Stephen Brand

Stephen Brand is an accomplished entrepreneurship and innovation leader, coach, and educator with a diverse background in launching new ventures and scaling existing organizations. He serves as an academic administrator, organizational manager, and consultant, bringing a wealth of experience across various industries to drive customer-centric entrepreneurial efforts.

With a specialization in innovation, new venture creation, creativity, strategy, invention, education, and business model innovation, Stephen has a proven track record of designing and delivering impactful learning experiences. His innate curiosity enables him to quickly grasp new principles in different sectors and organizational structures, enriching his ability to work effectively with diverse teams.

Stephen's educational background includes studies in Innovation in Management at Weatherhead School of Management, Multi-media Design and Production at The Ohio State University, Communications at Adelphi University, and Interactive Technology in Education at Harvard University Graduate School of Education. He also pursued studies at Elmont Memorial High School.

Throughout his career, Stephen has held pivotal roles in various organizations, exemplified by his current position as President and Chief Imagination Officer at The New Enterprise Factory, Inc. He also served as a faculty member and advisor at Babson College, a lecturer at Isenberg School of Management -University of Massachusetts Amherst, and in leadership positions at institutions like Bay Path University, Olin College of Engineering, National Inventors Hall of Fame, and Liberty Science Center.