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.
Contact· published on Josh's own website
Experience
- Muditā Venture PartnersCo-founder and Managing Partner, Muditā Venture Partners - an early-stage venture fund with a soul.current2022 — presentDetroit, Michigan, United States
- ImpactElevenCo-founding Partner, ImpactEleven - a speaker development accelerator & community.current2017 — presentDetroit, Michigan, United States
- Platypus LabsCo-founder & Chairman, Platypus Labs - a global innovation studio unlocking everyday innovation.current2017 — presentDetroit, Michigan, United States
- Platypus Labs2X New York Times best-selling Author and Global Innovation & Creativity Thought Leader & Speaker.current2008 — presentDetroit, Michigan, United States
- Detroit Venture PartnersCEO / Managing Partner2010 — 2014Detroit, MI
- University of MichiganAdjunct Professor of Applied Creativity2011 — 2013Ann Arbor, MI
- HelloWorld, Inc.CEO and Founder1999 — 2010Pleasant Ridge, MI
- 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
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Washington Post Best Selling AuthorAdvertisingAnalyticsBloggingBusinessBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyBusiness PlanningFrom Josh's professional profile.
Investments
Investor
Amplify Publishing Group
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Mudita Venture
Alec Cherrin
Director of Emerging Ventures at Mudita Venture
Annamarie Galante
Business Operations Manager at Mudita Venture
Buddy Foster
Associate at Mudita Venture
Denis LeClair
VP Engineering & Co-founder at Mudita Venture
Ethan Linkner
Managing Partner at Mudita Venture
Fahim Sheikh
CEO & Co-founder at Mudita Venture
Gary Shuman
Partner at Mudita Venture
Jess Taylor
Director, Acquisitions 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.
- What companies has Josh Linkner invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Amplify Publishing Group.
- 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).
Same school
Also attended University of Florida151
Bill GurleyGeneral Partner Emeritus at BenchmarkLauren HolsingerChief Of Staff at March Capital PartnersAndrea EchstenkamperVP of Marketing at HeavybitAmy KalokerinosInvestor at Khosla VenturesBrendon SchmidtPrincipal & Head of Business Development at Sierra VenturesDavid CorreaChief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at Marlin Equity Partners
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Also attended Berklee College of Music16
Issi RozenInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Allie RiesSenior Associate, Capital Formation at March Capital PartnersChloë McAuleyExecutive Assistant at March Capital PartnersErin WallaceChief Compliance Officer & Director of Administration at Endeavour CapitalJared WinegradPartner at FINTOP CapitalChad DickersonCEO/CTO Etsy at GATHER VENTURES
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Also attended Lawrence Technological University3
Also attended Walsh College9
David ArmstrongPartner, Chief Financial Officer at Augment VenturesMary OwenGeneral Partner at Forma CapitalChristine AmboryAssociate Vice President, Portfolio Management at Invest DetroitDerek EdwardsSenior Vice President, Lending at Invest DetroitElizabeth FreitasSenior Vice President, Portfolio Management at Invest DetroitDamon HodgeVice President, Lending at Invest Detroit
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Shared employers
Also worked at Muditā Venture Partners4
Also worked at Detroit Venture Partners17
Brentt BaltimorePrincipal at GreycroftJared StasikPartner at Detroit Venture PartnersGabe KarpOperating Partner at Detroit Venture PartnersHaemi KimDirector of Finance at Detroit Venture PartnersCory TincherInvestor at Detroit Venture PartnersLindsey KilbrideInvestor at Detroit Venture Partners
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Also worked at University of Michigan116
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