Our ICW® Capital Board Members

Board of Directors and ICW® Capital 501c3 Mission Statement

ICW® Capital is a founder-to-investor access network built on integrity, education, and intentional community. We connect founders, funders, and partners across Philadelphia, the DMV, NYC, and beyond. Through Soho House-level experiences — where every detail is curated, and every seat is intentional — we’re raising the bar on how founders, funders, corporate, and community partners come together. No fluff. Just the right people, in the right room, ready to move.

Katie is deeply committed to expanding intellectual property access and ownership for underserved founders, ensuring entrepreneurs enter fundraising conversations protected, prepared, and positioned to build long-term enterprise value. Her work focuses on closing systemic gaps in legal and IP readiness so founders can raise capital with confidence and scale sustainably.

Laura is a seasoned educator with over 15 years of experience. She began her career in the corporate world at BBDO, a global advertising agency in NYC. While she loved working in this exciting field, her heart pulled her to the classroom. Laura worked as a middle school math teacher for 13 years. She worked for 5 years in charter schools in Garfield, NJ and Harlem, NY, educating students from low socioeconomic and underserved communities. She then made the switch in 2016 to work in independent schools, at Trevor Day School in New York City and, currently, at The Peck School in Morristown, NJ.

Throughout her tenure in the classroom, she has held various roles including: Mathematics Department Chair, Grade Level Team Leader, Advisor, and Executive Producer, Co-Director, and Costume Director for multiple school musical productions. Additionally, she has served on multiple committees to support the strategic efforts of her school communities: teacher evaluation systems, hiring for administrators, Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Steering, DEIB Curriculum, and Movement. Laura was a pivotal member of the team that created her current school’s very first DEIB curriculum and helped to implement and teach these invaluable lessons to middle school students.

Laura has received training from various mathematical and leadership professional development courses at Philips Exeter Academy, The Heads Network, New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS), and Metamorphosis Teaching & Learning Communities.

As of Spring 2024, Laura was promoted into a new role, one of which was created for her as a result of her work and efforts, as the Dean of Students and Director of Auxiliary Programs at The Peck School.

Laura is a health and wellness enthusiast, loves to sing and dance, work out, spend time in nature, cook, read, and enjoy her beautiful family. She currently resides in Morris County, NJ with her husband and their two young sons.

Her contribution to The ICW® Capital has ignited a passion for intellectual property, which she plans to pursue throughout an MBA program. In the future, she envisions working in the IP field, either through consultancy, within a major corporation, or possibly leading her own company as CEO.

Tod is at the forefront of applying artificial intelligence within the patent process, advising companies on how AI can be strategically incorporated into patent development, analysis, and prosecution. He brings extensive experience in intellectual property due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, trademark strategy, and high-stakes IP litigation, including matters argued at the United States Supreme Court.

He earned his undergraduate degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, graduating with double majors in Physics and Anthropology, and received his Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School. Tod began his intellectual property career as a United States Patent Examiner, giving him rare insight into how patents are evaluated from the inside.

ICW® Capital is deeply grateful for Tod’s service on the Board and for the expertise he provides to founders, helping them protect enterprise value, reduce risk, and build durable, investor-ready companies.

She brings a wealth of knowledge to the startup community in addition to being a wife and a mother of two. Marcia brings empathy, integrity, kindness, and knowledge to the ICW® Capital community and programs it supports.

Through strategic mergers and acquisitions, Chris has expanded MCIT’s capabilities and client base, propelling the company’s growth while preserving a culture rooted in purpose, value, and client-centric innovation. His vision emphasizes not just technological advancement, but also creating meaningful partnerships that empower businesses to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

With a relentless focus on cybersecurity, operational efficiency, and forward thinking technology solutions, Chris ensures that organizations are equipped with the cutting-edge technology, robust cybersecurity, and tailored support necessary to enhance performance and mitigate evolving cyber threats. Guided by his leadership, MCIT helps businesses optimize their IT infrastructures, minimize downtime, and future-proof their technology investments for sustainable growth.

Chris’s approach is guided by the belief that technology should be a catalyst for success. Through disciplined accountability and continuous innovation, he, along with his team of experts, have shaped MCIT into a trusted partner dedicated to helping businesses. Power Up. Stress Down. Secure Always.

𝑩𝒐𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 & 𝑷𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒚

• Desales University’s Computer Science Advisory Board Member

• United Way Of the Lehigh Valley Cabinet Member

• Tocqueville Society Member

• Tocqueville Society Cabinet Member

• Northampton Community College; Community Foundation Board Member

Entrepreneurial Roots: Repair U

Jesse’s career began at Temple University, where he founded Repair U from his dorm room. He scaled the mobile tech repair service into a six-figure business with full-time employees, earning features on CBS News, Technical.ly, and Temple Alumni Magazine. His innovative “tech truck” model even led to a pitch to Shark Tank’s Daymond John.

Venture-Backed Leadership & Exits

Jesse has a proven track record of accelerating growth for venture-backed leaders:

• Sidecar (Acquired by Quartile): Earned a promotion in 9 months and secured the 4th largest Mid-Market deal in company history.
• The Rounds (Acquired by Misfits Market): Served as an early key contributor to the sustainable delivery platform through its 2025 acquisition.
• Audigent (Acquired by Experian): Drove strategic business development for the industry-leading “cookieless” data and identity platform.

Current Portfolio

Today, Jesse balances executive advisory work with modern digital ventures:

• Business Performance Advisor at Insperity: Consulting for mid-market companies on growth and human capital.
• Advisor to STVDIO SPACE – building communities for student artists
• Founder of Philly Ecomm: A “white-glove” management agency specializing in automated revenue via Amazon FBA, Walmart WFS, and TikTok Shop.
• Robin Hood Ventures: Serving as an official partner with the elite Philadelphia-based investment group.
• New Board member to ICW

A resident of Palmyra, New Jersey, Jesse is a dedicated father and an active member of the regional startup community, frequently hosting networking events for local founders and investors.

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