Uri Levine
Uri Levine
Co-founder of Waze, Entrepreneur, Investor, Speaker, and Author. Author of “Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution.”
Uri Levine is a passionate entrepreneur, disruptor, and co-founder of Waze, the world’s leading GPS navigation app acquired by Google for over $1 billion in 2013. With a deep commitment to solving real-world problems through technology, Levine has dedicated his career to building and mentoring startups that create meaningful impact. His expertise lies in leveraging innovation to enhance user experiences and drive large-scale adoption of solutions that simplify daily life.
Beyond Waze, Levine has co-founded and invested in several startups focused on transportation, finance, and consumer empowerment. Some of his notable ventures include Moovit, a mobility-as-a-service app later acquired by Intel, and FeeX, a platform that helps consumers reduce hidden financial fees. Through his hands-on approach and leadership, he has guided numerous companies in navigating the challenges of growth, product-market fit, and global expansion.
Levine is also a sought-after speaker, sharing insights on entrepreneurship, disruption, and innovation at global conferences and prestigious institutions. He is the author of Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution, a book that offers invaluable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs based on his own journey. His philosophy emphasizes the importance of understanding real user pain points, building scalable solutions, and maintaining resilience in the face of failure.
As an advocate for impactful entrepreneurship, Levine continues to inspire and mentor founders worldwide, believing that the next billion-dollar ideas come from addressing fundamental inefficiencies in various industries. Whether through speaking engagements, advisory roles, or direct investments, he remains a driving force in the startup ecosystem, encouraging others to embrace change and challenge the status quo.