Josh Wand

Founder & Motivator in Chief

2008

At ForceBrands, we build the teams that build the brands. ForceBrands is the consumer product industry's leading recruiting firm. Our industry-specific divisions BevForce, FoodForce, BeautyForce, HerbForce, and PetForce offer white-glove executive search services, board of director assembly, and a self-service digital job board to connect directly with qualified candidates. As the Founder and CEO, I'm proud to lead the team through dynamic growth and expansion. We’ve made great progress in the past ten years helping people and companies find their ‘hire purpose,’ and we’re excited to continue this momentum. We are proud to work with companies such as KIND Snacks, HIPPEAS, Justin's Nut Butter, siggi's, Suja Juice, Vita Coco, Hershey’s, Proximo Spirits, Pernod Ricard USA, Vital Proteins, Glossier, Sierra Nevada, and dosist. Get in touch! Follow @ForceBrands - LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat

General Partner

2022

The Family Fund & Founder Community is a venture capital firm that pairs its expansive network of proven CEOs and founders with up-and-coming consumer brands and the technology companies that support them. As active industry leaders, the Family Fund brings an entire community of 50+ operational experts, founders and industry thought leaders to your cap table, helping portfolio companies with the strategic growth and expertise required to take their business to the next level.

Co-Founder

2016

Board Member

2021

Wellfare is a nonprofit raising the standard of health & wellbeing for low-income communities.

Vice President Sales & Distribution

2002 - 2008

Exclusive importers of Montecristo Rum

Nevada State Manager

2000 - 2002

Managed the AV Imports Wine Portfolio in the State of Nevada. Developed corporate beverage programs with National Hotel, Casino and Restaurant Groups

Asian Account Specialist

1996 - 1999

Developed Beverage Programs for Hotels, Casinos and Restaurant Groups