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Steve Stauning

Founder; Keynote Speaker; Board Member; Author; SEO/SEM Skeptic; We're always open to challenging projects/opportunities!

๐Ÿ“ Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States๐Ÿ”„ Updated November 2026๐Ÿ’ผ 3 investments๐Ÿ“… 15 years investing๐Ÿ—“ Last invested Jan 2018๐• @upgrade_to_unlock
VC๐ŸŒ United States
3
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1
Mid stage
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15y
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Board Member
Jan 2018
At BuyerBridge, we build innovative AdTech that helps businesses scale and make more $$$. Our platform enables in-house marketing teams, agencies, vendors, and OEMs to efficiently deploy and manage automated, Omnisocial advertising across multiple client accounts. With complete whitelabel, dashboard, and reporting capabilities, our AdTech platform makes it easier than ever to onboard new clients, prove ROI, and become โ€œun-fireable.โ€
Board Member
Aug 2014
Virtual Media Holding, Inc., is a Delaware corporation with Offices in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and Tampa. We are a National and International Company specializing in the Human condition. We develop software to make the lives of people better through Patent Pending Technologies. We also Specialize in Real Estate, Drones, as well as Taekwondo Programs for Children to build confidence and character. Our mission is to strive daily in our personal lives to help other who may not be as fortunate. This is a Mantra of Ownership. "We want to change the World... Do you?"โ€‹
Board Member
Nov 2011
Dealers United is THE Omnichannel advertising solution for the automotive industry, working hand-in-hand with many Social Platforms to create innovative ad tech that helps dealers, OEMs, and agencies solve real business challenges. Dealers United's social ad solutions are designed to improve and optimize auto dealer's social media presence with a full funnel ad strategy that drives greater awareness, consumer engagement, lead volume, and more. Check us out: โœ… Meta Marketing Partner (https://www.facebook.com/business/partner-directory/details?id=2051924235117824) โœ… Meta Top-Tier Automotive Partner โœ… Top 10 Meta Advertising Agency for Autos โœ… 4 Time Published Success Story by Meta Business (www.dealersunited.com/resources/3-dealers-success-stories-featured-on-facebook-business/) โœ… Oracle Elite Data Marketer (www.oracle.com/corporate/pressrelease/oracle-launches-data-marketing-program-022118.html) Founders & Leadership: - Dealers United was co-Founded by Jesse Biter (founder of HomeNet - acquired by AutoTrader/COX in 2010) and Matt Buchanan (Operating Partner for Buchanan Automotive Group). - Pete Petersen (CEO & Operating Partner) We are hiring! Are you a passionate person looking to make a difference in the auto industry? Apply now at www.dealersunited.com/careers.
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2018
Board Member
Jan 2018
At BuyerBridge, we build innovative AdTech that helps businesses scale and make more $$$. Our platform enables in-house marketing teams, agencies, vendors, and OEMs to efficiently deploy and manage automated, Omnisocial advertising across multiple client accounts. With complete whitelabel, dashboard, and reporting capabilities, our AdTech platform makes it easier than ever to onboard new clients, prove ROI, and become โ€œun-fireable.โ€
2014
Board Member
Aug 2014
Virtual Media Holding, Inc., is a Delaware corporation with Offices in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and Tampa. We are a National and International Company specializing in the Human condition. We develop software to make the lives of people better through Patent Pending Technologies. We also Specialize in Real Estate, Drones, as well as Taekwondo Programs for Children to build confidence and character. Our mission is to strive daily in our personal lives to help other who may not be as fortunate. This is a Mantra of Ownership. "We want to change the World... Do you?"โ€‹
2011
Board Member
Nov 2011
Dealers United is THE Omnichannel advertising solution for the automotive industry, working hand-in-hand with many Social Platforms to create innovative ad tech that helps dealers, OEMs, and agencies solve real business challenges. Dealers United's social ad solutions are designed to improve and optimize auto dealer's social media presence with a full funnel ad strategy that drives greater awareness, consumer engagement, lead volume, and more. Check us out: โœ… Meta Marketing Partner (https://www.facebook.com/business/partner-directory/details?id=2051924235117824) โœ… Meta Top-Tier Automotive Partner โœ… Top 10 Meta Advertising Agency for Autos โœ… 4 Time Published Success Story by Meta Business (www.dealersunited.com/resources/3-dealers-success-stories-featured-on-facebook-business/) โœ… Oracle Elite Data Marketer (www.oracle.com/corporate/pressrelease/oracle-launches-data-marketing-program-022118.html) Founders & Leadership: - Dealers United was co-Founded by Jesse Biter (founder of HomeNet - acquired by AutoTrader/COX in 2010) and Matt Buchanan (Operating Partner for Buchanan Automotive Group). - Pete Petersen (CEO & Operating Partner) We are hiring! Are you a passionate person looking to make a difference in the auto industry? Apply now at www.dealersunited.com/careers.
2009
Kain-Stauning
Principal
Oct 2009
Founder / CEO
Apr 2009
Stauning Solutions Group provides training and consulting to organizations of all sizes with a primary focus on maximizing your team's results from your sales, marketing, and customer experience efforts. Contact us to learn more or to book Steve Stauning to deliver a keynote presentation guaranteed to reenergize and refocus your group!
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