Josh Futterman

Josh Futterman serves as the Managing General Partner at Papa Bear Ventures, a venture fund focused on early seed, B2B software investments, where Josh supports founders through a unique fund structure accessible to accredited investors. In addition, Futterman holds a position on the Board of Directors at Nodecraft, contributing to the community multiplayer gaming infrastructure sector. With a longstanding role as a Strategic Business and Legal Advisor at ShadowGM / Futterman Global since 1998, Futterman leverages extensive legal and business expertise to assist startups and mid-sized companies. Previous accomplishments include founding ParkYou!, serving as Head Venture Coach at the National University of Singapore, and significant roles as founder and CEO at International Skill Verification Services, as well as mentoring teams in multiple entrepreneurial initiatives. Futterman’s educational background includes an MBA from NYU Stern, a Master of Laws from New York University School of Law, and a JD from Fordham University School of Law, among other qualifications.