JK

Jonathan Keidan

Founder at Torch Capital, Co-Founder at InsideHook

New York, New York

Invests in

Skills

Business Development
Business Strategy
Content Strategy
Corporate Development
Digital Media
Digital Strategy
Entrepreneurship
Management Consulting
Research
Social Media Marketing
Strategy
Venture Capital
Start-ups
E-commerce
Talent Management
Strategic Partnerships
Social Media
New Media

Work Experience

  • Founder, Managing Partner

    2018

    Torch Capital is an early stage venture fund with a primary focus on the next generation of mission-driven consumer technology companies and platforms

  • Life Member

    2010

2011 - 2018

  • Co-Founder

    2011 - 2018

    InsideHook is a premier digital lifestyle platform for accomplished and adventurous men, curating recommendations around experiences, travel, dining, services and products. Partnering with luxury men’s lifestyle brands, InsideHook specializes in branded entertainment, custom content and event activation.

  • Venture Advisor

    2011 - 2018

2010 - 2011

  • SVP Business Development and Operations

    2010 - 2011

    Mendeley is the world’s largest research collaboration platform and research database. It is helping to revolutionize the way research is conducted, enabling researchers to share data, work together in groups, and discover real-time research trends.

Jack Welch Management Institute

2009 - 2010

  • COO

    2009 - 2010

    Premium online MBA platform created by the former GE CEO

  • Associate

    2007 - 2009

    Strategy consulting for media, technology and entertainment companies.

1998 - 2007

  • CEO, Founder

    1998 - 2007

    New York based talent management company, directing the careers of music artists, songwriters and producers