UDI ISRAELI

Company Name & Logo

GroundWorks

Title:

CEO

Website:

Coming Soon!

Industry:

Ag Tech

Contact Info.:

Groundworks@eyal.co.il 

Company Blurb:

GroundWorks is the first on-demand platform that connects physical tech startups - like those in AgTech, mobility, Energy and construction, with real-world environments to build, test, and scale their technologies.

Technologies that interact with the physical world can’t be validated in a lab or office. They need fields, operators, and real data under real conditions. But today, getting access to those environments is slow, unstructured, and often dependent on favors and personal connections. GroundWorks solves that.

Through our network-based, zero-Capex model, companies will go online, define their project needs and get matched with ready-to-use physical sites and infrastructure. 

Led by experienced executives and veterans with deep roots in agriculture, GroundWorks is building the WeWork of physical tech - where ideas meet land, machines, and action.

Bio:

Throughout his career, Udi Israeli has worked across startups, corporations, and nonprofits—leading business development, forging strategic partnerships, and managing large-scale projects across global markets. He specializes in identifying opportunities, building powerful collaborations, and driving growth in complex environments.

Udi grew up on a kibbutz and spent his early years working the land—picking fruit, driving tractors, and gaining hands-on experience in every aspect of farming. That deep connection to agriculture has shaped his understanding of the field from the ground up.

His global business journey has taken him from Israel to Europe, the U.S., and Latin America, where he led international business development for major companies like Siemens and Abengoa. These roles sharpened his ability to navigate complex markets, negotiate strategic deals, and work across cultures.

He also served five years in Shayetet 13 (Israeli Navy SEALs), where he developed resilience, focus, and a mission-first mindset. Since 2004, he has continued to serve as a reservist.

Today, Udi brings the same discipline, global perspective, and entrepreneurial drive to his venture, IFP—a real-world testing ground for the future of AgTech, FoodTech, and ClimateTech.