Steven Ferman

Steve Ferman is a highly respected speaker, thought leader, and dynamic presenter who brings more than 40 years of entrepreneurial success, technology leadership, and real-world business experience to the stage. Having built, acquired, and sold seven technology companies, Steve offers audiences something increasingly rare: the perspective of an executive who has actually navigated the challenges he speaks about. As a Certified Chief AI Officer, Certified Scaling Up Coach, and author of Just Get Up and Drive, Steve delivers compelling presentations that combine strategic insight, practical applications, and powerful personal experiences. His engaging, straightforward speaking style makes complex topics accessible, actionable, and relevant to executives, business owners, and leadership teams. Steve's speaking engagements span business leadership, artificial intelligence, organizational transformation, and executive development. He has delivered his signature Automate to Elevate presentations, helping business leaders understand how to leverage artificial intelligence responsibly while improving productivity, reducing costs, and protecting their organizations. His engagements include presentations for the Construction Round Table of New Jersey, the Middlesex County School Administrators, executive leadership groups, business networking organizations, and professional audiences across multiple industries. Whether addressing corporate executives, educators, construction professionals, or entrepreneurs, Steve has a distinctive ability to connect with his audience, challenge conventional thinking, and translate emerging technologies into meaningful business opportunities. His philosophy of "People First, AI Second" and his AI with Intent approach set his presentations apart from traditional technology-focused discussions.