Steve Venuti
About Steve Venuti
Steve Venuti is a seasoned marketing executive with three decades of experience in launching innovative technology products, including the HDMI specification, which became a global standard under his leadership.
Title and Current Role
Steve Venuti serves as the Vice President of Corporate Marketing. In this role, he utilizes his extensive experience to help innovative technology companies bring new products to market. He has demonstrated a significant capacity to lead and execute marketing strategies that result in successful product launches.
Education and Expertise
Steve Venuti earned a B.A. in Literature from the University of California, Santa Cruz, followed by an M.A. in Comparative Literature from the University of California, Berkeley. With 30 years of experience in the technology sector, his expertise spans product marketing, strategic planning, and technology launches. His academic background in literature provides a strong foundation for his communication and analytical skills.
Background in Technology Marketing
Before his current role, Steve Venuti held the position of VP of Marketing at Keyssa, Inc., where he led the launch of the company’s 60 GHz wireless connector. He also played a pivotal role in launching the HDMI specification and served as the president of HDMI Licensing, LLC until 2015. During his tenure, the HDMI interface became a global standard, with an installed base of over seven billion devices. His work in HDMI Licensing earned an EMMY for technical excellence in 2014.
Key Projects and Achievements
Steve Venuti has been instrumental in helping several well-known technology companies, including Acer Computer, Fujitsu, Palm Pilot, Netgear, and DirecTV, successfully launch new products into the market. His leadership in the launch of the HDMI specification has had a lasting impact on the technology industry.
Recognition and Awards
During his time with HDMI Licensing, Steve Venuti's efforts were recognized with an EMMY for technical excellence in 2014. The award highlighted the significant technical achievements and impact of the HDMI interface in the realm of HD audio and video connectivity.