The Team & Vision

A globally recognized technology entrepreneur and visionary, Shai is renowned for pioneering disruptive innovations. As the founder of Better Place, he predicted and drove the electric automotive transformation. Previously, as a senior executive leading all products at SAP, he led the company's technology platform transformation and global enterprise software innovation.

Shai's unparalleled experience in scaling businesses, building transformative platforms, orchestrating cross-industry collaborations, and navigating global markets provides strategic guidance for Makalu's rapid growth and commercial success.

With nearly four decades of hands-on experience, Sagie has a distinguished track record in building and scaling complex hardware and software technology platforms for the most demanding industrial applications. His career includes pivotal roles at Israel's National Research Lab at Soreq, contributions to multiple startups successfully acquired by global leaders, and leadership of Israeli operations for international tech companies.

Sagie's deep technical insight, operational rigor, and customer-focused approach ensure Makalu bridges cutting-edge innovation with practical, impactful real-world deployment.

Niv brings over 20 years of specialized experience in optical engineering and advanced sensor development to Makalu Optics. As VP R&D, he spearheads the company's system design and innovation agenda.

Niv's profound expertise in lidar hardware architecture, complex optical systems, and seamless software integration is pivotal in driving Makalu's technological leadership and ensuring the superior performance of our products in mission-critical environments.