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Itamar Ben Hemo, a 49-year-old Israeli tech entrepreneur, voluntarily joined the military reserves after the October 7 Hamas attack. During a mission in Gaza, he was shot, suffering severe injuries that required extensive recovery time in the hospital. Despite his challenges, his startup, Rivery, continued to operate, focusing on AI-driven software integration. Recently, Rivery was acquired by Boomi for around $100 million, enhancing Boomi's capabilities in real-time data integration.
Throughout his recovery, Ben Hemo remained actively involved in the company, holding meetings and engaging with investors from his hospital bed. Boomi's CEO, Steve Lucas, praised Ben Hemo’s resilience, emphasizing the importance of quick AI adoption for businesses. The ongoing conflict in Israel has led to significant risks for tech companies, but there are signs of recovery in the industry, with increased startup exits and venture funding.
Tragically, another Rivery employee, Itay Galea, was killed in the conflict, and Ben Hemo ensured his family would benefit from the acquisition. Now fully recovered, Ben Hemo expresses excitement for future opportunities, marking this sale as his second successful exit.
