Co-founder and CEO of Kooshy, the first premium crouton and breadcrumb brand to hit the retail market. Prior thereto, I served as a senior finance executive at venture capital backed start-ups. Raised over $900M of capital with premier institutional and venture capital investors (including overseeing an IPO). Finance lead on over fifteen M&A deals, including on the sale side.MBA from New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business and a BBA from The University of Michigan.
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Co-Founder & CeoKooshy Oct 2021 - PresentChicago, Il, UsKooshy is a premium CPG baked goods brand dedicated to making all natural, delicious products with a fun, inclusive brand personality.Kooshy Croutons is our first product because we love croutons and couldn't find anything on the shelf that didn’t have enriched white flour or look like it was from 1985. We'll keep working on new products but for now go try our croutons...your salads will thank us. -
CfoSome Spider Studios Aug 2017 - Oct 2021New York, Ny, UsOversaw all Finance, Accounting, HR and Facilities operations of Some Spider Studios, a digital media company comprised of four consumer facing identity brands (Scary Mommy, The Dad, Fatherly and Cafe). Key finance initiatives include the acquisition of Fatherly in March 2020, the completion of a Series A that was lead by NEA in 2017 and the closing of a A/R facility with Silicon Valley Bank in 2017. In addition, worked on the sale to Bustle Digital Group, which was completed in August 2021. -
Vice President Of FinanceBuzzfeed Apr 2015 - Jul 2017New York, Ny, UsDeveloped the initial FP&A infrastructure, including the hiring of a nine person finance team. Lead the finance effort on closing two equity rounds for $400M with Comcast/NBCU. -
Vice President Of Finance And StrategyLivestyle, Inc. Jul 2012 - Apr 2015Beverly Hills, Ca, UsThird person hired into the organization. During my tenure we underwent a roll-up effort of the electronic music industry in which I served as the point person for all finance needs, including: pre-IPO equity round, 20+ M&A deals, $260M IPO, $220M senior secured debt offering and development of the FP&A team/process. -
Head Of Financial Planning And StrategyLaika, Llc Aug 2010 - Jul 2012Hillsboro, Or, Us -
Director, Finance And Business DevelopmentThe Weinstein Company Aug 2008 - Aug 2010 -
Finance ManagerThe Weinstein Company Jun 2007 - Aug 2008 -
Senior Financial AnalystHbo, Inc. Aug 2006 - Jun 2007New York, Ny, Us -
Assistant Vice PresidentRelated Capital Company Mar 2003 - Aug 2006
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Investment Banking AnalystLehman Brothers, Inc. Jun 2000 - Jul 2002Us
Jonathan W. Education Details
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Nyu Stern School Of BusinessMedia & Technology -
University Of MichiganFinance And Accounting
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Jonathan W. attended Nyu Stern School Of Business, University Of Michigan.
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