Wiki Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- More well-known as the ex-husband of political analyst and host, Krystal Ball, Jonathan Dariyanani is a dedicated advocate for leveraging technology to unlock human potential globally. With over 25 years of experience, he has played significant roles in financing, business development, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory counsel within the technology sector.
Jonathan R. Dariyanani Wife :
- In 2008, Jonathan tied the knot with his then-girlfriend Krystal Ball. Krystal is now an entrepreneur and a former Democratic congressional candidate, making waves in the political and journalistic arena. Prior to Jonathan, Krystal had been married to Aaron Peterson in 2006.
- The couple welcomed three children into their family: Ella Marie (daughter, born in 2008), Lowell Maxwell (son, born in 2013) and Ida Rose (daughter, born in 2017)
- Despite their happy initial journey together, the couple eventually went their separate ways somewhere around 2021 and got divorced.
- Ball soon got engaged to fellow political commentator Kyle Kulinski in September 2022 and later married him on May 6, 2023. Their wedding was officiated by Marianne Williamson.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- Jonathan earned his Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies (BA) from the University of California, Berkeley.
- He pursued further education and completed his Doctor of Law with a specialization in International Business from the Duke University School of Law in 1997.
Business, Jobs, Career and Net Worth :
- Special Project Manager, Bank of America Securities (1990 – 1991) : Managed TQM program and IVR system implementation.
- Associate Attorney, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (Aug 1997 – Feb 1999) : Handled software and life sciences corporate/venture transactions during this period.
- Director of International Development, LeapFrog (2003 – 2006) : Led global strategy, co-authored patents, and pioneered tech-assisted language learning. Collaborated with CEO on literacy-enhancing tech for children in developing nations.
- International Business Development, K12 (2007 – 2010) : Formed partnerships, orchestrated innovative collaborations, and facilitated language acquisition initiatives worldwide.
- Business Development and Transactional Counsel, Zoma Ventures, LLC. (Oct 2010 – Dec 2012) : Led educational tech consulting, global product development, and intricate partnership negotiations.
- Founder and President, Cognotion. (Nov 2012 – Jul 2021) : Jonathan was the Founder and CEO of Cog Notion. Cog Notion specialized in providing allied health training, with a specific focus on eldercare. The company aimed to improve the training of allied health professionals to ensure better patient care, especially among the elderly. Their flagship product, ReadyCNA, aided COVID-19 crisis response.
- Senior Corporate Counsel, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (Jul 2021 – Nov 2022) : Provided remote legal support for emerging tech firms in Palo Alto, California.
- General Counsel, Helm.ai (Nov 2022 – Present) Currently oversee legal matters for AI software development in Menlo Park, CA.
- Is Jonathan R. Dariyanani Indian / Name Origin : Yes, he is Indian.