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title: "D-Fend Solutions’ Leadership"
date: "2023-06-20T05:07:40+00:00"
url: "http://d-fendsolutions.com/about-us/leadership/"
description: "Discover the leadership team behind D-Fend Solutions, driving innovation in counter-drone technology with their extensive expertise."
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# D-Fend Solutions’ Leadership

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  [Corporate Leadership](#management) [Regional Office Leadership](#regional-management) [Board of Directors](#board-of-directors) [Investors](#investors) [Advisory Board](#advisory-board)

  ## **CORPORATE LEADERSHIP**

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Zohar Halachmi

Chairman &amp; CEO

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Zohar Halachmi

Chairman &amp; CEO

Zohar Halachmi is the Chairman and CEO at D-Fend Solutions. Before co-founding D-Fend Solutions, he was the founder and CEO of two mobile and enterprise application start-up companies. He also held VP and C-level positions at Amdocs and ECI Telecom (global and public telecommunication enterprises). While managing multi-disciplinary large- and small-scale organizations, Zohar created fast-growth and profitable businesses, bringing innovative solutions and services to the market. He graduated cum laude with a B.Sc. from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and M.Sc. from Tel Aviv University, and was a lecturer at both institutions.

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Yaniv Benbenisti

Chief Product Officer

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Yaniv Benbenisti

Chief Product Officer

Yaniv Benbenisti is the Chief Product Officer at D-Fend Solutions. Prior to co-founding D-Fend Solutions, Yaniv held management positions at publicly traded intelligence solutions enterprises. Yaniv was also the head of the Cyber Access Division in the Israel Defense Force’s 8200 intelligence unit, leading hundreds of cyber experts and engineers. Yaniv holds a B.Sc. cum laude and an M.Sc. from Ben-Gurion University.

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Assaf Monsa

Chief Technology Officer

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Assaf Monsa

Chief Technology Officer

Assaf Monsa is the Chief Technology Officer at D-Fend Solutions. He has more than 20 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur, technology and business executive. Prior to co-founding D-Fend Solutions over four years ago, Assaf managed large, international, multi-disciplinary teams at organizations across business verticals, developing complex products with innovative technology. Assaf graduated cum laude from the prestigious Talpiot program, with a B.Sc. in mathematics and physics from the Hebrew University. He spent seven years in the Israel Defense Force’s 8200 intelligence unit and he also graduated summa cum laude with a BA in psychology and cognitive sciences from the Open University of Israel.

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Amit Haimovich

Vice President, Sales

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Amit Haimovich

Vice President, Sales

Amit Haimovich is the Vice President of Sales at D-Fend Solutions. For the past two decades, Amit held various executive and management positions at Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). He facilitated a variety of successful collaborations with leading defense companies worldwide, such as Boeing, Raytheon, Diehl Defense and MBDA. Amit was a pilot in the Israeli Air Force and graduated cum laude from the Open University of Israel. He also holds an MBA degree in Finance from the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya.

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Mike Laor

Chief Financial Officer

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Mike Laor

Chief Financial Officer

Mike Laor is the Chief Financial Officer at D-Fend Solutions, bringing comprehensive global experience in corporate finance, accounting, and M&amp;A across a variety of companies. Before joining D-Fend Solutions, he held global executive leadership and management roles, primarily as CFO, in private and public companies, fast-growing start-ups and multi-national firms including Medtronic, NESS Technologies, Motorola Solutions, Exanet (DELL), F.I.S Software (Sapiens) and Wiztec (Convergys Corp./Netcracker). Mike is a CPA who began his career at PWC. He also volunteers on the Audit Committee of the Branco Weiss Institute. Mike holds a BA in Accounting and Economics, Magna Cum Laude, and an MBA in Finance, Tel Aviv University.

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Jeffrey Starr

Chief Marketing Officer

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Jeffrey Starr

Chief Marketing Officer

Jeffrey Starr is the Chief Marketing Officer at D-Fend Solutions. He brings a track record of generating revenue and building market leadership through visionary business strategies, inspired marketing and insightful direction for rapid and sustained growth. Fast growing companies in the information, security, compliance and risk management sectors – including AlgoSec, Cellebrite, Verisk 3E, Magic Software Enterprises and Amdocs – have employed Jeffrey in CMO and executive roles. Jeffrey also served as General Partner at Mission Ventures VC fund and as an Analyst at Booz Allen. He graduated magna cum laude with a BA from Columbia University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

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Uri Nisani

Vice President, R&amp;D

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Uri Nisani

Vice President, R&amp;D

Uri Nisani is the Vice President of R&amp;D at D-Fend Solutions, where he drives the development of innovative cybersecurity technologies. With over 25 years of experience, Uri has a strong track record in enhancing security infrastructures and managing large engineering teams. He previously served as VP of R&amp;D at Radware and held leadership roles at KayHut and Cisco, the latter of which he joined via its acquisition of ClassData Networks, focusing on advanced monitoring technologies and cybersecurity solutions. Recognized for his extensive knowledge across all cybersecurity disciplines, Uri possesses deep expertise in software development and architecture. He holds a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from Ben Gurion University and studied Computer Science at the Open University. Uri began his career as a Technical Officer in the Israeli Defense Forces, achieving the rank of Major.

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Dafna Bacharach

Vice President, Legal

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Dafna Bacharach

Vice President, Legal

Dafna Bacharach leads the global legal affairs of D-Fend Solutions as Vice President of the Legal Department. Prior to joining the company, Dafna served as Legal Counsel for Elbit Systems' ISTAR division's UAV sector. She also worked for 11 years at the law firm Gornitzky &amp; Co. and she graduated cum laude with an LLB and a BA in Business Administration from the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya.

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Eyal Hacohen

Vice President, Global Services

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Eyal Hacohen

Vice President, Global Services

Eyal Hacohen is the Vice President of Global Services at D-Fend Solutions. He oversees the company’s post-sales activities, including project management, professional services, installation consultation, RF interference surveys, training and software/hardware support. Prior to joining D-Fend, Eyal held senior management positions in global telecommunication and start-up companies. He was the Associate Vice President of Customer Success at a global telecom company, building and managing the operation and post-sale organizations, while also responsible for the project management global unit (with annual revenues exceeding $500M).

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Pini Gvili

Vice President, Operations

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Pini Gvili

Vice President, Operations

Pini Gvili is the Vice President of Operations at D-Fend Solutions. He oversees the company’s operational activities, including supply chain, procurement, engineering, production, quality, and business applications. Prior to joining D-Fend, he held global executive leadership and management roles in a variety of public and private companies, such as Allot and Terayon, with a focus on operational excellence, strategic planning, and building operations for scale-up.

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Anat Kenan

Vice President, Human Resources

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Anat Kenan

Vice President, Human Resources

Anat Kenan is the Vice President of Human Resources (HR) at D-Fend Solutions. She possesses over two decades of global HR leadership experience across leading high-tech and multi-national companies, including Intel, Marvell Technology, and Thales. Her expertise includes scaling organizations, leading transformation, and building strong, high-performing cultures. By developing leaders, retaining talent, and enhancing the overall employee experience, Anat's team will support D-Fend's continued growth. Anat obtained BA and MA degrees from the University of Haifa.

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Ofra Dolev

Chief of Staff

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Ofra Dolev

Chief of Staff

Ofra Dolev is the Chief of Staff at D-Fend Solutions. She drives strategic and organizational alignment, ensures internal operational excellence, and sharpens execution to help the company scale at pace. With a deep understanding of D-Fend’s organizational DNA, Ofra previously served as the company’s Vice President (VP) of Human Resources (HR), where she led talent acquisition, culture, and organizational development. Prior to joining D-Fend, Ofra was Franchise Manager at TVMania, a leading European manufacturer and distributor of branded and TV-licensed merchandise. She holds a Human Resources diploma from The College of Management Academic Studies.

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Nadav Arie

Vice President, Technology

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Nadav Arie

Vice President, Technology

Nadav Arie, a cyber security research and development expert, is the Vice President of Technology at D-Fend Solutions. Prior to his role at D-Fend Solutions, Nadav acted as a consultant for major cyber security companies and as a Senior Security Researcher and Team Leader at Kayhut. During his six years in the Israel Defense Force’s 8200 intelligence unit, Nadav managed multiple R&amp;D projects and oversaw numerous professional teams. He holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the Open University and graduated at the age of 19.

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## **REGIONAL OFFICE LEADERSHIP**

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Danny Rajan

General Manager, US

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Danny Rajan

General Manager, US

Danny serves as D-Fend Solutions General Manager for the United States, leading operational execution and strategic direction. He is a skilled, multi-faceted executive, bringing years of experience from a range of sectors, including defense and aerospace. Danny has been successful in building trusted and engaging relationships with customers and partners, while advocating the case for a safe, trusted, and reliable counter-drone solution. Danny has held executive leadership and management roles at a range of Defense companies, including L3Harris, SDL Government, Exelis (now part of Harris), ITT, and Eastman Kodak. Before transitioning to Industry, Danny spent 14 years in the DoD, with notable roles at NAWC and the NGA as an Acquisition Program Manager. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University, and an MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Villanova University.

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Gordon Kesting

Vice President, Sales &amp; Business Development, US

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Gordon Kesting

Vice President, Sales &amp; Business Development, US

Gordon Kesting is Vice President of U.S. Sales and Business Development, and is responsible for the region’s sales, capture management, customer engagement and business development. Gordon excels at driving growth in defense, homeland security and public safety markets. Gordon Kesting has previously held positions at leading defense companies including prime contractors and mid-tier firms such as Hughes Aircraft Company/Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems, and DRS Technologies. In his most recent role at Elbit Systems of America, Gordon led the company’s growth into the homeland security and international foreign military markets. He holds a BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois, an MS in electrical engineering from the University of California at Los Angeles and an MBA from Pepperdine University.

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Brett Feddersen

Vice President, Strategy &amp; Government Affairs, US

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Brett Feddersen

Vice President, Strategy &amp; Government Affairs, US

Brett Feddersen serves as Vice President, Strategy and Governmental Affairs, leading the company’s strategy, public policy, and government relations efforts and engagements with various government policymakers and decision-makers. He also plays a crucial role in identifying key legislative trends, managing corporate risks, building coalitions and enhancing D-Fend Solutions' influence and reach in counter-drone innovation. Feddersen joined the team with extensive senior leadership experience in major governmental agencies, including the Federal Aviation Administration, the White House’s National Security Council, the Pentagon’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Defense Intelligence Agency, among others. Feddersen is a U.S. Army combat veteran and a retired Pennsylvania State Trooper.

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Martin Broomhead AFC MRAeS

Managing Director, UK

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Martin Broomhead AFC MRAeS

Managing Director, UK

Martin currently operates as the Managing Director for D-Fend Solutions’ UK business interests. He has worked within the Aerospace industry for the past 15 years and during this time, has held senior management roles for Boeing, Thales and QinetiQ including UK AH-64E Sustainment Bid Director, Head of Business Development for Global Defence Aviation Services and Business Director for South East ASIA. Prior to this, Martin served with the British Army Air Corps as a Helicopter Pilot for 25 years.

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Cathy Robin

Managing Director, Western Europe

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Cathy Robin

Managing Director, Western Europe

Cathy currently operates as the Managing Director for D-Fend Solutions’ Western Europe business interests. With over 20 years of executive leadership in the tech and public safety sectors, she has a strong track record of building and scaling businesses across Europe. Previously, as Managing Director at Axon, she led high-performing teams, opened new markets, and secured major public sector contracts, including the largest deal in the company’s history. She began her career in the telecommunications industry with Sagem and LG Electronics before transitioning into the defense and public safety sector. Cathy holds a master’s degree in Business Management from KEDGE Business School. She is based in France.

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Marco Harder

Sales Director, Benelux and Scandinavia

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Marco Harder

Sales Director, Benelux and Scandinavia

Marco is D-Fend’s Sales Director in Benelux and Scandinavia, where he showcases the system’s features and engages with stakeholders who understand the need for safer airspace.

Before joining D-Fend Solutions, Marco worked with enterprises such as Tri-Watch Security Systems, VVD Heemskerk, Wurkz Technical Services, Prostaf, and 3-Angle. He was also a Sr. Consultant for NATO on Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), and counter-drone programs. Earlier in his career, Marco was a director at the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in the Netherlands for 10 years. Marco, whose biggest hobby is music, holds a master’s degree in music from Ohio State University, and a master’s degree in management science from the University of Amsterdam. He is based in Amsterdam.

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Terry Loo

Managing Director, APAC

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Terry Loo

Managing Director, APAC

Terry is a key leader responsible for driving the strategic growth and execution of D-Fend Solutions’ sales and operations across the Asia-Pacific region. He has accumulated 15 years of APAC leadership experience in the high-tech security industry with companies such as Cellebrite (Nasdaq: CLBT) and Ceragon Networks (Nasdaq: CRNT). In his role as APAC Managing Director, Terry’s primary mandate centers on market expansion, establishing strategic partnerships, and ensuring successful deployment and support for clients facing the increasing threat of rogue drones.

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Sang Choi

Managing Director, Korea

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Sang Choi

Managing Director, Korea

Sang currently operates as the Managing Director for D-Fend Solutions’ Korea business. Before joining D-Fend Solutions, he worked in the defense and aerospace industries for over 30 years. He previously worked at Korea Aerospace Industries as the Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, and at Hyundai Space &amp; Aircraft in the B717 Main-Wing project, with Korean Air, and at Asiana Airlines for overseas procurement.

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Lintaro Hara

Sales Director, Japan

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Lintaro Hara

Sales Director, Japan

Lintaro Hara is responsible for D-Fend Solutions’ activities in Japan, overseeing and strengthening alliances and partnership with top security, defense and technology companies. He brings extensive experience from international trading, technology transfer and infrastructure projects in North America, Russia, China, South Asia, Middle East &amp; Africa. Before joining D-Fend, Lintaro led trading and projects between Israel &amp; various Japanese groups. Currently based in Tokyo, Lintaro holds a BA in International Affairs from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

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Dave Beatty

Director of Sales, Canada

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Dave Beatty

Director of Sales, Canada

Dave Beatty is a retired veteran from the Canadian Military bringing to D-Fend Solutions over 35 years of extensive, operational experience with both UAS and Counter UAS. Dave holds a BA (Hons) and an MA in Military Science and maintains several qualifications pertaining to UAVs both domestically (Canada) and Internationally.

An avid outdoorsman, Dave resides on his small hobby farm with his partner Trisha, two horses, two dogs and a myriad of other creatures. He is based just north of Ottawa, Ontario.

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## BOARD OF **DIRECTORS**

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Zohar Halachmi

Chairman &amp; CEO

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Zohar Halachmi

Chairman &amp; CEO

Zohar Halachmi is the Chairman and CEO at D-Fend Solutions. Before co-founding D-Fend Solutions, he was the founder and CEO of two mobile and enterprise application start-up companies. He also held VP and C-level positions at Amdocs and ECI Telecom (global and public telecommunication enterprises). While managing multi-disciplinary large- and small-scale organizations, Zohar created fast-growth and profitable businesses, bringing innovative solutions and services to the market. He graduated cum laude with a B.Sc. from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and M.Sc. from Tel Aviv University, and was a lecturer at both institutions.

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Yaniv Benbenisti

Chief Product Officer

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Yaniv Benbenisti

Chief Product Officer

Yaniv Benbenisti is the Chief Product Officer at D-Fend Solutions. Prior to co-founding D-Fend Solutions, Yaniv held management positions at publicly traded intelligence solutions enterprises. Yaniv was also the head of the Cyber Access Division in the Israel Defense Force’s 8200 intelligence unit, leading hundreds of cyber experts and engineers. Yaniv holds a B.Sc. cum laude and an M.Sc. from Ben-Gurion University.

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Assaf Monsa

Chief Technology Officer

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Assaf Monsa

Chief Technology Officer

Assaf Monsa is the Chief Technology Officer at D-Fend Solutions. He has more than 20 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur, technology and business executive. Prior to co-founding D-Fend Solutions over four years ago, Assaf managed large, international, multi-disciplinary teams at organizations across business verticals, developing complex products with innovative technology. Assaf graduated cum laude from the prestigious Talpiot program, with a B.Sc. in mathematics and physics from the Hebrew University. He spent seven years in the Israel Defense Force’s 8200 intelligence unit and he also graduated summa cum laude with a BA in psychology and cognitive sciences from the Open University of Israel.

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Rami Hadar

Managing Director, Claridge Israel

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Rami Hadar

Managing Director, Claridge Israel

As Managing Director for Claridge Israel’s investment activities, Rami is jointly responsible with Oded Tal for all of the firm’s investment activities, leading the operational and technological aspects of all analysis and transactions. Recognized in 2011 as one of Israel’s top five CEOs by Calcalist magazine, Rami has been establishing and leading networking and enterprise companies, as well as developing global businesses, for nearly a quarter century, following his departure from the IDF as Captain in an elite technology unit in the Intelligence forces.

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Yoram Oron

Founder and General Partner, Vertex Ventures

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Yoram Oron

Founder and General Partner, Vertex Ventures

Yoram is the Founder &amp; General Partner at Vertex Ventures Israel and Chairman &amp; Managing Partner at Red Dot Capital Partners. He led investments in Cyber-Ark (NASDAQ: CYBR, $1.5B market cap), Waze (sold to Google for $1.3B), Argus (cold to Continental for over $400M) Morecom (sold to Liberate, US$561M) and Vision Tech (sold to Broadcom, US$250M).

Yoram holds an impressive track record both as a founder and manager of several successful high technology companies.

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Uri Erde

General Partner, IGP

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Uri Erde

General Partner, IGP

Uri Erde has over 15 years of experience in the fields of finance and capital markets.

Prior to joining IGP Uri was a senior investment manager with KCPS Private Equity, a buyout firm focusing on Israeli related companies, where he led investments, acquisitions and integrations in the fields of agri-tech, logistics, healthcare, industry and IT. Earlier in his career, Uri held several positions with Gornitzky &amp; Company, KPMG and Prof. Itzhak Swary &amp; Company, where he provided financial and legal advisory services in the fields of capital markets, taxation and private equity.

Uri is a CPA and a Lawyer, and holds B.A in Accounting (summa cum laude) and L.L.B (magna cum laude), both from Tel-Aviv University.

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## **INVESTORS**

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Israel Growth Partners (IGP)

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Israel Growth Partners (IGP)

Israel Growth Partners (IGP) empowers exceptional hi-tech companies at growth stage and supports strong management teams.

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Vertex Ventures Israel

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Vertex Ventures Israel

Vertex Ventures Israel is a leading venture capital firm. With over $1B assets under management across the Vertex funds, the company has been privileged to partner with some of Israel’s best entrepreneurs.

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Claridge Israel

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Claridge Israel

Claridge Israel is an investment firm focused on growth investments in innovative companies with a technological advantage.

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Vertex Growth

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Vertex Growth

Vertex Growth Fund is dedicated to partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs and promising companies on the cusp of growth.

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SBI JI Innovation

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SBI JI Innovation

SBI JI Innovation is a biopharma-focused venture capital firm. It was formed in early 2017 as a partnership between SBI Holdings of Japan and Vertex Israel.

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## **ADVISORY BOARD**

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Michael Huerta

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Michael Huerta

Before joining D-Fend Solutions, Huerta was the Administrator of the FAA from December 2011 to January 2018, where he was responsible for overseeing the safety and productivity of the largest aerospace administration in the world, managing a budget of $16 billion and more than 47,000 employees. Huerta has also served as acting United States Secretary of Transportation and sits on the board of directors for Delta Air Lines. Huerta has nearly 3 decades of experience with airport and airspace safety, and helped oversee the National Airspace System (NAS). Huerta served as Co-Chair of the Blue-Ribbon Task Force on UAS Mitigation at Airports, and Drone Definition named him one of the 8 Most Influential People in Drones.

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Major General Charles F. Bolden Jr. (USMC-Ret.)

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Major General Charles F. Bolden Jr. (USMC-Ret.)

Former NASA Administrator Major General Charles F. Bolden Jr. (USMC-Ret.) had an illustrious 34-year career with the Marine Corps, including 14 years as a member of NASA's Astronaut Office and four trips into orbit. In 2009, Bolden was appointed to be the 12th NASA Administrator where he served for seven and a half years. He has received numerous distinguished honors and medals for his service and was inducted into the U.S Astronaut Hall of Fame in 2006 and the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 2016. Bolden served as a U.S. Department of State Science Envoy for Space from 2018-2019. He serves today as CEO emeritus of the Charles F. Bolden Group, a veteran-owned small business specializing in aerospace, national security, leadership and education.

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General Glen D. VanHerck (USAF-Ret.)

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General Glen D. VanHerck (USAF-Ret.)

General VanHerck retired from the U.S. Air Force in 2024 after a distinguished career, culminating as Commander of U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), where he oversaw the defense of North America, including critical infrastructure and homeland security. He previously served as Director of the Joint Staff at the Pentagon and Commander of the USAF Warfare Center at Nellis AFB, NV. His expertise in aerospace operations, multi-agency security coordination, and strategic defense provides D-Fend Solutions with valuable guidance in advancing next-generation cyber counter-drone solutions for military, government, and civilian sectors.

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