Summary
Steve Larsen is a seasoned entrepreneur and technology executive who has founded or led nine companies and played central roles in raising over $43M personally and contributing to more than $160M in venture capital. He has built and scaled teams that created 1,500+ jobs, delivered two IPOs and a strategic exit to IBM for over $400M, with deep experience in software, wireless, media and consumer tech. As a former venture partner and advisor, he helped source and mentor early-stage investments and guided companies through seed and Series A rounds. He combines hands-on operational leadership—rapidly stabilizing product, sales and executive teams—with a track record of unlocking business development and marketing traction. Based in the Greater Phoenix Area, he serves as Entrepreneur in Residence at the Arizona Commerce Authority and previously at Thunderbird, and unexpectedly channels his adventurous side into published motorcycle travel writing.
9 years of coding experience
28 years of employment as a software developer