Josh Payne

Josh Payne is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor currently serving as a General Partner at OpenSky Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on funding innovative startups in commerce. As the Founder of Onward, Josh delivers exceptional customer experiences for modern brands. Josh also holds advisory roles at several companies, including Retention Brands, Yearly Legacy, Intro, ABLE, Levanta, Siena AI, and Tare, leveraging expertise in direct-to-consumer sales, empathic AI, and e-commerce marketing. A notable founder and former CEO of StackCommerce, Josh has a strong background in partnerships with global brands and retailers. Josh earned an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Duke University and a B.S. in Computer Information Systems from Indiana University Bloomington.