What check size does Gina Tedesco write?

Gina Tedesco typically writes checks of $250K – $2M.

Where did Gina Tedesco go to school?

Gina Tedesco studied at The George Washington University School of Business (MBA, International Business Minor Finance); Fairleigh Dickinson University (Post-MBA, Entrepreneurial Studies); University of Massachusetts Amherst (BS, Mechanical Engineering Minor Business).

Gina Tedesco

Investor

Managing Director at Golden Seeds

New Jersey

Writes $250K – $2M checks · typically $1M

About

Gina Tedesco is Managing Director at Golden Seeds and Managing Member of Amala Ventures, where she leads investment efforts focused on women-founded companies. Her background spans engineering, finance and M&A at a global pharmaceutical company, three entrepreneurial ventures, and early-stage investing in the U.S. and Brazil. She holds board positions including Treasurer at Deirdre's House and serves on the NJ Strategic Innovation Center's Advisory Council, while teaching at Fairleigh Dickinson; she is fluent in English, French, and Portuguese.

Experience

Golden SeedsManaging Directorcurrent2011 — present
Amala Ventures LLCFounder and Managing Membercurrent2010 — present
Fairleigh Dickinson University Silberman College of BusinessAdjunct Professor of Entrepreneurshipcurrent2025 — presentNew Jersey
Jumpstart NJ Angel NetworkBoard Member and Member2009 — 2024New Jersey
Fairleigh Dickinson University Silberman College of BusinessAdjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship2005 — 2021New Jersey, United States
Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityAdvisory Board Member, Rothman Institute of Entrepreneurship2004 — 2021
Opus International LtdFounder1998 — 2014New Jersey
Astralis Ltd - USACo-Founder, Director & Chief Financial Officer2001 — 2004Fairfield, New Jersey
RhodiaDirector - Corporate Finance and Investor Relations for Rhodia-ster - Sao Paulo - Brazil1996 — 1997Sao Paulo, Brazil
RhodiaDepartment Manager - Sales, Marketing & Business Development for Rhodia-ster - Sao Paulo - Brazil1994 — 1996Sao Paulo, Brazil
RhodiaGroup Manager - M&A and Investment Analysis1992 — 1994Sao Paulo, Brazil
Rhone-Poulenc RorerGroup Manager - Financial Analysis, M&A, Licensing, & Strategic Planning - Paris - France1991 — 1992Paris, France
Rhone-Poulenc S.A.Finance Manager - Corporate Finance1989 — 1991Paris, France
Rhone-Poulenc S.A.International Executive Management Program1989Paris,France
CACI International IncSenior Associate Engineer1987 — 1988Washington D.C. Metro Area
Evaluation Research CorporationAssociate Engineer1985 — 1987Washington D.C. Metro Area

Skills & more

MentoringStrategic Planning15Strategy16Analysis2Leadership7Management7Negotiation2Higher Education TeachingUniversity LecturingEducationStrategic ConsultingBoard of Directors

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Business StrategyDue DiligenceMergersFinanceMergers & AcquisitionsEntrepreneurshipStart-upsStrategic PartnershipsVenture CapitalInvestmentsBusiness PlanningNonprofits

Languages French · Portuguese

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Colleagues at Golden Seeds

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Alana Lyons

Manager of Entrepreneur Relations at Golden Seeds

Alison Hart

Director of Finance at Golden Seeds

Amber Meriwether

Boston Chapter Leader at Golden Seeds

Ana Knapp

Investor at Golden Seeds

Angela Allen

Investor at Golden Seeds

Barbara Raho

Co-Chair of the Membership Engagement Program at Golden Seeds

Bayan Alizadeh

Partner at S32

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Carol Curley

Managing Director at Golden Seeds

David Nethero

Managing Director at Golden Seeds

Deb Kemper

Investor at Clean Energy Venture

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Gina Tedesco?: Gina Tedesco is Managing Director at Golden Seeds and Managing Member of Amala Ventures, where she leads investment efforts focused on women-founded companies. Her background spans engineering, finance and M&A at a global pharmaceutical company, three entrepreneurial ventures, and early-stage investing in the U.S. and Brazil. She holds board positions including Treasurer at Deirdre's House and serves on the NJ Strategic Innovation Center's Advisory Council, while teaching at Fairleigh Dickinson; she is fluent in English, French, and Portuguese.
Where does Gina Tedesco work?: Gina Tedesco is Managing Director at Golden Seeds.
What check size does Gina Tedesco write?: Gina Tedesco typically writes checks of $250K – $2M.
Where did Gina Tedesco go to school?: Gina Tedesco studied at The George Washington University School of Business (MBA, International Business Minor Finance); Fairleigh Dickinson University (Post-MBA, Entrepreneurial Studies); University of Massachusetts Amherst (BS, Mechanical Engineering Minor Business).

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Also attended The George Washington University School of Business58

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Shared employers

Also worked at Fairleigh Dickinson University3

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Also worked at Rhone-Poulenc Rorer1

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