Michael Zolotov
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CTO at Razor Labs (TASE: RZR) || Forbes 30 Under 30 ✪✪✪ Hiring Algo & SW Stars ✪✪✪
Michael is a serial entrepreneur and Deep Learning expert. He is the co-founder and CTO of Razor Labs, a public company which transforms leading industries into smarter, safer and more efficient operations. Michael brings 10+ years of experience of translating AI to tangible business results. Razor Labs has started in 2016 as a bootstrap company, grew organically 3x year-by-year, established 3 global branches with 100+ team members, and successfully IPO’d with a valuation of $150M in 2021, raising $36M. Creating innovative AI solutions for the most complex challenges and directing their business development allowed Michael to serially establish various prospering enterprises. In addition to Razor Labs, Michael is a co-founder and board member at: Axon Pulse, revolutionizing the radar industry using AI; Axon Vision, leveraging AI for combat situational awareness; and Compie Technologies, which delivers advanced analytics cloud solutions for the financial sector. Michael started his career in the elite Israel Defense Forces technological program ”Talpiot”, and then led as a Captain large-scale AI research, development and operational deployment projects in the fields of sensor fusion and airborne radars. Michael is listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 List, and holds a master’s degree from Tel-Aviv University, having researched lung cancer detection using Deep Learning methods.
Tel Aviv University
Master of Science (M.Sc), Electrical Engineering
N/A – Present
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Computer Science and Physics
N/A – Present
IDF Talpiot Program
Computer Science and Physics
N/A – Present
Axon Pulse
Co-Founder & Board Member
January 1, 2019 – Present
Tel Aviv District, Israel
Axon Vision
Co-Founder & Board Member
January 1, 2017 – Present
Tel Aviv District, Israel
Razor Labs
Co-Founder & CTO
January 1, 2016 – Present
Tel Aviv, Israel
Compie Technologies
Co-Founder & Board Member
January 1, 2015 – Present
Tel Aviv Area, Israel
JobHop
Co-Founder & VP R&D (Acquired)
January 1, 2015 – January 1, 2016
IDF - Israel Defense Forces
R&D Project Lead (Rank: Captain)
January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2015
IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries
Algorithm Developer and Researcher
January 1, 2010 – January 1, 2013
Cultural Fit Analysis
The candidate's extensive experience as a co-founder across multiple AI/Deep Learning companies, including an IPO, suggests a strong drive, innovation, and comfort with high-growth, dynamic environments. Their background in defense and aerospace indicates a structured and rigorous approach. The diversity of projects (radar, HLS, industrial AI, job prediction) shows broad applicability of their skills. However, the target role of 'Data Analyst' might be a step down in terms of direct leadership and strategic influence compared to their previous roles, which could impact long-term cultural fit if not aligned with career aspirations.
Soft Skills & Operational Fit
The candidate demonstrates strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills through their co-founder and CTO roles. Their experience in leading R&D projects and managing budgets indicates strong operational capabilities. The entrepreneurial background suggests adaptability, initiative, and a results-oriented mindset, which are valuable for a senior data analyst role.