Budo Accelerator
MANAGEMENT
CEO/Executive Director
Josh Gold
CEO/Executive Director Experience
Josh Gold has 30 years aikido experience and is one of the most visible leaders in the global Aikido community, which now spans 140 countries. In late 2019, after decades of experiencing the benefits of Aikido and sharing them with thousands, Josh decided to dedicate his professional career to Budo Accelerator with a goal of using Aikido for social good. Josh is a notable speaker on the martial art of aikido, having led presentations and discussions for Fortune 500 companies and at premier events and idea festivals like Summit LA19. Earlier in his career, Josh built over 15 years of entrepreneurial and executive management experience in the technology sector, having founded a series of start-ups and led special projects for clients such as Intel, Sony, Disney, and Formula One.
Staff Information
| Number of Full-Time Staff | 1 |
| Number of Part-Time Staff | 2 |
| Number of Volunteers | 30 |
| Number of Contract Staff | 4 |
Staff Demographics
Ethnicity
| Other | 0 |
| Caucasian | 3 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 1 |
| African American/Black | 0 |
| Asian American/Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Native American/American Indian | 0 |
Gender
| Male | 5 |
| Female | 2 |
| Not Specified | 0 |