Jonathan L. Hood

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Founder and Managing Attorney at Hood Venture Counsel, P.C.

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Jonathan L. Hood is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Hood Venture Counsel, P. C. , where he serves as a fractional General Counsel to startups and high-growth companies. His expertise covers corporate compliance, M&A, and intellectual property. Clients frequently describe him as professional, available, and an expert who delivers results on time.

His guiding philosophy is to be a business-minded attorney who helps clients get to "yes" while ensuring they are fully protected.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Vision Oriented

Self-Confident

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Founder Protections
Frequently posts advice for founders on navigating acquisitions, covering topics like non-compete clauses, post-sale employment agreements, and protecting their interests.
Startup Law
His practice is built around providing counsel to startups on formation, governance, fundraising, and intellectual property, positioning himself as an on-call attorney for new ventures.
M&A Due Diligence
He shares insights on potential legal nightmares that can arise during the due diligence phase of a sale, emphasizing the importance of clean cap tables and proper documentation.

Media Appearances

Bold Lawyer: Jon Hood of Hood Venture Counsel, P.C.. Featured in YouTube

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Work History

3-2014
Founder and Managing Attorney at Hood Venture Counsel, P.C.
1-2024
Chief Legal Officer at Flora Health
7-2023
Of Counsel at Weinstein + Klein
1-2013 - 5-2015
General Counsel at TestingMom.com
10-2011 - 12-2012
Director of Content at TestingMom.com

Education

2007 - 2011
J.D. (cum laude) from Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University
2002 - 2006
B.S. from Longwood University

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Insights For Selling To Jonathan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be crisp while making the pitch
  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes

DONT's

  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jonathan is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jonathan

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jonathan move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Jonathan take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Jonathan

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