16 hours a day, 7 days a week for a year, I had worked on a political campaign that eventually transformed my home country. Supposedly, it succeeded against all odds, but considering the team’s enthusiasm and dedication, I cannot imagine any other outcome. I enjoy challenges, be them logical like business or physical like crossing the ocean. I am actively seeking them and am not afraid to roll up my sleeves when I meet them and my passion kicks in. I have always thrived in environments driven by a vision to change the world.I am passionate about open source software and ecommerce. My company formation software has been adopted by Societe Generale. I led the development of a SaaS grant processing software that’s now helping many cities automate grant administration.My student side hustle trading construction and protective equipment turned into a successful venture; I sold my stake in 2022. This was not a goal in itself, but it has given me freedom to pursue other passions such as coding and Japanese tea.
Minefield Navigator
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Founder, CeoMinefield NavigatorCalifornia, United States -
Co-Founder, CeoMinefield Navigator Jan 2024 - Present• Building a solution to automate European VAT and cut through the insane amount of red tape in Europe that ecommerce sellers have to put up with -
Co-Founder, CeoAnna'S Teapot Jul 2022 - PresentPrague, Cz• Selling high quality sustainably sourced green tea on Amazon and Shopify in multiple European countries• Grew the brand from zero -
Entrepreneur In ResidenceAntler Mar 2024 - May 2024Singapore, Sg• Accelerating growth of Minefield Navigator -
International Brand ManagerThrasio Oct 2021 - Jul 2022Walpole, Massachusetts, Us• Managed a portfolio of consumer brands on Amazon with a yearly turnover in the millions of USD, coordinated creative, supply chain and other stakeholders• Creatively tackled complex supply chain issues, e.g. I saved a container of goods impounded by German customs from destruction thanks to being familiar with EU import procedures and compliance• Turned 8 products into UK best sellers, having increased their revenue by 40% or more -
Vice-Mayor & Govtech Product Manager, Open Source EvangelistPrague 3 Municipal District Nov 2018 - Oct 2021• Managed the development of a grant processing software from concept to launch• Held elected office in a centrally located Prague district with 75k people• Convinced the council to release the grant processing app code under GPL license, thereby driving adoption and reducing costs to the City by 67%• Oversaw software integration into City Hall infrastructure, automated 3 employees, made the process paperless• Created a program for correctly allocating personal cell phone charges to employees to automate the tedious process, saving the City an equivalent of 1 employee (programmed alfa version on my own in Python)• Served on Prague IT Project Board overseeing multimillion dollar city-wide software initiatives and as a board member at Open Cities Initiative advocating open source software for public use -
Campaign DirectorČeská Pirátská Strana Apr 2017 - Nov 2018Praha 2, Cz• Used Lean Startup methodology to design and execute the most efficient (cost per vote) political campaign in Czech history, taking the Pirates from 2% to 11% nationally, despite lack of money, low brand awareness, little media coverage, and fierce well-funded competition• Led national campaign team of 20+ people (4 direct reports) and sparked enthusiasm in thousands of motivated volunteers across the country• Delivered the Prague campaign that won us the seat of the Mayor of Prague and got elected Vice-Mayor myself• Raised $10M in donations and subsidies for an investment of $0.5M (ROI of 1,500%) -
Co-FounderFirma Point Oct 2015 - Apr 2017Prague, Cz• Founded a software startup streamlining company formation (similar to LegalZoom), enabling people to seamlessly incorporate online in the Czech Republic• We have licensed the software to Societe Generale, it's still live as of 2024 -
ConsultantPwc Czech Republic Apr 2016 - Mar 2017Prague, Prague, Cz• Delivered commercial due diligence for a major healthcare provider entering the CEE region• Developed a lead generation software for business recovery services• Spearheaded startup advisory services -
Summer Product AssociateCambridge Institute For Sustainability Leadership (Cisl) Jun 2015 - Sep 2015Cambridge, Gb• Designed an online tool to advise businesses on investment into soil, water and biodiversity conservation -
FounderStudent Forum Education Initiative Jun 2009 - May 2014• Developed a concept of raising awareness about a school-leaving examination using high student network• Sold it to a governmental agency, which awarded us a contract to deliver the concept. We ran it for several years and obtained extensions, delivering on our promises and scoring a 90% satisfaction rate with students• Managed a team of 22 people at the peak
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Business Development ConsultantTargo Tools Ltd. Nov 2012 - Jan 2013Hangzhou, Cn• Improved sales strategy of a manufacturing group from Eastern China, led and supervised a Chinese sales team
Steve S. Skills
Steve S. Education Details
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University Of CambridgeMaster’S Degree -
UclaBachelor’S Degree
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Steve S. works for Minefield Navigator
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Steve S.'s current role is Founder, CEO.
What schools did Steve S. attend?
Steve S. attended University Of Cambridge, Ucla.
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Steve S. has interest in Economic Empowerment, Politics, Education, Environment, Poverty Alleviation.
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