ForwardPath AIJosiah Shelley 2026 Finalist
CEO at ForwardPath AI
ForwardPath AIBehind every successful industry transformation is a leader who not only sees the future but builds it — one partnership, one idea, and one meaningful solution at a time. Josiah has done exactly that. He hosts an uncommon blend of entrepreneurial vision, industrial expertise, and technological foresight to Canada’s construction and industrial ecosystem. As a successful serial entrepreneur and the CEO of ForwardPath AI, Josiah stands out for his ability to bridge the worlds of traditional industry and emerging technology — translating complex AI capabilities into practical, high-value tools that solve real business problems instead of just expensive buzzwords. Few leaders combine such breadth of experience across agency leadership, industrial operations, and early-stage AI innovation. Colleagues say his leadership style is distinctive: calm under pressure, highly strategic, and relentlessly thoughtful in decision-making. Josiah is known for taking calculated risks rooted in data, experience, and empathy. Under Josiah’s leadership, ForwardPath AI has grown in just a few short years into a leading force serving some of the most respected names in the industrial and construction sectors.
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"He sees both the big picture and the operational details, and he moves projects forward quickly without sacrificing quality."
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