APEX Specialized Tracks
We bridge technical excellence with business leadership, fueling Israel's next wave of AI breakthroughs through two specialized tracks.
Architect Track
For deep-tech leaders shaping AI's future. The Architect Track provides hands-on technical training covering AI foundations and emerging trends, taught by industry experts and leading practitioners.
- Comprehensive technical curriculum with 14 specialized lectures
- Taught by industry experts and leading practitioners
- Practical, hands-on learning with real-world applications
- Direct pathway to AI-native roles in top companies
Founder Track
Designed for visionary entrepreneurs building the next AI-driven companies. The Founder Track equips you with the essential tools, knowledge, and network to navigate the challenges of building a high-impact startup.
- Twice weekly sessions for 3 months
- Mix of lectures, case studies, and founder stories
- Office hours with top industry leaders
- Ideal for those in inception, validation, or ideation mode
Architect Track
A technical flash-course on AI covering the foundations and emerging trends
Pre-Course Assignment
beginnerFoundational math, deep learning intuition, hands-on LLM building (Micrograd to GPT), and academic theory to prepare for the program.
Topics Covered
- 1Linear Algebra (Matrices, Transpose, Vectors), Calculus (Derivatives, Chain Rule, Gradient Descent), Probability (Distributions, Expectations, Variance)
- 2Neural Network fundamentals (Neurons, Layers, Backpropagation)
- 3Building LLMs from scratch (Micrograd, Makemore, WaveNet, GPT, Tokenizer) with practical exercises
- 4Overview of DL Architectures (Transformers, CNNs, RNNs) & Research Paper Analysis
Architect Track Q&A
Founder Track
Building a Startup in a Fast-Changing World
Foundations
A mix of lectures, real-world case studies, and inspiring founder stories
Resources
Office hours with top industry leaders offering hands-on guidance
Expert-Led
Each module is led by experienced entrepreneurs and experts
Program Details
- Twice weekly sessions
- 3-month program duration
- Solo founders welcome
- Ideal for inception, validation, ideation mode
Exclusive Israeli Ecosystem Access
- Direct connections to elite alumni networks
- Israeli-American VC office hours and pitch practice
- Hands-on workshops with successful Israeli founders
- Access to Israel's AI/ML research labs and talent
- Curated introductions to multinational corporate partners
Founders Q&A
Ready to Build Israel's AI Future?
Join APEX and be part of a movement that's securing Israel's leadership in AI. Whether you're a technical builder or a visionary founder, we have a place for you.