Ilana Golan – Founder of the Leap Academy | Restarting Your Career at Any Age [Video]

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➡️ About The Guest

Ilana Golan is a pioneering entrepreneur, international keynote speaker, and former Israeli Air Force commander, notable for being the first woman to train all F-16 pilots. She founded the successful storytelling platform Stiya and played a key role in Quali’s growth, culminating in its $300 million exit.

An accomplished engineer from the Technion, Ilana consistently pushes limits in both business and personal endeavors, including tech entrepreneurship, Ironman competitions, and mountaineering. She founded Golan Ventures to connect Israeli innovation with major corporations and is a general partner at Homrun, a venture capital firm focused on Israeli startups.

Ilana’s Leap Academy has significantly advanced numerous careers, generating millions in value. Recognized as one of the “Top 40 Women to Watch” and a “Silicon Valley Woman of Influence,” she continues to inspire audiences worldwide, sharing her diverse experiences to empower personal and professional growth.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilanagolan/

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 – Intro
01:54 – Toughest Challenge: Engineering, Flying, or Business?
03:10 – Impact of Military Training on Life and Business
09:21 – Instilling a High-Pressure Mindset in a 9-5 Job
13:04 – Journey into Entrepreneurship
16:32 – Getting Ousted from Your Own Startup
18:39 – Courage Through Failure
24:17 – Entrepreneurship Tips
28:24 – Initial Exercises for Success
34:04 – Discovering Your ‘Zone of Genius’
37:00 – Sponsor: My First Million Podcast
37:33 – Managing Career Transitions
41:26 – Personal Branding Tips
45:20 – Business Mistakes to Avoid in Your 50s and 60s
48:25 – Balancing Ego and Humility
55:02 – Mastering Multiple Skills
59:25 – Finding Market Fit for Your Genius

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