Northwood University will welcome New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur and venture capital investor Josh Linkner for a special presentation on Monday, Nov. 30.
The event begins at 3 p.m. in Griswold Lecture Hall and is open to students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the public. A reception and book signing will follow at 4:30 p.m. in Griswold Dining Hall. Linkner will provide 100 complimentary copies of his newest book, “Big Little Breakthroughs.”
Linkner has spent more than three decades building companies, investing in startups and helping organizations approach challenges with greater creativity and repanies that collectively created more than 10,000 jobs and sold for a combined value exceeding $200 million
He is co-founder and managing partner of Muditā
He is co-founder and managing partner of Muditā Venture Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm investing in emerging technologies. Throughout his career, he has helped more than 100 startups launch and grow, generating more than $1 billion in investor returns. Linkner has twice been named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year and received the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award.
“At Northwood, we believe the principles of free enterprise come to life when individuals have the freedom and initiative to turn ideas into opportunities,” said Academic Vice President and Provost Dr. Kristin Stehouwer. “Josh Linkner’s career demonstrates how entrepreneurial thinking and creativity can lead to innovation, job creation and meaningful impact. We look forward to welcoming him and sharing his insights with our students and the broader community.”
Linkner has a longstanding connection to America’s Free Enterprise University. His book “Disciplined Dreaming” was selected as Northwood’s Fall 2011 Omniquest selection, and he visited the Midland campus in 2012.
He is also co-founder and chairman of Platypus
He is also co-founder and chairman of Platypus Labs, a global research, training and consulting firm focused on innovation. An accomplished jazz guitarist, Linkner studied at Berklee College of Music and has performed more than 1,000 concerts worldwide. His experience in business and music has shaped his approach to innovation and his mission to help people “Find A Way” through inventive thinking.
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