Shai Fultheim
CTO
BRM

When he was a student at Machon Lev, Shai Fultheim was already gaining experience managing the computer network of JCT.

His Final Project was the creation of software which classifies parcels on communications networks according to the user. This information can then be used to optimize the network. The Final Project was later sold to Logtel.

During the course of his army service in the Intelligence Corps of the IDF, Shai obtained tremendous experience in managing computer networks, storage systems, and Internet security.

After finishing his army service, Shai worked as a consultant to companies, and he established a start up that developed a platform for buying off-line on the Internet. He met with representatives of BRM while raising funds for his own start-up, so it was natural that when his company closed he joined the experts at BRM.

BRM is one of the largest Israeli venture capital firms that specialize in investing in software and communicattion start-ups. Its portfolio includes CheckPointy and BACKWEB, among others. Its two branches - one in Israel and one in the US - manage funds in excess of $350.000.000.00.

As the CTO of BRM, Fultheim meets with representatives of many firms who are developing new technologies in various areas. Among his responsibilities, he is the technical liaison with the high tech companies in which BRM invests.

Shai is part of the team of advisors whose opinion regarding a potential investment influences BRM's investmentr decisions. Having invested in companies, Shai is involved in setting development goals for the portfolio companies. In addition, Shai is responsible for identifying technology areas worthy of investment.

Based on his training and experience, Shai recognizes that his education at JCT's Machon Lev helped refine his professional skills. "Dealing with serious technical problems during my studies and developing the ability to learn new subject independently trained me in the techniques needed to evaluate new areas of technology."

Continue Fultheim, "If I had to decide today where to get an academic education in engineering that encompasses practical experience, I would still choose the Jerusalem College of Technology, which combines Torah learning with high academic studies and offers a framework of support."

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