Dr. Idan is CEO of Idan Technology Insights Ltd., where she advises global investors, companies, and defense leaders on emerging technologies and innovation strategies. She previously served as executive vice president for R&D at Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., overseeing multibillion-dollar programs in defense, space, cybersecurity, and air superiority. She also consulted for SoftBank’s Vision Fund, helping shape global investment strategies in deep tech.
Dr. Idan earned her Ph.D. in astrophysics from the Technion and received several prestigious research fellowships, including the Amelia Earhart, Minerva, and Katzir Fellowships. She is a member of the Technion Council, the Technion Board of Governors, and she serves on the boards of multiple technology and defense companies. A strong advocate for diversity in tech leadership, she also promotes women’s participation in STEM and national security.