Exceptional CX Meets Tech: Future-Proofing Your Agency With Steve Zehngut

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Steve Zehngut is a seasoned entrepreneur and technologist with over 30 years of experience in digital strategy, technical leadership, and business development. He founded Zeek Interactive, a Huntington Beach-based digital agency specializing in web, SaaS, and mobile development, which he sold in February 2024 at a 3.5x EBITDA multiple. Steve later founded SnapCTO, where he helps founders align their technology with their business vision. He also serves as the Membership Chair for the Orange County Entrepreneurs' Organization, highlighting his commitment to fostering entrepreneurial growth and collaboration within the community. In this episode… Building a business around technology is one thing — aligning that technology with a clear business vision is entirely different. Many founders rush into development without a strategy, burning time and money on products that don't scale or serve their market. Add in the pressure of hiring technical talent and managing growth, and the journey can quickly spiral into chaos. Steve Zehngut, a seasoned technology strategist and digital product expert, shares how to approach tech with intention rather than urgency. Steve explains the value of slowing down to ask strategic questions, how saying "no" can fuel growth, and why leaders should focus on aligning tech decisions with business outcomes. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships and providing value, which helped him secure marquee clients like Disney and Amazon, even during tough economic times. Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran interviews Steve Zehngut, Founder of Zeek Interactive and SnapCTO, about the keys to aligning technology with business vision. They explore Steve's transition from filmmaking to software development, lessons from the sale of his agency, and his current mission of helping founders avoid common startup tech traps. Listeners will learn the value of choosing value-aligned clients and the impact of community engagement.

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