Josh Cogswell

Josh Cogswell is proud to make a living discovering, delivering and monetizing innovative products from the ground up, most recently as President and Co-Founder of Orbit City Ventures. Over his career, Josh has held top digital positions at global media companies including President of Digital and Global Head of Experiences at VICE Media, Chief Product Officer of Tribune Media, and SVP of Product Management at Viacom where he led teams building online experiences for MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, BET, and Paramount Pictures audiences. Before receiving his MBA at NYU’s Stern School of Business and attending Stanford University’s Design School, Josh studied both piano and voice at Indiana University’s School of Music where he subsequently held a leadership position in the school’s acclaimed concert choir. During his tenure, the Grammy-nominated group performed at Carnegie Hall and recorded two albums with Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. A Los Angeles native, he was ranked as one of the top eight young pianists in California during high school years. Josh and his husband Justin, who develops after-school theatre programs for New York City public schools, now live with their two beautiful children whose own music, storytelling and laughter rule their days.