Stephen King

Stephen King is a seasoned software CEO known for his ability to identify untapped market opportunities and build enterprise value. With a track record of creating significant shareholder value, he has attracted investment from leading firms like Sequoia and LightSpeed. Stephen's expertise lies in establishing high-performance teams and nurturing a robust organizational culture.

As a respected figure in academia and social enterprise, Stephen serves as a management and marketing professor, senior advisor to Ashoka, and the Chairperson of Relay Resources. Alongside his role as a software executive, he also owns a multi-location restaurant business. Stephen has a history of successful ventures, including launching the world's first Color X terminals startup that reached over $100 million in value, as well as introducing Video Trunking and Distance Learning MPEG technology during the Nagano Olympics, leading to a $30 million exit.

Stephen's contributions to the tech industry extend to Digital Video Requantizing with 'The Cherry Picker,' a widely adopted technology that saw a $104 million exit. Additionally, he played a pivotal role in the development of the world's first cable modem, which achieved an $8 billion valuation on Nasdaq. With a keen focus on innovation, Stephen raised $12 million for Digital Marketing Automation and bootstrapped Continuous Build and Release Automation to $10 million. His work also includes a collaboration with the DTRA Government Contract on Collaborative Analysis.

Stephen King's professional specialties encompass a wide range of roles such as CEO, COO, General Management, Founder, and Marketing expert. He is recognized for his adeptness in Leadership, Team Building, Strategy Development, and fostering Culture Change in organizations. His vast experience in software and video technologies underpins his strategic insight into the evolving digital landscape. Stephen is open to expanding his network and can be reached via LinkedIn or directly at stephen@souszen.com.