Hi, I'm Jonathan Manson - Strategic Advisor to Startups at Self-employed
I thrive at the intersection of technology and strategy, guiding growth-stage companies through complex challenges. My passion lies in operational scaling and building robust partnerships to drive innovation and success in dynamic tech environments.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led legal strategy for major products like Android and Chrome at Google.
Currently advises growth-stage technology companies through critical inflection points.
Can help others by providing strategic operational and legal guidance for tech startups.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Legal Expertise
Gained core legal skills in corporate law and M&A at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati.
✦ Corporate Law
✦ M&A
✦ Associate
Tech Law Leadership
Led legal strategy for major products like Android and Chrome at Google, focusing on IP and licensing.
✦ Intellectual Property
✦ Licensing
✦ Associate General Counsel
Strategic Startup Guidance
Currently advises growth-stage technology companies on critical business and operational challenges.
✦ Strategic Advisor
✦ Start-ups
✦ Venture Capital
Entrepreneurial Venture
Co-founding a new venture, applying extensive experience to build and scale.
✦ Co-Founder
✦ Technology
✦ Innovation
💪🏻 Superpowers
Navigating Tech Inflection Points
Expert guidance for growth-stage technology companies.
✦ Specializing in operational scaling and product strategy.
✦ Proven success in securing venture capital financings.
✦ Deep industry knowledge across AI, SaaS, and MedTech.
Building Bridges in Tech
Fostering critical relationships for business advancement.
✦ Cultivating strategic partnerships for mutual growth.
✦ Developing robust vendor and customer relationships.
✦ Connecting innovators with vital resources and collaborators.
Legal & Operational Acumen
Merger, IP, and corporate law expertise for tech ventures.
✦ Extensive experience in licensing and intellectual property.
✦ Skilled in M&A, corporate governance, and startups.
✦ Background includes high-stakes roles at Google and WSGR.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with innovative founders and leaders in deep tech.
✦ Exploring new ventures and investment opportunities.
✦ Finding collaborators for groundbreaking technology projects.
I can help with
✦ Guiding startups through critical growth and funding stages.
✦ Advising on strategic partnerships and complex negotiations.
✦ Providing legal and operational insights for tech ventures.
I would love your help on
✦ Introductions to early-stage VCs in the AI/ML space.
✦ Mentorship on scaling a new SaaS product.
✦ Insights into emerging trends in bioprocessing technology.