Stephen Goodman

Stephen Goodman is a global professional who works at the intersections of strategy and marketing. He builds and executes on revenue initiatives, team growth and client needs. His engagements have spanned financial services, healthcare, education and especially technology. Recently he was head of a strategy and research group at Sun Microsystems where he built multiple functions focused on global partnerships , executive thought leadership and demand generation the executive leadership team. Prior to Sun, Stephen successfully launched and led for six years PowderHouse Partners, an international business and innovation consultancy. He has held positions with the Center for Applied Research (affiliated with Wharton), Mainspring/IBM Global Services and the California Bankers Association. Stephen served for three years as U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein's economic and technology policy aide. He has been an invited speaker on innovation, strategy, marketing and global issues at the Aspen Institute, Harvard University/R.C. Complutense Executive Program, Utrecht University and others along with guest lectures at Brandeis, Boston University and the University of California. Stephen completed his graduate work in international business and economics at The Fletcher School, Tufts University. Early in Stephen's career he built micro-enterprises in the jungles of Guatemala and currently serves as an executive mentor to the Global Social Benefit Incubator.