Speaking & Executive Education

Practitioner Content for PE Operators, CIOs, and Technology Leaders

Not vendor pitches. Not slide decks. Frameworks from $50M+ deployed, 12 M&A integrations, and the day-to-day reality of running technology and operations in complex distribution environments.

12 M&A Integrations $13.5M Annual Synergies Zero Ransom Payments 2025 Philadelphia ORBIE Winner

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Dissecting Popular IT Nerds — The IT Leadership Podcast

Episode 314: Steven Singer on IT Infrastructure, Security, and the Future of Technology

December 2024

How can IT leaders navigate the rapidly changing landscape of technology? In this episode, Steven shares insights on IT infrastructure, security challenges, and the future of technology — from his early days at Circuit City to leading IT strategy at Julius Silvert. Covers the CIO journey, building the next generation of IT professionals, and the realities of modern enterprise technology leadership.

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Session Topics

Available for keynotes (45–60 min), panels, boardroom sessions, and executive workshops. All content is practitioner-based — built from real capital deployment and measurable outcomes.

Topic 01

M&A Integration Economics

12 Deals · $50M Deployed · $13.5M Annual Synergies

PE Operating Partners, Portfolio CEOs, COOs

Key Takeaways

  • Integration cost modeling by deal size
  • 90-day cutover playbook for zero revenue disruption
  • Synergy category prioritization
  • Risk mitigation frameworks
  • Timeline to value: 18-24 months
Typical Outcome: Attendees reduce integration cost 25-40% and accelerate synergy capture by 6-9 months.

Topic 02

ERP Selection & Vendor Negotiation

$2M Saved · 6 Conversions · Zero Failed Migrations

CIOs, CFOs, PE Operating Partners

Key Takeaways

  • Total cost of ownership (not just license cost)
  • Vendor negotiation tactics that saved $2M
  • Migration risk assessment
  • Change management economics
  • SAP vs Dynamics vs NetSuite decision framework
Typical Outcome: Portfolio companies save 20-35% on ERP total cost and avoid vendor lock-in.

Topic 03

Technology as EBITDA Lever

$2M+ Annual Cost Reduction · 18-Month Playbook

PE Operating Partners, Portfolio CEOs, Board Members

Key Takeaways

  • Automation ROI by category
  • Quick wins vs strategic investments (80/20)
  • Margin improvement through digital channels
  • Weekly EBITDA measurement framework
  • Infrastructure consolidation economics
Typical Outcome: Operators identify $500K-$2M in cost reduction opportunities within 90 days.

Topic 04

Crisis Leadership & Capital Preservation

Zero Ransoms · $5M+ Preserved · 24-Hour Recovery

CIOs, CEOs, Board Members, Risk Officers

Key Takeaways

  • Ransom vs recovery cost analysis
  • 24-hour recovery playbook (tested 3x)
  • Prevention investment ROI
  • Board communication during crisis
  • Post-incident reputation management
Typical Outcome: Portfolio companies reduce recovery time 50-70% and build zero-ransom capability.

Past Speaking & Appearances

Date Event Role Recording
Jan 2026 SecureX Convergence Summit — "The New CIO" Panel, Weehawken NJ Panelist No public recording
Jan 2025 Paycom Breakfast & Blazers, Philadelphia Speaker No public recording
2025 Tech in Motion — "Skills That Stick in the AI Era" Co-Presenter (with Max Gerdes) Event Listing →
2025 Meet Magento Florida — Menu-Driven Commerce & AI Business Speaker No public recording
2025 Converge 25 Conference Speaker No public recording
Dec 2024 Dissecting Popular IT Nerds Podcast — Ep. 314 Guest Listen →
2024 PhillyCIO Executive Roundtable Participant/Panelist No public recording

What PE Operating Partners Say

"Steven's ERP selection framework saved us $2M in vendor negotiation and prevented what could have been a $5M integration failure. His practical, outcome-focused approach is exactly what portfolio company operators need."

"We applied Steven's M&A integration playbook to three acquisitions. Result: 40% faster synergy capture and zero revenue disruption during cutover. This paid for itself 10x over."

"The zero-ransom crisis playbook Steven shared has become our standard across all portfolio companies. We've already avoided two potential ransom situations using his framework."

Available Session Formats

Keynote (45–60 min)

Ideal for PE forums, CIO summits, and industry conferences.

Panel / Boardroom Session (60–90 min)

Interactive discussion format for executive peer groups.

Workshop / Executive Education (2–4 hrs)

Deep-dive frameworks for operating partner teams and portfolio CEOs.

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Available for PE Operating Partner forums, portfolio CEO summits, CIO peer events, and industry conferences. Request below or call directly.

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