Steve McCarthy
Principal Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Steve McCarthy is a seasoned Entrepreneur-in-Residence, product innovator, customer development specialist, and pitch coach with a proven track record in developing successful ventures for Global 1000 companies.
At Mach49, Steve blends his expertise in psychology, design, and storytelling to help global businesses disrupt their markets by pursuing customer-centric opportunities for growth. His approach combines human-centered design principles with data-driven insights from Shift AI, enabling teams to identify and capitalize on emerging market trends with unprecedented speed and accuracy.
Steve also works at the intersection of Mach49's venture building practice and its cutting-edge Shift AI platform. He bridges the gap between client needs and technological capabilities, ensuring that Mach49's delivery processes leverage the latest AI innovations to drive unprecedented value for clients. Simultaneously, Steve brings deep insights from delivery teams back to the Shift AI product development organization, facilitating a feedback loop that keeps the platform at the forefront of venture building technology.
Throughout his career, Steve has led multinational teams and projects across diverse industries including automotive, energy, leisure and hospitality, healthcare, and engineering. This broad experience allows him to bring a wealth of cross-industry insights to both Mach49's client engagements and the ongoing development of Shift AI.
Steve's academic background, with a BA and MA from Kingston University in London, provides a strong foundation for his work in innovation and venture building. His interdisciplinary approach, combining rigorous analysis with creative problem-solving, is instrumental in helping Mach49's clients navigate the complex landscape of AI-driven innovation and market disruption.
At Mach49, Steve blends his expertise in psychology, design, and storytelling to help global businesses disrupt their markets by pursuing customer-centric opportunities for growth. His approach combines human-centered design principles with data-driven insights from Shift AI, enabling teams to identify and capitalize on emerging market trends with unprecedented speed and accuracy.
Steve also works at the intersection of Mach49's venture building practice and its cutting-edge Shift AI platform. He bridges the gap between client needs and technological capabilities, ensuring that Mach49's delivery processes leverage the latest AI innovations to drive unprecedented value for clients. Simultaneously, Steve brings deep insights from delivery teams back to the Shift AI product development organization, facilitating a feedback loop that keeps the platform at the forefront of venture building technology.
Throughout his career, Steve has led multinational teams and projects across diverse industries including automotive, energy, leisure and hospitality, healthcare, and engineering. This broad experience allows him to bring a wealth of cross-industry insights to both Mach49's client engagements and the ongoing development of Shift AI.
Steve's academic background, with a BA and MA from Kingston University in London, provides a strong foundation for his work in innovation and venture building. His interdisciplinary approach, combining rigorous analysis with creative problem-solving, is instrumental in helping Mach49's clients navigate the complex landscape of AI-driven innovation and market disruption.
Steve McCarthy
Principal Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Steve McCarthy is a seasoned Entrepreneur-in-Residence, product innovator, customer development specialist, and pitch coach with a proven track record in developing successful ventures for Global 1000 companies.
At Mach49, Steve blends his expertise in psychology, design, and storytelling to help global businesses disrupt their markets by pursuing customer-centric opportunities for growth. His approach combines human-centered design principles with data-driven insights from Shift AI, enabling teams to identify and capitalize on emerging market trends with unprecedented speed and accuracy.
Steve also works at the intersection of Mach49's venture building practice and its cutting-edge Shift AI platform. He bridges the gap between client needs and technological capabilities, ensuring that Mach49's delivery processes leverage the latest AI innovations to drive unprecedented value for clients. Simultaneously, Steve brings deep insights from delivery teams back to the Shift AI product development organization, facilitating a feedback loop that keeps the platform at the forefront of venture building technology.
Throughout his career, Steve has led multinational teams and projects across diverse industries including automotive, energy, leisure and hospitality, healthcare, and engineering. This broad experience allows him to bring a wealth of cross-industry insights to both Mach49's client engagements and the ongoing development of Shift AI.
Steve's academic background, with a BA and MA from Kingston University in London, provides a strong foundation for his work in innovation and venture building. His interdisciplinary approach, combining rigorous analysis with creative problem-solving, is instrumental in helping Mach49's clients navigate the complex landscape of AI-driven innovation and market disruption.
At Mach49, Steve blends his expertise in psychology, design, and storytelling to help global businesses disrupt their markets by pursuing customer-centric opportunities for growth. His approach combines human-centered design principles with data-driven insights from Shift AI, enabling teams to identify and capitalize on emerging market trends with unprecedented speed and accuracy.
Steve also works at the intersection of Mach49's venture building practice and its cutting-edge Shift AI platform. He bridges the gap between client needs and technological capabilities, ensuring that Mach49's delivery processes leverage the latest AI innovations to drive unprecedented value for clients. Simultaneously, Steve brings deep insights from delivery teams back to the Shift AI product development organization, facilitating a feedback loop that keeps the platform at the forefront of venture building technology.
Throughout his career, Steve has led multinational teams and projects across diverse industries including automotive, energy, leisure and hospitality, healthcare, and engineering. This broad experience allows him to bring a wealth of cross-industry insights to both Mach49's client engagements and the ongoing development of Shift AI.
Steve's academic background, with a BA and MA from Kingston University in London, provides a strong foundation for his work in innovation and venture building. His interdisciplinary approach, combining rigorous analysis with creative problem-solving, is instrumental in helping Mach49's clients navigate the complex landscape of AI-driven innovation and market disruption.
