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Articles, research, and case studies from our team

How Much Does an MVP Actually Cost in Israel? (An Honest Breakdown)

Real NIS ranges for MVP development in Israel across three complexity tiers, plus the six factors that quietly double your budget — and how to avoid them.

21 May 2026· LET ME Team· 6 min read

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Digital Transformation

AI for Business: How to Identify Real Process Improvement Opportunities Before Starting a Project

In a special episode of the Success podcast hosted by Elad Hadar, Boris Shapiro, Founder & CEO of LET ME, discusses how non-technical businesses can evaluate AI opportunities, identify real business value, and make smarter technology decisions without pressure or unnecessary commitments.

20 May 2026 · 3 min read→ Read more

Enterprises

What to Look for in a Custom Software Vendor — and What Should Disqualify Them Immediately

A structured checklist for evaluating custom software vendors. Six positive criteria, six red flags, and how to run a disciplined vendor evaluation process.

19 May 2026 · 6 min read→ Read more

NGO & Gov

Digital Transformation for Israeli NGOs: A Practical Roadmap on a Constrained Budget

A practical 3-step digital transformation roadmap for Israeli amutot — covering volunteer management, donor tracking, government grant reporting, and where to find tech funding.

30 Jun 2026 · 10 min read→ Read more

Digital Transformation

System Integration in Israel: How to Connect Your Business Tools Without a 12-Month Project

A practical guide to system integration for Israeli businesses: 3 integration patterns explained plainly, a decision tree, and what to avoid. With Priority ERP and monday.com examples.

23 Jun 2026 · 9 min read→ Read more

Automation

Custom CRM vs. Salesforce for Israeli Businesses: An Honest Comparison

When does Salesforce win, and when does custom CRM make more sense for Israeli businesses? A 5-year TCO comparison, Israeli-specific considerations, and a practical decision framework.

16 Jun 2026 · 7 min read→ Read more

Automation

Workflow Automation for Israeli SMBs: Where to Start When You Have No IT Department

The 3 workflows every Israeli SMB should automate first — with specific context for חשבשבת, Priority, VAT reports, and bank reconciliation. Cost vs. benefit, honestly.

9 Jun 2026 · 7 min read→ Read more

Enterprises

How to Choose a Software Development Company in Israel: The Checklist That Saves You 6 Months

A 5-point checklist for Israeli businesses evaluating software vendors. Covers certifications, contract structure, red flags, and the questions to ask in the first meeting.

2 Jun 2026 · 7 min read→ Read more

smbs

Project Management for Small Businesses: What Actually Works

Stop forcing enterprise project management onto a 12-person company. Here's how small businesses can run projects that actually ship — without drowning in process.

30 May 2026 · 7 min read→ Read more

NGO & Gov

Nonprofit CRM: Off-the-Shelf vs Custom — When Each Is the Right Answer

A decision framework for Israeli nonprofits: when to choose an off-the-shelf CRM like Salesforce, and when custom development is the right path.

25 May 2026 · 1 min read→ Read more

NGO & Gov

Software Vendors for Government Bodies: What to Check Before Signing

A procurement checklist for Israeli government bodies: certifications, standards, legal compliance, RFP structure, and pilot design. A professional guide.

24 May 2026 · 1 min read→ Read more

NGO & Gov

Digitization for Israeli Nonprofits: Where Do You Start Without an IT Budget?

A practical guide for Israeli nonprofits: how to start digitizing operations without an IT budget or internal tech staff. Three recommended starting points.

23 May 2026 · 1 min read→ Read more

Startups

Technical Debt in Year One: What's Normal, What's Dangerous, and How to Prevent It

Not all technical debt is bad. Some is a deliberate trade-off for speed. Here's how to tell the difference — and prevent the kind that kills startups.

22 May 2026 · 6 min read→ Read more

Startups

CTO-as-a-Service vs. Outsourced Development Team: What Early-Stage Startups Actually Need

One gives you strategic technical leadership, the other gives you execution capacity. Most Israeli founders confuse them — here's how to choose correctly.

22 May 2026 · 7 min read→ Read more

Digital Transformation

Technology Without Fear – A Series of Episodes for Businesses

A series of short, clear episodes for business owners who want to understand how technology can create order, save time and money — without pressure and without the buzzwords.

20 May 2026 · 2 min read→ Read more

Enterprises

How to Scope a Software Project So It Doesn't Take 6 Months to Start

Why discovery phases drag on for months, what a 2-3 week scoping process looks like, and a checklist to evaluate any vendor's discovery approach.

20 May 2026 · 6 min read→ Read more

Enterprises

Build vs. Buy in 2025: A Framework Israeli CTOs Actually Use

A practical 5-criteria build-vs-buy decision matrix for Israeli CTOs. Skip the theory — learn when custom development pays off and when SaaS wins.

19 May 2026 · 5 min read→ Read more

Boris Shapiro interviewed by Private Clinics

Digital Transformation

An In-Depth Interview with Private Clinics: MedTech Innovation, Product, and UX

I was recently interviewed by Private Clinics for a long-form conversation (in Hebrew), which was published on YouTube. We discussed my professional journey and what it takes to build medical software products that work in real clinical environments—with real users, under regulatory and data privac

12 Jan 2026 · 2 min read→ Read more

ITikva Podcast Launches a New Hebrew Season

At LET ME, we believe in meaningful conversations that connect technology, people, and culture. That’s why we are excited to share that ITikva, the podcast co-hosted by Boris Shapiro (our CEO) and Mayya Lipkin-Goldberg (an innovation manager in a large and well-known international corp.), is starti

7 Sept 2025 · 3 min read→ Read more

Digital Transformation

LET ME Meets Indonesian Delegation via Israeli Chamber of Commerce

We were honored to welcome a delegation from Indonesia, hosted by the Israeli Chamber of Commerce, for an engaging session focused on digital innovation in the healthcare sector. As a newly joined member of the Chamber, LET ME Ltd. had the opportunity to share our vision and capabilities in develop

21 May 2025 · 2 min read→ Read more

Checking a collaborative robot at New-Tech 2025

Automation

Back from New-Tech 2025: Cobots, Conversations, and a Surprisingly Smart Tic-Tac-Toe Opponent

This week, we attended the New-Tech 2025 Exhibition at Expo Tel Aviv, a vibrant hub of innovation, robotics, and real-world tech applications. And yes, one of the highlights was a robot that beat us at tic-tac-toe—repeatedly. (We’re not bitter… just impressed.) As a product and software development

21 May 2025 · 2 min read→ Read more

Israeli 77th Independence Day greetings from LET ME Ltd

🇮🇱 From Clay Jars to Code Lines: Celebrating 77 Years of Independence 🇮🇱

This Independence Day, we pause not only to celebrate 77 years since the founding of the State of Israel, but to reflect on a much older story—one that spans millennia. The image we shared this year captures what words sometimes cannot: A nation of ancient roots walking into a modern future. From c

1 May 2025 · 2 min read→ Read more

A Passover greeting card from the LET ME team

Parting the Waters: A Passover Reflection on Courage and Creation

There’s a moment in the Passover story that stirs something profound in us—every time. A sea stands in the way. Fear and captivity behind, freedom and promise ahead. And then… something impossible happens. The waters part. At LET ME Design and Development Ltd., we’ve always seen this moment as more

10 Apr 2025 · 3 min read→ Read more

Digital Transformation

Exploring the Future of Human-Robot Interaction at the HRI Consortium Event

Today, we had the privilege of attending the Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) Consortium event, orchestrated by the Israel Innovation Authority. The event showcased remarkable advancements in human-robot collaboration, with LifeWard’s presentation on their ReWalk 7 exoskeleton standing out as a highli

9 Apr 2025 · 2 min read→ Read more

Reflecting on AliyahTech 3.0 — A Community Worth Building With

This wasn’t just another tech meetup. It was a celebration of community, innovation, and opportunity. The event brought together Olim and veteran professionals from all corners of Israel’s tech ecosystem and created an atmosphere where real collaboration can begin. Last week, we had the pleasure of

8 Apr 2025 · 2 min read→ Read more

Digital Transformation

Reflections from Cybertech Global TLV 2025: The Critical Role of UX in Cybersecurity

Attending Cybertech Global TLV 2025 was both inspiring and enlightening. The event was a hub of innovation, showcasing the latest advancements in cybersecurity technology. Amidst the excitement, a recurring theme caught my attention: the usability of these advanced systems. While the functionalitie

26 Mar 2025 · 3 min read→ Read more

MyRewalk application delivered by LET ME

Case Study

🚀 Exciting News! LifeWard’s ReWalk 7 Exoskeleton System has officially received FDA 510(k) clearance! 🎉

This milestone marks a significant step forward in assistive mobility technology, ensuring that more individuals with spinal cord injuries can access advanced rehabilitation and personal mobility solutions. At LET ME Ltd., we are honored to have contributed to this achievement as a technology partn

23 Mar 2025 · 2 min read→ Read more