Jon Novotny is a partner in Goodwin’s Technology group. His practice focuses on representing high-growth technology companies and venture capital firms. He works with founders and investors from the earliest phases of development and commercialization through maturity, supporting clients at all stages of the corporate lifecycle. This includes advising on new company formation, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and IPOs. He works with technology companies across a range of industries including AI, big data, biotech, climate tech, digital health, fintech, industrial tech, manufacturing, SaaS and security.
Experience
Jon’s representative company clients include: Arc Boats, Brilliant, Capital Markets Gateway (CMG), Doximity, DUST Identity, Nurdle, Scale AI, SliceX AI, Playco, Vartana and Yassir.
Jon’s representative venture capital clients include: Andreessen Horowitz, BOND, Data Collective, Foris Ventures (John Doerr) and Kleiner Perkins.
Areas of Practice
Credentials
Education
JD2008
Stanford Law School
BSComputer Science2004
University of Tulsa
BAPhilosophy2004
University of Tulsa
Admissions
Bars
- California
Recognition & Awards
Jon has been recognized by Chambers USA 2024 for his work in Startups and Emerging Companies.
Jon has also been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America Best Lawyers for his work in Corporate Law 2022-2023.