From Service to Success

By Owl Protectors

A Business Recovery and Entrepreneurship Program for IDF Reservists

Nomad Excel is a dedicated entrepreneurship and business-recovery program designed to restore financial and family stability for self-employed professionals and small business owners whose livelihoods were harmed due to extended reserve duty. he program grew out of on-the-ground work with alumni of the Nahal Reconnaissance Battalion (Palas"ar Nahal), but it is designed and tailored for all self-employed reservists in Israel. Since October 7, tens of thousands of self-employed Israelis have been called to repeated and unpredictable rounds of service. While they defended the country, their businesses ground to a halt, cashflow collapsed, and the impact reached deep into their homes and families. We are here to ensure that no self-employed reservist is forced to choose between serving the nation and providing for their family. The ChallengeOver the past year, self-employed reservists have faced a unique and devastating set of challenges: • Repeated, unpredictable call-ups • Complete interruption of business activity • Loss of clients, revenue, cashflow and routine • Mental exhaustion and professional disconnection • Direct harm to family stability and emotional well-being They return from service into a reality of profound uncertainty - financially, professionally, and at home. Our SolutionThe From Service to Success program is an intensive 7-10 day entrepreneurship and business-recovery bootcamp held in inspiring international locations. To date, we have successfully completed programs in Kotor (Montenegro) and Bansko (Bulgaria). Each participant goes through a deep, structured process that includes: • Comprehensive business assessment: understanding what works, what’s stuck, and what must be rebuilt • A practical growth plan: business models, pricing, marketing, sales processes and cashflow planning • Personal mentorship: guidance from experienced entrepreneurs, strategists, marketing experts and AI specialists • Digital tools & AI integration: automations that help the business function even during future reserve duty • Emotional and community strengthening: group experiences that rebuild confidence, purpose and belonging • Long-term support network: a strong alumni community that continues supporting participants for months after the bootcamp Our approach is simple: Rebuild the business - rebuild the family’s resilience. Why It MattersWhen a self-employed person’s business collapses, it is not just an economic loss - it is a family crisis. When the business is damaged: • The sense of stability at home breaks • Parents experience ongoing stress • Children absorb the uncertainty • And the ability to return to reserve duty is significantly compromised Business recovery restores stability, hope and routine - and strengthens both family resilience and national resilience. Join UsWe are building a new support framework for self-employed reservists - one that enables them to continue serving the country without their business and family paying the price. With your support, we can run additional cohorts, expand the number of participants, and give dozens of Israeli families a real opportunity to rebuild their future. Together, we can help the reservists who protect us all return to stability, strength and growth.

About the Charity

Owl Protectors

Community Culture and Society

Herzeliya

At Sayeret Nahal Association, we take care of our alumni, both during the army and after. We provide scholarships, mental health care and events for our community. We need you now to help our soldiers during this difficult time more than ever. All donations in GBP will be used only for the purpos...

Charity Number: 580218642

nizanzieg@gmail.com

0547919793

https://www.sayeret-nahal.co.il/

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