b'FRANKLIN FEATURESTHE FREEDOM TO TRY NEW THINGS AND TAKE BOLD BETS HAS BEEN THEmost pleasant surprise.BOLD PATHS: Innovative ResultsJosh Smith (B.S. Business Administration 02) has carved a unique path from night school student to dynamic entrepreneur leading game-changing tech companies. With sharp insight, relentless drive and a passion for problem-solving, he has harnessed innovation to reshape how organizations leverage customer data, proving strategic thinking and hard work can fuel extraordinary success stories.Josh Smiths entrepreneurial career began with a dreamquite literally a vision brought to life by his insatiable curiosity and determination to solve complex problems. Joshs path wasnt typical, but the foundation he built at Franklin University has been instrumental in shaping the business leader and tech innovator he is today. From graduating with a bachelors degree while working full time at Alliance Data to founding ventures that redefine technologys role in business, Joshs story is one of passion, grit and vision.14Clocktower | Franklin Features'