Josh Dorkin
Josh Dorkin is a serial entrepreneur, investor, podcaster, publisher, and educator best known as the Founder and former CEO of BiggerPockets, the world’s largest real estate investing community. He launched BiggerPockets to democratize real estate investing and make it accessible to anyone, regardless of income, background, or education, and grew it into a premier platform that now reaches more than 2 million subscribers. Under his leadership, BiggerPockets became the go-to resource for real estate investors, offering education, networking, and tools through its website, forums, podcasts, videos, books, and publishing business. A highly sought-after keynote speaker and panelist, Dorkin frequently discusses entrepreneurship, real estate investing, personal finance, community building, and social media strategy. His work has helped millions of aspiring and experienced investors gain confidence, build wealth, and develop sustainable real estate strategies.
Josh Dorkin Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Founder and Board Member
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Founder and CEO
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Host
Academic History
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B.A., Marketing
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Seed Investor, Invelo
Angel Investor, Kiwi Biosciences
Angel Squad Member, Hustle Fund
Angel Investor, Nophin
Angel Investor, Esusu
Seed Investor, Loop Insurance
BIGGERPOCKETS
Under Josh Dorkin’s leadership, BiggerPockets quickly became one of the most trusted and widely used real estate resources online, known for its open architecture and strong investor community.
He built the original vision and strategy for the platform, bootstrapping the company from inception until his exit in 2018, at which point he had grown it into the world’s largest real estate investing community.
Dorkin also launched and co-hosted the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast during its first five years, helping it rise into the top 10 business podcasts and one of the top 150 podcasts in the world.
Through BiggerPockets and his broader educational work, he has empowered millions of small entrepreneurs and everyday individuals to take control of their financial futures.
Today, the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast remains the number one real estate investing podcast and stands as the largest and longest-running show produced by BiggerPockets.
MEDIA AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Josh Dorkin is a highly sought-after public speaker who regularly addresses topics such as entrepreneurship, real estate investing, social media strategy, and personal finance.
He is recognized nationally within the real estate industry and has been featured across major television networks, radio programs, podcasts, magazines, and newspapers.
Dorkin is also a frequent guest on top business, entrepreneurship, and real estate podcasts, where he shares insights on building businesses, wealth creation, and long-term investing.