The leaders of NextStep have a wide range of experience in many different industries. They have worked as senior advisors, engineers, VPs, and CEOs for companies such as the National Domestic Workers Alliance, Stripe, Apptentive, and Zomato. They have also been involved with the US Department of Labor, Washington Health Alliance, and City of Seattle. In terms of education, they hold degrees from Rochester Institute of Technology, Stanford University, University of Washington, Whitman College, Eastern Washington University, Seattle University, Chamberlain University, and University of Cincinnati.