Josh is a highly creative troublemaker. He passionately believes that every individual possesses an incredible capacity for creativity, and he is determined to unleash innovative thinking and foster creative problem-solving to help leaders, individuals, and communities thrive. With a proven track record, Josh has founded and served as CEO of five technology companies, which collectively sold for over $200 million. He is also an accomplished author, having written four books, including the New York Times bestsellers "Disciplined Dreaming" and "The Road to Reinvention".
Josh has made significant investments in and provided mentorship to more than 100 startups. As a founding partner of Detroit Venture Partners, he actively contributes to the growth and success of entrepreneurial ventures. Josh's entrepreneurial prowess has earned him prestigious accolades, including being named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year twice, as well as receiving the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award. If you are seeking to unlock your own creative potential or unravel the secrets of launching a successful business, spending time with Detroit's most entrepreneurial son is a must.
As we enter a new era of business, 50% of leaders in the United States have lost confidence in their ability to make decisions in the face of uncertainty. The level of disruption, technology threats, and volatility can be paralyzing. We are in a leadership crisis and must embrace a new model to meet today’s challenges. — Facing uncertainty and volatility. — Seeking better ways to drive the outcomes they crave the most. — Struggling to keep up with the pace of change.
The pressure to generate big ideas can feel overwhelming. We know that bold innovations are critical in these disruptive and competitive times, but when it comes to breakthrough thinking, we often freeze up. — Aware of the need to innovate but having a hard time getting started. — Responsible for creating a culture of innovation. — Feeling pressure to generate breakthroughs but struggling to deliver them.
The business you’re running today isn’t the business you’ll be running next year. In this moment of volatility and uncertainty, we are being called to lead in a radically different way… more decisive, creative, and adaptable. So how can we use this defining moment to ensure relevancy, sustainability, and success in the future? — Being Called to lead in a bold, new way — Overwhelmed with the demands of modern leadership — Craving a more innovative approach to drive explosive growth, gain competitive advantage, and get more from their teams
We’re living in a rate of change like none other in history. The hard truth is that we can no longer rely on the models of the past and expect the same results. — Struggling to keep up with the rate of change. — Overwhelmed with competitive threats, technology advancements, and shifting disruptive market forces. — Recognizing the need for reinvention but struggling to gain traction.
In our modern AI-driven world, creativity has become the currency of success. It’s the one thing that can’t be outsourced or automated; the indisputable competitive advantage. We are all hard-wired to be creative, yet most of us have underdeveloped creative skills. And today, more than ever before, creative problem-solving and inventive thinking are crucial to overcoming obstacles and seizing opportunities. — Facing increasing challenges and competitive threats — Craving a new approach to harness their full creative potential — Struggling to keep up with the pace of innovation
