Jonathan Abrams

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Co-founder and General Partner at 8-Bit Capital

San Francisco, California, United States

Overview

Jonathan Abrams is a pioneering engineer, entrepreneur, and investor known for creating the social networking site Friendster. Now a General Partner at 8-Bit Capital, he invests in early-stage software startups. A graduate of McMaster University, he is often described by colleagues as a creative and visionary leader in the tech world.

Jonathan actively supports the tech ecosystem beyond his investments. He is a board member at Girls in Tech, promoting women in the industry, and a member of C100, a community dedicated to supporting Canadian entrepreneurs. His founding of Founders Den also underscores his passion for building startup communities.

He holds a foundational patent for a system to connect users in an online network based on their social relationships.

Personality Overview

Achievment Oriented

Confident & Optimistic

Charming & Persuasive

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Topics They Care About

Social Networking
A recognized pioneer in this space, having founded Friendster and Nuzzel, and holding a patent for connecting users in social networks.
Startup Investing
As co-founder of 8-Bit Capital, he invests in early-stage software startups, focusing on areas like social, future of work, cloud, and fintech.
Supporting Founders
Co-founded Founders Den, a successful workspace and community for startups, and is a member of C100, which supports Canadian entrepreneurs.

Media Appearances

8-Bit Capital, co-led by Jonathan Abrams, has closed its first fund with $40 million. Featured in TechCrunch

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Work History

2020
Co-founder and General Partner at 8-Bit Capital
2020
Member at C100
2018 - 2018
Mentor at Techstars
2015 - 2023
Board Member at Girls in Tech, Inc.
2012 - 2019
Founder at Nuzzel, Inc.

Education

B.Sc. from McMaster University

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Exp : 29 Location : San Francisco, California, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Co-founder and General Partner at 8-Bit Capital
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Insights For Selling To Jonathan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jonathan is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jonathan

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jonathan move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Jonathan take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Jonathan

Personality Compatibility


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