About
Operating partner at Ankona and founder of SafeSend.
Experience
- Ankona CapitalOperating Partnercurrent2022 β presentNewport Beach, California, United States
- SafeSendCo-founder and Chief Innovation Officer2020 β 2025
- SafeSendCo-founder, President & CEO2008 β 2020
- SurePrep LLCSales Manager2004 β 2005
- SurePrep LLCDirector of Operations2002 β 2004
- Coopers & LybrandSenior Accountant1990 β 1994
Education
- University of Southern CaliforniaBS, Accounting1986 β 1990
- USC Marshall School of BusinessBachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting1986 β 1990
Skills & more
Management16Strategy13Leadership6Strategic Planning4AnalysisStart-ups25Business Development14Strategic Partnerships7Accounting8Entrepreneurship5Consulting5Finance3
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Financial ReportingSalesSalesforce.comTaxManagement ConsultingAccount ManagementBusiness AnalysisCPASaaSCorporate TaxCompetitive AnalysisSoftware DevelopmentFrom Steve's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended University of Southern California343
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Also attended USC Marshall School of Business138
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Shared employers
Also worked at SafeSend2
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Garrett Pagon
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Jared Smith
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Jason Koch
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Josh Harmsen
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