Steve Aust

With over 20 years of executive experience in venture capital, direct sales, and energy solutions, Mr. Aust is the Co-Founder and President of Verdant (VRDT). Through its innovative aggregation model, VRDT provides total energy solutions and profitable grid management to customers around the world. With a vision to bring integrated solutions to the global market, Mr. Aust has helped raise over $100 million in Venture Capital for various direct sales companies, including Video Home Shopping Network, Vision Quest, and 2Extreme Sports – taking them public with successful IPOs.

Mr. Aust’s expertise in strategic investments has resulted in him holding Board positions with Tall Ship Development Fund LLC, VRDT & Agora Advantage – all businesses involved in merchant services or address Energy Solutions and providing business owners access to the best products & services respectively.

He has also been an advisor to startup companies on their financial planning and technology strategy focused on growth potential while maintaining a secure bottom line. His career journey has enabled him to gain insight into a variety of industries such as Energy Solutions, Direct Sales, Financial Planning, Marketing Strategy, and Technology Services.

A firm believer in collaborative efforts across multiple industries, Mr. Aust firmly believes that success is not just about having the right idea but also having the right team that can come together for collective success. He often advises firms on how to work together strategically for mutual benefit. His longstanding commitment to collaboration across businesses enables him to bring a unique style of problem-solving that has enabled many companies to succeed in today’s competitive marketplace.