Ana Lukner Roljic, MSc

Ana is an internationally respected entrepreneur, visionary & inspirational speaker. A strategist at heart, Ana is passionate about people & frequently addresses large audiences, including TEDx, in the U.S. & Europe to share insights into business success, personal growth & philanthropic leadership. Educated at San Jose State University with a major in international business (full athletic tennis scholarship), Ana went on to receive her MBA. In 2012, Slovenian National Newspaper named Ana National Person of the Year & in 2013 she was named National Woman of the Year by a respected Slovenian lifestyle magazine. Among her top honors, Slovenian President Pahor recognized her in 2012 for her outstanding achievement in philanthropy & ethical leadership. In 2015, she received the Ethics & Social Responsibility award from the European Union Association. Most recently, she was nominated for Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award. She is considered as one of the most influential woman for the future. She is a Managing Director at ABC Silicon Valley. As CEO of BE-EL, Ana also cofounded other international entities & is on the Advisory Board of Eligma. Ana founded her non-profit organization Anina zvezdica (Ana’s Little Star), which is the biggest, transparent non-profit organization in Slovenia & has helped over 150,000 families. Ana's Little Star is also active in California. She is an active member of Silicon Valley Capital Club & the Rotary Club of San Jose. She provides a strong entrepreneurial & philanthropic bridge between Europe & Silicon Valley. 7 years ago, she patented her life philosophy TruHoMa (True & Honest Mankind), which is becoming a global movement. With all her endeavors, she is inspiring & connecting the world to make it a better place.