# Ziv Ofek

> Ziv Ofek is an Israel-based entrepreneur, MDClone co-founder and president, and a founder and former chief innovation officer of dbMotion, acquired by Allscripts for approximately $235 million in 2013. He also helped establish CDI in Beersheba to support startups and connect entrepreneurs with expertise and international markets.

- **Role:** Co-Founder and President at MDClone
- **Organizations:** MDClone, dbMotion, CDI Negev, Ness-ISI, Sheba Medical Center
- **Education:** B.S. in Industrial Management Engineering, specializing in Information Systems, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
- **Known for:** Founded dbMotion, acquired by Allscripts for approximately $235 million in 2013., Helped establish the Center for Digital Innovation in Beersheba., Co-founded MDClone in 2016; the company was selected as a 2021 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer.

## Career timeline

- **Before dbMotion** — Vice President of R&D and Business Development at Ness-ISI, a Ness Technologies subsidiary.
- **Before 2013** — Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of dbMotion.
- **2013** — Allscripts acquired dbMotion for approximately $235 million in total consideration.
- **2015** — Helped launch CDI in Beersheba as a founder and CEO; the center opened on August 30.
- **2016** — Co-founded MDClone in Beersheba with Luz Erez and Boaz Gur-Lavie; served as CEO.
- **2017** — MDClone released its first product in February.
- **2018** — MDClone signed its first major U.S. deal in January, with Washington University in St. Louis.
- **2021** — MDClone selected as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer; Ofek invited to participate in forum activities.
- **2022** — MDClone announced a $63 million Series C led by Warburg Pincus and Viola Growth.
- **2026** — Current MDClone leadership page lists Ofek as co-founder and president, and Bruno Lempernesse as CEO. A July 6 Sheba announcement identifies an additional appointment as Chief Future Health & Care Officer.

## Achievements

- Founded dbMotion, acquired by Allscripts for approximately $235 million in 2013.
- Helped establish the Center for Digital Innovation in Beersheba.
- Co-founded MDClone in 2016; the company was selected as a 2021 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer.
- Led MDClone as CEO through its March 2022 $63 million Series C announcement.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Sheba announced Ofek’s appointment as Chief Future Health & Care Officer and identified him as founder and president of MDClone.
- **2026-10** — MDClone’s leadership page, checked in October 2026, lists Ofek as co-founder and president and Bruno Lempernesse as CEO.

## Links

- Website: https://mdclone.com/about-mdclone/leadership/
- LinkedIn: https://il.linkedin.com/in/zivofek

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Last updated: 2026-10-16