Steve Ciesinski
Board Member, Advisor, Lecturer, Investor
Steve Ciesinski
Board Member, Advisor, Lecturer, Investor
Mentoring Tech and Science-Based Companies to Lead, Innovate, and Succeed in Their Markets
Steve Ciesinski is a seasoned executive, investor, and advisor with a proven track record of success in the technology industry. He partners with entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and executives of tech-driven companies – from high-growth startups to global enterprises – helping them navigate complex business landscapes, scale operations, and achieve market leadership.
– Steve Ciesinski
By working with Steve, your company will benefit from:
Global Business Expertise
Operational Growth Strategies
Diverse Industry Knowledge
Leadership & Collaboration
Why Work With Steve?
Steve offers strategic advisory and board membership services to help tech and science-based companies achieve their ambitious goals.
Governance Framework
As an Advisor and Board Member, Steve Provides Guidance in Multiple Dimensions
EXECUTIVE COACHING
Providing insight on building strong executive teams, communication with board and investors, other leadership development.
BUSINESS MODEL ADAPTATION & GROWTH STRATEGY
Helping your business evolve its model to capture new markets and scale effectively.
ORGANIZATIONAL PLANNING
Advising on organizational structure and executive coaching.
PRODUCT POSITIONING & GO-TO-MARKET STRATEGY
Crafting market-entry strategies and aligning teams to execute with clarity and impact.
FUNDING STRATEGY & CAPITAL ALLOCATION
Shaping funding strategies and ensuring capital is allocated for growth and sustainability.
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY
Offering insights into emerging technologies to keep your company ahead of the curve.
ADVISING & EXECUTIVE RECRUITING
Providing strategic guidance while helping you attract and retain top-tier executive talent.
INVESTMENT & FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT
Supporting smart capital decisions, investor relations, and overall financial governance.
RISK MANAGEMENT & COMPLIANCE
Creating systems to proactively manage risk and meet regulatory or operational requirements.
Success Stories
EXECUTIVE COACHING
Steve was asked to coach a hard driving, intense VP of Sales into a poised, business-like General Manager with P&L responsibilities for an international multi-billion dollar company. With Steve’s help, the client learned how to handle various departments within the large company: HR, Customer Support, Accounting.
Results:
- Client promoted to GM in one year.
- Many compliments from peers and subordinates on client’s improved temperament and skill sets.
BOARD MEMBER ADVISING
Another coaching project involved assisting the Founder/CEO of a private company to develop a more professional relationship with his board and board members. Details include creating specific agendas, scheduling regular board meetings, and developing long term strategic plans.
Results:
- High friction internal issue was resolved through compromise.
- Key senior financial officer has been hired to assist with board preparation.
BUSINESS STRATEGY
Steve worked closely with a young woman entrepreneur to support the growth of her international retail business. Through regular Zoom and in-person meetings, he helped her refine the overall business strategy and guided her through the process of preparing a term sheet for her first institutional round of financing.
Results:
- Strategy proved especially effective for supply chain optimization.
- Target market was highly resilient during the COVID years.
- Secured initial institutional funding and a follow-on round.
PRODUCT PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
A software tools company based in Istanbul engaged Steve to develop their go-to-market and financing strategies. Over a series of strategic planning sessions, Steve helped the team articulate their unique value proposition, prioritize sales channels, and identify key investors aligned with their growth vision. The result was a clear roadmap to launch and scale effectively in international markets.
Results:
- Secured successful financing from targeted investors.
- Go-to-market strategy currently being implemented.
- Team is executing with increased confidence and clarity.