About

Leah Stern

Former war correspondent. Strategic communications leader. 20+ years turning complex stories into front-page news.

Leah Stern - Former CNN War Correspondent and Tech PR Strategist

I started my career in places most people try to leave. As a CNN war correspondent, I covered conflicts across the Middle East, learning that under pressure, the only thing that matters is the story you tell, and whether anyone believes it.

That training shaped everything I do now. Today, I help technology founders and investors command attention in the world's most competitive media landscape.

For a decade at OurCrowd, Israel's most active venture firm, I built and led the global communications function. I promoted over 480 portfolio companies, supported 65+ exits, including IPOs for Beyond Meat, Lemonade, and Freightos, and built relationships with 250+ journalists at outlets like the Financial Times, Bloomberg, CNBC, and TechCrunch.

Career

Now

Founder

Stern Power

Strategic communications consultancy for technology companies. Helping founders secure coverage, shape narratives, and build credibility.

2014-2024

Partner, Head of Global Communications

OurCrowd

Built and led global PR for Israel's most active VC. Promoted 480+ portfolio companies. Supported 65+ exits including Beyond Meat, Lemonade, CyberX (Microsoft), JUMP (Uber), and BriefCam (Canon). Orchestrated OurCrowd Global Investor Summit media coverage with 250+ journalists and 9,000+ participants.

2005-2010

War Correspondent & Broadcast Journalist

CNN · Israel Broadcast Authority · Jerusalem Post

Covered conflicts and breaking news across the Middle East. Anchor, editor, and field reporter for national broadcasts.

2002

B.S. Communications

University of Miami

Film Production & Political Science. Additional studies at FAMU Film Academy, Prague.

Results

480+

Startups promoted globally

65+

Portfolio exits supported

250+

Journalists in network

9,000+

Summit attendees reached

Coverage Secured In

Financial Times · Bloomberg · CNBC · CNN · The Economist · TechCrunch · Forbes · Wall Street Journal · Reuters · BBC

Portfolio Exits

Companies I promoted that went public or were acquired.

Beyond Meat

Plant-based protein

IPO

NASDAQ

Lemonade

AI-powered insurance

IPO

NYSE

CyberX

Industrial cybersecurity

Acquired

by Microsoft

JUMP Bikes

Electric bike-sharing

Acquired

by Uber

BriefCam

Video analytics

Acquired

by Canon

Freightos

Freight booking

IPO

NASDAQ

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