Steve Canal

About Steve Canal

Founder, Executive, Investor, Brand Architect, and Best-Selling Author. Steve Canal is a trusted partner to firms around the country who value his peerless approach to brand strategy, business development, story-telling, and targeted amplification. As co-founder of SAINT MILES®, ONE Venture Group, and She\'s Got Time, Steve has built a reputation for his unparalleled ability to fuse cultural and artistic elements to create one-of-a-kind experiences that surpass all expectations. Steve has a history of building fast-rising innovation engines by responsibly leveraging the latest marketing theories and nurturing innovative cultures that share his passion and energy.

Experience

1. Business Development Executive

   One Venture Group

   Feb 2019 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   One Venture Group is the next-generation media and entertainment company redefining how brands connect with culture. Purpose-built to engage high-growth, high-impact audiences, OVG delivers end-to-end solutions that fuse strategy, creativity, and cultural intelligence. With deep expertise across media, entertainment, and digital engagement, we empower brands to show up authentically—both online and offline—through owned IP, proprietary distribution channels, and culturally resonant storytelling. Our platform eliminates the fragmentation of traditional agency models, offering seamless integration across strategy, media, content, and experiences.At OVG, culture is the strategy. We specialize in unlocking the power of cultural relevance to connect global brands with Black, Latinx, and other underserved audiences, driving more than $4.4 trillion in purchasing power. Through our data-driven approach, exclusive IP like One Musicfest, TwoGether Land, and proprietary media assets, we create authentic experiences that generate lasting brand impact and unmatched ROI. OVG is where culture, creativity, and technology converge to reshape the future of media and redefine what it means to connect.

Education

• Fordham University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sociology

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Competitive Analysis
• Trade Shows
• Twitter
• Direct Marketing
• Corporate Branding
• Beverage Industry
• Product Marketing
• Brand Awareness
• Social Media Marketing
• National Accounts
• Sponsorship Activation
• Media Planning
• Multicultural Marketing
• Instagram
• Community Development
• Brand Development
• Community Partnership Development
• Leadership
• Integrated Marketing
• Brand Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Corporate Communications
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Iri
• Community
• Key Account Development
• Sales Management
• Marketing Communications
• Shopper Marketing
• Product Management
• Sponsorship
• Marketing Management
• Customer Insight
• Field Marketing
• Management
• Event Management
• Brand Equity Development
• Mobile Marketing
• Brand Architecture
• Beer