Debugging Human Communication

What startup founders get wrong in early-stage communication – with Yaakov Diminsky

If you’ve ever pitched your startup and felt the room just… didn’t get it - this episode is for you.
Because sometimes, the biggest risk to your startup isn’t the tech - it’s how you talk about it.
In this episode, Dr. Shani Horowitz-Rozen sits down with Yaakov Diminsky, CEO of Road2, an innovation hub helping early-stage startups across Israel’s north. With deep experience mentoring founders in deep-tech and AI, Yaakov brings sharp, real-world insights into the role of communication in startup success — and failure.
You’ll hear:
Why “no” is a gift — if you know how to listen
How to avoid building something no one wants
What honest mentorship really sounds like
And why early-stage founders should focus less on pitch decks and more on clarity
Yaakov has worked with more startups than most people pitch to.His advice is direct, honest, and grounded in real experience.
🎧 Listen now — because in early-stage startups, communication is execution.
 

You Don’t Need to Be Brilliant to Be Heard

What if one small sentence could shift the tone of a meeting, ease tension with a colleague, or make your team lean in?
In this episode of Debugging Human Communication, Dr. Shani Horowitz-Rozen reveals how tiny acts of communication can give you more influence, more trust, and more confidence — without needing to be brilliant or “on” all the time.
Hit play and see how much impact you can have with less effort.

Shani debugs product infrastructure communications with Yaniv Yaakubovich, Product Consultant

What happens when a product expert walks into a startup and asks, “What are we building and why?” and gets five different answers?
In this episode, Dr. Shani Horowitz-Rozen speaks with Yaniv Yaakubovich, a product consultant and former Googler, about how communication shapes everything in product management, from customer insights and team alignment to decision-making and leadership trust.
Whether you’re a product manager, startup founder, or just obsessed with how teams work, this episode will give you tools and stories that hit close to home.

One Is Too Close to Zero: How to Create Repeatable Communication Success

What if your best moment wasn't a happy accident?In this episode, Dr. Shani Horowitz-Rozen tackles the fear many of us carry: the fear of shining once… and never again. She explores how to move from one-time wins to repeatable communication impact you’ll easily recreate. 
Producer and editor: Dafniel Magen. Brought to you by Develeap.

Shani debugs pharma communications with Liat Persiko from Takeda

We’re excited to speak with Liat Persiko, a senior executive at Takeda, leading the business unit for Oncology, PDT, Transplant, and Rare Diseases.
In this episode, Liat and Shani unpack the complexities of communication in the pharmaceutical industry, where regulation, internal alignment, and cross-cultural dynamics meet.
From her role in Israel, working closely with Takeda’s leadership teams in Europe and Japan, Liat shares real-life examples and sharp insights that reveal how strong communication builds clarity, trust, and results - even in the most complex environments:
This is one of those episodes where every answer holds a gem.Don’t miss it.

The myth of natural talent: Why anyone can make a communication impact

Is success all about talent? Or is there something else at play? 
In this episode of Debugging Human Communication, Dr. Shani Horowitz-Rozen debunks the myth of natural talent and explores how anyone can create impact through communication. 
Whether you're an executive, a leader, or just looking to level up, this episode will challenge what you think you know about talent—and inspire you to take action.
Big thanks to @Dafniel Magen for the stellar editing and production!

Shani debugs group communications with Dikla Sahar from Microsoft

We’re excited to host Dikla Sahar, R&D Group Manager at @Microsoft! In this episode, Dikla speaks with our Shani Horowitz-Rozen about approaching communication within her team to foster trust and collaboration, how she solves the challenges of remote work communication while maintaining an open communication channel, and what she looks for in candidates’ communication skills during job interviews. Tune in and join the conversation!

The art of asking the right question in a job interview

Ever felt like you're missing something in job interviews? You're asking all the right questions but still not finding the right people?
Well, maybe it's time to flip the script.
Dr. Shani Horowitz-Rozen dives into the art of asking the right questions in job interviews – but this time, it's all about YOU, the interviewer.
On the excellent editing and production: Dafniel Magen

Shani debugs VP communication with Ilia Zhidkov and Silvia Shaked from Evogene

We’re thrilled to have @Ilia Zhidkov, VP of Computational Technologies, and @Silvia Shaked, VP of Experimental Technologies from @Evogene joining us on the show!
In this episode Shani Horowitz-Rozen, Ilia and Silvia dive into essential communication skills for managers and VPs working closely together:
-  Ilia and Silvia’s top tips for connecting with their teams
- Building trust with your team members
- Communicating organizational decisions effectively
- Ilia’s unexpected interview question for potential team members
Hit play now and transform the way you connect with your team!

7 game-changing truths about job interviews

Dr. Shani Horowitz-Rozen unveils the secrets of how to communicate better in your next job interview: ask the right questions to impress your interviewer and turn your flaws into strengths. And why the interview is not all about you (and why that's a good thing!).
Listen now and transform your interview game!
On the excellent editing and production: Dafniel Magen