Keynote Speaker Bio

Steve has built and led high-performing teams across startups and Fortune 50s, including two successful exits and a global leadership role at Accenture, where he scaled a $1.4B practice. Today, he’s back in startup mode, leading AdaptiveION and NextWave Leaders— ventures focused on developing bold, purpose-driven leaders who can thrive in a world of relentless change. Steve and his family love living in Mapleton, Utah, where they take full advantage of the outdoors—and never miss a chance to travel together with family (including 6 grandchildren), especially to Disney locations or Hawaii.

Keynote Title: Agile Isn’t Dead—But Your Playbook Might Be

Abstract: Agile began with a bold promise: faster delivery, empowered teams, and better outcomes. But for many organizations, the focus shifted—from outcomes to process, from agility to ceremony. The result? Imitation over adaptation. Teams were told, “Do what they did and you’ll get what they got.” But it didn’t work. In this experience-driven keynote, we’ll unpack why 70–80% of agile transformations fall short—and what it takes to reclaim the promise. The problem isn’t the principles. It’s the playbook. You’ll walk away with a clear path to stop doing agile and start becoming agile—in a way that fits your people, your priorities, and your path forward. It’s time to move from frustration to execution—on your terms.