Joshua Payne

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Joshua Payne was the founder of StackSocial, Inc. (founded 2011) and served as Chief Executive Officer from 2011 to 2022.
Mr. Payne was the founder of Smartvark, Inc. (founded 2010) and served as Chief Executive Officer in 2012.
Mr. Payne is the founder of Renegade Capital LP (founded 2023) and holds the title of General Partner since 2023.
Mr. Payne is the founder of OpenSky Ventures Management Co LLC (founded 2023) and holds the title of General Partner since 2023.
Mr. Payne was the founder of StackCommerce (founded 2011) and served as Director from 2022 to 2025.
Mr. Payne is the founder of Onward Group, Inc. (founded 2023) and holds the title of Chief Executive Officer since 2023.
Current jobs include Board Member at TriplePulse, Inc. since 2014; Advisor at Retention Brands AT LLC since 2022; Advisor at Dollar Flight Club, Inc. since 2022; Advisor at Lightbox Media, Inc. since 2021; and Advisor at The Bounty App, Inc. since 2022.
Former jobs include Manager-Strategic Partnerships at Intel Corp.
in 2006; Senior Manager-Business Development at Yahoo!, Inc. in 2011; Manager-Business Development at Meebo, Inc. in 2009; Venture Capital Associate at The Aurora Funds, Inc. from 2007 to 2010; and Venture Partner at Amplify.
LA Partners LLC from 2022 to 2024.
Education includes an MBA degree from Duke University conferred in 2008 and an undergraduate degree from Indiana University conferred in 2002.

Joshua Payne active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Dollar Flight Club, Inc. Dollar Flight Club, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates an e-mail-based subscription services that help members save an outrageous amount of money on international airfare	Consultant / Advisor	2021-12-31
TriplePulse, Inc. TriplePulse, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Engages in the online retail of sports nutrition products for athletes	Director/Board Member	2013-12-31
Renegade Capital LP Renegade Capital LP Investment ManagersFinance Renegade Capital focuses on investing in companies in underserved industries where opportunity exists to unlock significant value. The firm invests across a company's lifecycle, from start-up to expansion and buyout. Investments range from $1 million to $10 million in equity, although they can do larger deals and will do smaller deals where the opportunity warrants. In select situations, they also invest in subordinate and senior debt.	Founder	2022-12-31
Retention Brands AT LLC Retention Brands AT LLC Internet RetailRetail Trade Operates subscription based beauty products services	Consultant / Advisor	2021-12-31
The Bounty App, Inc. The Bounty App, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Operates as an online service company that helps TikTok creators monetize brand reviews and recommendations	Consultant / Advisor	2021-12-31
Lightbox Media, Inc. Lightbox Media, Inc. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Operates as a customer service experience platform for brands & retailers	Consultant / Advisor	2020-12-31

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Companies	Position	End
Amplify.LA Partners LLC Amplify.LA Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Amplify.LA Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of consumer, enterprise, fintech and healthcare sectors. It participates in pre-seed and early stage capital requirements.	Private Equity Investor	2023-12-31
StackSocial, Inc. StackSocial, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops product discovery platform for online publishers, communities and brands	Chief Executive Officer	2022-02-28
Smartvark, Inc.	Founder	2011-12-31
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Intel Corp. Intel Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Engages in design, development, manufacture and sale of CPUs and integrated circuits to computing and related end products	Electronic Technology
Yahoo!, Inc. Yahoo!, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a digital media company that delivers personalized digital content and experiences across devices	Technology Services
Meebo, Inc. Meebo, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides web-based instant messaging services	Technology Services
TriplePulse, Inc. TriplePulse, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Engages in the online retail of sports nutrition products for athletes	Retail Trade
Duke University Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The Aurora Funds, Inc. The Aurora Funds, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Aurora Funds invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of healthcare and information technology. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements.	Finance
Indiana University Indiana University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Amplify.LA Partners LLC Amplify.LA Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Amplify.LA Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of consumer, enterprise, fintech and healthcare sectors. It participates in pre-seed and early stage capital requirements.	Finance
StackSocial, Inc. StackSocial, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops product discovery platform for online publishers, communities and brands	Technology Services
Smartvark, Inc.
Renegade Capital LP Renegade Capital LP Investment ManagersFinance Renegade Capital focuses on investing in companies in underserved industries where opportunity exists to unlock significant value. The firm invests across a company's lifecycle, from start-up to expansion and buyout. Investments range from $1 million to $10 million in equity, although they can do larger deals and will do smaller deals where the opportunity warrants. In select situations, they also invest in subordinate and senior debt.	Finance
Retention Brands AT LLC Retention Brands AT LLC Internet RetailRetail Trade Operates subscription based beauty products services	Retail Trade
Dollar Flight Club, Inc. Dollar Flight Club, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates an e-mail-based subscription services that help members save an outrageous amount of money on international airfare	Technology Services
Lightbox Media, Inc. Lightbox Media, Inc. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Operates as a customer service experience platform for brands & retailers	Consumer Services
The Bounty App, Inc. The Bounty App, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Operates as an online service company that helps TikTok creators monetize brand reviews and recommendations	Consumer Services