Joshua Ness

Joshua Ness is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in startup development, technology innovation, and marketing. As Managing Director at Startup Grind since April 2014, Joshua has been instrumental in educating and influencing the next generation of startups while maintaining a global network of investors and business leaders. In October 2023, Joshua joined the U.S. Department of State as a Fulbright Specialist, focusing on technology program and infrastructure development. Previous roles include Senior Manager at Verizon's 5G Labs, where impactful solutions in digital transformation were developed, and co-founder of StrategyHack, which facilitated enterprise collaboration with startups. Joshua also served as Marketing Director at Hubb, where contributions to integrated marketing strategy and company-wide initiatives were key. Joshua holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of North Texas.