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Ilan Twig

Ilan Twig

Senior Research Fellow
Specializations:

Technology and innovation; entrepreneurship

Education:

BSc Computer Science, Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo

Specializations:

Technology and innovation; entrepreneurship

About

Ilan Twig is an entrepreneur and cofounder of the groundbreaking company, Navan, where he currently serves as CTO. With a BSc in Computer Science from the Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo, Twig brings almost two decades of engineering expertise to the industry. Prior to Navan, Twig cofounded StreamOnce, a pioneering business multimedia integration platform that was successfully acquired by Jive Software, showcasing his ability to develop transformative solutions that reshape the technological landscape. Throughout his career, he has held leadership positions at renowned companies like Hewlett-Packard and Rockmelt, leading large research and development teams and delivering cutting-edge products and services. As CTO of Navan, Twig oversees the product development and engineering teams, ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of technological advancements. His strategic vision and technical acumen have established Navan as a major player in the industry. Recognized as a thought leader in the tech community, Twig’s contributions to the field have earned him a reputation as a dynamic and influential figure, inspiring and mentoring the next generation of technology professionals.