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Oren Simanian

Questioner · DISC type c
Founder and CEO at Colosseum
📍 Tel Aviv District, Israel

Oren Simanian is the Founder and CEO of Colosseum, an international sports tech innovation group. He leverages over 20 years in sports and 17 in innovation to bridge the gap between the two industries. Holding a B.A. from Tel Aviv University, he is described by peers as an inspiring, fast-thinking, and creative born leader.

Orens professional life is a direct result of his personal passion for sports, which includes a 20-year career as an elite soccer referee in Israels top leagues, even officiating at the FIFA level. This firsthand experience on the field fueled his desire to modernize the sports industry through technology.

Unique fact: Before becoming a leading figure in sports tech, Oren spent two decades as a professional soccer referee.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Founder and CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Tel Aviv District, Israel
Personality Overview

How Oren shows up

Value Seeker
Cautious & Analytical
Price-Sensitive

They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.

Priorities

Topics Oren cares about

Sports Tech Innovation
Founded Colosseum to merge his two passions, sports and innovation, and connect the global sports industry with disruptive technologies from the Israeli ecosystem.
Startup Collaboration
Authored a whitepaper encouraging sports organizations to work with startups and actively forges partnerships to scale new technologies in the industry.
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Career

Work history

6-2017
Founder and CEO
Colosseum
10-2019
Lecturer
Holon Institute of Technology
9-2024 - 12-2025
Co-Founder & COO
IL Angel Club
6-2014 - 5-2024
Member - Board of Trustees
Hochschule Macromedia | Macromedia University of Applied Sciences
1-2019 - 10-2023
Ambassador
Barça Innovation Hub
In the press

Media appearances

Interview with Oren Simanian, Founder, Colosseum Sports Tech. Featured in Smart Cities & Sport
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Oren Simanian Colosseum Sport Founder and General .... Featured in YouTube
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Education
2005 - 2009
B.A.
Tel Aviv University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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