Szabad, pronounced “SAH-bahd”, is Hungarian for freedom or “allowed to”. At Szabad Ventures we take the administrative work off your plate so you are allowed to focus on growing your organization.

Szabad Ventures is led by Joshua Holley.

With over 15 years of finance and accounting experience, Josh brings a unique blend of Big 4 rigor and entrepreneurial agility to every client relationship. His career began at Ernst & Young's New York City office, where he built a foundation in technical accounting and audit excellence that he now shares as an instructor of audit courses at UNC Chapel-Hill's Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Josh specializes in working with early-stage companies and non-profits. Having led of the finance team at one company to #6 on the Inc 500 list and two companies through acquisitions, he understands the strategic role bookkeeping plays in growth, due diligence, and value creation.

His four years as an enlisted Marine instilled in him a commitment to discipline, attention to detail, and mission accomplishment. Whether you're scaling your business or managing a nonprofit's complex funding streams, Josh is here to ensure your books are accurate, compliant, and positioned to support your goals.