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Josh Linkner

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Managing Partner at Mudita Venture · Managing Partner at Detroit Venture Partners · Board director at Marxent Labs

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About

Josh Linkner is Managing Partner of Mudita Venture, which he founded in 2021. He is a five-time technology entrepreneur who says he created over $200 million in exit value and generated over $1B in returns as a venture capitalist, and has helped launch more than 100 startups. He is also an author, keynote speaker, and jazz guitarist, and grew up in Detroit.

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Board director at Marxent Labs

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Marxent Labs's investors · 2

Detroit Venture PartnersDetroit · since 2023Stage 1 VenturesCoconut Grove

Co-founders at Marxent Labs

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BRET BESECKERExecutive Officer, Director
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BARRY BESECKERExecutive Officer, Director

Experience

  1. Muditā Venture PartnersCo-founder and Managing Partner, Muditā Venture Partners - an early-stage venture fund with a soul.current2022 — presentDetroit, Michigan, United States
  2. ImpactElevenCo-founding Partner, ImpactEleven - a speaker development accelerator & community.current2017 — presentDetroit, Michigan, United States
  3. Platypus LabsCo-founder & Chairman, Platypus Labs - a global innovation studio unlocking everyday innovation.current2017 — presentDetroit, Michigan, United States
  4. Platypus Labs2X New York Times best-selling Author and Global Innovation & Creativity Thought Leader & Speaker.current2008 — presentDetroit, Michigan, United States
  5. Detroit Venture PartnersCEO / Managing Partner2010 — 2014Detroit, MI
  6. University of MichiganAdjunct Professor of Applied Creativity2011 — 2013Ann Arbor, MI
  7. HelloWorld, Inc.CEO and Founder1999 — 2010Pleasant Ridge, MI
  8. GlobalLink New MediaCEO / Founder1995 — 1999Detroit, MI

Skills & more

Professional Speaker99Best Selling Author19Creativity Expert99Venture Capitalist81CEO87Jazz Musician62New York Times Best Selling Author47Wall St. Journal Best Selling Author43USA Today Best Selling Author41Amazon.com Best Selling Author41Barnes & Noble Best Selling Author38Publisher's Weekly Best Selling Author37
+8 moreWashington Post Best Selling AuthorAdvertisingAnalyticsBloggingBusinessBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyBusiness Planning

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Investments

Investor

Amplify Publishing GroupAre You a HumaniRule

Sources: the firm's website · curated public sources.

Colleagues at Mudita Venture

Alec Cherrin
Director of Emerging Ventures at Mudita Venture
Annamarie Galante
Business Operations Manager at Mudita Venture
Bradley Lapaugh
Senior Vice President Business Development at Mudita Venture
Buddy Foster
Associate at Mudita Venture
Dani Schulgasser
Marketing Manager at Mudita Venture
Denis LeClair
VP Engineering & Co-founder at Mudita Venture
Ethan Linker
General Partner at Mudita Venture
Ethan Linkner
Managing Partner at Mudita Venture

Frequently asked questions

Who is Josh Linkner?
Josh Linkner is Managing Partner of Mudita Venture, which he founded in 2021. He is a five-time technology entrepreneur who says he created over $200 million in exit value and generated over $1B in returns as a venture capitalist, and has helped launch more than 100 startups. He is also an author, keynote speaker, and jazz guitarist, and grew up in Detroit.
Where does Josh Linkner work?
Josh Linkner is Managing Partner at Mudita Venture and Board director at Marxent Labs.
What companies has Josh Linkner invested in?
Investments tracked here include Amplify Publishing Group, Are You a Human, iRule.
Where did Josh Linkner go to school?
Josh Linkner studied at University of Florida (BS, Advertising); Berklee College of Music (Jazz Composition); Lawrence Technological University (Honorary Doctor of Business Administration).

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Also worked at Platypus Labs1

Ruchira DasguptaCOO at Mudita Venture