Lazer Cohen

Founder and CEO

Lazer is the CEO of Concrete Media which he founded in 2014. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, his entry into PR is worthy of a feature story of its own. He co-founded a PR firm in New York in 2009 before moving with his wife to Israel and starting Concrete. He believes a good PR pro is a reporter’s best asset and his decade-long relationships with some of the top tech reporters attest to that belief. Lazer and his wife have four children — who are much more interested in their mom’s floral design business than whatever it is their dad does on the computer.

Gavriel Cohen

Vice President

Gavriel is Vice President of Concrete Media. Originally from New York City, he did a year and half voluntary service in the IDF as a combat soldier in 2009, before emigrating to Israel in 2013. He studied at Tel Aviv University, where he earned a BSc with honors in Computer Science and Physics. He worked as a Software Developer and Team Leader at Wix for 6 years. With a keen interest in the intersection between Tech and Media, he closely follows trends in Machine Learning, CyberSecurity and Software Development.

Kevin Capon Goldszmidt

Head of Madrid Office

Kevin is the Head of Concrete Media's Madrid office. Originally from Mexico City, he emigrated to Israel in 2012 and earned his BA in Psychology at IDC Herzliya. A huge football and gaming fan, he is also passionate about learning about new technologies and the latest developments in areas like AI, Cybersecurity, and software development. “In PR you will always keep learning, and at Concrete you work surrounded by the brightest minds in Israel and probably the world, so there is no better place to learn”.

Ali Goldberg

New Media Manager

Ali is a New Media Manager at Concrete Media. She graduated with honors in Political Science & Journalism from San Diego State University. Her curious personality drove her to Israel, where she taught children English and was enamored by Tel Aviv's startup culture. Ali began blogging and managing clients' social media, which led her to a marketing job at a hardware manufacturer. She fell in love with the pursuit of knowledge and finding an interesting angle for every story.

Anna Mikhailova

New Media Manager

Anna relocated from Moscow to Israel in 2022, bringing with her a rich background in journalism. Anna's reporting spans diverse topics, from politics to the evolving world of tech. Anna holds a BA in Journalism and an MA in Art Management from the University of Manchester. Her career in PR began with crafting communication campaigns for major cultural institutions. Anna's interests have shifted towards the vibrant startup culture, especially focusing on how AI is reshaping the way we consume information. Anna lives in Tel Aviv with her son and enjoys spending her free time exploring museums and watching arthouse movies.

Daphne Cavanaugh

New Media Manager

Daphne made Aliyah from Florida in 2018 to join the IDF, where she served for two years as an International Cooperation NCO. She then received her MBA in Innovation & Entrepreneurship and her MA in Conflict Resolution & Mediation from Tel Aviv University. Daphne won several elite competitions for her innovative uses of technology within various sectors of entrepreneurship. She also served as a project manager at MINDSTATE, facilitating entrepreneurial endeavors in the MedTech sector. Daphne is an avid advocate for advancing the uses of AI and is dedicated to supporting Israeli start-ups.

Zack Rothbart

Senior Strategist

Zack Rothbart is Senior Strategist at Concrete Media. He previously served as international spokesman at the National Library of Israel, where he created and implemented the institution’s global media relations strategy. Zack enjoys drawing upon diverse experiences and perspectives to help clients tell their stories and maximize their potential. He reads and writes in his spare time, tries to learn something from everyone, and lives in Jerusalem with his endearing and thought-provoking family, for which he is grateful.

Tamara Raynor-Cote

Senior Account Manager

After many trips to Israel as a youth leader, volunteer, and ESL teacher, Tamara made Aliya to Beer Sheva in 2014 where she pursued a master's degree in Foreign Literature. After some time in the desert, she found her way to Tel Aviv and embraced the world of tech and innovation wholeheartedly. Working in PR and representing some of Israel's largest startups, unicorns, and emerging leaders has given Tamara amazing insight into the engine that drives the startup nation. When not at work you can find Tamara cruising the city on her bicycle looking for a good coffee.

Julia Bocharov

Human Resources Manager

Julia is the Human Resources manager at Concrete Media. She grew up in Ukraine and emigrated to Israel in 2012. Julia holds an MA from Tel Aviv University in English literature and American studies. With a decade of experience in senior management positions in tech, Julia is enthusiastic about collaborating with individuals and developing talent. “I’m inspired by the people at Concrete Media and proud to be a part of the Israeli tech landscape”. In her spare time she loves painting and going on bike rides in nature.