Steve Grace
About Steve Grace
Steve Grace is the CEO and Founder of The Nudge Group, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in recruitment and media, having held various leadership roles across multiple companies in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Work at The Nudge Group
Steve Grace serves as the CEO and Founder of The Nudge Group, a position he has held since 2019. Under his leadership, the company has developed a diverse range of services, including media production and content strategies. He has been instrumental in establishing TNG Media, the media arm of The Nudge Group, which encompasses various in-house brands such as Balance the Grind, Give It A Nudge, and Startup Life: Unscripted.
Current Roles and Ventures
In addition to his role at The Nudge Group, Steve Grace is actively involved in multiple organizations. He is the CEO and Founder of Nudge Productions, which he established in 2024. He also serves as a Venture Partner at Black Nova Venture Capital since 2023 and as a Director at YBF Ventures since 2022. Furthermore, he holds the position of CEO and Publisher at Balance The Grind since 2021 and hosts the podcast Give It A Nudge since 2020.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Steve Grace has extensive experience in the recruitment sector. He was the Owner and Director of Ashdown People from 2010 to 2019. Prior to that, he worked as a Recruitment Manager at Hays IT from 2001 to 2003 and as a Senior Consultant at Clarius/Ignite from 1999 to 2001. His early career included roles as a Consultant at Michael Page and Adecco in the United Kingdom.
Education and Expertise
Steve Grace studied at Caterham School, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business/Commerce from 1982 to 1991. He also attended Stonebridge Tennis Academy for a year, focusing on tennis. His educational background supports his expertise in business management and recruitment.
Media and Production Initiatives
Steve Grace founded Nudge Productions in collaboration with Tank Stream Labs, focusing on providing comprehensive media services, including podcast management and video production. His initiatives have led to the creation of a high-end studio located in the Sydney Startup Hub, which offers services such as content strategies and marketing collateral.