CEO Academy
Apply for 2026 Cohort
I’m gonna do this
Lean in and say,
‘I’m gonna do this for myself, my goals, and what I can bring to the world.’
Sheryl Sandberg
What the CEO Academy offers you
  • Step-by-Step Training
    to Become a CEO
    CEO Academy will train & guide you step-by-step as you build the knowledge and skills to unlock your potential
  • Career Coaching &
    Job Opportunities
    We’ll provide personal coaching towards startup placement opportunities, and ensure you are well-prepared for CEO job interviews
  • Expand Your
    Network
    The CEO Academy team, partners, professional committees of experts will become your new network, mentors and endorsers globally
Who Should Apply
  • C-Level Executives
    It’s on your mind for a while and you are Ready for the next stage
  • Founders
    You're a pre-seed founder who wants to be leading her own startup
  • Academy Researchers
    You developed a POC and are ready to spin it off into your own startup
  • Industry Leaders
    Leverage your industry expertise to lead a startup to success
Start Your Journey as a CEO Today
A selected group of 20 women will be accepted to the CEO Academy Impacting the future of the industry and their own
Apply for 2026 Cohort
Academy Tuition
Apply Early to Secure Lower Tuition
  • Early Bird Application
    until October 25 - 9,950 NIS
  • Regular Application
    until November 1 - 12,950 NIS
  • Late Application
    until November 6 - 14,950 NIS
2026 CEO Academy Details
  • 6 months program
  • In-person sessions every two weeks
  • Women focused - industry led
  • Academy kickoff - January 26'
Placement Coaching
Curriculum Example Topics
CEO Club
  • Placement Coaching
    1. Build a Personal Brand - Develop a compelling resume and LinkedIn profile that strategically highlights your leadership achievements.
    2. Identifying Opportunities - In-depth examination of relevant job opportunities in partnership with VCs and leading industry companies.
    3. Interview Preparation - go through intensive workshops and simulated interview scenarios, receiving expert feedback to improve your performance.
    4. Ongoing Support - Benefit from ongoing mentorship and personalized guidance as you navigate the CEO search process, optimizing your strategy and approach to secure your desired CEO position.
  • Curriculum Example Topics
    1. Core CEO Skills – Gain the tools to excel as a CEO, from decision-making to strategic thinking.
    2. Business Growth Expertise – Learn to scale and succeed with topics such as Building Business Strategy, Raising Capital & Working with Investors, and Converting POCs to Commercial Agreements.
    3. Industry Insights – Gain a competitive edge with industry-focused sessions, including Mapping Automotive Industry Needs, Advanced Manufacturing Trends, and the Unique Challenges of the Energy Industry.
    4. Leadership Excellence – Build high-performing teams, foster a thriving company culture, and lead with empathy.
    5. Resilience & Growth – Strengthen your mindset with workshops such as Developing Personal Resilience, Gracefully Dealing with Biases, and Feminine Leadership Retreat.
  • CEO Club
    1. Keep Growing with the CEO Club Your journey to become a CEO doesn’t stop at graduation. The CEO Club is designed to keep providing you with the tools, insights, and support you need to succeed.
    2. Continuous Learning: Every 4–6 weeks, join a 3-hour session featuring expert-led lectures to expand your knowledge and refine your skills.
    3. Ongoing Support Network: Engage with peers and mentors in a collaborative space where you can seek advice and guidance on your toughest challenges.
    4. Practical Tools for Success: Each session equips you with actionable strategies to stay ahead in your leadership and business growth.
    5. Exclusive Access: Participate for a symbolic fee, keeping the program inclusive and impactful.
What our Graduates Say
  • The Academy plays a critical role in bridging the gap between aspiration and readiness for women leaders. For me, it transformed the idea of becoming a CEO from a “someday” aspiration into a tangible, actionable step - supported by knowledge, peer learning, and a community that genuinely wants to see each other succeed
    Olga Sigal
  • Without the CEO Academy I wouldn't even think about taking on such roles. It was an amazing and necessary program to give women the confidence and practical tools to lead in startups
    Nurit Raccah
  • Give confidence, build network, strengthen tool kit
    Ayellet Zinger
Meet the Team
- Feel free to reach out to us with any question -
  • Orlie Gruper
    Founder & CEO, Women in Mobility | Partner, Mobilitech Capital | Expert in Mobility & Energy
  • Hadar Weinberger
    CPO, Women in Mobility | AI Product Expert | Smart Mobility Advisor
  • Tal Geffen
    Talent Dev & Placement, Women in Mobility | Talent Management & Organizational Development Consultant
  • Sarit Voskoboynik
    Business Operations Lead, Women In Mobility | Co-Founder Seamless Operations
WOMEM Partners - 2nd Cohort
Organizations Supporting WOMEM
Professional Committees & Lecturers
These outstanding humans are part of WOMEM CEO Academy. Taking part as Lecturers and in our Professional Committees, to craft a world-class curriculum. They shape the program, teach courses and mentor participants, ensuring that every aspect of the Academy equips participants to excel as CEOs.
  • Dorit Dor
    Co-founder, Qbeat Ventures | Check Point Fellow | Quantum, Cyber & AI | Speaker & Board Member | Leadership & Diversity Advocate | Shaping the Next Computing Era
  • Hilla Haddad
    Co-founder & CEO @ Moonshot Space | Former Director General of the ministry of innovation | Forbes ProWomen 2024 | The Marker 40 under 40 2019 | lecturer | Mom
  • Moran Samuel
    Paralympic champion, motivational speaker and Business Development and Resource Mobilization
  • Lea Alon
    Innovation Director HQ, IAI
  • Liron Hacohen
    Partner at Arnon, Tadmor-Levy
  • Shiri Menache
    Head of Marketing & Business Development at Arnon, Tadmor-Levy
  • Dor Heller Zarbel
    Founder& CEO, DYM
  • Hemdat Sagi
    Managing Director, Konnect- VW Group Innovation hub TLV
  • Jennifer Shwartz
    Excutive Director, EcoMotion
  • Lior Zeno
    X-Global Tech Alliance, Zeekr Tech EU
  • Lirone Glikman
    Global Expert, Speaker, Bestselling Author on Networking & Personal Branding | Brand Growth & Biz Dev Strategist | Moderator | Spoken in 27+ Countries
  • Meni Maor
    Managing Partner @ Mobilitech Capital | MBA
  • Efrat Barit
    Operations Manager, Ford Research Center, Israel
  • Omer David Keilaf
    Founder& CEO, Innoviz
  • Rola Bisharat
    CEO, KIMA
  • Lea Tarshish
    CEO, Turnovate
  • Aharon Aharon
    X- CEO IIA, VP Apple
  • Merav Grossman
    CEO, Advanced Manufacturing Institute
  • Ronit Eshel
    Senior Director, Head of Climate-Tech and Innovation in Mature companies, IIA
  • Yarden Michailovici Cohen
    CEO, Tadbik Advanced Technologies
  • Adi Ofek
    CEO, Mercedes-Benz R&D TLV
  • Dana Burger
    X-Country Lead & Director of Sales ,Waze
  • Yaron Flint
    Innovation & 1.4 Expert
  • Dr. Tamara Baksht
    CEO & Co-Founder, VisiC
  • Hilla Ovil Brenner
    Co-Founder & CEO Yazamiyot
  • Sophie Melnik Amitay
    Global CMO & Co-Founder, G-CMO
  • Avital Carmon
    Leadership Coach
  • Maya Ben Dror, PhD.
    Chairperson, Women in Mobility
  • Raya Volinsky
    Global Director, Microsoft | Startup Mentor
  • Smadar David
    CEO & Co-Founder, Vanti
  • Stephanie Reimann
    Head of Innovation as a Service, Volkswagen Group
  • Bracha Halaf
    Co-Founder, Gravity Climate Fund | Former Chief Scientist at the Ministry of Energy
  • Dr. Noa Rimini
    Founder & CEO, Grid4C
  • Eshel Lipman
    Venture Partner, Extantia
  • Gili Haizler
    Managing Director, Head of Global Innovation and Investments, Israel Electric Corporation
  • Hagit Genish Gil
    Group Head of ESG, Bazan
  • Tal Shavit
    Leadership Coach, Facilitator & Org consultant | Ex-Mckinsey
  • Yael Harman
    R&D manager, Chief Scientist Office, Ministry of Energy
  • Chris Thomas
    Co-Founder & Partner, Assembly Ventures
Start Your Journey Today!
Apply for 2026 Cohort