Aviv Frenkel, PhDCo Founder

Israel - Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District

I’m a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder & CEO of Moonshot AI, a platform that leverages Gen AI-driven experimentation to help eCommerce brands accelerate growth and optimize user experiences.

Before building companies, I spent over a decade as a journalist — serving as a tech correspondent and anchor on Israeli television, and later co-founding and co-hosting an award-winning podcast where I’ve interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs, investors, and CEOs. Those experiences gave me a front-row seat to the forces shaping global innovation.

I also hold a PhD in Science and Technology Studies. My dissertation, “The Bridge: The Israeli High-tech Community in Silicon Valley and the Roles These Digital Nomads Play in the Construction of the Israeli Startup Nation,” explored how networks, culture, and human capital drive the success of technology ecosystems.

This blend of entrepreneurial, media, and research experience shapes how I lead Moonshot AI — with curiosity, systems thinking, and a passion for translating complex ideas into real-world impact.