Ella is an M&A lawyer, entrepreneur, and investor with broad experience across multiple disciplines. She is a Board Member of MassChallenge, a founder and Board Member of the Rhode Island–Israel Collaborative (RIIC), and currently on the Investment Committee of Purple Arch Ventures (AVG). As a mergers and acquisitions attorney, Ella has successfully negotiated multimillion-dollar investments and advised on portfolio companies’ expansion. Ella believes in building a supportive community to spark innovation. She is an active member of several mentoring programs and a frequent judge at Brown University’s entrepreneurship program. She brings a global perspective and international experience acquired from living and working in various markets, including London, Tel Aviv, Chicago, NYC, and New England. Ella holds an MBA from Northwestern University (Kellogg School of Management) and a law degree (LLB) from the University of London.