About Us
Strauss Communications is a boutique agency focused on building long-term value for tech companies.
Our team delivers personalized service to help companies gain consistent media visibility, become sources of information, and create an impact well beyond PR.
Composed solely of veteran PR and media industry professionals, we routinely secure placements in top-tier publications, produce compelling flagship content and transform social media into a powerful channel to reach customers and journalists. In addition to our in-house expertise, we tap a talented network of industry experts to tailor the team to your brand’s needs.
Cybersecurity
Climate Tech
Fintech
Food Tech
Big Data
Energy Tech
Mobility
Retail Tech
Deep Tech
Biotech
Artificial Intelligence
Venture Capital
Our Team
Joel Strauss
Chief PR Strategist and Founder
Joel has spent nearly a decade in strategic communications, leading strategy, and executing successful PR campaigns for startups and hypergrowth companies across continents. In addition to traditional PR, Joel produced research reports & content that has driven results ranging from web traffic to leads with enterprise clients.
Mika Chapnik
COO and Founder
Mika has worked in KPMG strategy consultancy for some of the largest institutions in the world and in house for Citigroup for over 10 years. She also managed operations for several consumer enterprises. Mika is our social media expert, and has managed social media accounts for dozens of high tech companies and VC’s in the US, Europe and Israel.
Lidia Fabian
Communications Specialist
Lidia has over ten years of experience in PR, communications, branding and marketing. She’s worked with startups and tech companies in Europe, Israel and the U.S. and is an expert in implementing bespoke communication strategies to increase brand awareness, generate leads and support clients’ growth.
Joel Strauss
Chief PR Strategist and Founder
Joel has spent nearly a decade in strategic communications, leading strategy, and executing successful PR campaigns for startups and hypergrowth companies across continents. In addition to traditional PR, Joel produced research reports & content that has driven results ranging from web traffic to leads with enterprise clients.
Mika Chapnik
COO and Founder
Mika has worked in KPMG strategy consultancy for some of the largest financial institutions in the world and in banking for Citigroup for over 10 years. She also managed operations for several consumer enterprises. She manages all aspects of Strauss Communications’ business operations, including finance & infrastructure.
Lidia Fabian
Communications Specialist
Lidia has over ten years of experience in PR, communications, branding and marketing. She’s worked with startups and tech companies in Europe, Israel and the U.S. and is an expert in implementing bespoke communication strategies to increase brand awareness, generate leads and support clients’ growth.
Max Schindler
Head of Content
Max is the former Business and Technology Reporter for The Jerusalem Post, where he delivered in-depth and original reporting on Israel’s tech scene. Prior to that, he contributed to a wide variety of outlets including Haaretz, Christian Science Monitor and produced i24’s flagship program, The Spin Room.
Yaron Ginsberg
Senior PR Consultant
Yaron is a seasoned public relations strategist and media relations expert with experience at top PR agencies in New York, DC, and LA, representing technology companies, real estate firms, and nonprofits. In his previous role, Yaron served as an Account Supervisor and excels in PR strategy, media relations, thought leadership, and content development.
Rana Somekhian
PR Specialist
Rana is a skilled writer with experience working in PR, social media, and marketing agencies prior to joining Strauss. Rana is proficient in five languages and graduated from the University of Maryland with honors. At Strauss, Rana excels in transforming company stories into compelling narratives that garner media coverage and online engagement.
Martin Jordana
PR Specialist
Martin is a seasoned PR professional, having spent the past half a decade in the field for companies in the Philippines and Israel. He is also an entrepreneur at heart, having run a retail business in the Philippines which was a part of the country’s largest retail accelerator. As a Strauss Communications PR Consultant, he passionately pushes for client stories to gain the visibility they deserve and make an impact.
Melanie Jehan
PR & Content
Melanie is an experienced writer for tech companies in the US, Europe, and Israel. In addition to producing captivating content and messaging for tech companies, her work as a playwright has appeared in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and received public recognition. At Strauss, her ability to tell stories translates into client award wins, secured coverage and messaging that helps companies stand out.