John Casnocha
John Casnocha
John Casnocha is a partner at Goodwin Procter who advises startup and emerging growth companies, venture capital funds, and public companies on corporate matters. He also assists with corporate governance, financings and mergers and acquisitions.
He is the co-author of the New York Times bestsellers The Alliance: Managing Talent in the Networked Age and The Start-Up of You with LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman. They have led inspiring conversations about the future of work, innovation, globalization and entrepreneurial thinking.
Early Life and Education
john casnocha’s journey to success started in the early days of education. He struggled at school, but managed to overcome his mediocre academic performance and earn a place at Harvard University. He went on to become a teacher and an education leader.
He is also an award-winning entrepreneur and Silicon Valley executive. He founded an e-government technology firm, Comcate, Inc., at age 14 and is the co-author of two books. One of them is The Alliance: Managing Talent in the Networked Age, which is a management framework that can be used by entrepreneurs and leaders alike. The other is The Start-Up of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself and Transform Your Career. It is a must read for anyone who wants to succeed in their professional life.
Professional Career
John Casnocha is an attorney who provides legal services covering Business / Corporate and Securities & Corporate Finance. He was named a Rising Star in the field of business law for 2021-2022 by Super Lawyers.
A Silicon Valley entrepreneur and author, he co-authored two New York Times bestsellers with LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman, “The Alliance: Managing Talent in the Networked Age” and “The Start-Up of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself and Transform Your Career”. He also founded Comcate Inc., a leading e-government software company. Today, he is a partner at Village Global, a venture capital fund that invests in promising entrepreneurs. He is also a frequent speaker and keynoter on leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking. Contact a speaker booking agent to see if Ben Casnocha is available for your event.
Achievements and Honors
John Casnocha is a partner in Goodwin’s Technology & Life Sciences group. He advises founders, emerging growth companies, and venture capital funds on corporate and transactional matters. Among other things, he handles IPOs and M&A transactions. He is also a member of the firm’s hiring committee for the San Francisco office. He was recognized as a Northern California Rising Star for 2021-22 by Super Lawyers.
Despite starting his second company at the age of 14, he was able to go to school and graduate from the University of California Berkeley School of Law with a bachelor’s degree in 2012. He also authored several books, including My Start Up Life: What a Young CEO Learned on His Journey Through Silicon Valley, co-authored with Reid Hoffman.
Personal Life
A partner in the Technology and Life Sciences groups at Goodwin, john casnocha advises emerging growth companies and venture capital funds on corporate and transactional matters. He also has a special interest in advising entrepreneurs on legal aspects of building and scaling businesses. He is a member of the firm’s hiring committee and was selected to the 2021 Northern California Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers.
Casnocha has co-authored two New York Times bestselling books, “The Alliance: Managing Talent in the Networked Age” and “The Start-Up of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform Your Career.” He is a frequent speaker on business topics. He has appeared on CNN, the CBS Early Show and Fox News. He was named one of “America’s best young entrepreneurs” by BusinessWeek.
Net Worth
John Casnocha’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. He is a successful Silicon Valley venture capitalist who has invested in hundreds of startups. He has also written two books, The Start-Up of You and The Alliance: Managing Talent in the Networked Age. He has also been featured on CBS’s The Early Show, CNN, and CNBC. He is also a co-author with Reid Hoffman, who is the founder of professional social networking website LinkedIn. His book The Start-Up of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself and Transform Your Career was released in 2007. It has sold over a million copies.
