Steven Helgeson

Steven Helgeson has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Steven began their career in 1993 as an Account Executive at MBNA America, where they managed retail national partnerships and implemented marketing programs.

In 2004, they joined Granite Real Estate Investment Company as an Assistant Director of Acquisition, where they acquired residential properties and achieved a net profit. Steven was later promoted to Director of Acquisition and successfully acquired $29MM in properties.

In 2007, Steven transitioned to the education sector and joined Kaplan Test Prep as a Regional Sales Director. Steven managed a sales team and implemented marketing strategies for graduate and pre-college test prep programs. Steven also served as the General Manager of Europe, Middle East & Africa, leading the region to top operating income growth.

After their tenure at Kaplan, Steven worked as the National Sales Director at C2 Education, overseeing tutoring and educational support centers. Steven then became the Chief Revenue Officer at Language Stars, a leading provider of early childhood foreign language education.

Steven's career continued with executive roles at Revolution Prep, where they served as Vice President of Sales, U.S. & International, and later became the Executive Sales Director. Steven was responsible for transforming the tutoring industry through live, one-on-one instruction and achieving exceptional outcomes for students.

Prior to their current role, Steven worked as the Head of Business Development at Allschool, an online platform offering interactive live small-group classes to children worldwide.

Currently, Steven Helgeson holds the position of Vice President of Sales at AKALA, Inc. AKALA is a virtual college counselor that aims to level the playing field in college admissions, particularly for high schools without dedicated college counselors.

Throughout their career, Steven has demonstrated expertise in sales, business development, and revenue generation. Steven has a passion for education and helping students reach their full potential.

Steven Helgeson has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with a minor in Business from Penn State University. Steven also attended Harvard Business School starting in 2011, but it is unclear if they completed a degree or field of study at this institution.