Who We Are

Connection Silicon Valley is a global platform connecting founders and ecosystem leaders to Silicon Valley’s capital, expertise, and opportunity network.

Founded in 2016, CSV has worked across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, partnering with accelerators, governments, and institutions to help companies scale beyond their home markets.

Track Record

Since 2016:

  • 65+ programs delivered

  • 850+ founders supported

  • Capital raised and revenue impact (to be updated post alumni survey)

Our Founder

Joanne Fedeyko is a Silicon Valley-based ecosystem builder with over 25 years of experience supporting founders, advisors, and investors across global innovation hubs.

A founder, advisor, and investor, Joanne is a trusted bridge between international startup ecosystems and Silicon Valley, helping companies scale, access capital, and navigate the U.S. market. She currently serves as Vice President of Mentorship at Startup Genome and is the Publisher of Disruption Magazine. Joanne is also a founding board member of a life science accelerator and a co-founder of an angel fund focused on expanding access to capital.

Our Values

  • Be Outstanding - Deliver exceptional results. Learn how to fish. Find solutions. Don’t settle for mediocrity. Think big and then bigger.

  • Be Accountable - Even when no one is watching. Be honest. #GetShitDone. Learn from your mistakes. Teach others. Move on.

  • Be Authentic - Be honest. Respect others. Be selfish to create the best version of you - be it morning routines, exercise, family time, or pushing your limits. 

  • Be Curious - Be unafraid of mistakes. Have a growth mindset. Embrace change. Don’t be afraid to fail. Choose courage over fear.  Embrace “Yes, and …” 

  • Be Part of the Team - Lead. Empower others. Learn to co-elevate. Promote a fun work environment. Work as a team towards our mission. Praise in public. Provide feedback in private.

  • Be Relationship Driven - Take the time to connect with our customers, entrepreneurs, members, sponsors, partners and other key stakeholders.

  • Be Grateful - Thank your fellow teammates frequently. Be humble. Embrace diversity. Treat a janitor the same way you would a CEO.