Hillel Fuld on Working With Billion Dollar Startups, Meeting Gary Vee, and Building a Global Brand
Hillel Fuld is a world-renowned startup advisor, tech columnist, and public speaker. He’s advised billion dollar startups and frequently travels the world on speaking engagements. Since October 7th, Hillel has paused his business operations entirely and shifted his focus completely towards fighting anti-Israel rhetoric online. He’s now considering the leading Israel activist, with hundreds of millions of impressions across platforms. In our conversation, we discuss Hillel’s journey from blogging about tech to becoming one of the most trusted voices in the startup world. Hillel shares: - How he landed interviews with people like Steve Wozniak and Gary Vee - The power of giving without expecting anything return - How he shifted his focus from business to Israel advocacy and makes a global impact, reaching hundreds of millions of people every month. This conversation is packed with lessons on networking, career growth, and the importance of staying true to your values. Enjoy! 🎙️ Momentum brings you the stories, advice, and wisdom of business visionaries—designed to inspire and guide you on your path to success. Be sure to subscribe here and on these platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1jOPoArXfY3OU5uv4BpA3h?si=TbhE_cacSE2FhtOBlC8BJA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/momentum/id1762657981 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momentumpodcast_ (0:00) Intro (2:51) Growing up, first job, getting into the startup world (4:49) Were you always entrepreneurial as a child? (6:00) What did you learn from your 1st job? (7:35) Building a personal brand through content (9:50) Delivering value before monetization (12:30) Focusing on long-term impact in business (15:10) The power of true networking (17:40) Effective communication and public speaking tips (21:00) Authenticity and confidence in storytelling (23:15) Interviewing industry icons and building connections (28:40) Shifting to Israel advocacy (30:00) Being honored by the Israeli government (32:20) Advice for young adults on building careers (36:20) Momentum Moment (39:40) Final takeaway (40:13) Outro