Joshua Payne
Founder at Renegade Capital LP
Profile
Joshua Payne is the founder of Onward Group, Inc. (founded in 2024), StackSocial, Inc. (founded in 2011), Smartvark, Inc. (founded in 2010), Renegade Capital LP (founded in 2023), StackCommerce (founded in 2011), and OpenSky Ventures Management Co LLC (founded in 2023).
He held the title of Chief Executive Officer at StackSocial, Inc. from 2011 to 2022 and Chief Executive Officer at Smartvark, Inc. in 2012.
He is currently a General Partner at Renegade Capital LP (since 2023) and a Board Member at TriplePulse, Inc. (since 2014).
He is also currently a Venture Partner at Amplify.
LA Partners LLC, an Advisor at Retention Brands AT LLC, Dollar Flight Club, Inc., Lightbox Media, Inc., and The Bounty App, Inc. Mr. Payne's former positions include Manager-Strategic Partnerships at Intel Corp.
(2002-2006), Senior Manager-Business Development at Yahoo!, Inc. (2009-2011), Manager-Business Development at Meebo, Inc. (2008-2009), and Venture Capital Associate at The Aurora Funds, Inc. (2007-2010).
He holds 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 |
|---|---|---|
Amplify.LA Partners LLC
 Amplify.LA Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Amplify.LA Partners LLC (Amplify.LA Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Paul Bricault, Richard E. Wolpert, Oded Noy. The firm is headquartered in Venice, California. | Private Equity Investor | 2022-02-28 |
Dollar Flight Club, Inc.
 Dollar Flight Club, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Dollar Flight Club is an American company that provides cheap flight alerts to its members. By subscribing to their service, customers can receive notifications about discounted flights that can save them over $500 on both international and domestic flights. With over 1 million members, Dollar Flight Club is a popular choice for those looking to save money on travel. | Consultant / Advisor | 2021-12-31 |
TriplePulse, Inc.
 TriplePulse, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade TriplePulse, Inc. engages in the online retail of sports nutrition products for athletes. The firm offers a package that include a full month supply of elevated multivitamins, electrolyte crystals, glutamine recovery complex, amino acid complex, time release amino patches and free samples. The company was founded by Christopher Thompson and Constantine Anastasakis in 2012 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2013-12-31 |
Renegade Capital LP
 Renegade Capital LP Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2007, Renegade Capital LP is a private equity firm located in Houston, Texas. The firm is a subsidiary of Renegade Capital GP LLC. | Founder | 2022-12-31 |
Retention Brands AT LLC
 Retention Brands AT LLC Internet RetailRetail Trade Retention Brands AT LLC operates subscription based beauty products services. The company was founded by Matt Richardson and Brett McCollum and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Consultant / Advisor | 2021-12-31 |
The Bounty App, Inc.
 The Bounty App, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The Bounty App, Inc. is an American online service company that helps TikTok creators monetize brand reviews and recommendations. | Consultant / Advisor | 2021-12-31 |
Lightbox Media, Inc.
 Lightbox Media, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Lightbox Media, Inc. provides a customer service experience platform for brands and retailers. The American company was founded by Kristina Sorge and is currently led by CEO LaGrande Powe. | Consultant / Advisor | 2020-12-31 |
Former positions of Joshua Payne
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StackSocial, Inc.
 StackSocial, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services StackSocial, Inc. provides commerce platform for online publishers, communities and brands. It operates as an e-commerce platform that provides its users with discounts and offers on software and hardware. The company was founded by Josh Payne in September 2011 and is headquartered in Venice, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2022-02-28 |
| Smartvark, Inc. | Founder | 2011-12-31 |
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Training of Joshua Payne
| Duke University | Masters Business Admin |
| Indiana University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| INTEL CORPORATION | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 12 |
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The Aurora Funds, Inc.
 The Aurora Funds, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance The Aurora Funds Inc (Aurora Funds) is a venture capital firm founded in 1994 by Jeff Bank Clark & Scott M. Albert. The firm is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina. | Finance |
Amplify.LA Partners LLC
Amplify.LA Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Amplify.LA Partners LLC (Amplify.LA Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Paul Bricault, Richard E. Wolpert, Oded Noy. The firm is headquartered in Venice, California. | Finance |
StackSocial, Inc.
StackSocial, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services StackSocial, Inc. provides commerce platform for online publishers, communities and brands. It operates as an e-commerce platform that provides its users with discounts and offers on software and hardware. The company was founded by Josh Payne in September 2011 and is headquartered in Venice, CA. | Technology Services |
Yahoo!, Inc.
 Yahoo!, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Yahoo!, Inc. is a guide to digital information discovery, focused on informing, connecting, and entertaining users through its search, communications, and digital content products. It operates through the following geographical segments: Americas; Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); and Asia Pacific. The company was founded by Jerry Chih-Yuan Yang and David Filo in January 1994 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. | Technology Services |
Meebo, Inc.
 Meebo, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Meebo, Inc. offers online communication channels. It offers a toolbar to be attached on a customer's website, providing an instant messaging system for the online portal. The company was founded by Elaine Duo Wherry, Seth J. Sternberg and Sandy D. Jen in 2005 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Technology Services |
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TriplePulse, Inc.
TriplePulse, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade TriplePulse, Inc. engages in the online retail of sports nutrition products for athletes. The firm offers a package that include a full month supply of elevated multivitamins, electrolyte crystals, glutamine recovery complex, amino acid complex, time release amino patches and free samples. The company was founded by Christopher Thompson and Constantine Anastasakis in 2012 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Retail Trade |
Dollar Flight Club, Inc.
Dollar Flight Club, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Dollar Flight Club is an American company that provides cheap flight alerts to its members. By subscribing to their service, customers can receive notifications about discounted flights that can save them over $500 on both international and domestic flights. With over 1 million members, Dollar Flight Club is a popular choice for those looking to save money on travel. | Technology Services |
Renegade Capital LP
Renegade Capital LP Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2007, Renegade Capital LP is a private equity firm located in Houston, Texas. The firm is a subsidiary of Renegade Capital GP LLC. | Finance |
Retention Brands AT LLC
Retention Brands AT LLC Internet RetailRetail Trade Retention Brands AT LLC operates subscription based beauty products services. The company was founded by Matt Richardson and Brett McCollum and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Retail Trade |
The Bounty App, Inc.
The Bounty App, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The Bounty App, Inc. is an American online service company that helps TikTok creators monetize brand reviews and recommendations. | Technology Services |
Lightbox Media, Inc.
Lightbox Media, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Lightbox Media, Inc. provides a customer service experience platform for brands and retailers. The American company was founded by Kristina Sorge and is currently led by CEO LaGrande Powe. | Commercial Services |
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