Where does Stephen Forte work?

Stephen Forte is Founder & CEO of Buildclub.

What check size does Stephen Forte write?

Stephen Forte typically writes checks of $100K – $750K.

What companies did Stephen Forte found?

Stephen Forte founded Buildclub.

Where did Stephen Forte go to school?

Stephen Forte studied at Harvard Business School (Certificate of Completion, Business Administration and Management); Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Computer Software Engineering); Naval Science Institute (USMC Officer Training).

Stephen Forte

Founder

Founder & CEO at Buildclub

Los Angeles, California

Writes $100K – $750K checks · typically $250K

FoundedBuildclub

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About

Stephen Forte is founder and CEO of The BuildClub, where he advises mid-sized and large enterprises on AI transformation initiatives, focusing on moving projects from pilot phase to production systems. He teaches an executive education program at MIT for YPO members covering practical AI strategy and organizational deployment, and has founded multiple technology companies with successful exits, along with holding 15 patents in software and mobile technology. Forte previously held executive roles with global responsibility across 63 countries and P&L oversight exceeding $1 billion.

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Experience

The BuildClubFounder & CEOcurrent2020 — presentMiami / Dubai
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCo-Championcurrent2023 — presentBoston, MA
YPOMember - Chairman - Technology Networkcurrent2020 — presentGlobal
YPOMember - Chapter Chairman - YPO Bay Area Goldcurrent2020 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
YPOMember - Regional Chairman - YPO Personal Investing Networkcurrent2018 — present
YPOSpeakercurrent2004 — present
YPOMember - Chapter Learning Officer2018 — 2020
YPOMember - Chapter Chairman - YPO Santa Monica Bay Chapter2017 — 2018Greater Los Angeles Area, Hong Kong
Chief Executives OrganizationMembercurrent2019 — present
Stephen & Camilla Forte FoundationChairmancurrent2016 — presentGreater Los Angeles Area
Forte Design GroupCo-Ownercurrent2001 — presentUnited States
AI Motion, Inc.CEO and Chief Scientist2016 — 2019Silicon Valley / Los Angeles
Meridian CapitalOperating Partner2014 — 2015Hong Kong
CoatsManaging Director2010 — 2014Hong Kong, China
YCC GroupChief Executive Officer2008 — 2010Shanghai, China
Talon International, IncChief Executive Officer & CTO2005 — 2008Los Angeles / Hong Kong / Shenzhen
Ascendent Systems, Inc.Chairman, Founder & Chief Scientist1998 — 2005Silicon Valley, California, United States
Travelers TelecomChief Executive Officer & Founder1993 — 1998Greater Los Angeles Area
Vinyl-Chem International, Inc.Vice President & Co-Founder1990 — 1993

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Strategic Partnerships99International Business Development19Patents13Business Strategy74New Business Development54International Sales61Product Development50Start-ups68Product Management9Competitive Analysis99Business Development45Entrepreneurship99

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Languages Chinese · English · Russian

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Who is Stephen Forte?: Stephen Forte is founder and CEO of The BuildClub, where he advises mid-sized and large enterprises on AI transformation initiatives, focusing on moving projects from pilot phase to production systems. He teaches an executive education program at MIT for YPO members covering practical AI strategy and organizational deployment, and has founded multiple technology companies with successful exits, along with holding 15 patents in software and mobile technology. Forte previously held executive roles with global responsibility across 63 countries and P&L oversight exceeding $1 billion.
Where does Stephen Forte work?: Stephen Forte is Founder & CEO of Buildclub.
What check size does Stephen Forte write?: Stephen Forte typically writes checks of $100K – $750K.
What companies did Stephen Forte found?: Stephen Forte founded Buildclub.
Where did Stephen Forte go to school?: Stephen Forte studied at Harvard Business School (Certificate of Completion, Business Administration and Management); Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Computer Software Engineering); Naval Science Institute (USMC Officer Training).

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