Steven Ladd

Steven Ladd is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Equity Champions, a company dedicated to assisting small business owners in achieving exceptional results, particularly in challenging economic climates. He has held this position since May 2020. Ladd's extensive background includes various leadership roles across multiple startups and established companies.

Professional Background

• Equity Champions (CEO, Founder): Focuses on helping small businesses thrive.
• Happier Hearts (Partner): Engaged in initiatives aimed at enhancing community well-being since April 2018.
• Walnut Ventures (Partner): Involved with this venture capital firm since September 2008.
• Squadle, Inc. (Chief Strategy Officer): Led strategic initiatives from July 2016 to April 2018.
• Primacea, Inc. (Co-founder and Advisor): Active since 2010, providing advisory services.
• Copanion, Inc. (Founder and CEO): Managed operations from 2006 to 2010.

Education

Steven Ladd holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), equipping him with a solid technical foundation that complements his entrepreneurial endeavors.

Skills and Expertise

Ladd is recognized as a serial entrepreneur and angel investor, with a proven track record in:

• Entrepreneurship
• Venture capital
• Startup scaling

His commitment to mentoring young startups reflects his passion for fostering innovation and supporting small business growth in today's competitive landscape.12