Ilana Golan

Ilana Golan is an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, and career coach who founded Leap Academy, a program designed to help professionals accelerate their careers and achieve their goals. Here are some key details about her:

Professional Background

Ilana Golan has a diverse and impressive career history:

• She started her career as an F-16 flight simulator instructor in the Israel Air Force, becoming the first woman to command and train F-16 pilots in the simulator.2
• She worked at Intel as a software developer and tool owner, where she was involved in developing verification tools for complex chips.2
• Golan has experience in various roles, including engineering, technical sales, product management, and executive positions.1

Entrepreneurship and Investing

• Founder and CEO of Leap Academy since January 2020, which helps professionals fast-track their careers.2
• Angel investor in over 100 companies, often following prominent Silicon Valley investors.2
• Previously founded and sold a tech company.1
• Served as a board director for a public company called Shamaym.2

Speaking and Writing

• Award-winning international keynote speaker on personal development, leadership, and growth.2
• Contributor to Forbes as a member of the Forbes Business Development Council.2

Leap Academy

Golan's primary focus is Leap Academy, which she describes as a program that:

• Helps driven professionals significantly fast-track their careers.2
• Provides a method for gaining clarity on career goals and leaping to leadership or entrepreneurship.2
• Has assisted hundreds of professionals across five continents, creating $60M in value through salary increases, venture capital raises, and M&A.2

Philosophy and Approach

Ilana Golan's work is driven by her personal experiences, including a setback in her own entrepreneurial journey. She aims to help others:

• Figure out their next career move
• Craft their personal story
• Build their reputation
• Leap to the career they want and deserve1

Her approach combines her 25 years of experience with insights from others she has helped, packaged into an 8-week program and executive mastermind.1