Dr Ilana Wisby
Quantum Physicist & Entrepreneur · Board Advisor · Speaker
Dr Ilana Wisby is a quantum physicist, entrepreneur, and trusted advisor at the intersection of deep tech, leadership, and national security. She helps founders, boards, and policymakers do the hard things well — with love, clarity, and high standards. Previously, the founding CEO of Oxford Quantum Circuits, raising over £100m from seed through Series B and scaling the company internationally. Her work has gained international recognition — shaping conversations with governments, investors, and global media at the frontiers of science, technology, and leadership.
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AS FEATURED IN
Deep Tech. Human Values.
I help founders, boards, and policymakers turn hard ideas into lasting impact — with clarity, courage, and love.
As a seasoned CEO, I remain open to founding opportunities and continue to speak internationally on quantum, AI, and leadership
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Big visions need belief, values, and clarity. I help leaders sharpen ideas into strategies that are ambitious, grounded, and fundable. From deep-tech moonshots to national priorities, I help turn possibility into a plan — and tell the story so others believe too.
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Execution is where companies are tested — and where leadership matters most. I support founders, boards, and executives through their hardest moments: fundraising, tough governance calls, aligning leadership, and navigating high-stakes decisions. Calm under pressure, I bring entrepreneurial grit, board-level perspective, and the ability to unify people through clarity and trust.
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Scaling is about more than numbers — it’s about strengthening the foundations that growth depends on. I help leadership teams embed values into how they operate, so culture and strategy reinforce each other. Through this grounding, growth becomes not just faster, but more resilient, aligned, and human.
