Josh Williams

Josh Williams is the co-founder and co-CEO of Very Great, an innovative consumer product platform that builds and develops brands across multiple categories.12 Here are some key details about his background and career:

Professional Experience

Josh co-founded Very Great in March 2016 and has been leading the company since then.2 Prior to Very Great, he co-founded W&P, a food and beverage design and manufacturing firm based in Brooklyn, NY, in July 2013.2

Before his entrepreneurial ventures, Josh had a career in investment banking:

• Investment Banking Associate at Barclays Capital (July 2011 - July 2013)
• Investment Banking Analyst at Barclays Capital (September 2008 - August 2011)
• Brief stint as Investment Banking Analyst at Lehman Brothers (August 2008 - September 2008)2

Education

Josh Williams has a diverse educational background:

• BA in Economics from the University of Virginia (2004-2008)
• Masters in Italian Cuisine from the Italian Culinary Institute (2007)
• Attended Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (2000-2004)2

Achievements and Company Growth

Under Josh's leadership, Very Great has experienced significant growth:

• The company has grown to over 100 employees
• It has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the US by Inc. magazine1
• Very Great is on track for revenue of $60 million in 2021, doubling its 2020 performance4

Business Approach

Josh and his co-founder Eric Prum have built Very Great as a platform that centralizes various functions of consumer brands, including research and development, launch, and logistics.3 They have launched multiple brands under the Very Great umbrella, including:

• W&P Design (housewares)
• Wild One (pet products)
• Courant (tech accessories)3

The company is now exploring opportunities to acquire and grow existing DTC (direct-to-consumer) brands, leveraging their experience and infrastructure to scale these businesses.4