Stephen Forte

Stephen Forte has led Multinational businesses in the US and China, and is a software architect, speaker, entrepreneur and CEO, with a special focus on commercializing new technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning and computer vision.

Mr. Forte is an expert in mobile apps and software with 28 patents filed and 14 awarded, and has deep insight into Asia's technology sectors. Mr. Forte has founded and had meaningful exits from multiple tech startups, has been CEO of public and private companies, managed operations in 63 countries, and led P&Ls from startups to over US$1 billion.

Mr. Forte has also held many leadership roles in YPO, and is currently Chairman of the YPO Gold Santa Monica Bay chapter, Regional Chairman and Learning Officer for the Technology Network and Regional Chairman for the Personal Investment Network, and a member of the Chief Executives Organization.

Mr. Forte is a frequent speaker on tech and the future of work, in addition to an active Angel investor.