Experience

Camelot Venture Group

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Oct 2008 - Present

  As a Partner of Camelot Venture Group, I work closely with our portfolio companies; Smile Direct Club, Sharper Image, and Want, LLC. For each portfolio company, I am focused on sales and marketing, call center strategies, internal process improvements, leadership development, and the recruiting and hiring of key personnel.



Smile Direct Club

• Chief Development Officer

  • Mar 2018 - Dec 2023

  Steve is the resident master of all trades, driving improvement in all facets of SmileDirectClub since its inception. From automation to sales and marketing, call center strategies, internal process improvements, leadership development, and attracting top talent, Steve continually pushes for #betterisbetter. The consummate team player with a passion for critical thinking and a natural curiosity, Steve will elevate those around him as he helps drive our international growth and product expansion.



Camelot Ventures, LLC

• Partner

  • Jan 1998 - Oct 2008

  Greater Detroit Area Working directly with all of Camelot Ventures, LLC portfolio companies, I worked closely with Leadership on all sales and marketing initiatives. At Quicken Loans, a portfolio company, I worked with the team that built a state-of-the-art lead allocation engine, distributing sales leads for the 1000 plus mortgage bankers, matching each one with the most appropriate mortgage banker in less than one minute. Working closely with the Quicken Loans Internal Process Team involved working with… Show more Working directly with all of Camelot Ventures, LLC portfolio companies, I worked closely with Leadership on all sales and marketing initiatives. At Quicken Loans, a portfolio company, I worked with the team that built a state-of-the-art lead allocation engine, distributing sales leads for the 1000 plus mortgage bankers, matching each one with the most appropriate mortgage banker in less than one minute. Working closely with the Quicken Loans Internal Process Team involved working with the sales and marketing teams to eliminate inefficiencies and streamline all processes for maximum effectiveness. In addition, I aided in the creation of the Quicken Loans Leadership program. Initially intended to assist sales leaders in growth and development, the program was eventually implemented throughout the entire company. At Fathead, another previous portfolio company, I worked in all areas, with a particular focus on marketing. My responsibilities included working with management and team members on the development of the go-to-market strategy, national television campaign, affiliate and search channels, website (Fathead.com), retail channel, and new product development. My recruiting and hiring includes, former Cleveland Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry and Head Coach Mike Brown, former Fathead CEO Brock Weatherup, Flashseats CEO Sam Gerace, and former Cleanrest CEO Mike Linn. Show less