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Josh Broward, Ph.D.

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Venture Partner at SV Venture Group
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Josh Broward, Ph. D. , is the CEO of Wisdom Partners, where he is known as the "Founder Whisperer. " He leverages his doctorate in Organizational Leadership and mentorship roles at TechStars and Plug & Play to coach startup founders on scaling their companies. Colleagues describe him as pragmatic, thoughtful, and an exceptional coach.

Josh is deeply invested in developing leaders and organizations. His academic work and publications explore the intersection of leadership, change, and innovation, reflecting a core passion for helping people and businesses overcome challenges. He has recently taken up triathlons, approaching them with the motto: "Anything worth doing is worth doing slowly! "

Unique fact: Josh authored a book titled "Follow the Leader: An Integrated Theology of Leader Development, " blending theological principles with modern business leadership.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Venture Partner
Job Level
Leadership
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
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Founder Coaching
As the "Founder Whisperer, " his primary focus is helping startup founders navigate challenges ranging from scaling operations to leadership development.
Leadership Development
His Ph. D. is in Organizational Leadership with a focus on leader development, and he has written and taught extensively on the subject.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
Venture Partner
SV Venture Group
8-2023
CEO and Co-Founder
Wisdom Partners
11-2021 - 6-2023
IT Business Operations Consultant
Kaiser Permanente
3-2020 - 11-2021
Senior Managerial Consultant
The Permanente Medical Group, Inc.
1-2020 - 4-2020
Principal Consultant
Adaptive Partners
In the press

Media appearances

Flip the Switch Episode 5: Josh Broward – Founder of Wisdom Partners. Featured in YouTube (Flip the Switch)
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Education
2016 - 11-2024
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Eastern University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
MidAmerica Nazarene University
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