Ross Ford

Ross Ford is a Washington, D.C.–based investor with experience investing in, advising, and operating companies. He has made investments in financial technology and financial services platforms, technology and telecom infrastructure, advanced materials, and hardware technology. Ross worked at Kilonova Capital as a principal from 2021 to 2024 and previously worked in investing roles at Rookery Partners, Oasis Opportunity Funds, and Allstate Investments’ Opportunistic Group. Before business school, Ross founded and led Votera, a vertical software-as-a-service company focused on political campaigns and nonprofits. Ross began his career at Capital One in the corporate strategy group, where he worked directly with the CEO, CFO, and head of strategy on key strategic initiatives. Ross has an AB in social studies from Harvard University with a secondary degree in Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asian studies. Ross also has an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business with a concentration in economics.