Expertise
Steve Ciesinski
A Distinguished Executive, Investor, Board Member and Strategic Advisor
With a track record of shaping industry-defining companies in technology and service sectors
His expertise spans strategic positioning, innovative business models, product development, and go-to-market execution. Steve has been instrumental in scaling businesses through growth phases, leading complex financial transactions—including IPOs and M&A—and expanding companies into global markets.
He has worked alongside industry titans, venture capitalists, and pioneering entrepreneurs, advising on high-stakes decisions that drive transformative success. His leadership has influenced major organizations, including SRI International, Applied Materials, Octel Communications, and venture-backed firms across deep tech, SaaS, and AI-driven enterprises.
Experience
Numbers Speak For Themselves
Advisory & Board Leadership
A Career of Business-Driven Impact
APPLIED MATERIALS (GENERAL MANAGER)
Led operations and product development for the company’s highest-revenue division in semiconductor capital equipment.
OCTEL COMMUNICATIONS (COO/EVP)
Helped scale the world’s leading voice-messaging provider, driving international expansion and its acquisition by Alcatel-Lucent.
RESUMIX (CHAIRMAN & CEO)
Transformed one of the first AI-driven recruitment technology firms, securing major enterprise clients and leading it through a successful acquisition.
LASZLO SYSTEMS (CHAIRMAN & CEO)
Repositioned the company into a Web 2.0 open-source platform leader, attracting multimillion-dollar investments.
EARLYBIRD VENTURES (VENTURE PARTNER)
Advised and invested in high-growth technology startups, focusing on deep tech, SaaS, and enterprise solutions.