Steve Papermaster is a seasoned senior leader with an extensive background in marketing, operations, and new venture development. He has worked at a variety of organizations, including Easter Seals, Capital Factory, and Moxie. With his expert knowledge, Papermaster has contributed to raising over $100 million in venture equity and debt financing. A published author and producer of twelve books on information technology and business innovation, Papermaster has been involved in everything from business model analysis and development to strategic customer and partner negotiation and retention. He's a former co-founder and vice president of Corporate Marketing at Appconomy and former executive in residence at Powershift Group. Papermaster has also been an adjunct professor at St. Edward's University and clinical associate professor at The University of Texas at Dallas. He studied for his MBA in Business at Texas A&M University Mays Business School, associate's degree in Liberal Arts at Amarillo College, and Bachelor of Science in Economics at Howard Payne University.