Julia Pekerman

Background

About Julia Pekerman

Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer with a strong focus on business growth, strategic development, and innovation leadership. I have led ventures from early concept through market validation, product-market fit, business model design, and go-to-market execution — always with a strong emphasis on creating measurable business value. With a unique combination of entrepreneurial spirit, strategic thinking, and hands-on execution, I know how to identify opportunities, drive new initiatives, and build scalable solutions. My passion lies in connecting business needs with innovative solutions, leading cross-functional teams, building strategic partnerships, and navigating fast-paced, dynamic environments. A BSc graduate in Mechanical Engineering from the Technion with proficiency in renewable energy. Experienced in leading sustainability projects in the private sector, as well as in the Ministry of Environmental Protection in Israel. Recent research published: https://milkeninnovationcenter.org/he/publications/%D7%A7%D7%99%D7%93%D7%95%D7%9D-%D7%AA%D7%A7%D7%9F-%D7%9C%D7%AA%D7%A9%D7%AA%D7%99%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%AA%D7%97%D7%91%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%94-%D7%9E%D7%A7%D7%99%D7%99%D7%9E%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%91%D7%99%D7%A9%D7%A8/