Stephen Brand is an accomplished entrepreneur, educator, and innovator who has played a lead role in launching and scaling several new ventures, both in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Brand's experience, expertise, and industry knowledge have made him a sought-after coach and consultant, helping individuals and organizations alike to create and implement customer-centered entrepreneurial efforts. Among his notable achievements are designing and delivering relevant learning experiences that immerse participants in interactive programs, business model innovation, creating non-traditional revenue streams for nonprofits, and fostering creativity and strategy.

Brand has a diverse education background, and is a graduate of The Ohio State University, Case Western Reserve University, Harvard University Graduate School of Education, and Adelphi University.

Over the years, Brand has held various leadership positions across various organizations, including The New Enterprise Factory, Inc., where he currently serves as President and Chief Imagination Officer. He has held several positions with University of Massachusetts Amherst, including Full Time Lecturer and Associate Director, and he's also held leadership positions with Babson College, Bay Path University, National Inventors Hall of Fame, Liberty Science Center, and Olin College of Engineering, to name a few.

Throughout his career, Brand has been known for his deep and innate sense of curiosity, which has enabled him to adapt quickly to learning new principles across sectors, industries, and varying organizational structures, making him a well-rounded and versatile entrepreneur, educator, and leader.