Robert Stevenson — CEO
I’m a seasoned, agile, and technical executive with 25 years of B2B and B2C high-tech experience, scaling and transforming businesses through strategy, sales, talent, and operational excellence. My background skews toward SaaS and gaming, but my impact spans multiple industries. I’ve been fortunate to work alongside exceptional people—leading, learning, and collaborating to achieve tremendous success. SOME CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: ★ Scaled and exited multiple early-stage companies at an executive-management level, via PLG/PLS/SLG strategies for increased valuations totaling $950M with ~$750M realized in cash. ★ Growth leadership at executive- and C-level at 7 companies, including EBITDA and cash flow profitability turnaround at 3 firms via cost optimization, careful product management, sales, and performance-based marketing. ★ Launched gaming industry’s first subscription service while establishing the world's largest game streaming service as Chief Product Officer of Sony’s cloud services and streaming division. ★ Repeated wins in business development and sales, helping take GAIKAI, Oculus VR, KEYPR, and Intelity to #1 market positions by growth, retention, reach, and other KPIs, bypassing competitors. ★ Spearheaded Oculus VR's non-gaming content with CNN, Universal Music, Hulu, Blade Runner 2049 (Emmy nominated), Ghost in the Shell, and more, and securing a major VR and linear partnership with Disney. ★ Increased CSAT 14% and production 275% with near 24-hour development coverage at DreamCatcher by eliminating waste and reducing functions after EU acquisition, shrinking team from 300+ to ~50 via 7 studio MBOs. ★ Championed and built numerous products and relationships with A-list talent in entertainment and sports, including Metallica, Lady Gaga, Andre Agassi, One Republic, Ozzy Osbourne, Vin Diesel, Drake, and many more. INVESTOR & ADVISORY: I also advise startups, SMBs, and enterprise companies in a variety of areas. Some current and former relationships: Microsoft Movyl AI The Strong Museum & ICHEG Goldman Sachs Gameflip / Ijji Hasbro BLLA Lehman Brothers Additionally, I’ve invested in 16 early-stage companies, both directly and through syndicates. Our team helps founders become truly investable—providing clear feedback, audits, and hands-on support to avoid pitfalls and secure funding. We also retool martech, pipeline, brand, and revops to supercharge go-to-market execution while keeping costs in check, leveraging the best of AI and automation. If this sounds helpful, let’s connect!
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Gaming executive with extensive experience in B2B and B2C sectors.
Location: Dallas, Texas, United States
Experience: 26 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Sales
- Product Management
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Operations
- Leadership
- Business Optimization
- Customer Satisfaction
- Revenue Growth
- Product Development
- Revenue Activation
- Brand Development
- Research
- Advisory
Career Highlights
- Scaled multiple companies to $950M valuations.
- Launched the first gaming subscription service.
- Achieved 303% revenue growth at KEYPR.
Work Experience
ZeroTier
Chief Commercial Officer / 最高商務責任者 (1 yr 9 mos)
BARTON International
Board Member (1 yr 11 mos)
GlobalStep
Chief Revenue Officer (Interim) (5 mos)
Advisor to Chief Executive Officer (15 yrs 2 mos)
INTELITY
Operating Advisor (2 mos)
Chief Executive Officer (4 yrs 11 mos)
KEYPR
Chief Executive Officer (1 yr 8 mos)
UBM Tech
Advisory Board Member (2 yrs 9 mos)
The Advanced Imaging Society
Board Member (1 yr 3 mos)
Meta
Head of Content (Oculus VR ▶ Meta Reality Labs) (1 yr 11 mos)
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Chief Product Officer / 最高製品責任者 (GAIKAI) (2 yrs 11 mos)
GAIKAI
SVP & Chief Business Officer (1 yr 9 mos)
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Vice President of Online Development (1 yr 5 mos)
CD PROJEKT SA
Strategic Advisor (2 yrs)
KDB Financial Group
Fund Advisor (1 yr 7 mos)
ATARI
Vice President of Business Development & Worldwide Publishing (3 yrs 1 mo)
DreamCatcher Games
Vice President of Product Development & Acquisitions (3 yrs 3 mos)
iROCK Games / Virtus Entertainment
Vice President of Product Development (3 yrs 5 mos)
Education
MBA at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
MBA at Schulich School of Business - York University
MBA visitor program at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Bachelors of Design & Pre/Postgrad Studies at North Carolina State University
