Steve Hultquist

About Steve Hultquist

I help CEOs, senior executives, and emerging leaders gain clarity of purpose, overcome obstacles, and lead their organizations to greater success.With over 40 years of experience in the technology industry — from Fortune 50 companies to early-stage VC-backed startups — I combine deep expertise in leadership, technology, and strategic advisory to drive real business value. Throughout my career, I’ve led transformative initiatives that align technology innovation with core values and strategic outcomes.Expertise:• Executive Leadership & Team Optimization: I specialize in revitalizing and turning around teams in customer success, professional services, training, and technology development, building high-performance groups that deliver exceptional results.• Technology & Innovation: I bring extensive knowledge in cybersecurity, databases, cloud computing, and emerging fields like machine learning, generative AI, semantic networks, and data analytics — all with a focus on delivering measurable business value.• Strategic Consulting & Advisory: I help organizations innovate and grow by aligning technology initiatives with business goals, ensuring investments translate into performance and profitability gains.• Public Speaking & Writing: As a professional speaker and writer, I deliver insightful perspectives on leadership, technology, and business strategy through thought leadership articles, analyst-style reports, and decision-empowering content.Whether advising senior leaders, coaching teams, or mentoring the next generation of executives, I am passionate about inspiring change, fostering growth, and helping organizations unlock their full potential.

Experience

1. Member Board of Directors

   Guide Dogs for the Blind

   Nov 2024 — Present · San Rafael, CA, US

   Founded in 1942, Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) is industry leading and the largest guide school in North America serving the blind and visually impaired. With world-class client services and a robust network of instructors, puppy raisers, donors, and volunteers, GDB trains highly qualified guide dogs and K9 Buddy dogs, provides guide dog readiness skills, and offers youth programs throughout the U.S. and Canada to empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired. GDB not only improves mobility for our clients, it furthers inclusion. All of GDB’s services are provided free of charge, including financial assistance for veterinary care as needed, personalized training and extensive post-graduation support.

Education

• University of Colorado Boulder

  Study towards MS Eng Management, Engineering/Industrial Management

  1991 — 1994

• Michigan State University

  BS, Electrical Engineering

  1979 — 1983

Skills

• Marketing
• Service Level Management
• Product Management
• Motivational Speaking
• Customer Support
• Mobile Devices
• Professional Services
• IT Service Management
• Software Development
• Virtualization
• Network Security
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Scalability
• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Emerging Technologies
• Wireless
• Architecture
• Networking
• Public Speaking
• Brand Developement
• Strategic Partnerships
• Strategy
• Product Development
• Brand Implementation
• Business Process Automation
• Return on Investment
• Network Communications
• IT Strategy
• Interviews
• Mobile Applications
• Athletic Training
• Project Management
• IT Operations
• IT Operations Management
• Business
• Social Media Marketing
• Integration
• Reviews
• Data Center