Josh Resnick
InvestorCo-Founder & General Partner at OpenSky Ventures · Board director at Avilar Therapeutics
Los Angeles, California
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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About
Josh Resnick is an operator turned investor who co-founded the video game developer Pandemic Studios, which sold to Electronic Arts for $860 million. He later co-founded the luxury confections brand Sugarfina, which was named to Fast Company's list of "50 Most Innovative Startups." He serves as Managing Partner of Pure Imagination Brands, a portfolio spanning 50-plus companies across consumer, food & beverage, and tech. He is now Co-Founder and General Partner of OpenSky Ventures, where he backs early-stage commerce enablement tech companies and consumer brands.
Beyond investing
- Founded
- Co-founded video game developer Pandemic Studios, which was acquired by Electronic Arts for $860 million. Co-founded the luxury confections brand Sugarfina.
- Awards
- Sugarfina, which he co-founded, was named to Fast Company's '50 Most Innovative Startups.'
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Board director at Avilar Therapeutics
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Experience
- OpenSky VenturesCo-Founder & General Partnercurrent2022 — presentVenice, CA
- Pure Imagination BrandsManaging Partnercurrent2019 — presentVenice, California
- PEF CommunityMembercurrent2024 — present
- edulis labsAdvisorcurrent2023 — present
- LevantaAdvisorcurrent2023 — present
- Alliance for SoCal InnovationMember, SVP Evaluation Committeecurrent2022 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
- Siena AIAdvisorcurrent2023 — present
- NomadicaAdvisorcurrent2022 — present
- SugarfinaCo-Founder & CEO2012 — 2019Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Seismic GamesBoard Member2013 — 2018Los Angeles, California
- Payoff.comBoard Member2012 — 2014Los Angeles, California
- Pandemic StudiosCo-Founder and President1998 — 2010Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- ActivisionDirector of Production2004 — 2008Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
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Investments
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Avilar TherapeuticsBarnanaBright Peak TherapeuticsGameSaladHappy MoneyHoneybee HealthMariana OncologyNguyen Coffee SupplyOur PlacePlaydekQuench BioStackSocialThankfulUprising FoodUpwageVantage Point
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Colleagues at OpenSky Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Josh Resnick?
- Josh Resnick is an operator turned investor who co-founded the video game developer Pandemic Studios, which sold to Electronic Arts for $860 million. He later co-founded the luxury confections brand Sugarfina, which was named to Fast Company's list of "50 Most Innovative Startups." He serves as Managing Partner of Pure Imagination Brands, a portfolio spanning 50-plus companies across consumer, food & beverage, and tech. He is now Co-Founder and General Partner of OpenSky Ventures, where he backs early-stage commerce enablement tech companies and consumer brands.
- Where does Josh Resnick work?
- Josh Resnick is Co-Founder & General Partner at OpenSky Ventures and Board director at Avilar Therapeutics.
- What check size does Josh Resnick write?
- Josh Resnick typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- What companies has Josh Resnick invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Avilar Therapeutics, Barnana, Bright Peak Therapeutics, GameSalad, Happy Money, Honeybee Health, Mariana Oncology, Nguyen Coffee Supply, Our Place, Playdek, Quench Bio, StackSocial, and 4 more.
- Where did Josh Resnick go to school?
- Josh Resnick studied at The Wharton School (MBA, Multinational Management); Pomona College (BA, International Relations); Crossroads.
- What awards has Josh Resnick received?
- Sugarfina, which he co-founded, was named to Fast Company's '50 Most Innovative Startups.'
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