Steve Gilison

Steve Gilison is the Chief Operating Officer at the Alliance for Southern California Innovation, based in Santa Monica, California.1 He is an experienced professional with a diverse background in business development, operations, and innovation.

Professional Experience

Steve has over 20 years of hands-on experience building, growing, and managing tech and media businesses.5 His current role involves leading operations and platform development to support the Southern California innovation ecosystem.1

Throughout his career, Steve has:

• Grown businesses of various sizes
• Served as a team builder and mentor
• Developed creative products
• Acted as a strategic thinker
• Connected business needs with user-centric software development

Areas of Expertise

Steve's specialties include:

• Marketing strategy
• Operations
• Web and software product development
• Account management and sales
• Project management
• Customer service
• Team building and management
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Previous Roles

Before his current position, Steve has held several notable roles:

• Advisory Board Member at FindHire
• Freelance Consultant for independent projects
• Senior Business Analyst at Deloitte & Touche
• Research Associate at Jupiter Media Metrix
• Account Executive at 24/7 Media

Recent Activities

Steve remains actively involved in the Southern California innovation community. He has:

• Promoted the LA BioStart Bioscience Entrepreneurs Boot Camp at California State University, Los Angeles2
• Participated in innovation summits and conferences in the Inland Empire3
• Spoken at TechCon SoCal 24, engaging with innovators, investors, and entrepreneurs in San Diego4

Steve Gilison's extensive experience and ongoing involvement in the innovation ecosystem make him a valuable asset to the Alliance for Southern California Innovation and the broader tech community in the region.