Josh Van Stone

I've worked across engineering, product, program management, and architecture. I'm interested in how the parts of a system fit together, what we're trying to change, and which technical choices will actually help. More about my work.

I built Grow Youth Giving to help families and communities introduce young people to giving. It shares a simple family grant-making program and materials you can adapt to your own budget and circumstances.

I think learning about money should include understanding nonprofits, choosing what to support, and explaining why. This is one way to make that teaching part of family and community life. Explore Grow Youth Giving.

Eighteen sayings I use as design principles, with the reasoning underneath each one. Written in July 2026 for the architects I led, and published unchanged. Read the Field Guide.