Josh Silverstone

Josh Silverstone, Chief Operating Officer of MindTeam Solutions has an extensive background in business development and helping organizations grow through strategic decision making. Josh is the author of the best selling book, “Internal Masterminds”, and the host of the Peptalk Motivation Podcast. Previously, Josh founded Aces Raise and developed the Pokerpreneur® and NVRFOLD programs that use the strategies behind winning at poker to motivate teams, and teach them better decision-making and risk taking skills.

Prior to providing training in this innovative way, Josh spent over a decade working in sales and marketing. Josh has a diverse background in terms of industry, and has worked at every organizational level from the front-line inside sales associate, to outside sales manager, to management consultant working with emerging companies generating more than $25M annually. Over that time, Josh served as a sales trainer, leadership developer, and manager of the sales hiring process.

This comprehensive experience has given him a unique perspective to bring to Idea MindTeams™  where integrating organizational levels in a collaborative, communicative environment is so crucial. Working with Sylvia, has been a fulfilling and energizing experience. Together, they are excited to see their collective dreams manifest into a corporate vision where they will have a significant impact on the growth and success of individuals and organizations.

At his core, Josh believes everyone has the ability to influence their life’s outcome through focus, goal setting, and decision-making. Josh loves to teach new tricks to his furry-son Griff, and help his 1 year old daughter, Vivian, reach her next developmental milestone. In his free time, he enjoys golf, mountain biking, cooking, and rooting on DC sports teams. Josh is a lifelong Washingtonian, who lives in Silver Spring, Maryland with his loving wife, Jenn.