Steve Sundstrom
About Steve Sundstrom
Steve Sundstrom is the Vice President of Client Development at ZestyAI, where he specializes in AI-driven property intelligence. He has extensive experience in sales and management roles at IBM and C3.ai, and holds a BA in Economics and an MBA.
Current Role at ZestyAI
Steve Sundstrom serves as the Vice President of Client Development at ZestyAI, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing AI-driven property intelligence solutions that assess risks associated with natural disasters, including wildfires, floods, and severe storms. His work aims to mitigate climate risk factors that impact real estate values through advanced AI technologies. ZestyAI is located in Boulder, Colorado, where Sundstrom contributes to the company's mission of generating customer value.
Previous Experience at IBM
Steve Sundstrom has extensive experience at IBM, where he worked for a total of 17 years in various roles. He served as a Senior Sales Representative from 1987 to 1995, followed by a position as Industry Segment Executive from 1996 to 2001. His final role at IBM was as Services Sales Executive from 2001 to 2005. During his tenure, he gained valuable insights into sales strategies and client development, which he later applied in his subsequent positions.
Experience at C3.ai
At C3.ai, Steve Sundstrom held multiple leadership positions from 2014 to 2022. He started as Vice President of Sales from 2014 to 2018, before transitioning to Group Vice President of the Utility Segment from 2018 to 2022. His time at C3.ai allowed him to deepen his expertise in leveraging AI and computer vision technologies to create digital twins for buildings, which provided over 200 billion property insights.
Education and Expertise
Steve Sundstrom earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Colorado College. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Denver - Daniels College of Business. His academic background supports his specialization in AI-driven property intelligence and risk assessment related to natural disasters.
Professional Values and Culture
Steve Sundstrom has expressed appreciation for the values and culture at ZestyAI. He values the company's commitment to generating customer value through innovative solutions. His alignment with the company's mission enhances his effectiveness in his role and contributes to the overall success of the organization.