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Build Your Global Board

For HealthTech and Life Sciences CEOs preparing their companies — and their Boards — for the next stage, with experienced executives, investors and Board members from Israel and the US.

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December 2026 – January 2027 | Four sessions: two in Tel Aviv, two online

About
the Program

Your company is evolving. Is your Board evolving with it?

A strong Board can do more than meet governance requirements. It can help CEOs navigate strategic decisions, challenge assumptions and prepare their companies for what comes next.

Build Your Global Board is an 8400 program for a small, selected group of Israeli HealthTech CEOs. Through focused sessions with senior Israeli and international speakers who have deep knowledge of the US market, real-world cases, practical governance insights and peer discussions, participants will examine their current Board, identify potential gaps and explore how to work with it more effectively.

Program
Highlights

What will you gain?

  • Assess your current Board and its fit for the company’s next stage
  • Understand Board responsibilities, governance and key legal considerations
  • Explore when and how to add independent directors — and when other advisory roles may be more appropriate
  • Learn about director expectations, compensation and commitment
  • Strengthen your ability to manage Board dynamics, navigate competing interests and lead difficult discussions
  • Learn directly from senior CEOs, Board members, investors and experts from Israel and abroad, bringing extensive experience and deep familiarity with the US market
  • Exchange perspectives with a small group of peers facing real Board-related decisions

What Our Alumni Say

“The program fundamentally shifts how you view board dynamics - moving far beyond conventional definitions to turn the Board into a powerful strategic driver that taps high-level industry references.”
Tomer Bentzion
LiveMetric
“The program gave me a deeper understanding of how Boards think and the confidence to stand my ground when needed, engage in thoughtful and challenging discussions, and make better use of the support and expertise offered by Board members and investors.”
Yael Porat
BioGenCell
“Strengthening our Board was already part of our plans, but the program helped me to better focus and understand its importance and gave me greater confidence to move forward. Since then, we have recruited two new Board members.”
Ofer Shalev
New Phase

Program Structure

Program duration:

Four focused 3-hour sessions
December 2026 – January 2027

Course Duration

Start Date: Nov 8, 2026
End Date: Jan 17, 2027

Hybrid Format Combining:

- 2 in-person sessions in Tel Aviv
- 2 sessions online

Session Schedule

Session 1: 8-Nov-2026 (Zoom)
Session 2: 13-Dec-2026 (Zoom)
Session 3: 17-Jan-2027 (In-Person)

Language

Lectures are conducted in English

Participation Fee

Partially subsidized fee of 1,000NIS

  • Full program calendar available in the syllabus below

The Sessions

The sessions section is presented as an expandable list. Select a session title to view the full details, including the date, subject focus, and speaker information for that session.

Session 1 | In person Understanding & Assessing Your Board

What makes an effective Board, and is yours ready for the next stage?

Understanding the Board’s role, responsibilities, and dynamics; assessing your current Board’s effectiveness; and identifying the gaps between where your company is today and what it will need next.

Format
  • In Person
  • Tel Aviv
Speakers
  • TBD
Date
  • December
  • 17:00-20:00

Explore practical legal and governance issues, Board responsibilities, Israel–US considerations, effective Board processes, and common pitfalls.

Format
  • Zoom session
Speakers
  • TBD
Date
  • December
  • 17:00-20:00

Who should be around the table?

Explore when to add a director or choose an advisor, how to define the right profile, and how to identify, evaluate and recruit independent directors.

Format
  • Zoom session
Speakers
  • TBD
Date
  • January
  • 17:00-20:00

How do you get the most out of your Board?

Understanding the Board’s role, responsibilities, and dynamics; assessing your current Board’s effectiveness; and identifying the gaps between where your company is today and what it will need next.

Format
  • In Person
  • Tel Aviv
Speakers
  • TBD
Date
  • January
  • 17:00-20:00
  • Topics, formats and speakers are subject to final confirmation

Who Should Join?

The program is designed for CEOs and founders of Israeli HealthTech and Life Sciences companies who:

  • Typically lead companies between Seed and Series A (a guideline, not a strict eligibility requirement)
  • Have an active Board of Directors and the authority to influence its composition
  • Are approaching a meaningful milestone in the next 12–24 months, such as fundraising, clinical trials, US market entry, or commercialization
  • Want to assess whether the current Board meets their company’s changing needs
  • Seek better governance, stronger Board relationships or relevant independent-director expertise
  • Are willing to engage with real company challenges in a small peer cohort

F.A.Q.

Who is the program for?

CEOs and founders of Israeli HealthTech and Life Sciences companies, typically Seed to Series A, with an active Board and a meaningful Board-related challenge or transition ahead. Company readiness and a concrete Board need matter more than the funding round alone.

Yes. The program is built around the real decisions and dynamics of an existing Board.

No. The program offers knowledge, perspectives, and tools, not a guaranteed introduction, recruitment, or Board placement.

NIS 1,000.

Complete the short interest form. We will share application and selection details as they are finalized.

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About 8400

8400 The Health Network is a national network of senior leaders working to advance Israel’s HealthTech and Life Sciences ecosystem. It connects expertise across healthcare, industry, research, investment and public leadership in Israel and globally to accelerate collaboration, growth and impact.

Build Your Global Board draws on this network to offer HealthTech CEOs relevant experience and perspectives from leaders who understand the opportunities and challenges of building and leading growing companies.

In Partnership With
In Collaboration With
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