Josh Simonton

Josh Simonton is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience in various sectors. As Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Nexstar Homes since March 2020, Simonton drives innovation in home building. Since January 2012, Simonton has been a Co-Founder and Board Member of Starwood Custom Homes, a leading custom home builder in Arizona. Simonton also co-founded Bleuwave in March 2018, providing unique construction finance solutions, and has been a Principal and Board Member for Shine Solar since March 2017, focusing on renewable energy. Other roles include Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Roundsquare Ventures, which backs Arizona entrepreneurs, Co-Founder and Board Member at Fun Factory Candy & Novelty Co., and Board Member and Principal at Vizzda, a tech provider for commercial real estate. Additionally, Simonton is Co-Founder and Board Member of The Auto Hall, specializing in pre-owned vehicles, and Co-Founder and Chairman of Schoolbuilder, which simplifies charter school development. Simonton's influence extends across numerous boards, including the Arizona Founders Fund, which supports burgeoning technology firms in the region.