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Jonathan Selby

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Jonathan spent the first five years of his professional insurance career working as a generalist broker at a traditional firm on Long Island. Intrigued by how to leverage technology in the industry, he joined the Founder Shield team in 2016 and quickly grew into his current leadership role of General Manager. Jonathan works to oversee client strategy and communication, and has fostered a culture of providing unparalleled service and risk consulting for some of the fastest growing companies in the world. Outside of work, he can be found on the basketball court and chess board — but not at the same time.

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top fintech startups
September 28 • Growth

Top 25 US Fintech Companies Crushing It in 2023

With the fintech industry currently worth $4 trillion, let’s see who’s doing what. Here’s a list of the top fintech companies in the US making a huge impact in our everyday lives.

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crowdfunding insurance
August 24 • Growth

Safeguarding Your Startup Dream: A Comprehensive Guide to Crowdfunding Insurance

Startups often source capital from backers via an online platform, like Kickstarter or Indiegogo, depending on crowdfunding insurance for protection. Here’s a guide to this savvy strategy.

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Pre Seed Funding Guide
July 11 • Growth

Pre-Seed Funding Guide for Startups

As venture capital activity progresses, pre-seed funding has become the go-to source for founders needing an initial push. Here’s a guide to pursuing this route.

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debt financing for startups
May 16 • Risk Management

Accessing Capital: Debt Financing for Startups

Debt financing for startups is often misunderstood, yet it can fund major milestones, like hiring sprees, equipment purchases, or facility upgrades. Let’s clear the air once and for all.

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Manufacturing insurance
April 11 • Risk Management

Insurance Guide for Manufacturers

Manufacturing companies are vital to the global ecosystem, and yet they face unique risks. Here’s how to protect your business and stay in the supply chain long term.

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product recall insurance
February 7 • Risk Management

A Guide to Product Recall Insurance

Product recall insurance can be a lifeline during a recall — but many companies assume other insurance lines cover this situation. Let’s talk about the ins and outs of this coverage and whether you need it.

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exit-strategies
February 1 • Growth

Ready to Sell Your Business? Here Are 5 Savvy Exit Strategies

Founders don’t always consider exit strategies when launching a new business; however, it’s another part of risk management to consider. Let’s review some options.

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startup cfo
December 6 • Growth

How to Find the Right CFO for Your Startup

Scaling means recruiting vital team members to support your efforts — but who? Let’s talk about finding the right startup CFO that fits your budget and needs, from new startups to those with venture capital in mind.

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early-stage-investing
November 23 • Growth

10 Venture Capital Firms Investing in Early-Stage Startups

Although investors have hit the brakes on the growth-stage, early-stage startups remain a hot commodity. Here are some top VC firms to know.

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employee-stock-option-plan
October 21 • Growth

How to Establish an Employee Stock Option Plan

Startups can expand and develop by establishing an employee stock option (ESO) plan — but it does require some highly strategic steps. Let’s discuss how to make it happen.

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startup-tax-incentives
October 12 • EPLIRisk Management

Valuable Tax Incentives & Credits for Your Startup

Should startup founders consider tax incentives and credits as part of financial savings? Here’s why this strategy might makes sense for your small or mid-market business and how to make it happen.

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digital-health-companies
October 3 • Risk Management

10 Digital Health Companies Positively Impacting Our Daily Lives

Digital health companies take patient care to the next level and transform the healthcare industry. Here’s a roundup of notable startups that have the potential to impact our lives every single day!

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grant-resources-tech-startups
August 11 • Risk Management

Top 4 Grant Resources for Tech Startups

Tech startups have plenty of funding available if leaders look in the right places. This post uncovers the top grant resources and where to apply for them. Let’s go!

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downsizing-downturns
July 11 • EPLI

Downsizing In Downturns, EPL Insurance Considerations

During downturns, downsizing can quickly trigger employment-related issues. Here are some EPL insurance considerations for small, mid-market, and late-stage companies to keep in mind.

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sequoia-memo-takeaways
June 29 • Risk ManagementThought Leadership

5 Key Takeaways from the Sequoia Memo — Y Combinator & LightSpeed Chime In

The “leaked” Sequoia memo, Adapting to Endure, highlights several concepts for startups and businesses backed by venture capital. Here’s our key takeaways.

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crypto-facility-property-insurance
June 22 • Property

Property Insurance for Crypto Mining Facilities — What’s the Big Deal?

Crypto mining facilities are popping up more and more nowadays, especially with cryptocurrency wildly popular. Here’s why property insurance for crypto mining real estate is such a big deal.

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D&O-insurance-crypto-companies
June 4 • Directors & Officers

The Value of D&O Insurance for Crypto Companies

Crypto companies must battle a slew of risks amid a volatile market. Let’s discuss what exposures leaders face and why D&O insurance is vital.

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content creators
May 6 • Media Liability

Content Creator Insurance Guide

Experts predict the influencer marketing space to reach $16.4B this year. As a content creator, will you be a part of this massive figure? Learn how to protect yourself here.

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executive-order-crypto
March 10 • Risk ManagementThought Leadership

Biden’s Executive Order on Crypto — What You Should Know

President Biden recently released an Executive Order on Crypto, ensuring responsible innovation in digital assets. Here’s the newsbeat.

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TWRM Feb 1
February 24 • Thought Leadership

This Week In Risk Management — February

Here’s a familiar question: If a tree falls in the woods, and no one is around to hear it, does it still make a noise? Of course, we know that it does! Scientific discovery works wonders when answering questions about the universe — but these questions still make us ponder. And we like that. As

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TWRM Nov 2
November 29 • Thought Leadership

This Week in Risk Management — November Issue #2

As we officially enter the holiday season, the rest of the world is moving forward differently. This week in risk management brings us a new phase of COVID-19-related trials, mammoth Astroworld lawsuits, data protection issues for local governments, and a glimmer of hope in tech innovation. Let’s dive in. Astroworld Organizers Faces Massive Lawsuits Ten

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TWRM Nov 1
November 10 • Thought Leadership

This Week In Risk Management — November Issue #1

“Dodging” is the theme of this post, whether it’s dodging catastrophes or live rounds from a prop gun. While these topics might seem incredibly grim, let’s take a respectful step back to ponder how these tragic events could potentially shape our future — and why they should. Will Underwriters Put Coal Plants on the Chopping

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Finding connected solutions: Layoffs increase insider risks

From EPL issues to vindictive employees, cutting staff carries a broad range of risks that could impact insurance coverage.

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New Solutions For Businesses Navigating Cloud Outages And Downtime

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The Growing Influence of SPACs on the Insurance Market

Business Insurance
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Insurers cautious over recent surge in SPAC deals, legal activity

Reuters 2
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Demand for D&O insurance explodes with SPAC-related activity and future litigation concerns

Insurance Business America 2
Interview

Broker on ‘unbelievable energy’ in emerging industries