Talmon Marco oversaw the 2014 acquisition of the instant messaging platform Viber by Rakuten for 900 million dollars. An entrepreneur with dual Israeli and American citizenship, he has built a career focused on software development and scalable technology platforms, consistently transitioning between different sectors of the digital economy throughout his professional life.
Early Career and Software Development
Born in 1973 in Israel, Marco pursued higher education at Tel-Aviv University, where he completed a degree in computer science and management. His professional trajectory began in the late 1990s. In 1997, he co-founded Expand Networks, serving as its president until 2004. Concurrent with this tenure, he also helped establish iMesh in 1998, maintaining his role as president of the firm until 2010.
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In 2010, Marco co-founded the VoIP and instant messaging application Viber alongside Igor Magazinnik, a former colleague from the Israel Defense Forces. Serving as CEO, he guided the company until its significant exit in 2014. Following this period, he turned his attention to the transportation sector by founding the ride-sharing service Juno in 2016. This venture lasted until 2017, when Gett acquired the company for 200 million dollars.
Transition to Climate Technology
By 2019, Marco shifted his focus to the climate-tech industry through the founding of H2Pro. This company is dedicated to the production of green hydrogen at a scalable level. The business successfully secured over 100 million dollars in funding from investors including BEV, the climate fund established by Bill Gates, marking a pivot toward energy infrastructure following his previous work in communications and transportation.
Fast facts
- Born: 1973, Israel
- Citizenship: United States, Israel
- Viber Sale Price: 900 million dollars
- Juno Sale Price: 200 million dollars
- H2Pro Funding: Over 100 million dollars
- Key Partner: Igor Magazinnik
Questions readers ask
What is Talmon Marco's primary professional background?
He is an entrepreneur, programmer, and businessperson who has founded multiple companies in telecommunications, ride-sharing, and climate technology.
Which major companies did he co-found?
His notable co-founding ventures include Expand Networks, iMesh, Viber, Juno, and H2Pro.
Achievements
- Affiliated with Viber
