Ari Teman

Ari Teman is a comedian, inventor, founder, and designer whose work spans entertainment, technology, architecture, and the arts. An award-winning stand-up performer, he has appeared on television and in clubs and theaters internationally, including the BBC with Stephen Fry and Israel’s National Theater, HaBima. His speaking and hosting engagements include the White House, conferences, and corporate events.

Teman founded GateGuard, an AI-powered doorman intercom and building-access service deployed in New York City, Miami, and Los Angeles, and Friend or Fraud, recognized by Visa Europe as one of Israel’s top six cybersecurity startups. His ventures also include SubletSpy and PropertyPanel. Through Jovari, he develops electric-vehicle and aerospace concepts, including the Jovari S1 hypercar and Jetspeed, a modular passenger-cartridge system intended to reduce aircraft turnaround time.

His design work includes residential, healthcare, skyscraper, and community architecture, such as Sunflower Centers in Israel. Teman also creates paintings and sculpture, writes books, and hosts TRNDNGNEWS. His initiatives include JCorps, a volunteering network, and the 12gurus health and charity conferences.