Josh Simonton

About Josh Simonton

I am a serial entrepreneur with a passion for building great companies and transforming big ideas into reality. From an early age, I was driven to invest, create, and innovate, making my first real estate investment at just 12 years old (there’s a great story behind that). This entrepreneurial spirit has led me to found, invest in, and scale numerous businesses across diverse industries.Since launching my real estate career in 1996, I have been a principal in over real estate transactions, totaling more than $500 million, and have built a land portfolio exceeding acres.As both a founder and major investor, I have played a key role in the growth of over 20 operating companies, which collectively generate more than $200 million in annual revenue. In the real estate and construction industry, I co-founded Starwood Custom Homes, one of Arizona’s premier luxury homebuilders, Bleuwave a boutique commercial general contractor and Nexstar Homes, the state’s largest scattered-lot builder.My business ventures extend across multiple industries, including solar energy, orthodontics, commercial real estate technology, automotive technology, importing, and manufacturing. Through strategic leadership, innovation, and a relentless drive for growth, I continue to create and scale successful businessesBUSINESS PHILOSOPHYI am highly competitive, whether in sports, business, or even card games. However, I don’t believe in competitors—only friends who do what I do. Success in business is built on collaboration and relationships, because a rising tide lifts all boats.FAMLY FIRSTWhile I love my work, nothing comes before my family. I am blessed with a wonderful wife, five amazing children, and three incredible daughters-in-law. My favorite quote is: “No success in life can compensate for failure in the home.” I strive to live by that principle every day.

Experience

1. Investment Committee Member

   Arizona Founders Fund

   Jun 2016 — Present

   The Arizona Founders Fund is delivering on its promise to invest and support the next generation of AZ’s great technology companies. Arizona has a prolific history of technology creation, however, it has never had its own early stage fund. We solved this problem by raising the Arizona Founders Fund. We are investing in AZ startups, connecting technology pioneers with portfolio companies, and creating new innovation

Skills

• Real Estate
• Real Estate Development
• Contract Negotiation
• Investment Properties
• Strategic Planning
• Finance
• Entrepreneurship
• Start-Ups
• Investors
• Portfolio Management
• Commercial Real Estate
• Residential Homes
• Entitlements
• Team Leadership
• Financial Reporting
• Cash Flow
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Contract Management
• Program Management
• Forecasting