Jonathan Wright
About Jonathan Wright
Jonathan Wright is a founder and board member with over 30 years of experience in business law, focusing on venture formation and corporate governance. He currently serves in various advisory and board roles, including positions at Copper Canyon Press, Rocket Doctor, and Learnfully, while also providing legal counsel to diverse businesses.
Work at Opya
Jonathan Wright served as the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Opya from 2015 to 2019, contributing to the company's establishment and growth in San Mateo. He currently holds the position of Founder and Board Member at Opya since 2015, where he continues to influence the organization's direction and strategy.
Current Roles and Advisory Positions
Jonathan Wright is actively involved in several organizations. He has been a Strategic Advisor at Rocket Doctor since 2020, an Advisor at Learnfully since 2021, and a Board Member at Copper Canyon Press since 2021. Additionally, he serves as Counsel at Endurance Companies and as an Attorney at Free Vector Advisors LLC, both roles he began in 2023.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Wright earned a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from the University of Washington, where he studied from 1986 to 1990. He later obtained a Juris Doctor degree from Columbia Law School, completing his studies from 1990 to 1993. His education laid the foundation for his extensive career in business law, focusing on venture formation, corporate governance, and financing.
Background in Business Law
With over 30 years of experience in business law, Jonathan Wright has provided legal counsel to both emerging and established businesses, including public and private companies. His background includes representing entrepreneurs in various financial offerings, such as private and public equity, debt, and convertible securities. He has also worked as internal general counsel and business executive in the software, biotech, and cleantech industries.
Professional Achievements
Throughout his career, Jonathan Wright has been recognized for his contributions to the healthcare and technology sectors, with a focus on creating better autism therapy options for young children. His experience includes serving as COO and General Counsel at Probably Genetic and as a Founding Member of the Private Directors Association® from 2020 to 2023.