Steve Jessey

Summary

Results-oriented executive who combines a deep understanding of technology with practical business experience at both the operating and general management levels. Track record of successfully identifying market/technology inflection points, launching new businesses/ products, repositioning legacy businesses, and securing strategic partnerships to accelerate revenue growth. Industry experience in technology [enterprise & consumer software, identity management & privacy, security, SaaS, mobile], media, and financial services as an employee at public companies and start-ups and as a consultant. Advisor to early stage companies and venture investors. Key Strengths: - Creative problem solver, intellectually curious, comfortable with ambiguity - Leading strategic initiatives to identify, evaluate, and prioritize new opportunities - Developing innovative corporate strategies, business plans, business models - Cultivating influencer customers and strategic partners whose adoption can jump start the launch of a new product or business - Negotiating licenses, partnerships, acquisitions and performing due diligence - Building and leading world-class product development teams - Diversity of management experience (COO, strategic marketing, product management, business/corporate development, finance) - Excellent communication skills and a thoughtful, persuasive personal style Specialties: Corporate strategy; business planning; strategic marketing; product marketing; business development (licensing, strategic partners & alliances); corporate development; finance; product management; general management