Steven Cicalese

Chief Revenue Officer @ AMZ Advisers | 6x founder | Investor | 50m+ Spend across 550 global brands on Amazon, Walmart and TikTok Shop

📍 United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 2 investments📅 5 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2022
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Jan 2022
Unlocking the value of seaweed: Our oceans are out of sync. Thalasso builds tools to scale seaweed management, bringing balance to the ocean and benefits to coastal communities.
Investor
Nov 2021
StartEngine is one of the leading equity crowdfunding platforms in the U.S., where everyday people can find and invest in early-growth companies and startups, as well as a variety of alternative assets and collectibles. StartEngine has hosted over 1,100 successful funding rounds between Reg. CF and Reg. A+ combined through StartEngine’s funding portal and broker dealer, from a community of over 1,000,000 strong. Based in Los Angeles, the company was created in 2014 by Howard Marks, co-founder of Activision, and Ron Miller. Were hiring: https://www.startengine.com/careers Invest in startups and build your portfolio. www.startengine.com For accredited investors – exclusive investment opportunities from some of todays largest privately held companies. www.startengine.com/private **“StartEngine" refers to StartEngine Crowdfunding, Inc. StartEngine operates 5 wholly owned subsidiaries, StartEngine Capital, LLC, StartEngine Primary, LLC, StartEngine Secure, LLC, StartEngine Private LLC, and StartEngine Assets, LLC. Unless otherwise indicated, Regulation Crowdfunding offerings are offered through StartEngine Capital LLC, an SEC-registered funding portal and FINRA member; brokerage services, including Regulation A+ and Regulation D offerings, brokerage accounts, and securities trading through StartEngine Secondary (a SEC-regulated alternative trading system, operated by StartEngine Primary, LLC), are offered through StartEngine Primary, LLC, a broker-dealer registered with the SEC and FINRA/SIPC; and transfer agent services are offered through StartEngine Secure, LLC, an SEC registered transfer agent. StartEngine Assets LLC is an asset manager for StartEngine Collectibles Fund I LLC which offers Regulation A+ offerings in collectibles (e.g., fine art, wine) through the StartEngine platform.
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2025
Co-Founder
Aug 2025
Reach Social Commerce is a creator-led social commerce agency built for the future of shopping. We help brands grow on platforms like TikTok Shop by connecting them with high-performing creators and managing the entire sales funnel—from affiliate matchmaking to short-form content to livestreams. We work with brands of all sizes—from DTC startups to enterprise sellers—looking to grow on TikTok Shop without the overhead of building an in-house team. If you’re ready to turn creators into your most effective sales channel, let’s talk.
2023
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) & Co-Founder
Apr 2023
AMZAdvisers.com is a full-service eCommerce & digital marketing consultancy with extensive experience in creating high-growth strategies for brands and manufacturers on the Amazon platform. In 2023, our partners enjoyed $900,000,000+ in sales with many of them experiencing more than 100% increase in their year-over-year sales on the Amazon platform. We believe that developing a robust eCommerce presence is integral for a business looking to maximize growth in the 21st century. Our custom strategies aim to make Amazon, the largest eCommerce marketplace, a powerful sales channel and the centerpiece of every company’s eCommerce presence. Long-term growth requires developing alternative sales channels, and we compliment every client’s eCommerce strategy by bringing them to additional eCommerce platforms, developing powerful sales funnels and creating websites designed to convert shoppers into customers. Areas of Expertise - Amazon Marketing Services - Amazon Media Group - Seller/Vendor/Express - Amazon SEO - Market/Competition Analysis - Product Launches/Promotions - Global Expansion- UK, Canada and Europe - Inventory Planning/Forecasting - Sales/Analytics/Reporting - Social Media Advertising - Video Production/Editing Set up a call with our CEO today at www.amzadvisers.com
2022
Co-Founder
Feb 2022
GoAvance is a digitally-native company that helps brands enter the Latin American market. With a focus on Marketplace strategy, localization, and seamless workflows, we provide end-to-end solutions that streamline the process of expanding your business into new markets. Our team is made up of experts in branding, logistics, and digital marketing, all with extensive experience in the Latin American market. We pride ourselves on staying up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices, and we use this knowledge to help our clients achieve success. At GoAvance, we know that entering new markets is a nightmare, so we take that headache on for you. Thats why weve developed a seamless process that takes care of everything from logistics to running effective PPC ads. Were passionate about consumers, and were excited to be a part of your journey to success in Latin America.
Co-Founder
Jan 2022
We are a commission-only remote sales team helping coaches and entrepreneurs scale their businesses.
Investor
Jan 2022
Unlocking the value of seaweed: Our oceans are out of sync. Thalasso builds tools to scale seaweed management, bringing balance to the ocean and benefits to coastal communities.
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