Josh Linkner is a venture capitalist, tech entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author of "Disciplined Dreaming," and top-rated keynot speaker. As CEO and managing partner of Detroit Venture Partners, he helps startups disrupt the old guard while helping to rebuild his hometown of Detroit, Michigan. He's on a mission to drive creativity, innovations and reinvention. And he also plays a mean jazz guitar.

Detroit Venture Partners helps to rebuild Detroit, Michigan by backing passionate entrepreneurs who can make an impact through their own innovative ideas.