Nadav Shoval
Israeli entrepreneur (born 1990) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nadav Shoval (born in 1990) is an Israeli entrepreneur.[1] In 2012, he founded OpenWeb,[2][3][4] a US-based software company that partners with online publishers and advertisers. He served as its CEO from 2015 to 2024.[5][6][7][8][9] In 2017, he was named on Forbes Israel's 30 Under 30 list.[10][11][12]
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Early life and education
Nadav Shoval was born in 1990. As a child, Shoval was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease.[13][14][15] This diagnosis led him to spend time working with computers, where he engaged with online communities, built chats and forums, and worked on classroom computers.[16][17][18]
Career
In May 2010, Shoval founded Simple One, an app for organizing social media platforms and SMS communications, where he served as CEO.[19] In July 2005, he established Looop Ltd., an online marketing and sales company.[20]
In 2015, Shoval founded Spot.IM, later renamed OpenWeb, a US-based software company.[21] OpenWeb partners with various digital media houses,[22][23] and Shoval stated the company's mission was to end online hate speech and toxicity by building social media tools intended to create safe online spaces.[24][21] As CEO, he focused on the development of its AI/ML-powered moderation products and its move into data and advertising.[25][26]
In 2024, Shoval was ousted as CEO by the board, which he unsuccessfully appealed in the Tel Aviv District Court.[27] He is a member and participant of the World Economic Forum's Global Coalition for Digital Safety.[28]
Personal life
As of 2023, Shoval resides in Brooklyn, New York City. He is married and has one child.[29]
References
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