Josh Reeves

Josh Reeves is the CEO and co-founder of Gusto, a prominent HR and payroll company in the United States that serves small and medium-sized businesses. He co-founded Gusto in 2011, and the company has grown significantly, now serving over 300,000 businesses and generating more than $500 million in revenue as of 2022.45 Before Gusto, Josh was the CEO and co-founder of Unwrap, a SaaS startup acquired in 2010, and he started his career as an early employee at Zazzle.1 He holds both a BS and MS in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University.1

Under Josh's leadership, Gusto has expanded its offerings beyond payroll to include health benefits, employee onboarding, tax credits, and remote hiring solutions. The company has also become a strong player in embedded fintech solutions, recently partnering with JPM Chase.45 Josh emphasizes the importance of aligning company values with those of potential hires and has implemented structured processes for hiring and employee management at Gusto.4

Josh has been involved in discussions and partnerships aimed at enhancing the remote work ecosystem, reflecting on how the pandemic accelerated the shift to remote work and how Gusto adapted to support its clients during this time.3 Despite the challenges posed by the changing macroeconomic environment, Josh remains committed to building a durable business that drives meaningful impact.2