Stephen Backholm has spent more than 20 years demystifying technology and giving leaders strategic clarity. As an international speaker, he works the seam between business strategy and technology — and tailors every presentation to the room he is speaking to.
As a 20+ year technology and business leader, Stephen delivers presentations on artificial intelligence, leadership, cybersecurity, business strategy, governance, technology management, design thinking, emotional intelligence and employee engagement.
Every talk is shaped around the audience in the room rather than pulled off a shelf. Tell us who is attending and what you need them to walk out believing, and Stephen will build the session around that outcome.
Check AvailabilityA starting point, not a menu — most engagements end up as a blend shaped around the audience.
Real Estate Symposium — Newport Beach, CA
Presented to an audience of over 250 real estate executives from across the globe and helped them understand what AI is and how they need to prepare for it now.
Enterprise IT leadership team
Presented to an IT leadership team of over 40 individuals for a 2,200 person enterprise on how to incorporate design thinking into both their organization and individual work streams.
Leadership team, large organization
A presentation focused on optimizing and streamlining daily work routines — enhancing efficiency on essential tasks while fostering a sense of enjoyment and fulfillment in the work.
Real Estate Symposium — Laguna Beach, CA
Presented to an audience of over 250 real estate executives from across the globe and helped them understand the true fundamentals of cyber risk and cybersecurity in this global, digital economy.
MSCI US Institutional Investors Conference — Sacramento, CA
Served as a panelist discussing technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and cloud-based platforms.
Global Investment Operations & Technology Symposium — Palo Alto, CA
Presented to an audience of 60+ COOs and CIOs on innovation and building innovative cultures.
Tell us the audience, the format and the outcome you are after. Stephen will tailor a presentation to fit.