Stern Innovations

Stern Innovations (2018-2022) is a venture studio that designs, develops, and launches software businesses in parallel. Founded and funded by Max Stern, we explore new ways of transforming innovative ideas into functional, useful businesses. Our 5-step process for launching software businesses: [1] Generate ideas that solve important, tangible problems. [2] Validate solutions and turn those that are promising into self-contained companies. [3] Hire entrepreneurs with industry expertise to own and operate each company. [4] Fundraise from partners offering capital, education, and community. [5] Exit involvement and empower the team to grow. From machine learning applications and consumer goods to environmental tech and more, our industry-agnostic approach to launching businesses allows us to provide innovative, valuable services wherever opportunity arises.