Josh Whitaker
Founder at Convose; app developer with linguistics background
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Sydney, Australia
Manhattan, New York, United States
Melbourne, Australia
Joined June 2026
Summary
Product founder focused on real-time social discovery: Whitaker is the founder and driving force behind Convose, a mobile and web product that aims to let people find immediate, interest-based 1:1 conversations; he has led app releases, product vision, and public-facing campaigns for the product. convose+2
Linguistics and language background: His academic record includes graduate study in linguistics and multiple degrees/placements focused on Chinese and foreign languages, indicating formal training in language study that informs his product's emphasis on language practice and conversation. researchgate+2
Practical experience teaching and freelancing: Prior to founding Convose he worked as an English teacher and as a freelance tutor, proofreader, and translator, giving him hands-on experience with language instruction and learner needs. contactout
Entrepreneurial operator with public launches and campaigns: He has run crowdfunding and public promotion (Kickstarter, app store listings, product directories) and managed multiple launches and app updates, showing experience shipping consumer-facing software and marketing it to users. kickstarter+2
Work
Education
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Writing
Convose the future of making new relationships?
March 1, 2019Medium essay outlining the vision for Convose: a single platform to find new kinds of relationships and instant conversations by searching interests, and explaining product features and the Kickstarter campaign.
Hello UNSW Founders community!
Introductory post to the UNSW Founders community describing entrepreneurial experience, sales achievements, and interest in connecting with startups and cofounders.