About
Josh Christensen is a Director at Mercato Partners' Growth Fund, where he leads sourcing and investing efforts in Southern California and advises executive teams on growth strategy and organizational change. Before joining Mercato in 2016, he was VP of Private Equity Investing and an engagement manager at Cicero Group, leading consulting and transformation engagements for Fortune 1000 clients. He holds a B.A. in Spanish and business, an M.B.A. from the David Eccles School of Business, and a J.D. from the S.J. Quinney College of Law, all from the University of Utah.
Mercato Partners @mercatopartners
We're in search of warmer weather this week! Find us in and around L.A. Wedβ Fri as we make our way across the valley meeting with founders and fellow funders. If you want to catch us on our last SoCal trip before yearend, comment below to schedule time to meet up. https://t.co/8Kt2JbeDMC

Dec 2, 2024
Mercato Partners @mercatopartners
Alongside prospect experience and targeting, building feedback loops is 1 of the 3 keys to successful paid media. It is critical to the paid team understanding market dynamics and campaign success, and helps define targeting strategies. https://t.co/I7mmHz97r9

Nov 20, 2024
Mercato Partners @mercatopartners
And just like that ... the final days of November travel are here! Tomorrow the team is off to Washington D.C. to host the 'Secret Agents of Innovation' founder event with @SiliconVlyBank, and to St. George, UT to meet with the @VasionSoftware team. https://t.co/wJp1H3nm2p

Nov 18, 2024
Experience
- MercatoDirector, Artificial Intelligencecurrent2024 β present
- MercatoDirector, Growth Equitycurrent2024 β presentUtah, United States
- MercatoPrincipal, Growth Equity & Artificial Intelligence2018 β 2024Greater Salt Lake City Area
- MercatoSenior Associate2016 β 2018Greater Salt Lake City Area
- VasionMember, Board of Directorscurrent2017 β presentSaint George, Utah
- LambdaBoard Observercurrent2025 β presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Protopia AIMember, Board of Directorscurrent2024 β presentAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area
- ArtisightBoard Observercurrent2026 β presentChicago, IL
- Latent AIBoard Observercurrent2024 β presentPrinceton, NJ
- MappedBoard Observercurrent2024 β presentLos Angeles, CA
- Cloud Elements, a UiPath companyMember, Board of Directors2019 β 2021Denver, Colorado
- Cicero GroupEngagement Manager - Strategy Consulting & Big Data2015 β 2016Greater Salt Lake City Area
- Cicero GroupVP of Private Equity Investing2015 β 2016Salt Lake City
- Cicero GroupSenior Associate - Management Consulting2014 β 2015Greater Salt Lake City Area
- Backcountry.comCorporate Development2013 β 2014Park City, UT
- Backcountry.comQuality Assurance Test Engineer2008 β 2013Park City, UT
- Backcountry.comSenior Sales Associate2006 β 2013Park City, UT
- Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute - University of UtahAssociate Consultant2011 β 2013Greater Salt Lake City Area
- Summit Financial Resources, L.P.Legal Associate (2L Summer)2012Greater Salt Lake City Area
- Layton ConstructionLegal Associate (1L Summer)2011Sandy, UT
Education
- University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of LawJuris Doctor (J.D.)
- University of Utah - David Eccles School of BusinessMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
- University of UtahBachelor's Degree, Spanish Major | Business Minor
Skills & more
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Financial ModelingValuationCorporate FinanceManagement ConsultingDue DiligenceStrategic ConsultingLegal ResearchBusiness PlanningSpanishNegotiationStrategyAnalysisLanguages English Β· Spanish
- Bar Certification β Utah State Bar
From Josh's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law1
Also attended University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business30
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Also attended University of Utah66
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Shared employers
Also worked at Mercato19
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Also worked at Lambda9
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Also worked at Artisight2
Also worked at Mapped7
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Investments
Board seats
SpheroVasion
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