Joanne Fedeyko

VP Mentorship & Commercialization

2024

Leading the global expansion of Hypergrowth — a premier accelerator program supporting scaleups across Canada, India, UAE, Japan, and South Korea. I connect founders to top-tier mentors, global investors, and commercialization partners while driving investor engagement, strategic workshops, and cross-border pitch events. Proud to sit on our executive leadership team and shape Startup Genome’s global impact.

Founder & Managing Director

2017

I founded CWN to close the gender gap in VC funding and help Canadian female founders go global. We've built a network of 1,000+ founders, curated 2,000+ investor connections, and designed flagship programs like Pathway to Silicon Valley, Investor Week, and a Fundraising Accelerator — resulting in funding, mentorship, and deep community. CWN is now a recognized force for women-led innovation in North America.

Publisher

2021

As Publisher, I lead the editorial and growth strategy for Disruption Magazine, a 70,000-subscriber digital publication amplifying innovation leaders and emerging industries. From feature articles to ecosystem spotlights, we elevate the voices of entrepreneurs, investors, and changemakers across tech, health, sustainability, and beyond — all with a lens on inclusion, disruption, and what's next.

Investor

2023

Investor

2024

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

2022

I co-led the launch of WEL Silicon Valley, a women-led angel investment fund with a mission to get more women on the cap table. We invested in 8 early-stage companies and built community around intentional, inclusive investing. I helped source deals, lead due diligence, and support portfolio founders — all while championing the next generation of women investors.

Executive Member

2023

Investor

2022

CEO

2016

I launched CSV to help companies and governments connect with Silicon Valley’s world-renowned innovation ecosystem. From leading trade missions and corporate innovation journeys to advising scaleups on U.S. market entry and capital raising, CSV bridges local talent with global opportunity. I’m passionate about making meaningful, high-trust connections that accelerate growth.

Founding Board Member

2017

As a founding board member of CELS, I help Canadian life science founders connect with the U.S. innovation ecosystem. I designed our Valley Ready accelerator, built a 90+ company alumni network, and launched our Charter Membership for Bay Area executives and investors. I bring international perspective, startup proximity, and sponsorship strategy to our board work.