Moshe (Moshik) Lipetz (in Hebrew: מושיק ליפץ)(born 18 November 1960) is an Israeli businessman, social entrepreneur, and former head of the local council of Savyon.[1]
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מושיק ליפץ | |
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| Born | December 18, 1960 |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
Biography
editLipetz was born in Bnei Brak as one of four children. Upon enlisting in the IDF in 1978, he volunteered for the Paratroopers Brigade and was accepted into the brigade's engineering company.[2] In the Paratroopers, Lipetz completed training as a combat soldier and an infantry squad leader course, participating in the brigade's operational activities.[3] During the First Lebanon War, he fought as a reservist in the brigade's engineering company, which landed by sea at the Awali River estuary as part of the entire regular Paratroopers Brigade, leading the IDF divisions to the outskirts of Beirut. He also fought in the Second Lebanon War as a reservist in the Hets VaEsh Brigade.[4]
After his military service, he earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Bar-Ilan University, and a master's degree in Political Science and Public Administration from the same institution.[2] He is also a Fellow of the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University, where he conducted advanced study and research during the 2015-2016 academic year.
Professional career
editIn 1987, Lipetz founded LIPAZ TRADING, a company that dealt in the marketing and import of products and electronic components. In 1993, he sold the company, which was later listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.[5]
In 1998, Lipetz co-founded the Argoquest Venture Capital Fund, which focused on financing and developing advanced technology companies.[6][7]
In 2005, Lipetz established AvaTrade, which later became the AvaTrade Group, specializing in online trading.[8][9]
Public career
editIn 2003, he was elected as a council member in Savyon and served as the chairman of the Finance and Sports Committees. Simultaneously, he was a member of the board of directors of Mifal HaPais (Israel's national lottery).
In 2007, Lipetz participated in the first season of the reality show "Survivor 10"[10] and was the tenth contestant to be voted off.[11][12][13]
In May 2008, following the death of Savyon council head Romemiah Halevi-Segal, council members elected him as his replacement.[13][14] In the elections held later that year, he won approximately 75% of the votes. In the 2013 elections, Lipetz lost the council leadership to Moti Landau.[15][13]
Personal life
editLipetz is married to Doli, an architect, and is the father of three children. He holds a BLACK belt 2 Dan in Judo.[16][17][18]
References
edit- ^ "סביון: משה ליפץ ניצח - וואלה חדשות". וואלה (in Hebrew). 2008-11-12. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ a b חדר החדשות ירושלים (2012-11-13). שאלה מקומית- מושיק ליפץ, ראש מועצת סביון. תכנית מלאה. Retrieved 2024-08-15 – via YouTube.
- ^ לב, קים (2008-11-12). "מהפך באשדוד ובראשל"צ". Globes. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ טל, רונן (2008-02-08). ""מהרגע הראשון שלי ב'הישרדות' היה ברור לי שאני לא אשקר. אמרתי להפקה: זה מה שאתם רוצים, שיגיעו 5 רמאים ונוכלים לגמר, זה המסר שאתם רוצים להעביר?"". Globes. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ טל, רונן (2008-02-07). "הזקן והים". Globes. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ "Argoquest - Investor Profile, Portfolio & Team - Tracxn". tracxn.com. 2024-07-17. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ "Argo's Quest – Partners in Entrepreneurship". www.argosquest.com. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ "האיש ששיגע את בזק מוכר לטדי שגיא חברה ב-105 מיליון דולר".
- ^ "הישרדות בשוק ההון: מושיק ליפץ שותף של כלל פיננסים בחברה למסחר במט"ח באינטרנט".
- ^ "הישרדות: הסרטון הביתי של מושיק".
- ^ חדשות (2008-05-05). "כוכב "הישרדות", מושיק ליפץ, נבחר לעמוד בראש מועצת סביון". Ynet (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ סרטונים (2020-08-13). מושיק ליפץ בקרב נגד נועם טור. Retrieved 2024-08-15 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b c רבינובסקי, טל (2008-05-05). "מושיק מהישרדות נבחר לראש מועצת סביון". Ynet (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ "הפסיד בריאלטי - ניצח במציאות: משה ליפץ נבחר לראשות מועצת סביון - וואלה כסף". וואלה (in Hebrew). 2008-05-06. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ "Nir Baram, Moshik Lipetz from "Survival", head of the council, Savion, on the Haaretz website, November 13, 2008".
- ^ "הסיטי: מושיק ליפץ ואריק זאבי חוזרים מלונדון". www.makorrishon.co.il. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ סרטונים (2020-08-13). מושיק ליפץ בקרב נגד נועם טור. Retrieved 2024-08-18 – via YouTube.
- ^ סרטונים (2020-11-13). מושיק ליפץ עושה איפון לאורי ששון. Retrieved 2024-08-18 – via YouTube.