Many venture funds talk about their network of executives. At Edison we have put that in motion with our unique Edison Director Network (EDN), which is by far the leading director program on the east coast. The EDN consists of 160 executives from successful portfolio companies, across financial services, healthcare, digital media, software and education verticals. Most have been with Edison companies for over 10 years.
These proven leaders have demonstrated their management capabilities and are eager to share their experience with rising entrepreneurs to help companies scale. We match the executive and the company based on markets, functional specialty, geographic location and personal chemistry. The Edison Director Network member may serve as a director, mentor or consultant. Many have also invested.
Since Edison has focused on the Mid-Atlantic region since our inception in 1986, most of our Edison Director Network members live in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, New York and Massachusetts. This proximity maximizes leverage at the company and accessibility.