Ilana is a creative consultant with a decade of experience in brand building, business development and innovation. She built and sold Dripkit Coffee, a venture-backed coffee brand with a cult following for its one of a kind pour-over brewer.
As a CEO, Ilana developed a 2x patented product using innovative technology previously untapped in the US and solidified major collaborative partnerships with national brands.
As a consultant, Ilana helps her clients utilize design thinking to grow and scale their business.
Focus Areas
Consumer products, food & beverage, and e-commerce for emerging and established businesses.
Ethos
Ilana is an experienced entrepreneur and consultant who helps brands harness creativity to accomplish their goals. She believes that building a business requires intentionality and vision, and is committed to working with brands that want to be catalysts for change within their industry and society as a whole.
Clients & Collaborators
La Colombe
Stumptown Coffee
BIGFACE Coffee
Verve Coffee Roasters
Nestle / Chameleon
Kayak
Marriott
Ace Hotels
Autocamp
Features & Press
Dripkit’s feature on The Today Show highlighting the healthcare workers initiative which sent coffee to nurses and doctors across the nation who were working through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Services
Creative Direction
Product Innovation
Marketing
Business Development
Brand Strategy
Corporate Partnerships
Operations
Content Strategy
Copywriting
About Ilana
Ilana grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania and dreamed of being a dolphin trainer. After living in Jerusalem, Israel and studying art & design she went on to receive a BFA in Visual and Critical Studies from SVA in New York City. She believes in a holistic approach to business and brings all of her experiences past and present into her consulting practice. She has been a farmer, a waitress, a creative director, a retail associate, a babysitter, a producer, a maid and a CEO. She’s also a classically trained opera singer and has performed at Carnegie Hall.