Josh Carter

About Josh Carter

I’m a builder at heart — of companies, communities, and solutions that tackle real-world challenges. Over the years, I’ve worn many hats: founder of a VC-backed tech startup, connector of early-stage innovators to government partners, and advocate for scalable change through public-private collaboration.What drives me is a belief that innovation thrives when people, purpose, and resources come together. Whether it’s helping entrepreneurs in the Pacific Northwest find the right support to grow or helping the Department of Defense in sourcing groundbreaking technologies through effective programming, I focus on creating systems that unlock potential at scale.At every stage, I look for the overlooked opportunity, the untapped connection, and the bold idea that just might change everything.

Experience

1. Founding General Partner

   Founder First Fund

   Aug 2024 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Working to put fuel in the jets of ignored founders throughout the PNW.

Education

• Academy of Art University

  3D Art/Animation

  2000 — 2002

Skills

• Saas
• Telecommunications Engineering
• Team Management
• Octel
• Product Management
• Networking
• Enterprise Software
• Voip
• Team Building
• Management
• Telecommunications
• Leadership
• Mobile Devices
• Ibm Certified
• Voice Over Ip (Voip)
• Rolm Hicom
• Mobile Applications
• Software Project Management
• Extreme Networks
• Project Management
• Sip
• Wireless
• Telephony
• Start-Ups
• Social Media
• Call Centers
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Technical Support
• Avaya Communication Manager
• Cloud Computing