A successful business founder, mentor and investor, Leila has been recognised for her contribution to the innovation and IT industries by accolades such as the Women In Innovation Award (IT); Fellow of the New Venture Institute at Flinders University; Yellow Pages Business Award; ZONTA International Woman of Achievement and inaugural Australian Finalist in the MassChallenge startup competition. A serial entrepreneur, she has marshalled companies from startup to exits, including management buyouts, trade sales and IPOs.