Jump to content

Draft:Yair Dovrat

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
  • Comment: See WP:BLP. Statements need to be sourced or removed. Here, the personal life section is unsourced. See also the source errors. Greenman (talk) 06:51, 8 March 2025 (UTC)

Yair Dovrat (Hebrew: יאיר דברת) is an Israeli-born poet, essayist, and technology entrepreneur. He is the founder and former CEO of Zaraz, a web performance and security company acquired by Cloudflare in 2021.[1][2] He is the author of the poetry collection מלאך ראשון (First Angel)[3] and has published poems, essays and literary critiques in Haaretz,[4][5][6][7][8][9] Ho!,[10][11][12][13] Ynet,[14] Moznaim[15], and HaMussach[16]. Dovrat is also known for his political activism, particularly his opposition to the Israeli occupation and his advocacy for Palestinian rights[17]. He currently resides in Brussels, Belgium[18].

Early life and education

[edit]

Dovrat was born in Zikhron Ya'akov, Israel, in 1990, and grew up in Binyamina.[19] At an early age, he was influenced by his aunt, Ronit Dovrat, a painter and peace activist.[20][21][22] He briefly attended Tel Aviv University, studying Classics, before leaving to pursue self-directed learning. He developed an interest in both literature and technology, eventually becoming an established figure in both fields.[23][24]

Literary Career

[edit]

Dovrat's poetry collection מלאך ראשון (First Angel) was published by Hakibbutz Hameuchad in 2017 and edited by Dory Manor[3]. The collection is known for its introspective and philosophical depth, engaging with themes of identity, exile, memory, and sensory experience. It received critical acclaim in publications such as Haaretz,[25] Yediot Aharonot,[26] Iton 77[27], and HaMussach[28].

In addition to poetry, Dovrat is an essayist and literary critic, publishing analyses on literature, art, and politics in Haaretz[29], HaMussach,[16] and Moznaim.[15] He also translated Allen Ginsberg's poem The Green Automobile[30] into Hebrew, published in the LGBTQ poetry anthology Nifla'ata[31][32] (2015) and in Haaretz.[33]

Technology and Entrepreneurship

[edit]

Dovrat led Proverb, an award-winning project in the Europeana Space competition,[34] using interactive technology to engage with cultural heritage[35][36].

In 2019, he co-founded Zaraz, a startup optimizing third-party script execution for better web performance, security, and privacy.[37] The company joined Y Combinator's Winter 2020 batch[38][39][40][41] and was acquired by Cloudflare in December 2021,[42][43][44] marking Cloudflare's first purchase of a company fully built on its Workers platform.[45][46] At Cloudflare, Dovrat worked as a Product Manager and Software Developer, focusing on privacy features[47][48][49] and server-side script execution.[50][51]

Political Views and Activism

[edit]

Dovrat has consistently opposed the Israeli occupation and has publicly criticized Israeli policies toward Palestinians, signing public petitions advocating for peace, human rights, and opposing racism.[17][52] He has been involved in Our Generation Speaks,[53] an Israeli-Palestinian entrepreneurial network fostering collaboration through innovation and business. In a 2023 interview with TheMarker, Dovrat cited his political stance as a primary reason for relocating to Brussels, Belgium.[18]

Personal Life

[edit]

Dovrat is married to Guéva Jean Seibert, a dancer and choreographer.[18] The couple resides in Brussels, Belgium.[18]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Sawers, Paul (2021-12-08). "Cloudflare acquires Zaraz to speed up websites and solve third-party bloat". VentureBeat. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  2. ^ אלקסלסי, אושרי (2021-12-09). "סטארטאפ ישראלי בוגר Y Combinator בקושי הספיק לגייס סיד וכבר נרכש על-ידי Cloudflare". גיקטיים (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  3. ^ a b "מלאך ראשון | יאיר דברת". www.kibutz-poalim.co.il (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  4. ^ "רַק הֵעַזְתִּי לָגַעַת". Archived from the original on 31 Aug 2024.
  5. ^ "מרגישים אותךָ כמו אבא רחוק". Archived from the original on 22 Aug 2024.
  6. ^ "אביב בבנימינה". Archived from the original on 6 Mar 2025.
  7. ^ "נדודים". Archived from the original on 21 Jan 2024.
  8. ^ "מרגל". Archived from the original on 20 Jan 2024.
  9. ^ "שקט". Archived from the original on 21 Jan 2024.
  10. ^ "על הו! 9" (PDF). הו! (9): 10.
  11. ^ "הו! 14 - מבחר שירים". www.kibutz-poalim.co.il (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  12. ^ ""הו!" כבר לא בועט, אך שומר על הזכות לחוצפה". Archived from the original on 21 Jan 2024.
  13. ^ "שום איש" (PDF). הו! (15): 150–151.
  14. ^ ynet (2014-06-23). "שירה: "אני רוצה ללטף אותך"". Ynet (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  15. ^ a b Dovrat, Yair. "משורר אמצע הלילה, על הספר ״באישון ליל נצח״ של דוד (ניאו) בוחבוט" (PDF). מאזניים (7): 43–49.
  16. ^ a b לספרות, הַמּוּסָךְ-מוסף (2018-12-12). "מסה | יאיר דברת על התערוכה ״לחות יחסית״ של האמן אסף הינדן". הספרנים (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  17. ^ a b "Israeli citizens calling for true international pressure on Israel for an immediate ceasefire. – Israeli Citizens For International Pressure". Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  18. ^ a b c d שרון, עדן. "רגל פה, רגל שם". Archived from the original on 6 May 2024.
  19. ^ "משתתפי הו! 15" (PDF). הו! (15).
  20. ^ Saleh, Ruba. "RONIT DOVRAT, LA PACIFISTA E L'ARTISTA". il manifesto (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  21. ^ "זיכרון: רונית דברת, אמנית ופעילת שלום : הגדה השמאלית" (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  22. ^ "זכרונות מדודתי רונית דברת (2015)". Facebook.
  23. ^ האיינשטיין של ההייטק: כך הפכו בוגרי מדעי הרוח ל״סחורה חמה״ בתחום ההייטק - ‎מהדורת השבת עם תמר איש שלום‎ (Television production) (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2025-03-06 – via www.facebook.com.
  24. ^ "שווים בין השווים בריבוע". דבר העובדים בארץ ישראל (in Hebrew). 2018-03-27. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  25. ^ ""מלאך ראשון" של יאיר דברת: בין התום לפסטיש". Archived from the original on 20 Jan 2024.
  26. ^ "כמעט מלאכים". ynet (in Hebrew). 2018-01-15. Archived from the original on 6 Mar 2025. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  27. ^ מרדכי, שחר-מריו. "ריס בלִוויית ציפורן". עיתון 77 (400): 18.
  28. ^ לספרות, הַמּוּסָךְ-מוסף (2018-01-25). "ביקורת | שירה מגולחת למשעי". הספרנים (in Hebrew). Archived from the original on 6 Mar 2025. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
  29. ^ "החיילים - שליחי הרוב".
  30. ^ "Allen Ginsberg – the Green Automobile". 2 August 2012.
  31. ^ נפלאתה - אנתולוגיה של שירה להט"בית - רונן סוניס.
  32. ^ כץ, ירין (2016-01-03). "ביקורת אורחת: אביעד שטיר על "נפלאתה" - אנתולוגיה של שירה להט"בית בעריכת דורי מנור ורונן סוניס (הוצאת חרגול ומודן)". קורא בספרים (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  33. ^ Dovrat, Yair. "האוטו הירוק". Archived from the original on 21 Jan 2024.
  34. ^ "The Future Museum Challenge | Museums".
  35. ^ "The Future Museum Challenge / E-Space hackathon in Venice". Digital meets Culture. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  36. ^ קורבט, רינת (2016-03-24). "צוות ישראלי זכה בהאקתון של האיחוד האירופי בוונציה". גיקטיים (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  37. ^ Dovrat, Yair (2021-02-01). "Zaraz - Product Information, Latest Updates, and Reviews 2025". Product Hunt. Archived from the original on 6 Mar 2025.
  38. ^ "Zaraz: A third-party manager, built for speed". Y Combinator. Archived from the original on 6 Mar 2025.
  39. ^ "How Customer Feedback Led Us to Build a Faster Web Experience ⚡ Zaraz". archive.ph. 2021-12-09. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  40. ^ כלכליסט, שירות (2021-03-04). "מה למדנו בתכנית ההאצה הכי מבוקשת לסטארט-אפים ואיך אפשר להתקבל אליה?". כלכליסט - www.calcalist.co.il. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  41. ^ אלקסלסי, אושרי (2021-02-01). "סטארטאפ ישראלי גייס עכשיו 2 מיליון דולר כדי שהכתבה הזאת תיטען מהר יותר". גיקטיים (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  42. ^ Novinson, Michael. "Cloudflare Buys Startup Zaraz To Secure, Speed Up Websites | CRN". www.crn.com. Archived from the original on 6 Mar 2025. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  43. ^ "ℹ️ CIO Week: Zaraz - Cloudflare TV". cloudflare.tv. Archived from the original on 2024-04-20. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  44. ^ "Cloudflare acquires Zaraz to enable cloud loading of third-party tools". The Cloudflare Blog. Archived from the original on 2024-12-05. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  45. ^ "Cloudflare Acquires Zaraz to Boost Website Speed and Security Without Sacrificing Privacy | Cloudflare". www.cloudflare.com. Archived from the original on 6 Mar 2025. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  46. ^ "Zaraz Tech Talk".
  47. ^ "Using Cloudflare Zaraz for EU Analytics Data - Cloudflare TV". cloudflare.tv. Archived from the original on 2024-08-15. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  48. ^ "Cloudflare Zaraz launches new privacy features in response to French CNIL standards".
  49. ^ "Need to keep analytics data in the EU? Cloudflare Zaraz can offer a solution". The Cloudflare Blog. Archived from the original on 2025-02-15. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  50. ^ "Cloudflare Zaraz adds support for server-side rendering of X and Instagram embeds". The Cloudflare Blog. Archived from the original on 2024-11-10. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  51. ^ "Blog | The Future of Tag Management: Improving Speed, Security and Privacy". www.mammothgrowth.com. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  52. ^ WDG, מערכת (2018-07-28). "180 אנשי רוח במכתב פתוח לראש הממשלה: "בטל את חוק הלאום ותקן את חוק הפונדקאות"". wdg.co.il (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  53. ^ "Startups | Our Generation Speaks | Zaraz". www.ogspeaks.com. 2020-09-21. Archived from the original on 6 Mar 2025. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
[edit]
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Draft:Yair_Dovrat&oldid=1279883377"