Aviv Frenkel

Co-Founder Moonshot AI

Aviv Frenkel is a seasoned entrepreneur, former national media personality, and PhD candidate, blending over 20 years of experience in Israeli media with a passion for innovation in technology. He is currently the co-founder of Moonshot AI, a groundbreaking no-code AI platform that empowers eCommerce brands through automated experimentation. Previously, Aviv was the co-founder and CEO of Enroute, a tech startup in the automotive space.

Aviv began his distinguished media career at the IDF radio station, an institution known for cultivating many of Israel’s leading journalists. He later became Channel 10 News’ senior tech and automotive correspondent and anchor, where he hosted popular shows like "Layla Galgali", a car show that aired for six years, alongside "Ha-Zinor" and "The Gadget-Team." His work also includes two documentary films aired on Israeli national television. Aviv's expertise has earned him interviews on international platforms such as CNN and TIME magazine, further cementing his status as a trusted voice in tech and automotive journalism.

A frequent keynote speaker and panelist at global conferences, Aviv is also the co-host of "30 Minutes or Less," one of Israel’s top tech podcasts, where he interviews leading entrepreneurs, investors, and CEOs.

In addition to his professional achievements, Aviv is pursuing a PhD in Science and Technology Studies at Bar-Ilan University, under the supervision of Prof. Noah Efron. His dissertation, titled "The Bridge – The Israeli High-tech Community in Silicon Valley and the Roles These Digital Nomads Play in the Construction of the Israeli Startup Nation," is currently under review for examination/defense.

Aviv also holds a BA and MA in East Asian Studies and Chinese, leveraging his language skills to serve as a correspondent during the 2008 Beijing Olympics.