Joshua Leavitt

IONnovate, LLC

Joshua Leavitt is the CEO and Founder of IONnovate, LLC, an application development firm that delivers client products utilizing a unique Launching Pad model which builds applications, teams, and workforce through mitigated risk.  He is also the creator of Builtin Vegas (www.builtin.vegas), a website promoting the Las Vegas startup and technology scene to grow local interest in entrepreneurialism and innovation, and co-host of the Leavitt and Taylor show, a podcast covering technology and entrepreneur topics from an executive perspective - https://www.leavittandtaylor.com/.

Regarded as a STEM Advocate, Joshua is highly involved in fostering and promoting IT education, workforce development, and entrepreneurship.  He is a mentor for students in various technology programs and participates in activities that bridge education and career opportunities. Joshua has a B.S. in Business Information Technology Management and an M.S in Management and Leadership from Western Governors University Nevada. Previous roles include CIO for Maverick Aviation Group and Regional Director of Nevada for Tech Impact.