Ilan Cohen

Consultant | Sales Leadership, Strategic Partnerships, Enterprise Sales, Fundraising

Ilan Cohen is a consultant and advisor based in the Greater Chicago Area with extensive experience in sales, strategy, and product development.1 He currently serves as an Advisor for Aquaphant, a position he has held since January 2023.1

Professional Background

Cohen's career spans various roles and industries:

Current Positions::

Consultant at Loudog Consulting (since September 2022)
Advisor at Serene Kitchen Co. (since July 2023)
Advisor at Aquaphant (since January 2023)

Previous Experience::

VP Partnerships at DealMaker (August 2022 - January 2023)
Business Development Director and Director of Hardware Outreach at Indiegogo (July 2017 - August 2022)
Sr. Manager Hardware Outreach at Indiegogo (August 2016 - July 2017)
Business Development at Glass & Marker (June 2015 - August 2016)
Sales positions at REI (June 2012 - June 2015)

Education

Cohen holds a Bachelor's degree in International Agricultural Development from the University of California, Davis, with a focus on Urban Sustainability, Community Development, and Agricultural Science.1

Expertise

Throughout his career, Cohen has demonstrated expertise in:

Strategic partnerships and business development
Team leadership and management
Crowdfunding and go-to-market strategies for hardware companies
Sales and growth strategies

His diverse background in both technology and retail sectors has equipped him with a broad skill set that he now applies to his advisory and consulting roles.1