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Josh Linkner is an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, New York Times bestselling author, innovation expert, keynote speaker, and professional jazz guitarist. He began as a jazz musician, playing his first gig at age 13 in Detroit, an experience that shaped his philosophy of improvisation and creativity. Linkner founded and led five tech companies, including the interactive promotion agency ePrize, which he grew and sold as part of a portfolio that created over 10,000 jobs and generated combined exits exceeding $200 million. As a venture capitalist, he co-founded Detroit Venture Partners and serves as Managing Partner of Muditā Venture Partners. He has helped launch over 100 startups, producing more than $1 billion in investor returns. He is co-founder and Chairman of Platypus Labs, a firm focused on innovation training and consulting. Linkner has written five books on creativity and business innovation, including Disciplined Dreaming and Big Little Breakthroughs. He has received awards such as EY Entrepreneur of the Year and the U.S. Presidential Champion of Change. Today, he delivers keynotes worldwide, inspiring leaders to unlock creative potential and drive meaningful innovation by blending lessons from business, music, and entrepreneurship.
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