Stephen Strauss

Stephen Strauss has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Currently, they serve as the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at CIPIO.ai, a company that combines brand communities and generative AI to democratize visual content. Prior to this, they were the Senior Vice President & Executive Director - Member Services at Brand Innovator LLC, where they facilitated networking and knowledge sharing among senior marketers. Additionally, Stephen held the position of Executive Director at Brand Innovators Labs, an innovation consultancy acquired by Brand Innovators LLC. Stephen also worked as a Vice President at Brand Innovator Labs, focusing on growth and innovation consulting for Fortune 500 Brands and adtech/martech companies. Prior to joining Brand Innovators, Stephen served as Vice President of Operations at Bypass, overseeing operations and point-of-sale implementations. Stephen successfully led the acquisition and integration of Parametric during their tenure. Stephen also has experience in partnership management, having worked at AEG as Director and Senior Manager of Global Partnerships. Stephen was responsible for overseeing contractual deliverables to corporate sponsorship partners and leading partnerships with major companies. Stephen's career started as a Marketing Intern at the University of Texas at Austin.

Stephen Strauss attended St. Michael's Academy from 1999 to 2003. Following this, they attended The University of Texas at Austin from 2003 to 2007, where they graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management.