Joshua Borstein, Ph.D.
Early-stage investor and due diligence specialist
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Cleveland, Ohio
Joined December 2025
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Early-stage investor and due diligence specialist: As an investment professional at JumpStart, he connects early-stage technology companies to entrepreneurial resources in Northeast Ohio and leads due diligence on companies seeking capital for funds managed by JumpStart. jumpstart+1
Research-driven equity analyst background: Prior to JumpStart, he worked as a senior analyst at Longbow Research covering consumer and retail companies, applying analytical frameworks to assess revenue drivers, margin expansion, and market catalysts. jumpstart+2
Academic and archaeological training: He holds a Ph.D. in anthropology and began his career as an archaeologist studying the development of state-level societies in present-day Mexico, a background that informs his systematic research approach. jumpstart+1
Entrepreneurial and community engagement: Beyond investing and research, he has entrepreneurial experience developing a specialty baby ointment (Graham Slam) and has served in leadership roles within the regional investor community (VentureNext). clevelandjewishnews+2
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Archaeology and anthropological research (stemming from early career work). jumpstart+1
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