Author & CO-Founder, Platypus Labs

Josh Linkner is on a mission to help everyday people become everyday innovators.
He has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million and is a New York Times bestselling author (four books and counting.) Previously, Josh was the founding CEO of Detroit Venture partners helping over 100 tech startups get off the ground. Today, Josh serves as Chairman and co-founder of Platypus Labs, an innovation research, training, and consulting firm. He has twice been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and is the recipient of the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award.