An F-16 simulator commander's composure under pressure. A founder's scar tissue. An investor's view across 100+ companies.
With Richard Branson on Necker Island
Keynoting "The New Possible" — the future of careers & work
Keynoting the F-16 story at Inman Connect — ~5,000 in the room
On stage at LeapCon — 400 execs, Leap Academy's flagship event
Honored at Technion
Leading an intimate corporate workshop
On stage, mid-keynote
"Who you want to become next"
Three keynotes built from her own reinventions — customized to your audience and time slot. Titles below are starting points, not fixed scripts.
How to Test Your Way to Better Decisions
A practical approach to growth that replaces gut-call bets with fast, structured experiments — the same method Ilana used to build Leap Academy into one of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
How to Become a Magnet for Opportunities
Most senior roles, partnerships, and deals are never posted. Ilana breaks down how to build the reputation and network that get you found by them first.
Empowering Teams to Perform at Their Best
Lessons in composure and clarity under pressure — from commanding F-16 flight-simulator training in the Israeli Air Force to building teams that perform when it counts.
Ilana's keynote isn't information. It's transformation for our entire company. Everyone that heard this will think different tomorrow.
— Mandy, VP HR"Inspirational!"
— Sandy, Fortune 500 CHRO"Ilana clearly speaks from experience, not just theory."
— Chris, Venture-Backed Startup CEO"One of the best keynotes I heard in my life."
— Heather, CRO"Unforgettable!"
— Eric, VP Sales"She turned our leadership offsite into the thing everyone still talks about."
— Priya, VP Marketing"Best keynote our company has had in a decade."
— Marcus, COO, Series C StartupFor keynotes, panels, corporate offsites, podcasts, and PR — tell us about your event and her team will follow up within 48 hours.