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, she was 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 at the intersection of science, technology, and leadership.
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Do the hard things well
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 clarity, values, and belief. I work with leaders to sharpen ideas into strategies that are ambitious, defensible, and fundable. From deep-tech moonshots to national priorities, I help turn possibility into a plan — and communicate it so others believe too.
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Execution is where companies live or die — and where leadership is tested most. I support founders, boards, and executives through the hardest stages of building: fundraising, governance, executive alignment, organisational design, and high-stakes decisions. Calm under pressure, I bring entrepreneurial grit, board-level discipline, and the ability to unify stakeholders through clear communication.
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Scaling is about more than numbers — it’s about people, trust, and culture. I help leadership teams grow without losing their edge, running offsites, workshops, and interventions that strengthen performance, embed values, and build resilience. Growth with love, courage, high standards — and stories that inspire.
