Ilana is a creative consultant with a decade of experience in brand building. She’s currently the CEO & founder of Dripkit, a venture-backed coffee brand that’s built a cult following.
As a CEO, Ilana has developed a patented product using innovative technology previously untapped in the US and solidified major collaborative partnerships.
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
Stumptown
Verve
Kayak
Nestle
Chameleon
Life House
Sisters Coffee
Goop
Marley Spoon
Cafe Unido
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 Development
Marketing
Creative Concepting
Brand Strategy
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.