Known as the "Startup-Nation", Israel has roughly the same population as Colorado and has the same landmass as the front range. Yet, Israel's start-ups have over 20X the exit activity as Colorado. In fact, 100-150 Israeli start-ups are acquired every year for billions of dollars. What is Israel doing right and what can we learn from them? How can Colorado startups become more "Israeli"? What are common mistakes that Colorado startups make that Israeli startup avoid? Why are Israeli startup acquired at such an overwhelming rate?