Steve Baron

About Steve Baron

I help teams make sense of messy problems and turn them into products that actually ship.I’ve spent my career working with founders and executive teams at moments where the stakes are real, and the answers aren’t obvious—scaling products, navigating transitions, and making decisions that don’t come with a playbook.My work sits at the intersection of product, engineering, and digital strategy, with a growing focus on applied AI. Not building models for sport, but integrating AI into real products and workflows in ways that hold up under pressure.I’ve been through enough launches, rewrites, and organizational shifts to know where things usually break—and how to prevent it.I’m especially useful when teams are moving fast, but direction is fuzzy, when priorities compete, or when leadership senses “something’s off” and needs clarity more than noise.I care about thoughtful teams, clear thinking, and work that fits real life. I’m not chasing hype, titles, or performative roadmaps—I’m interested in meaningful problems, autonomy, and getting things right.Open to senior product, AI-enabled, or fractional leadership roles. Remote by default.

Experience

1. Independent Product & Ai Advisor Builder

   Various Companies

   Jun 2023 — Present · Salt Lake City, UT, US

   I partner with founders and executive teams to design, launch, and scale new digital products, often in high-pressure or transitional moments.My work typically sits at the intersection of product strategy, execution, and emerging technology — especially where organizations are moving quickly, redefining their platforms, or turning new capabilities (like AI or data) into real customer value.Recent work includes: Helping leadership teams modernize digital platforms and product portfolios in media, weather, and data-driven businesses Supporting 0→1 and 1→10 product efforts, from concept and roadmap through launch and iteration Advising on AI productization, including model training workflows, human-in-the-loop systems, and responsible deployment Designing go-to-market and distribution strategies across web, mobile, OTT, FAST, and partner ecosystemsI’m most effective when the problem is ambiguous, the path isn’t obvious, and the organization needs someone who can move fluidly between strategy, product, technology, and storytelling — and then help teams ship.I work in a hands-on, collaborative way and prefer clear ownership, small teams, and fast feedback loops. I’m selective about engagements and typically work with a small number of partners at a time.

Education

• Mississippi State University

  Certificate, Broadcast Meteorology

  1995 — 1997

• University of Florida

  BS, Telecommunication News

  1990 — 1994

Skills

• Cms
• Video
• Television
• Broadcast
• Mobile
• Mobile Internet
• Web Design
• Video Production
• Broadcast Journalism
• Social Media
• Broadcast Television
• News Writing
• Social Media Marketing
• Facebook
• New Media
• Digital Media
• Breaking News
• New Media Strategy
• Content Strategy
• Digital Video
• Digital Strategy
• Web Analytics
• Streaming Media
• Content Management
• Journalism
• Mobile Devices
• Media Relations
• Video Editing
• Radio
• Blogging
• Web Content
• Radio Broadcasting
• Wordpress
• Camera
• Enps
• Final Cut Pro
• Non-Linear Editing
• Avid
• Videography
• Storytelling