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

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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.

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