Jonathan Bloom practiced law for more than twenty years, including more than a decade as a partner at White & Case, Ropes & Gray, and Jones Day. After founding and leading a regulated advisory business serving sophisticated capital, he now advises founders, executives, and investors on structural risks and building protection into their ventures from the start.
""This is a book I wish had been published when I was starting my entrepreneurial journey. It is the truth beneath the veneer, the sherpa's guide to climbing the mountain."" - Dan Honeywell, CEO, Naya Health ""Every entrepreneur should read this before taking money. As the old proverb goes: prepare for the divorce, not the marriage."" - Oskar Sköldberg, Serial Entrepreneur and Investor ""Jonathan's book is essential reading for anyone building a venture. The patterns he reveals are exactly what founders need to see before it's too late."" - James Wyatt, Partner, Baker McKenzie ""A rare combination of legal insight and hard-won founder experience. This book fills a critical gap in the entrepreneurship literature."" - Jason Edel, General Counsel, Financial Services