Jonathan Basker

Jonathan Basker is a master at bridging deep inner transformation with real-world business outcomes. With a rare blend of startup leadership expertise and a grounded understanding of human behavior and consciousness, Jonathan helps leaders align their energy, leadership, and culture so that business results flow with greater clarity and ease. He works with founders, venture capitalists, and executive teams who want to unlock their full power—not through more effort, but through more alignment.

Jonathan’s coaching is grounded in a simple but radical truth: when leaders create inner clarity, outer results flourish. His work focuses on the energetic foundations of leadership—helping clients shift from fear and friction into presence, joy, and creative momentum. He brings 20 years of hands-on startup leadership experience, having shaped cultures at Etsy as the first HR and culture hire, Handy, Barkbox, betaworks (where he helped pioneer one of the first venture studios) and many others. This work isn't theory for him—its lived experience.

Jonathan is known for his unique style: a potent mix of loving pressure, strategic insight, and unwavering acceptance. He meets clients where they are, but never lets them stay there. His clients describe him as a trusted guide who helps them make decisions with less noise, lead with deeper conviction, and fall in love with the journey again.

Jonathan lives in New York City, where he’s equally energized by long walks through the park, new fatherhood, and the wild ride of building a life with heart.

If you’re ready to lead from your core, love yourself more deeply, and build a culture of success where people are thrilled to come to work—Jonathan is the coach to take you there.

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You are the right match for Jonathan if:

You’re big-hearted and play full out.
You want to unlock your own unique energy of authentic, conscious leadership.
You care deeply about culture—and want yours to be alive with meaning, joy, purpose and effectiveness.
You’re ready to enjoy the ride and see leadership as a grand adventure, not a grind.
You want a coach who will meet you with deep presence, loving pressure, and supportive business insight.

PRAISE FOR

Jonathan Basker

I have been working with Jonathan as an Executive Coach for over five years over two leadership roles, and working with Jonathan has been absolutely transformative to my performance as an executive and leader. As a coach, Jonathan is empathetic, engaged, and growth-oriented, and has developed a program customized around my needs and biggest learning opportunities. I would not be where I am as a leader today without Jonathan in my corner -- and not only do the results speak for themselves in my career, I have recommended Jonathan countless times to colleagues and friends as well. I highly recommend Jonathan for anyone who is looking to improve their effectiveness as a manager, executive or leader in any context!

Bryan Mayer

VP Performance Marketing at DailyPay

We hired Jonathan to facilitate an executive offsite a year ago. We have an experienced partnership with no shortage of strong perspectives. Jonathan masterfully navigated the differing points of view to help us find common ground on our mission and vision, and more importantly build much stronger bonds across the team. He helped us break down walls, know each other better as both leaders and human beings, and find deeper and more authentic ways of working together. I have personally known Jonathan for years and have always been impressed by his intelligence, empathy, and depth of feeling. I knew how good a coach he was, but even with that high bar, I was blown away by how well he facilitated our team offsite. He is a thoughtful program designer and emphatic facilitator, and an even better human being. I am lucky to know him and we were lucky to have him help us as an organization. I would absolutely hire him again and recommend him as a coach and facilitator to other portfolio companies whenever I can. You should work with him if ever given the opportunity.

Matt Hoffman

Partner and Head of Talent at M13

I had the privilege of working with Jonathan Basker as my executive coach for several years, and I cannot recommend him highly enough, especially for early-stage founders seeking guidance in their leadership journey. Jonathan's approach to coaching is both profound and practical. He has a deep understanding of the unique challenges that startup founders face, and his focus goes beyond mere business advice. Instead, Jonathan excels at supporting founders in building and managing high-performing teams, which is crucial for startup success. What sets Jonathan apart is his holistic approach to personal and professional development. He seamlessly integrates cutting-edge ideas from contemporary thinkers like Adam Grant emphasizing authenticity, mindfulness, and continuous growth. Jonathan's coaching philosophy encourages embracing discomfort as a pathway to growth, fostering self-awareness, and maintaining authenticity in leadership. Throughout our coaching relationship, Jonathan consistently demonstrated his commitment to my success. While we had regularly scheduled meetings, he always made himself available during critical moments, providing invaluable support when I needed it most. Jonathan's expertise lies in helping founders navigate and regulate their energy and emotions, identify and manage blind spots, and develop actionable skills to enable others. His guidance was instrumental in building a healthy company culture and enhancing my leadership capabilities. For early-stage founders looking to elevate their leadership skills, manage team dynamics effectively, and cultivate a thriving organizational culture, Jonathan Basker is an excellent choice. His unique blend of empathy, insight, and practical tools makes him an outstanding executive coach. I highly recommend Jonathan to any founder ready to embrace personal growth and transform their leadership approach!

David Zilberman

CEO of GraphiteRX

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