Josh Leslie

Angel Investor California, United States ·Founded 2022

Overview

An experienced CEO and angel investor specializing in enterprise software and technology sectors. Josh Leslie currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Gremlin, a company focused on application reliability. Prior to this, he was the CEO and board member of Cumulus Networks, a software company acquired by Nvidia in July 2020. Under his leadership, Cumulus Networks experienced significant growth, increasing revenue by over 2,000% and acquiring more than 2,000 customers, including 30% of the Fortune 1000. Before his tenure at Cumulus Networks, Leslie held various leadership roles, including Vice President of Worldwide Field Operations at Instart Logic Inc., which was acquired by Akamai, and Senior Director of Sales & Alliances at VMware, where he contributed to scaling the company from $100 million to over $1 billion in revenue. In addition to his corporate roles, Leslie is an active angel investor, focusing on early-stage investments in enterprise software and technology companies. His investment portfolio includes companies such as Airgap Networks, a cybersecurity firm specializing in zero trust isolation platforms. Leslie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MBA from Columbia Business School. He is also a lecturer in management at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he shares his expertise in leading sales organizations and business development strategies. His extensive experience in scaling technology companies and his active involvement in the startup ecosystem make him a prominent figure in the enterprise software and technology investment landscape.

Investment Focus

  • Innovative technology solutions
  • Scalable business models
  • Strong management teams
  • Clear market differentiation
  • Potential for significant growth

Portfolio Companies

Airgap Networks

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Frequently asked questions about Josh Leslie

What sectors does Josh Leslie invest in?

Josh Leslie invests in Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing and Enterprise Software, and is based in California, United States. Josh Leslie is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Josh Leslie invest at?

Josh Leslie backs companies at Early Stage and Growth, writing cheques of 1M - 5M.

Which regions does Josh Leslie invest in?

Josh Leslie invests across United States.

What companies has Josh Leslie invested in?

Josh Leslie's portfolio includes Airgap Networks.

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