PlanetSoho, The Karaoke Channel, and Individual TV. He also served as a GM at Kenshoo Local, and helped companies such as WalkMe and MYT scale their businesses.

As BOD & Former CEO at Meitav Dash. Avner began at Meitav in 1996 serving as Advertising Manager and later as a Nostro Manager, VP of Corporate Strategy and Business Development. Avner was responsible for taking the firm in a number of new directions including provident and pension fund management, hedge fund advisory and development of financial instruments and computerized trading systems. In September 2007, Avner Stepak became CEO of Meitav Investment House until January 2010.

Current CEO of Meitav Dash, Ilan Raviv has been working in the financial industry for over 30 years. Throughout his career he has worked in Israel, London, and Geneva. During this time, Mr. Raviv served as the CEO of U-Bank, a Manager at the Jacob Safra Bank in Switzerland, Treasurer of Israel Discount Bank, and a Senior Dealer at the Foreign Currency Reserve Management Team of the Bank of Israel, among other positions.

Ron has founded and managed subscription-based companies for the last 15 years. Prior to Liquidity, Ron founded PlanetSoho, The Karaoke Channel, and Individual TV. He also served as a GM at Kenshoo Local, and helped companies such as WalkMe and MYT scale their businesses.

As BOD & Former CEO at Meitav Dash. Avner began at Meitav in 1996 serving as Advertising Manager and later as a Nostro Manager, VP of Corporate Strategy and Business Development. Avner was responsible for taking the firm in a number of new directions including provident and pension fund management, hedge fund advisory and development of financial instruments and computerized trading systems. In September 2007, Avner Stepak became CEO of Meitav Investment House until January 2010.

Current CEO of Meitav Dash, Ilan Raviv has been working in the financial industry for over 30 years. Throughout his career he has worked in Israel, London, and Geneva. During this time, Mr. Raviv served as the CEO of U-Bank, a Manager at the Jacob Safra Bank in Switzerland, Treasurer of Israel Discount Bank, and a Senior Dealer at the Foreign Currency Reserve Management Team of the Bank of Israel, among other positions.

Yaron brings over 13 years of entrepreneurial experience in the SaaS field. Founded many companies, including Qconf & Myfax a leading cloud communications service. He has vast experience in helping online businesses, from designing a shining proof-of-concept, to resolving complex marketing & growth challenges.

Oron brings an experience of over 12 years in developing prediction tools and optimization models, and implementing business and operational risk management systems in the Hi-Tech Sector. Oron was also Head of Planning and Analytics at Applied Materials.

Udi has more than 17 years of experience in financial management as a CFO of several listed companies, including Gilat Satcom, Telrad Connegy, and high growth start-ups as Signals Analytics and VATBox. Udi brings vast experience in financing companies and scaling their businesses.

Rony Keren, Brings experience of over 20 years in Software architecture, service and backend development. Professional leader of Matrix Educational Division as JBT CTO. Over the years been consulting and training modern software development at Enterprise/IT organizations and SMBs over Israel, Europe and China.

Ron brings over 20 years of experience as a Creative leader. He delivered digital experiences for leading brands and agencies worldwide. Ron combines top-notch design and creativity with deep brand and communication understanding, carefully thought-out user experience, and technical know-how. Before Joining Liquidity Ron was a lead designer at Designit, Consultant for GM, and many more.

Oshri brings a decade of experience in the capital markets, investments, and finance fields. Prior to joining Liquidity, Oshri served as a Legal Counsel at Meitav Dash, who accompanied diverse activities such as Asset Management, Alternative Investments, Family Office, M&A Transactions, Retail Finance, and P2P Lending. Oshri also worked as an associate at leading commercial law firms.

Hila brings more than 6 years of experience as a senior data analyst in the Credit & Market analysis, Risk & Compliance fields. She has worked for top global Fintech companies such as Payoneer and Hedge-Tech, and has consulted some of the largest financial institutions in Israel. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Business Management from the Hebrew University, and an MBA focused on Finance from IDC Herzliya.

Over 6 years of experience in the investment management industry, capital funding and stock market sales.

Tamar joined Liquidity with years of experience in community leadership, and both customer and business relations in global environments, as a former Jewish Agency emissary as well as in the private sector. Tamar holds a BA in Government, Diplomacy, and Strategy From IDC Herzliya and is an alumna of the Argov Honors Program in Leadership and Diplomacy

Yaron has over 4 years of professional experience in the M&A practice and High-tech assurance. Before joining Liquidity, he worked at Ernst & Young as a Manager and led cross-border M&A transactions and Capital raise engagements. Previously, he served as a lead auditor of global public Tech companies and startups. Yaron holds a BA in Accounting and Business Administration from the College of Management and is a Certified Public Accountant in Israel.

Etty joined Liquidity in 2020 with both financial and legal experience in startup SaaS companies. Before joining Liquidity, Etty worked in Ernst & Young as a senior auditor and in Schlesinger, Levy & Co. as a lawyer. Etty holds a B.A and LL.B degrees from the IDC and she is a CPA and Adv.

Omri has over 4 years of experience as a Senior Financial Analyst in various industries. Before joining Liquidity, he worked at Ernst & Young, where he provided consulting services, managed large-scale M&A transactions, and led advanced business valuations. Omri holds a BA in Accounting and Economics from Haifa University and is a Certified Public Accountant in Israel.

Tomer serv in intelligence corp, love to learn and develop new things, swimming, writing and hang out with friends.

Danor brings over 13 years of experience in research and algorithm development in academia and industry. Before joining Liquidity he worked as a Data Scientist in ad-tech and fintech companies. Danor holds a PhD degree in theoretical physics from the Technion, where he studied the dynamics of astrophysical processes.

Yevgeny has 20 years of hands-on experience in software development. He brings a vast knowledge of technical matters.

Nadav brings 14 years of hands-on technical experience as a developer and technical lead. Worked mostly with startup companies and focused on web technologies.

Santo struck out on his own to start Spark in 2005 with Todd Dagres and Bijan Sabet. Santo helped build Spark to challenge the venture’s commonly held beliefs. He believes there are no repeatable lessons when it comes to investing—the most impactful companies tend to break the rules. “Everything at Spark is written in sand, not concrete,” he says. “Most firms are predicated on rules, and every year they make more rules, which will only guarantee that they miss the exceptional companies.” 

Ron has founded and managed subscription-based companies for the last 15 years. Prior to Liquidity, Ron founded PlanetSoho, The Karaoke Channel, and Individual TV. He also served as a GM at Kenshoo Local, and helped companies such as WalkMe and MYT scale their businesses.

Guy has 30+ years as an entrepreneur spanning diverse industries internationally. From printing. Miami Offset and Print Management to Real Estate and Lucky Player Vodka. Recently co-founder of Premonition.ai a legaltech data company. Board member at several organizations, Forbes Business Council member. Based in the US. Bringing experience in scaling, managing and funding companies to reach their full potential.

Jake has over 15 years of capital markets experience. Before joining Liquidity he held senior roles at leading financial institutions including Jefferies, Oppenheimer, Cantor Fitzgerald, and Magnetar Capital; focused on managing client and investor relationships with institutional investors as well as family offices. Jake holds a BS in Finance from Indiana University (Kelley School of Business).

Daniel brings to Liquidity strong financial experience, from financial modeling through to investor relations, in the world's leading financial hubs. Previously he served as Chief of Staff to the CFO of ZIM, one of the world's largest shipping companies, as well as Finance Manager for a NY based SaaS startup.

Nobutake has joined MUFG Bank in 2018 as a managing director in charge of open innovation of MUFG Group, and he has been the President and CEO of MUIP since January 2019. Before joining MUFG, he started his career as a venture capitalist at Global Brain, an independent venture capital firm in Japan, in 2002, and had experiences of investing in both Japanese and overseas startups and managing KDDI and other corporate venture capital funds. Nobutake started his career as a banker at MUFG Bank, where he was in the Industrial Research Division in New York Branch, and other divisions.

Ron has founded and managed subscription-based companies for the last 15 years. Prior to Liquidity, Ron founded PlanetSoho, The Karaoke Channel, and Individual TV. He also served as a GM at Kenshoo Local, and helped companies such as WalkMe and MYT scale their businesses.

Over 6 years of experience in the investment management industry, capital funding and stock market sales.

Yaron has over 4 years of professional experience in the M&A practice and High-tech assurance. Before joining Liquidity, he worked at Ernst & Young as a Manager and led cross-border M&A transactions and Capital raise engagements. Previously, he served as a lead auditor of global public Tech companies and startups. Yaron holds a BA in Accounting and Business Administration from the College of Management and is a Certified Public Accountant in Israel.