Yossi Ghinsberg

Yossi Ghinsberg is a multifaceted, cosmopolitan figure. He is the Author of the international bestselling memoir Jungle, a true story of survival against all odds in the Amazon rain-forest that has sold over one million copiesA natural storyteller, Yossi is an accomplished public speaker who has been hired to address audiences at many Fortune 500 companies. Yossi shared stage with celebrities such as Bill Clinton. Richard Branson, Wayne Dyer, Nassim Taleb, and many others,Yossi grew up in Tel Aviv. He served his mandatory three years of military service in the Israeli navy, during which time he lived with tribal Bedouins in the Sinai Desert. He later studied business and philosophy in academic and authentic environments. Ten years after almost losing his life during his memorable trip in the Amazon, Yossi returned to the Amazon River valley that was the site of his remarkable adventure and made it his home. He was instrumental in the creation and construction of Chalalan Ecolodge, a model Eco-tourism village that inspires the Amazon basin and the world to this day.During this time Yossi organized two national reunions of all indigenous groups to inform them on issues of intellectual property and their rights and roles in the fight over resources in the Amazon. His efforts and work contributed to the creation of the Madidi National Park, the largest biosphere conservation belt in Bolivia. The next phase of his life was spent in what Yossi aptly terms the 'field of agony,' when he dedicated seven years to the treatment, rehabilitation and reintegration of opiate addicts throughout the world.In addition to publishing his books Jungle and Laws of the Jungle, Yossi has initiated various business ventures and been involved in grassroots efforts for reconciliation and healing in the Middle East. In recent years Yossi operated an interior and landscape design label called Collecteco to represent his commitment to ecology, connection to nature and respect for indigenous cultures.Yossi is also the co-founder and CEO at Blinq.me, a technological start-up company financed by 500 Startups acceleration Micro Fund. Blinq is an innovative mobile solution that with one touch brings social updates from across social media platforms about any contact so you enter into every dialogue with confidence.Yossi is married to Belinda and father to four children: Mia, Cayam, Nissim and Shalem. They live in Australia. Show less «