As we do at the end of every year, the Seedbiz team convened to select the Entrepreneurs of the Year for 2024. Our selection criteria remain straightforward: the Entrepreneur of the Year title is awarded to those who demonstrate exceptional performance in achieving critical milestones for their venture. We evaluate significant progress made over the past year to determine the recipients.
We are proud to announce Yoav Springer and Gilad Ezra as Seedbiz’s Entrepreneurs of the Year.
About the Entrepreneurs
Yoav Springer and Gilad Ezra are former officers of Unit 8200, where they served for six years, leading the development of advanced AI-driven prediction and recommendation systems. These systems are considered foundational in military applications and have been especially impactful during this critical period.
As longtime friends, Yoav and Gilad share a vision for AI-driven technological innovation. Together, they co-founded Apptor-AI to bring this vision to life.
About Apptor-AI
Apptor.AI is a cutting-edge, AI-powered messaging platform designed to revolutionize the Direct Selling industry. By bridging the communication gap between leaders, distributors, and customers, they empower companies to maximize performance and drive growth at every level of their network.
Platform Capabilities Include:
Leader to Distributor – Field Communications:
- Boost Distributor Retention: Reduce churn with AI-driven actions and personalized outreach.
- Develop Rising Stars: Identify high-potential distributors and provide actionable recommendations to nurture their growth.
- Optimize Team Performance: Equip leaders with tools to track, manage, and engage their downlines effectively through data-driven insights.
Distributor to Customer – Optimizing Sales:
- Increase Sales: Drive repeat purchases and grow order value with targeted product recommendations and follow-ups.
- Convert Prospects: Accelerate customer conversion through precise, data-backed communication strategies.
- Discover New Distributors: Identify potential distributors from loyal customers and support recruitment efforts.
Apptor.AI smart communications delivering measurable results, helping Direct Selling companies achieve sustainable growth and maximize their network’s potential.
Apptor.AI’s Achievements:
- Establishing Industry Trust: Successfully partnered with top industry leaders, including major Direct Selling companies, solidifying their reputation as a key innovator in the space.
- Addressing Critical Pain Points: Delivered actionable solutions that directly tackle retention, communication, and sales challenges, meeting long-standing needs in an industry often reliant on outdated tools.
- Revolutionizing Distributor Retention: Delivered a proven 17% uplift in distributor retention by implementing AI-driven actions to reduce churn and improve engagement.
- Accelerated Customer Conversion: Helped distributors achieve a 9% uplift in converting prospects into customers through targeted, data-backed communication strategies.