About Steve

Steve has spent 20+ years building, scaling and exiting technology companies. He has sat exactly where you are. He understands the pressure of the board, the weight of hiring decisions and what it actually takes to move from early traction to a scalable company.

His coaching combines operational depth with the "head and heart" of leadership. He helps CEOs gain clarity on their biggest challenges, make better decisions under pressure and build the kind of company and culture they actually want to lead.

Career highlights

• Founded nPhase, an M2M/IoT platform company acquired by Qualcomm.
• Spun nPhase back out as a Qualcomm and Verizon Wireless joint venture and served as CEO. It became Verizon's M2M service delivery platform and was later acquired by Verizon.
• Returned to Qualcomm as Entrepreneur in Residence, running internal startups.
• Led Qualcomm Halo (wireless electric vehicle charging), sold to WiTricity in 2019, and led the WiPower and ETA Semiconductor businesses.
• Founded Professional Consulting Services in Chicago and co-founded Mehta & Pazol Consulting Services in Pune, India.
• Supported $350M+ in funding rounds across his own companies and those he advises.

Boards and recognition

• Formula E board member for 12+ years.
• Named one of the 10 original M2M Pioneers by M2M Magazine. Chicago Innovation Award winner.
• Author of 50+ articles and a frequent speaker at conferences and universities.
• BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Michigan.

Outside work

Steve likes to fish, be on the water, travel to beautiful locations, motorsport events, any University of Michigan sporting event, and fish. And he loves his family of course.