Josh Gottesman

Josh Gottesman is a native of Houston, Texas and a resident of Jerusalem, Israel.

After a stint as a high school teacher in Texas, Josh moved to Israel where he studied for a masters in Jewish Thought at Tel Aviv University. Following the completion of his masters Josh began working at the Reut Institute in Tel Aviv, Israel's premiere policy center.

Through his work with the Reut Institute Josh became engaged with the Makers movement, bringing 3D design courses to schools for at-risk youth.

Josh is co-Founder of TOM - Tikkun Olam Makers, which organizes gatherings around the world utilizing modern digital manufacturing to rapidly proto-type work devices to assist people living with disabilities.

Most recently Josh has joined the MassChallenge Israel team, helping to further the global entrepreneurial revolution and stimulate local economy by empowering startups.