CEO of CellARide

Former Police Officer, turned serial entrepreneur, Josh Holstein is the Founder & CEO of a technology company using text messages to revolutionize vehicle shopping. CellARide began over 5 years ago when Josh wanted to simply “text the car” for information without the awkward conversation.

As a Missouri State Computer Information Systems alumni, Josh used his technical background to create a Software as a Service that is cutting edge and disruptive to the automotive industry and beyond. CellARide was one of the first 5 companies at The eFactory in Springfield, MO. Starting with a single person office and growing into one of the largest offices in the building.

Josh has taken CellARide through and received investment twice from Capital Innovators, a Top 10 technology accelerator in St. Louis. He is currently working with the likes of Toyota, Simon Properties, Maritz and many others.