Stephen Saslow

About Stephen Saslow

I lead a high‑impact Product Marketing team responsible for shaping how Microsoft brings AI‑powered innovation to K‑12 and Higher Education worldwide. As the industry enters a generational shift driven by AI, my work focuses on helping education leaders confidently adopt intelligent, secure solutions that improve learning outcomes, protect institutions, and prepare students for an AI‑driven future.My role blends strategic marketing leadership, portfolio influence, and go‑to‑market execution—turning complex technologies like generative AI, identity, and cybersecurity into clear, outcome‑driven narratives for education institutions, partners, and policymakers. I partner closely with engineering, product management, sales, and global Microsoft partners to align roadmap priorities, accelerate adoption, and deliver trusted solutions at scale.With roots in cybersecurity, compliance, emerging technologies, and customer‑centric product strategy, I bring a practitioner’s lens to industry marketing—balancing innovation with responsibility. I have led worldwide Education Audience Marketing, higher education messaging, and engagement with the academic research community, helping institutions navigate AI adoption with confidence, clarity, and care.Before Microsoft, I built experience across product management, technical sales, and marketing at organizations such as AT & T and Research In Motion, developing a strong foundation in translating advanced technology into market success. My areas of focus include:• AI‑driven industry marketing and thought leadership• Education product marketing and portfolio evolution• Cybersecurity and compliance for regulated environments• Go‑to‑market strategy and messaging clarity• Customer insight, user experience, and roadmap influence• Government, public sector, and policy engagement• Building and coaching high‑performing PMM leadersI’m a lifelong learner with an MBA from Washington State University, a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, a Master of Project Management Certificate from Villanova University, and advanced certificates in Cybersecurity and Quantum Information.I’m passionate about connecting with leaders who care deeply about shaping the future of education, technology, and AI—through shared insight, thoughtful collaboration, and responsible innovation.

Experience

1. Director of Product Marketing

   Microsoft

   May 2025 — Present · Redmond, WA, US

   As Director of Product Marketing, I lead a team responsible for driving product marketing strategy and execution across Microsoft’s Education business, aligning deeply with product, GTM, and audience teams to deliver impact at scale. My role is focused on empowering our PMMs who shape solution-market fit, influence product roadmaps, and enable business growth through compelling value propositions and strategic alignment.Key Team Responsibilities-Lead solution marketing for EDU-aligned product areas, including roadmap influence, market positioning, and competitive differentiation-Architect and evolve product-market fit (PMF) strategies in collaboration with engineering and field teams-Develop and refine value propositions, use cases, and customer evidence to support global go-to-market (GTM) efforts-Partner across GTM, audience, and partner marketing teams to ensure cohesive messaging and execution-Support strategic planning for FY26 and beyond, contributing to EDU’s AI, Modern Work, and Security growth priorities-Represent EDU marketing in cross-functional initiatives and leadership forums.

Education

• Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

  Certificate, Quantum Computing - Quantum Information

• Washington State University - College of Business and Economics

  MBA, International Business

  2014

• Villanova University

  Masters Certificate, Project Management

  2009

• Cornell University

  Master’s Certificate, Cybersecurity

  2023 — 2024

• UOP

  Bachelor of Science, Business Management

Skills

• Entrepreneurship
• Wireless
• Strategy
• Saas
• Ideation
• Consulting
• Unified Communications
• Strategic Consulting
• B2b
• Marketing
• Program Development
• Management
• Salesforce.com
• Voip
• Channel Partners
• Business Development
• Content
• Account Management
• Forecasting
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Narrow Band Iot
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Channel Marketing
• Mobile Communications
• Lte Category-M
• Crm
• Solution Selling
• Managed Services
• Product Marketing
• Sales Operations
• Customer Retention
• Direct Sales
• Mobile Devices
• Mobile Technology
• Channel Sales
• Business Intelligence
• Mobile Marketing
• Sales
• Competitive Analysis
• Selling