Jonathan Hakakian

Jonathan is a graduate of the George Washington University where he received a BBA, concentrating in finance with a minor in Spanish. He is also certified in meeting facilitation and conducts a number of leadership development seminars. 

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Jonathan maintains a position as an active advisor to his family's business, the largest high-end flooring retailer in New Jersey, J&S Designer Flooring.

Jonathan Hakakian is Managing Director of SoundBoard Angel Fund, which he co-founded in 2012 in order to build a community of experienced entrepreneurs to formally invest in early-stage companies outside the major city centers. 

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The fund was born from Jonathan's involvement in the Mid-Atlantic startup scene (Washington, DC to NYC), along with his experience in coaching entrepreneurs and consulting into their organizations. From his extensive knowledge of the entrepreneurial journey and general business strategy, he has been able to work with entrepreneurs to structure atypical agreements and provide innovators with a valuable network of investors.

Having served his fellowship at SoundBoard Angel Fund, Jonathan was mentored by Richard Magid, co-founder and member of the Board of Advisors. He is a member of Class 19.