Scaling-up the Strategic IQ of entrepreneurs and their unicorn-bound ventures, I deliver unforgettable keynote speeches for entrepreneurs who are adrift in the fog of venturing and need clearer strategic vision to gain and sustain competitive advantage.
Known as “The Startup Unicorn Trainer,” I’m Dr. Steven James “S.J.” Maranville, Chairman & Chief Evangelist of Maranville Seminars a division of Maranville Enterprises—the Venture Creation Corporation.
I educate, empower, and equip entrepreneurs in two ways:
Strategic Advisor
I’m the Guide By The Entrepreneur’s Side. Scaling-up the Strategic IQ of unicorn-bound ventures, I educate Founders and CEOs on how to gain and sustain the Intelligence Advantage. As a Strategic Advisor, I guide entrepreneurs through the foggy wilderness of starting and scaling their ventures, so they Venture With Vision.
Keynote Speaker
I scale the stage at entrepreneur events. As a main-stage evangelist, I inspire entrepreneurs to Venture With Vision. Inspirational and educational, these presentations deliver Hard-core, real-world entrepreneurial lessons earned through years of advising unicorn-bound ventures in the most pressure-packed boardrooms.
From the classroom to the boardroom to the main stage of the big room, I inspire and educate entrepreneurs to Venture With Vision!
In a manner of speaking, I boost the “vision acuity” of entrepreneurs who are adrift in the fog of venturing by removing their blind-spots and fitting them with new lenses so they Venture With Vision!
Yes, I am totally blind. And, while lacking eyesight, I abound with entrepreneurial insight!
Born with eyesight; I had the DNA that would ultimately cause the loss of that sight. By age 7, I was legally blind. And, into adulthood, I was totally blind. This loss resulted in a traumatic fear of change. Realizing life’s only true certainty is change, it was imperative for me to conquer that fear. So, I embarked on a life-long study of change.
I now use those lessons to educate entrepreneurs and their unicorn-bound ventures on how to be adaptive and transformational.
I work closely with meeting planners, conference organizers and event managers to ensure participants are educated, entertained, and inspired to Venture With Vision!
Here are my promises to you:
- • I promise my team will get you what you need, when you need it.
- • I also promise to listen to what you want, and what your audience needs.
- • And, best of all, I promise to be super easy to work with, so you can focus on the millions of other details that go into making your event a huge success.
As your Main Stage Speaker or Facilitator, I will always help you produce an event that runs smoothly, make certain your participants feel engaged, and ensure they have a fun, purposeful, memorable experience. And, oh yeah, make you look like a rock star–Especially that!