Josh Linkner
Unlock creative potential with Josh Linkner, speaker and innovation expert. Josh helps organizations drive growth through creative problem-solving and entrepreneurial thinking, delivering insights backed by five successful tech exits and the Presidential Champion of Change Award.
Detroit, United States
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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.
Josh's unparalleled track record of founding and scaling technology companies to over $200 million in sales showcases his deep understanding of innovation and entrepreneurship. As a New York Times bestselling author and a mentor to over 100 startups, he brings a wealth of actionable insights and inspiring stories to ignite your team's creative potential and drive. Booking Josh means tapping into the mind of a proven innovator and entrepreneur who can transform the way you think about challenges and opportunities.
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