Stephen Sklarew

About Stephen Sklarew

AI is everywhere in the headlines, but for most business leaders, it’s hard to know what’s real, what’s hype, and—most importantly—how to make it actually work inside their own organizations.That’s the gap I help close.As CEO of Synaptiq.ai, I partner with mid-market and enterprise organizations to move beyond AI “experiments” and toward real business outcomes. Over the past 10 years, I’ve led a consulting firm dedicated to helping leaders like you turn AI from a buzzword into a competitive advantage. What we do at Synaptiq.ai: AI Readiness & Roadmaps – Identifying the opportunities that actually matter to your business Solution Accelerators – Delivering AI assistants and data lakes that power AI Custom AI Solutions – Building systems, platforms and products that solve specific problems and deliver measurable ROI I’ve seen firsthand how the right AI strategy can change outcomes- In healthcare, enabling practitioners to make faster, more informed decisions- In legal, improving how firms and departments process critical information- In logistics, optimizing complex operations to reduce costs and increase reliability- In government and technology, modernizing systems that serve millions of peopleWhat I’ve learned is this: success with AI isn’t about chasing the latest model or tool. It’s about aligning people, data, and technology around the problems that matter most.If you’re asking questions like: “Where should we even start with AI?” “How do we prove ROI quickly?” “How do we innovate responsibly while managing risk?”…then we should talk.I believe AI should be practical, ethical, and designed to deliver outcomes your board, customers, and teams can see. My mission is to help leaders like you get there—faster, with less risk, and with a clear strategy you can stand behind. Let’s connect if you’re ready to explore how AI can unlock growth, efficiency, and resilience for your organization.

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Synaptiq

   Mar 2017 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Synaptiq takes a user-centered approach to develop intelligent products for the good of people, planet and business by helping clients develop the strategies, tools, and techniques required to successfully develop and deploy modern AI.

Education

• Virginia Tech

  Bachelor's degree, Biology, General

  1991 — 1995

• Virginia Commonwealth University

  Master's degree, Biology, General

  1996

Skills

• Consulting
• Analytics
• Sales
• Machine Learning
• Big Data
• User Experience Design
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Channel Partners
• Cloud Computing
• Leadership
• User Research
• Process Improvement
• Integration
• Start-Ups
• Marketing
• Training
• Crm
• Business Analysis
• Program Management
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Offshore Outsourcing
• Research
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Marketing Automation
• Management
• Mobile Product Development
• Business Intelligence
• Software Development
• Product Development
• Product Design
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• B2b Software
• B2c
• Marketing Strategy
• Enterprise Software
• Project Management
• Enterprise Architecture
• Saas
• Mobile Applications
• Technology Roadmapping