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Issue · Monday, April 27

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Ilana Golan, Founder & CEO of Leap Academy
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Ilana Golan

Forbes contributor, top-ranking podcast host, board director, and former F-16 flight instructor commander. Building the largest career reinvention community in the world.

American Business AwardsInc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company in AmericaTitan Gold Winner
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YouTubeFrom $10M Loss to $1B Company: The Untold Reality of Building a Startup | Ra'anan Cohen·YouTube — @ilanagolan-leap-academyYouTubeGrandma's $10K Bet Launched My First Internet Company·YouTube — @ilanagolan-leap-academyYouTube9x Founder Kim Perell: How I Turned a $10K Loan Into a $235M Company·YouTube — @ilanagolan-leap-academyYouTubeHow Basecamp's CEO Lost 30% of His Team, Faced Backlash, and Came Back Stronger | Jason Fried·YouTube — @ilanagolan-leap-academyYouTubeQualcomm CMO Don McGuire: How to Stay Relevant, Resilient, and Ready for Change·YouTube — @ilanagolan-leap-academyYouTubePersonal Brand: Your ONLY Insurance Policy for Success·YouTube — @ilanagolan-leap-academyPodcastWhat It Takes to Scale a Company Without Breaking It·Leap Academy Podcast — Mike Seckler (CEO, Justworks)PodcastBenchmark Partner Bill Gurley: The Strategy That Makes You Stand Out in a Crowded Job Market·Leap Academy Podcast — Bill Gurley (General Partner, Benchmark)YouTubeFrom $10M Loss to $1B Company: The Untold Reality of Building a Startup | Ra'anan Cohen·YouTube — @ilanagolan-leap-academyYouTubeGrandma's $10K Bet Launched My First Internet Company·YouTube — @ilanagolan-leap-academyYouTube9x Founder Kim Perell: How I Turned a $10K Loan Into a $235M Company·YouTube — @ilanagolan-leap-academyYouTubeHow Basecamp's CEO Lost 30% of His Team, Faced Backlash, and Came Back Stronger | Jason Fried·YouTube — @ilanagolan-leap-academyYouTubeQualcomm CMO Don McGuire: How to Stay Relevant, Resilient, and Ready for Change·YouTube — @ilanagolan-leap-academyYouTubePersonal Brand: Your ONLY Insurance Policy for Success·YouTube — @ilanagolan-leap-academyPodcastWhat It Takes to Scale a Company Without Breaking It·Leap Academy Podcast — Mike Seckler (CEO, Justworks)PodcastBenchmark Partner Bill Gurley: The Strategy That Makes You Stand Out in a Crowded Job Market·Leap Academy Podcast — Bill Gurley (General Partner, Benchmark)
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Free Training: The 5 Steps to Reinvent and Leap Your Career

Ilana walks through the same 5-step framework her Leap Academy clients use to reinvent themselves, build their reputation, and land executive roles. Live Q&A at the end.

When
May 2, 2026
Where
Online — Zoom
Format
virtual
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    Apr 23, 2026 · 65m

    The Dark Truth About Venture Capital: Confessions of a Unicorn Founder

    with Ra'anan Cohen
    "Ra’anan Cohen walked into the tech world with no fancy degree and no startup pedigree; just a phone call from a friend and the promise of free food and a gym membership."
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  2. Ep · 154
    Apr 14, 2026 · 56m

    9x Founder Kim Perell: How I Turned a $10K Loan Into a $235M Company

    "When Kim Perell was fired, she had to fire all her friends on the same day."
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  3. Ep · 153
    Apr 7, 2026 · 64m

    How Basecamp's CEO Lost 30% of His Team, Faced Backlash, and Came Back Stronger

    with Jason Fried
    "Jason Fried didn’t follow the startup rules most founders swear by."
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  4. Ep · 152
    Mar 31, 2026 · 61m

    Qualcomm CMO Don McGuire: How to Stay Relevant, Resilient, and Ready for Change

    "Don McGuire did not build his career through a straight line."
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