About
Hi. I’m Jonathan.
I’m a lawyer/investor/entrepreneur/author interested in pioneering initiatives that change the way we live.
I'm a father, husband, serial entrepreneur, and dreamer from New York. I've spent my career focusing on people, process, and technology -- the ingredients I believe are fundamental to building a successful business.
I am passionate about incredible ideas. Are you trying to find the missing piece in your business idea? As a business strategist, I help companies and individuals find the link between their idea and creating a reality around that idea. I also help teach entrepreneurs, students, and business leaders how to level up their business strategies through speaking, writing, teaching and investing.
Skills
Experience
Adjunct Professor @ New York University
2019 - Present
I teach Entrepreneurship A-Z.
Co-Founder & Managing Director @ Talent Tech Labs
2014 - Present
Talent Tech Labs is the most sought after source of knowledge and analysis on emerging trends and technologies applied to improving the state of the art of recruitment technology.
Operating as an Innovation Hub, Talent Tech Labs fosters technological advancement that improves the way talent is sourced, engaged, selected and hired. We foster the growth and development of emerging companies with incubation services and we provide acceleration to later-stage companies. We support buyers and investors of TA technology with market intelligence and decision support through subscription services. Today the company continues its tight vertical focus exclusively on the talent acquisition process.
President @ Ask A Nerd (Acquired)
2008-2012
Conceived and evolved DoesThatMakeSense.com/AskANerd.co, a 24/7 online tutoring website that customizes educational content to students’ reading level, learning style, and specific class curriculum. Engineered and designed patent-pending dynamic reverse auction platform to provide educational assistance at affordable prices. Hired and managed payroll for 325+ employees and increased sales by over 800% over a 2-year period.
Investor @ Series Seed
2005 - Present
I invest in early-stage companies.
Education
Juris Doctor at Maurice A. Deane School of Law | Hofstra
Sep 2009 - Nov 2013
Bachelor of Arts at Maxwell School of Citizenship | Syracuse
Sep 2005 - May 2009
Jonathan Builds
BUSINESS STRATEGY
Work with me to take your idea from inception to reality.
INVESTMENT
Proven track record of investing and incubating industry-leading companies.
PRODUCT
History of product marketing and management in a variety of industries.
BRAND POSITIONING
Wondering how to stand out in a crowded space? Just ask.
CONSULTING
I’ve helped startups and F500 companies solve difficult problems to create room for growth.
Jonathan Speaks
