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Startup Camel

Startup Camel is a weekly podcast. It is hosted by Idan Hershko and is currently produced by Oren Kna'an and Eldad Ohana. It features interviews with the founders of Israeli startup companies, with a particular focus on internet and technology companies. Startup Camel now broadcasts from the Startup Camel studios in Tel Aviv, Israel, since the 6th September 2013.

Format

Following the episode number, title and theme tune, Idan typically begins an episode of Startup Camel by introducing the week's interviewee and his or her venture. The main portion of the show consists of an interview. The format of the show encourages spontaneity and the conversation often diverges wildly from technology to subjects like inspiration, motivation and leadership. This makes the duration of each episode flexible. Some episodes feature one short commercial break, usually in the form of a "live read" from Idan. That may include some interaction with the interviewee (e.g., Idan usually prompts guests for recommended books during spots for frequent advertiser Audible.com). The show closes with the interviewee providing the audience with their affiliated website, email or Twitter account.

History

Eldad Ohana is an enthusiastic podcasts listener, who likes to find new and exciting podcasts to listen to. When he was looking for a new project to work on (apart from his work as an independent IOS developer) he noticed that no podcast was revolving around the Israeli startup scene. He then offered his friend Idan Hershko to join him in an attempt to create the first Israeli podcast about the Israeli startup scene. Later on they were joined by another old friend - Oren Kna'an to take on the producer's role. After briefly experimenting with different formats and with help of musician and entrepreneur Lev Kerzhner, they came up with the current format.

Distribution and licensing

All episodes are licensed under the Creative Commons attribution share-alike noncommercial license, and are distributed via direct download from the Startup Camel website or as a subscription on any device with the necessary internet connection and podcasting software. There is no charge to download current or past shows.