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Josh Spear
Investor, Entrepreneur, Advisor
Joshua L. Spear is an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.4 He is known for his early investments in successful companies such as Uber, Warby Parker, and Electric.15
As an investor at Electric since February 2021, Spear has supported the company, which manages IT and provides real-time IT support for teams through a centralized platform.5
Some key points about Josh Spear:
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World Economic Forum involvement: Nominated as a Young Global Leader in 2009 and served as Chairman of the Global Agenda Council on Social Media from 2010 to 2012.13
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Notable investments: Early investor in Uber (2009), Warby Parker (2013), and Atmo (2020).15
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Entrepreneurial background: Co-founded Undercurrent, a consulting firm acquired in 2015.4
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Philanthropy: Served on the board of The Smithsonian Museum of the North American Indian and advised Millennium Promise.43
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Education: Completed executive education modules at Harvard Kennedy School and Yale University.4
It's important to note that this Josh Spear should not be confused with the Joshua Spear who works at NBCUniversal in finance roles2, as they are different individuals with the same name.