Tessa Etkin-Silver is a highly skilled professional with a Master's degree in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies from Cass Business School.

She has a strong background in working within entrepreneurial environments to establish operational structures effectively.

Currently, she is employed at a family office that houses both a venture capital division and a foundation arm, where the focus is on investing in local food systems and regenerative agriculture.

Tessa and her team adopt an impact-first approach to all their investments, balancing both for-profit and non-profit ventures.

Her educational background includes certifications in Business Communication & Global Business Management from the University of Toronto, as well as Health Science studies from Western University and City University of Hong Kong.

In her professional journey, Tessa has held various roles including Director and Investment Manager at Be the Earth Foundation, Operations & Delivery at 42 Acres, Consultant at Curvestone, and Co-Founder at Calm Creation.

She has also contributed her skills in roles such as Community & Operations, Administration at 42 Acres, and as an Assistant Network Coordinator at The Bertha Foundation.