Like many student leaders, Joshua Anton has faced his own set of adversities. Academically, Mr. Anton learned how to manage his ADHD and developed effective communication skills. After his 18th birthday, Mr. Anton became independent and worked three jobs while finishing high school. With the support of special education services, he successfully transitioned from high school to Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC). Ultimately, he graduated from the University of Virginia with a Degree in Business.
 
As a student at the NVCC Loudoun campus, Mr. Anton took on many leadership rolls, such as first President of the campus' Student Government Association, Student Ambassador, and Vice President of Marketing for Phi Theta Kappa fraternity.

In June 2012, Mr. Anton transferred to the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce. Building on the foundation he developed at community college, Mr. Anton would venture into leadership once again—this time through a sustainable product development competition co-sponsored by Unilever Corporation and the student organization Enactus.

Since graduating from the University of Virginia in 2014, Mr. Anton has worked on many entrepreneurial and digital marketing projects. As the CEO of X-Mode, Mr. Anton has launched many successful Apps.
Mr. Anton has given numerous formal public speeches at local high schools, elementary schools, and colleges regarding topics on his life story, digital and social media marketing, mobile prototyping, leadership, entrepreneurship, and his community college experience.