How it started
Ella Barak, Founder
A seasoned consultant with over a decade of experience advising esteemed leaders and startup founders, specializing in strategy and value creation. Ella served as a Senior Consultant at Deloitte, and as a Consultant for the Intelligence Corps in the IDF, where she led Open Innovation and Strategic Partnerships. Ella also served as the Director of the ASTRA accelerator, a ground-breaking initiative in partnership with the IAI to advance innovation in dual-use and space technology.​
On June 2024 Ella founded Pillars - a company dedicated to supporting and empowering the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. Whether it’s through supporting startups, fostering innovation, or accelerating investments, Pillars is aimed to assist its clients and partners in their journey to success.
Additionally, Ella proudly serves as a mentor at the Adelson School for Entrepreneurship at Reichman University and at Yazamiyot - Women entrepreneurs, nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs.

