# Yahav Yulzari

> Yahav Yulzari is an Israeli entrepreneur, Pagaya co-founder, deputy CEO and director. A former professional goalkeeper and real estate entrepreneur, he helped establish Pagaya in 2016 with Gal Krubiner and Avital Pardo. His current responsibilities include global partner relationships, leadership development and investments in startups founded by Pagaya alumni.

- **Role:** Co-Founder and Deputy CEO at Pagaya
- **Organizations:** Pagaya, YEC - Young Entrepreneurs Club
- **Nationality:** Israeli
- **Known for:** Co-founded Pagaya in 2016 and served on its board from inception., Helped build a business that began Nasdaq trading in 2022., Previously played professional football and belonged to Israel's under-21 national team.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2016** — Played professional football as a goalkeeper in Israel and was a member of the national under-21 team; later worked in residential and commercial real estate in Tel Aviv and London.
- **2008-2014** — Listed co-founder volunteer service at YEC - Young Entrepreneurs Club on LinkedIn.
- **2016** — Co-founded Pagaya with Gal Krubiner and Avital Pardo; served as chief revenue officer and director.
- **2022** — Pagaya completed its business combination on June 22 and began Nasdaq trading on June 23.
- **2024** — Current company biography and 2026 proxy date his deputy CEO role to September 2024; 2025 filings used the title chief business officer.
- **2025** — Publicly reflected on Pagaya's first profitable quarter as a public company and expressed a desire for more Israeli entrepreneurs to build financial institutions.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Pagaya in 2016 and served on its board from inception.
- Helped build a business that began Nasdaq trading in 2022.
- Previously played professional football and belonged to Israel's under-21 national team.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Pagaya's 2026 proxy described Yulzari as deputy CEO and director, responsible for strategic relationships, mentoring future leaders and overseeing investments in alumni-founded startups.
- **2026-07** — Pagaya reported Q2 2026 total revenue and other income of $387 million, network volume of $3.5 billion and GAAP net income attributable to shareholders of $45 million; these are company results.

## Links

- Website: https://pagaya.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yahav-yulzari-5185a911b

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Last updated: 2026-10-23