Steve Hardek

As a founding member and Chief Strategy Officer, Steve is responsible for championing the technology portfolio as a key technical lead for the customers. Steve’s knowledge of the value of the technology process has created a gateway for new partnerships with the most valued customers. Steve was instrumental in securing early funding through grants from the Department of Energy and National Science Foundation, PSEG & Duke Energy. Before ZoomEssence, Steve was immersed in the world of finance and investment and held senior roles at W.R. Huff Asset Management, Duff & Phelps, and Chase Securities.