Jonathan Selby - Founder Shield
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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.

Authored articles

hybrid work
August 17 • EPLI

How Companies Are Responding to the Hybrid Work Environment

Late-stage companies are considering hybrid schedules worldwide. Let’s take a look at this new flexible work status to see if it fits your corporate goals.

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TWRM-July 1
July 15 • Thought Leadership

This Week In Risk Management — July Issue #1

Welcome to the first edition of “This Week In Risk Management,” a new series bringing you risk management insights directly from the Founder Shield team. In each edition, we’ll take a look at some recent stories that caught our eye, from regulator enforcements, cyber attacks, lawsuits to insurance market trends. Our goal with this series

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leave your peo
April 27 • Health & BenefitsRisk Management

Time to Leave Your PEO? How to Transition Smoothly

Mid-market and late-stage companies often outgrow their PEOs. If you’ve thought about saying goodbye to yours, here are a few factors to consider first.

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large modern office building
March 17 • Risk Management

VC Insight: Understanding Late-Stage Investment Risks

Investing in late-stage companies is often viewed as less risky — but it’s still a venture. Let’s explore late-stage investment risks.

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unicorn_companies_vs_zebra_companies
March 9 • Risk Management

Unicorn Companies Vs. Zebra Companies: Which Is Better?

Unicorn companies vs. zebra companies: Let’s explore the similarities and differences to find which strategy is right for your business.

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business_risks
February 24 • Risk Management

How to Identify and Manage Your Particular Business Risks

High-growth companies develop at such a fast pace that risks are overlooked. Here’s a step-by-step guide to managing business risks.

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TWRM Jan 1
January 21 • Thought Leadership

This Week in Risk Management — January Issue #1

If you’ve kept up on the current global news, we could swap opinions about Putin’s threats to invade Ukraine or our veep’s plummeting approval rating. Risk management is a tough draw, after all. But let’s not dwell on Eastern Europe or Kamala Harris today. Instead, let’s discuss risk management insights about innovative technology, brokers joining

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special_pupose_acquisition_companies
November 10 • Directors & Officers

Insurance for Special Purpose Acquisition Companies

Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are growing in popularity — but they also face new exposures. Here’s how to manage SPAC risks.

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canadian_tech_companies
September 23 • ClaimsErrors & Omissions

Top 5 E&O and Cyber Claims for Canadian Tech Companies

Canadian tech companies face a slew of challenges — but five primary E&O and Cyber claims stick out. Here’s a look at these themes.

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protect from a data breach
August 18 • Cyber LiabilityRisk Management

How to Protect Your Fast-Growing Business From a Data Breach

A cyberattack could devastate your fast-growing business quickly. With cybersecurity a real concern, here’s how to protect your mid-market business from a data breach.

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premiums-policy limits-deductibles
August 4 • Risk Management

Premiums, Policy Limits, and Deductibles — What Are They?

Knowing vital insurance terms can help your small business to save money and get the best coverage. Here’s the place to start.

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biotech companies pipeline
July 21 • Risk Management

Biotech Companies: How Your Pipeline Influences Investors

Biotech companies establish pipelines to land the FDA’s approval for novel drugs eventually — but the process helps to secure funding, too. Here’s how.

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healthcare startups
July 7 • Thought Leadership

15 Healthcare Startups That Improve Lives Worldwide

From innovative cancer treatment to supportive tools for physicians, these healthcare startups are changing lives for the better.

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representations_warranties_insurance
June 23 • Reps and Warranties Insurance

Top 8 Benefits of Having Representations & Warranties Insurance

Representations and warranties insurance is more than an M&A trend; it’s a smart move for mid-market companies. Here’s why

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edtech companies
June 9 • Risk Management

Insurance & Risk Management for Edtech Companies

As the world changes, the way we educate must evolve, too. Here’s how edtech companies spearhead this shift and the risks they face.

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reducing risk fo e scooter operators
April 8 • Cyber LiabilityGeneral Liability

Reducing Risk for E-Scooter Operators: Safety, Security & Hardware

In the context of e-scooter safety, we’ve teamed with ACTON to identify and mitigate the most significant risks operators face today.

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Coronavirus Business Insurance
March 10 • Risk Management

“Is It Covered?” – Answers to Coronavirus & Business Insurance

Coronavirus threats are forcing most companies to rethink their position in the global economy. Here’s how insurance could play a part.

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CaliforniaAB ruling
September 25 • EPLIWorker's Compensation

What does the California AB5 (gig economy) ruling mean for insurance?

California signed the AB5 (Gig Economy) ruling into law. This will have ramifications for the entire US insurance market, not just for CA.

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insurance for biotech companies
August 29 • Directors & OfficersProperty

Insurance Guide for Biotechnology Companies

Our guide to insurance for Biotechnology companies. What risks do Ag-biotech & Biopharma face? What policies do they need?

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Insurance for AVs and self driving cars
July 23 • Cyber LiabilityHNOA

Insurance for Autonomous Vehicles & Self-Driving Cars

While the future of autonomous vehicles is uncertain, the need for a new insurance strategy is clear.

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Cannadian Cannabis Company DO Insurance
June 18 • Directors & Officers

D&O Insurance for Canadian Cannabis Companies

Securing D&O Insurance for Canadian Cannabis Companies can be a tricky business. We break down the legal climate, risk management and what to look out for.

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how to nail you business insurance renewal
June 4 • Risk Management

How to Nail Business Insurance Renewals

Renewing commercial insurance can a tedious process. This guide will help you nail your insurance renewal to make it as easy, and cost-effective as possible.

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In the Media

PC 360
Article

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.

Article

New Solutions For Businesses Navigating Cloud Outages And Downtime

Article

The Growing Influence of SPACs on the Insurance Market

Business Insurance
Feature

Insurers cautious over recent surge in SPAC deals, legal activity

Reuters 2
Feature

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