Steve Levin Email & Phone Number

Denver, Co, Us

Inkling Group creates award-winning conferences, events and podcasts that help organizations create purposeful and relevant conversations with thought leaders, influencers, and decision makers. We work with organizations to create experiences designed to engage and inspire, spark new and deeper connections, encourage idea exchange, and influence action that has the power to impact individuals, industries, and the world.Inkling Group has worked with global organizations including Cisco, ServiceNow, YPO, Atlassian, Russell Reynolds Associates, Microsoft, Impact Point Group, Global Silicon Valley (GSV), Arrow Electronics, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Vistage, HighTower Advisors, Audi of America, AMD, Yara, TIME and FORTUNE, among others.Service offerings include:-Content strategy, program development and execution-Speaker research, booking and management -Podcast content productionRecent client projects include (partial list):-Launched and grew Redefiners podcast for a leading global leadership advisory and search firm, resulting in 2.5 million downloads (as of October 2024), charting #1 in the USA in both business and careers categories AND #26 in the USA for ALL PODCASTS, and winning two MarCom Awards, two Communicator Awards of Distinction, and a Bronze Signal award.-Developed and managed event content strategy and programs for numerous C-suite events for global tech companies (in-person and virtual)-Researched, booked and managed keynote speakers for client conferences and executive meetings around the world-Worked with a large health insurance company to develop an exclusive women's leadership development program-Served as Executive Director of the ASU GSV Summit. This annual Summit brings together the most impactful people from diverse constituencies—entrepreneurs, business leaders, educators, policymakers, philanthropists, and university and district leaders—to create partnerships, explore solutions, and shape the future of learning.

Irving, Texas, Us

Developed content strategy and programs for core YPO International conferences and learning products, including the YPO EDGE, Universities, executive education programs, and seminars. Led all audio/visual production and visual strategy for conferences. Developed relationships with external education partners and alliances. Developed and managed YPO's online video learning platform - For Presidents by Presidents (FPxP) - including development of business planning, platform strategy, user interface design direction and content acquisition.

Irving, Texas, Us

Business owner and program content developer for YPO's annual Global Leadership Conference and Global EDGE – where more than 3,500 members from 100+ countries convene at the world's largest gathering of chief executives to discuss key global issues in business, politics, leadership, technology, economy, environment and sustainability, philanthropy, and social impact – including:• Grew EDGE from 1,400 attendees to more than 3,500• Managed team of more than 15 staff and outside contractors• Managed budget of more than $10.5 million• Developed Global EDGE content strategy, including identification of key content pillars, topics and identification of global trends• Created new, innovative conference program ideas and vision• Identified, recruited and managed all speakers and resources, including Malala and Ziauddin Yousafzai, Bill Clinton, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Aung San Suu Kyi, Kofi Annan, Peter Diamandis, Diana Nyad, Bob Geldof, Tony Blair, Magic Johnson, Muhammad Yunus, Gerhard Schröder, Guy Laliberté, Zak Ebrahim, Sergio Marchionne, Melissa Etheridge, Aubrey de Grey, Li Cunxin, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Larry King, Edward Norton, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, Sir Ken Robinson, James Cameron, Sheryl Sandberg, Robert Redford and others• Collaborated with internal team and member-led committees to consistently create a unique, exclusive conference focused on the attendee experience and take-home value

Redmond, Washington, Us

Drove thought leadership conference program agendas for Microsoft's top two CIO conferences - the Global Accounts Summit and the Global CIO Summit - including:• Content creation and management of program strategyand agenda topics• Identification and recruitment of global speakers and Advisory Board members, including CXOs, thought leaders and leading thinkers, and subject matter experts• Collaboration with other teams to share and create new thought leadership content targeting CXOs through digital and other channels• Changing perceptions, building relationships and enabling increased revenue opportunities

Redmond, Washington, Us

The Imagine Cup is a CSR-focused global student technology competition that challenges students to use technology to help change the world and solve some of the toughest problems, such as environment/sustainability, universal education and literacy, global healthcare, disaster relief, and more. In this role, I:• Led the Imagine Cup team to develop the global program, strategic marketing, field engagement plan, internal & external partnerships, and overall strategy.• Developed and launched the first partnership with a Hollywood celebrity resulting in a 20% increase in competitor registrations and public relations results• Launched Imagine Cup Solve This initiative, which creates a marketplace of real-world problems, submitted by IGOs, NGOs and non-profit organizations, that students can solve as part of the competitions. • Produced the Imagine Cup 2010 and 2011 World Festivals and recruited / managed all speakers, including Microsoft executives and guest speaking roles from First Lady Michelle Obama, James Cameron, Eva Longoria, Hal Plotkin (Sr. Policy Advisor to the Secretary of Education) and Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister Waldemar Pawlak.• Collaborated across product groups and stakeholders to develop the largest and highest rated Worldwide Finals in event’s history, with 325,000 students registered from more than 120 countries.• Generated more than $3 million in sponsorship revenue.• Collaborated with PR team to drive more than 25% of Microsoft's positive PR through the Imagine Cup program.• Developed Imagine Cup strategic plans, marketing communications materials, and website.

Levin Partners specializes in building business relationships through strategic communications and conversations. These conversations connect people across multiple industries and can range from roundtables and advisory boards to full-scale global conferences.Founded by Steve Levin, who has over 17 years experience in marketing and business development including six years creating high-level global programs, Levin Partners focuses on content/program development, speaker research, recruitment and management, and sponsor sales & management. Steve has developed and produced conferences on topics such as:• Healthcare• Technology and IT• Energy and sustainability• Social impact (i.e. agriculture and food production, education and other issues)• Creativity and design• Global business• Innovation and collaboration• Politics• Leadership

Boulder, Colorado, Us

A leading creative services agency developing innovative conferences, forums and events for global executives and thought leaders.While involved in program, content and concept development, I headed up business development and sponsorship sales for the company. I was involved in numerous global conferences and forums, including (partial list):• America's Healthcare at Risk • African Green Revolution Conference• Cisco CIO Summit• AMD Global Vision Conference• Microsoft Global Accounts Summit• Federal CTO Summit• World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT 2006)

Boulder, Colorado, Us

Led business development (new client acquisition) and sponsorship division of company, as well as managed account relations. Created and implemented new conference concepts, including researching and writing concepts and accompanying business models. Redefined and re-launched the company brand, website and marketing kit. Led sales team and developed new processes, including market segmentation, competitive analysis, event pricing, lead generation and qualification, proposal development, follow-up, negotiation, sales closure and client engagement.

Boulder, Colorado, Us

Developed conference programs for Microsoft, Cisco, Adobe and the U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), including speaker recruitment and management. Developed and managed advisory boards to ensure programs were on strategy and contained all relevant top-of-mind issues. Involved with client management, including client retention and new business development.

Served on advisory board of this new media company, helping the company's executives with strategy, funding, business planning and execution.

Founded an organizational and marketing consulting firm focusing on growth, marketing and management issues. Facilitated mission/vision/values development and implementation, as well as values-driven strategic marketing planning sessions.

Boulder, Colorado, Us

Served as head of marketing on the management team for this interactive 3D multimedia software company, helping land the company's Series B funding round, redevelop the company and product brand and launch the company's flagship product.• Developed and presented strategic and tactical marketing plans to raise over $8.1 million in venture funding. • Collaborated with business development to develop strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Discreet, Adobe and other industry leaders. • Led cross-functional team to develop sales, customer support and e-commerce infrastructure/process. • Directed advertising and public relations, resulting in numerous local/national articles and awards.

An international marketing consulting organization specializing in launching global high-tech start-up companies. • Launched four (4) technology start-up companies and their products/services. • Created and implemented global marketing activities resulting in thousands of targeted sales leads.

Bergen, Hordaland, No

Software company focusing on the professional, broadcast markets of 3D animation, multimedia, graphics and video editing. • Generated thousands of sales leads through direction of all aspects of global marketing, including marketing strategy and tactics, public relations, website, e-commerce, Intranet and events with a budget of over $4.7 million. • Directed worldwide channel marketing programs and grew strategic alliances with Intergraph Computer Systems, Sun Microsystems, Digital Equipment Corporation, Compaq and various 3rd party developers. • Launched five (5) products that subsequently met or exceeded sales expectations.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

An advertising agency specializing in creative design for a wide range of clients and industries. • Created and managed advertising and direct marketing campaigns, and assisted with new business development. • Handled day-to-day client management and served as in-house producer for all broadcast production.