Josh Oeding

Josh Oeding is a prominent entrepreneur and venture capitalist based in Wichita, Kansas. He is the Founder & General Partner of Tenzing Capital Ventures, a seed-stage venture capital fund he established in 2021.123

Professional Background

Oeding has an extensive background in business development, innovation, and entrepreneurship:

• Worked at Koch Industries from 2008-2018 in various leadership roles, including Director of Strategy & Innovation
• Served as President & CEO of NXTUS from July 2018 to February 2023, focusing on growing the regional innovation ecosystem123
• Founded Accelerate Venture Partners in October 2018, a network of investors supporting early-stage technology companies1
• Currently a Board Member at Emprise Bank since September 202212
• Invests $100k-$250k in seed and Series A SaaS, Fintech, and Marketplace companies through Tenzing Capital1

Education and Expertise

• Graduated from Wichita State University with a B.B.A. in Entrepreneurship (1995-1999)13
• Passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, and supporting startup growth in the Midwest3

Oeding is committed to building the startup ecosystem, connecting entrepreneurs with resources, capital, and opportunities in the region.