As Co-Founder and CEO, Josh Matthews is the driving force behind Apkudo’s vision to power the circular economy for connected devices. He is responsible for the company's strategic direction, overseeing the integration of robotics, AI, and software to create solutions that optimize the device lifecycle—from launch to end-of-life.

Josh’s leadership is defined by a commitment to sustainability and innovation. He has guided Apkudo’s evolution from a niche technical solution for pre-market device testing into a comprehensive platform that helps global customers assess device value, reduce e-waste, and ensure technology finds a second life rather than languishing in landfills.

Josh is a proven entrepreneur recognized for his courage in tackling complex, "invisible" supply chain problems that others overlook. Under his leadership, Apkudo has been recognized as one of America’s fastest-growing companies on the Inc. 5000 list three years in a row.

Most notably, Josh was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Mid-Atlantic Award winner by Ernst & Young. This prestigious accolade honors his success in bootstrapping Apkudo from inception to a high-growth, capital-backed market leader. It places him among an elite group of transformational CEOs acknowledged for their ingenuity, entrepreneurial spirit, and ability to disrupt markets to create long-term value.