Ran Oz
Founder at CommonGround
Profile
Ran Oz is the founder of Optibase Ltd.
(1990), VCON Video Conferencing Ltd.
(1991), Wochit (IL) Ltd.
(2012), EquityX Ltd.
(2016), Peach Networks Ltd.
(1997), BigBand Networks, Inc. (1999), and Wochit, Inc. (2012).
He held the title of Founding Member at Peach Networks Ltd.
and the title of Chief Technology Officer & Executive VP at BigBand Networks, Inc. He is also the founder of CommonGround.
Currently, he is the Director at Cinedit VA GmbH.
He previously worked as a Project Officer at Israel Defense Forces (1992-1998).
Mr. Oz earned an MBA degree from the University of Phoenix in 1997, a graduate degree from Tel-Aviv University in 1992, and an undergraduate degree from Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in 1990.
Ran Oz active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
CommonGround
 CommonGround Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services CommonGround is a company based in Silicon Valley and Israel that focuses on improving communication and online collaboration. CommonGround is backed by leading venture capital firms and investors. The Israeli company specializes in creating hyper-realistic avatars using advanced AI algorithms, allowing users to meet in the metaverse. The company was founded in 2019 by Amir Bassan-Eskenazi and Ran Oz, and is led by a team of engineers with expertise in various fields. The company was founded by Ran Oz and is currently led by CEO Amir Bassan-Eskenazi. | Founder | - |
Cinedit VA GmbH
 Cinedit VA GmbH Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Cinedit VA GmbH provides AI-based weapon detector services for security cameras. The company is based in Hombrechtikon, Switzerland. The Swiss company was founded in 2017 by Simon Christopher Hudd, Joe Levy, Keren Levy. Joe Levy has been the CEO since 2017. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Ran Oz
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
EquityX Ltd.
 EquityX Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services EquityX Ltd. engages in the provision of solutions for venture capital firms and accelerators by awarding the founders and employees with profits from other start-ups that they have funded. The company was founded by David Paluy, Ori Netzer, and Ran Oz in 2016 and is headquartered in Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel. | Founder | 2017-12-31 |
Wochit (IL) Ltd.
 Wochit (IL) Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Wochit (IL) Ltd. engages in the provision of solutions for video creation. The company was founded by Dror Ginzberg and Ran Oz on April 15, 2012 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. | Founder | 2016-12-31 |
BigBand Networks, Inc.
 BigBand Networks, Inc. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services BigBand Networks, Inc. provides broadband services. It develops, markets and sells network-based platforms, that enable cable multiple system operators (MSOs) and telecommunications companies (collectively, service providers) to offer video services over coaxial, fiber and copper networks. It offers its customers Broadcast Video, TelcoTV, Switched Digital Video and IPTV (Personalized Video) solutions that are comprised of a combination of software and programmable hardware platforms. The company was founded by Amir Bassan-Eskenazi and Ran Oz on December 3, 1998 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Founder | 2011-02-28 |
Peach Networks Ltd.
 Peach Networks Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of Microsoft Corp., Peach Networks Ltd. is an Israeli company that provides innovative solutions for enhanced television. The private company is based in Yehud, Israel. The company was founded by Ran Oz, Meir Feder, Ofir Paz. | Founder | 1998-12-31 |
| Israel Defense Forces | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1997-12-31 |
Training of Ran Oz
| University of Phoenix | Masters Business Admin |
| Tel-Aviv University | Graduate Degree |
| Technion-Israel Institute of Technology | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 10 |
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Optibase Ltd.
 Optibase Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Optibase Ltd. is a real estate investment company, which engages in purchasing and operating real estate properties intended for lease and resale. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Herzliya, Israel. | Finance |
Peach Networks Ltd.
Peach Networks Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of Microsoft Corp., Peach Networks Ltd. is an Israeli company that provides innovative solutions for enhanced television. The private company is based in Yehud, Israel. The company was founded by Ran Oz, Meir Feder, Ofir Paz. | Technology Services |
BigBand Networks, Inc.
BigBand Networks, Inc. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services BigBand Networks, Inc. provides broadband services. It develops, markets and sells network-based platforms, that enable cable multiple system operators (MSOs) and telecommunications companies (collectively, service providers) to offer video services over coaxial, fiber and copper networks. It offers its customers Broadcast Video, TelcoTV, Switched Digital Video and IPTV (Personalized Video) solutions that are comprised of a combination of software and programmable hardware platforms. The company was founded by Amir Bassan-Eskenazi and Ran Oz on December 3, 1998 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Consumer Services |
| Israel Defense Forces | Government |
VCON Video Conferencing Ltd.
 VCON Video Conferencing Ltd. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Part of ClearOne, Inc., VCON Video Conferencing Ltd. is an Israeli company that manufactures video conferencing products. The private company is based in Hod Ha'Sharon, Israel. The company was founded by Ran Oz. | Electronic Technology |
Wochit, Inc.
 Wochit, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Wochit, Inc. provides news content videos. Its cloud based video creation platform enables brands, agencies, publishers and any storyteller to instantly react to any story and economically scale branded, studio-quality video production. The company was founded by Dror Ginzberg, Ran Oz and Ronen Perez on May 1, 2012 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Wochit (IL) Ltd.
Wochit (IL) Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Wochit (IL) Ltd. engages in the provision of solutions for video creation. The company was founded by Dror Ginzberg and Ran Oz on April 15, 2012 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. | Technology Services |
EquityX Ltd.
EquityX Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services EquityX Ltd. engages in the provision of solutions for venture capital firms and accelerators by awarding the founders and employees with profits from other start-ups that they have funded. The company was founded by David Paluy, Ori Netzer, and Ran Oz in 2016 and is headquartered in Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel. | Technology Services |
CommonGround
CommonGround Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services CommonGround is a company based in Silicon Valley and Israel that focuses on improving communication and online collaboration. CommonGround is backed by leading venture capital firms and investors. The Israeli company specializes in creating hyper-realistic avatars using advanced AI algorithms, allowing users to meet in the metaverse. The company was founded in 2019 by Amir Bassan-Eskenazi and Ran Oz, and is led by a team of engineers with expertise in various fields. The company was founded by Ran Oz and is currently led by CEO Amir Bassan-Eskenazi. | Technology Services |
Cinedit VA GmbH
Cinedit VA GmbH Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Cinedit VA GmbH provides AI-based weapon detector services for security cameras. The company is based in Hombrechtikon, Switzerland. The Swiss company was founded in 2017 by Simon Christopher Hudd, Joe Levy, Keren Levy. Joe Levy has been the CEO since 2017. | Technology Services |
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