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Shely is a three-time founder, one of the few female founders/CEOs in agriculture, and she recently was recognized as one of Inc.’s 2025 Female Founders 500. Her non-linear path includes time as a Commander in the Israel Defense Forces, leading a $320M World Bank-funded project to build a wastewater system in Colombia, and most recently, founding InnerPlant in 2018.
Core attributes: Bold, Authentic
Shely says: “I lead InnerPlant to harness innovation that creates value for farmers, boosts yields, and drives lasting impact for agriculture and the farming industry.”