Israel has 4,800 start-ups. Only the USA has more. Almost every U.S. Venture Capital fund has at least one Israeli startup in its portfolio. Israel is a nation of people who can create hardware, gadgets and apps and who have the confidence to leave good jobs and launch companies.
http://www.businessinsider.com/us-companies-want-israelis-startups-2013-4#ixzz2RUgcxdH5