Capital Call with Martin Fedorko and Alexa Born of White Rose Ventures

We are privileged to have Martin Fedorko, Managing Partner, and Alexa Born, Managing Director of White Rose Ventures as guests of Ben Franklin’s next Capital Call. Based in York, White Rose Ventures invests in South Central Pennsylvania’s brightest and most ambitious entrepreneurs. White Rose Ventures catalyzes growth and sustainability of the next generation of successful companies in South Central Pennsylvania through meaningful investment, successful business practices and deliberate community collaboration. Supported by a strong business and academic ecosystem, this fund drives positive social outcomes in the communities through strategic, proactive impact investing.

This session is moderated by John Sider, Vice President of Business Development, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania.

Topics Covered

What investors look for in a potential investment
How angel funds invest in early-stage companies
Audience Q&A with Alexa and Martin

Meet the presenter

Martin Fedorko is the Managing Partner of White Rose Ventures. As Managing Partner, Martin is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the business, including investment evaluation and analysis, financial operations and investor relations.

Meet the presenter

Alexa Born, Managing Director of White Rose Ventures and Executive Director of Braided River Collective, is obsessed with regeneration, making the world a better place and working alongside exceptional beings. Her organizations are creating a more equitable, healthier and regenerative community through a vibrant culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. MS in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College. Craftswoman with a certification in boat building to prove it.

Meet the presenter

John Sider is the Vice President of Business Development at Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania. In this role, Sider is responsible for assisting the Center’s portfolio companies in attracting additional investment capital from sources such as angel investors, institutional venture capital, banks and government sources.

Capital Call with Martin Fedorko and Alexa Born of White Rose Ventures