Stephen Joseph — CEO
Entrepreneur | Angel Investor | Blockchain Optimist I IT & Telecom Consultant | Startup Advisor With nearly 25 years of experience in technology sales, business strategy, service delivery, and operations, I’ve built a career that landed me at the intersection of IT, telecommunications, AI, blockchain, and startup investing. As an entrepreneur, founder, and investor, I thrive on identifying disruptive opportunities, scaling ventures, and helping businesses navigate the evolving landscape of digital transformation, advertising technology, and Web3 innovations. Current Focus: (DM me for Fractional Leadership Roles) 🔹 Active Angel Investor, Strategist & Operator – Fintech, Martech, AdTech, Web3 - AdPrompt.ai, AdChain.com, Saphyre (exit), Blue Forest Technologies (exit). 🔹Business Dev / GTM - Founder-led sales expert and experienced operator of 2 successful telecom agencies. 🔹 AdTech & MarTech Disruptor – Passionate about small business advertising, first-party data solutions, blockchain-driven transparency, and AI-powered advertising to combat fraud and inefficiency in digital marketing. 🔹 Consulting – built, own, and currently operate an IT consulting business specializing in technology triage, organizational behavior, integrated communications, cloud, security, voice, data Entrepreneurship & Thought Leadership: I believe in the Kaizen philosophy—continuous improvement in business, leadership, and personal development. I enjoy mentoring, advising, and supporting founders on their journey from startup to scale. 📢 The Modern Enterprise Podcast – My initiative on LinkedIn to explore entrepreneurship, business best practices, technology trends, and current events that shape the future of work. 💡 I’m always open to collaborating, networking, and sharing insights with like-minded professionals, founders, and investors who embrace a growth mindset and want to push the boundaries of what’s possible in AI, blockchain, and emerging tech. Let’s connect!
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and AdTech expert with a strong focus on blockchain and AI technologies.
Location: Meridian, Idaho, United States
Experience: 22 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Business Strategy
- It Consulting
- Fintech
- Adtech
- Blockchain
- Telecommunications
- Sales Management
Career Highlights
- Nearly 25 years in technology sales and consulting.
- Active angel investor in fintech and adtech startups.
- Passionate about blockchain and AI-driven solutions.
Work Experience
AdPrompt.Ai
Lead Investor (2 yrs 6 mos)
Technology Advisor Alliance
Member (3 yrs 7 mos)
Saphyre
Seed Investor (6 yrs 5 mos)
EvoStream Communications LLC
President (12 yrs 1 mo)
AT&T
Regional Channel Manager (10 yrs 9 mos)
Senior Account Executive (3 yrs 7 mos)
Education
Bachelor's degree at York College of Pennsylvania