Josh Gray

CTO & Founder | Led Orgs of Hundreds, Builder at Heart | Multiple Patents, 3 Exits | AI-Forward Technology Leadership

📍 Portland, Oregon, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 3 investments📅 25 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2014
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Angel Investor
Jan 2014
Founded in 2007, the Oregon Venture Fund is a community supported, professionally managed, collaborative venture capital fund backed by the leaders of the regions business, technology, and entrepreneurial communities. Pitchbook consistently places OVF in the top 25% of all global venture funds (2025). OVF invests $15-20 million annually in the most promising startups and growth companies, regardless of stage or sector, in Oregon and Southern Washington. Learn more about OVF in our quick overview video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxiH6O4BEp0 Over 6500+ jobs have been created by the 90 companies in the portfolio. Some of OVF’s largest investors include the State of Oregon, Oregon Community Foundation, and Meyer Memorial Trust. In 2023, the group launched Oregon Venture Fund XV, to accommodate additional institutional investors and family offices. The $25M+ fund has a 5-year investing period and invests alongside each annual Oregon Venture Fund in the same portfolio. OVF receives generous support from Tonkon Torp LLP, Geffen Mesher & Co., and Stoel Rives.
Angel Investor
Oct 2012
Portland Seed Fund is a top-performing early-stage venture fund focused on investments in Portland, the Pacific Northwest and occasionally other US locations. Since inception, PSF leaders have invested in 200+ capital efficient companies in a variety of sectors with notable exits including Auth0 (acquired by Okta), ESS Inc (NYSE: GWH), and Sightbox (acquired by J & J).
Experience · 10 entries
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2018
Senior Principal Architect
Feb 2018
When we pioneered remote access, we believed people should be able to work anywhere and in any way they need. Three decades later, that’s even more true than ever. It’s what drives us to create technology that transcends the constraints of time, place, infrastructure, networks, and devices. And it’s the reason thousands of organizations around the world trust us to keep their apps available, their data safe, and their people productive—wherever and whenever work happens. Citrix is now part of Cloud Software Group. To see career and people content, visit Cloud Software Groups LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cloudsoftwaregroup/
2014
Cofounder & Head of Product
Oct 2014
PivotalView, from Pivotal Tools, is the mobile business intelligence tool for grocers. PivotalView uses the latest technology to deliver key performance information and actionable insights directly to your team, wherever they are…right on their smartphone. With PivotalView your team isn’t wasting time in the office or looking at reports. And you’re saving money. PivotalView allows your team to know what’s working and where the opportunities are, right down to the item level, as they’re walking the aisles; meeting with a vendor or even before they get to the store. That’s a Power Tool! PivotalView is incredibly easy to use, easy to deploy and easy to afford. Learn how PivotalView can empower your team to deliver better results and win!
PDXCPP: The Portland C++ User Group
Co-Founder & Organizer
Feb 2014
Angel Investor
Jan 2014
Founded in 2007, the Oregon Venture Fund is a community supported, professionally managed, collaborative venture capital fund backed by the leaders of the regions business, technology, and entrepreneurial communities. Pitchbook consistently places OVF in the top 25% of all global venture funds (2025). OVF invests $15-20 million annually in the most promising startups and growth companies, regardless of stage or sector, in Oregon and Southern Washington. Learn more about OVF in our quick overview video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxiH6O4BEp0 Over 6500+ jobs have been created by the 90 companies in the portfolio. Some of OVF’s largest investors include the State of Oregon, Oregon Community Foundation, and Meyer Memorial Trust. In 2023, the group launched Oregon Venture Fund XV, to accommodate additional institutional investors and family offices. The $25M+ fund has a 5-year investing period and invests alongside each annual Oregon Venture Fund in the same portfolio. OVF receives generous support from Tonkon Torp LLP, Geffen Mesher & Co., and Stoel Rives.
2012
Angel Investor
Oct 2012
Portland Seed Fund is a top-performing early-stage venture fund focused on investments in Portland, the Pacific Northwest and occasionally other US locations. Since inception, PSF leaders have invested in 200+ capital efficient companies in a variety of sectors with notable exits including Auth0 (acquired by Okta), ESS Inc (NYSE: GWH), and Sightbox (acquired by J & J).
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