Mayan Eden

Mayan Eden is an Israeli-American entrepreneur, real estate investor, and advocate for cross-cultural dialogue and peacebuilding. Raised in New York in a religious Jewish household after being born in Israel, Mayan’s identity has been shaped by a rich multicultural heritage that includes Iraqi, Afghani, Yemenite, and Polish roots.

From an early age, she developed a passion for building meaningful connections between people and communities. She studied business law and literature, graduating as valedictorian, before pursuing a successful career in real estate as both a broker and property investor. Over time, she expanded her work into stocks and bank notes, establishing herself as a dynamic presence in the business world.

Beyond entrepreneurship, Mayan found a deeper calling in advocacy, philanthropy, and fostering dialogue between Arab and Israeli communities. Through her platform and podcast, she explores conversations centered on culture, identity, peacebuilding, and global understanding, creating space for voices that inspire connection, empathy, and meaningful change.

Chen Kupperman

Chen Kupperman is the founder and CEO of Blend AR, an NGO dedicated to fostering social cohesion through immersive Hebrew-Arabic education across Israel and the Middle East. A multilingual educator and social entrepreneur, Chen is fluent in Hebrew, Arabic, and English, with working knowledge of Hindi, Mandarin, and French.

Through Blend, he has helped design and scale language and culture programs that address misunderstanding through education, dialogue, and direct human connection. Under his leadership, Blend’s 55-member team works with diplomats, business leaders, and community organizations to strengthen cross-cultural engagement and support future generations in building peace through dialogue.