Steve Olwell

Steve Olwell has over 15 years of experience in sales, partnerships, and marketing within the sports and entertainment industry. Currently, they hold the position of Vice President of Sales & Partnerships at Venuetize, a mobile technology and e-commerce platform. In this role, Steve is responsible for creating an easier, safer, and more enjoyable experience for guests through the company's platform, which connects technology ecosystems and facilitates e-commerce.

Prior to their current role, Steve worked as the Director of Corporate Sales & Partnerships at The New York Racing Association, where they led the Corporate Partnerships team and was responsible for selling sponsorships for various NYRA facilities. During their tenure, they achieved over $10M in partnership sales and developed a pipeline for new business growth.

Before that, Steve served as a Senior Manager of Marketing Partnerships at The Madison Square Garden Company, where they managed over $20M worth of marketing partnership accounts for sports and entertainment properties. Steve developed marketing programs for partners across multiple channels and served as the direct point of contact for clients in various capacities.

Additionally, Steve worked as a Senior Sponsorship Coordinator at Live Nation, where they played a key role in sales and account management for over $5M worth of corporate sponsorships. Steve also managed relationships with over 25 corporate sponsors and worked with a national and local sponsorship sales team.

Earlier in their career, Steve served in various roles such as Manager of Partnership Marketing at the New York Islanders Hockey Club, Account Executive of Sponsorship Sales at St. John's University, and as an intern at Madison Square Garden, Brooklyn Cyclones, and the National Football League.

Throughout their career, Steve has demonstrated strong leadership skills, exceeding sales goals, managing key accounts, and developing marketing programs for partners in the sports and entertainment industry.

Steve Olwell holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in International Business of Sport Management from St. John's University. Steve also obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Sport Management from the same university. Prior to their college education, Steve attended St. Francis Preparatory School. However, no degree or field of study is specified for their time there.