Steve Schlesak
About Steve Schlesak
Steve Schlesak serves as the Country Manager for Canada at Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in operations and management across various industries, including EdTech, ridesharing, and biotechnology.
Work at Nerdy
Steve Schlesak serves as the Country Manager for Canada at Varsity Tutors, a subsidiary of Nerdy, since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operations and driving growth within the Canadian market. His responsibilities include managing profit and loss (P&L) ownership and implementing strategies to enhance business performance. Schlesak focuses on executing plans based on analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure the company's objectives are met.
Previous Experience
Before joining Varsity Tutors, Steve Schlesak held several key positions in various organizations. He worked as the Director of Operations at Prodigy Education from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, he was the General Manager at Dialogue for one year and served as Operations Manager at Uber for two years. Schlesak also has experience as a Strategy Operations Consultant at Cargomatic, Inc., and as an Account Executive at STEMCELL Technologies, among other roles.
Education and Expertise
Steve Schlesak earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from USC Marshall School of Business, where he focused on Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations from 2013 to 2015. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physiology and Neuroscience from McGill University, completed between 2002 and 2006. His educational background supports his expertise in change management, growth operations, and performance management.
Leadership and Management Skills
Steve Schlesak has extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams across various departments, including Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Data Science, Finance, and Product. He specializes in performance management, focusing on hiring, setting objectives, and fostering team culture. Schlesak has senior-level expertise in managing high-growth businesses in transforming industries such as EdTech, ridesharing, biotechnology, and health tech.
Involvement in TEDx
Steve Schlesak co-founded TEDx Venice Beach, contributing to the organization from 2012 to 2013. This initiative reflects his commitment to community engagement and knowledge sharing through innovative platforms. His involvement in TED Conferences showcases his dedication to fostering discussions around important ideas and topics.