Technology Commercialization

Give a seed a chance to grow. It'll show you the way.

Catalyzing Evergreen Growth

Catalyzing Evergreen Growth

Yes, my name really is Stephen King.

Stephen King is a seasoned B2B executive with 30+ years in technology and marketing leadership. With a computer science degree, he's a former software developer turned business strategist, driving $1B in revenue across 50+ product launches and co-founding several startups, a few of which were successful.

As co-founder of the A100 Association and passionate contributor to the tech ecosystem, Stephen has mentored 100’s of companies from startups and scale-ups to billion-dollar unicorns.

Stephen combines technical expertise with commerce and exceptional storytelling abilities. His data-driven approach to customer insights and cross-functional leadership experience make him a transformative force in technology innovation and business growth.

It all begins with an idea.

Let’s Roll Up Our Sleeves

Board, Advisor, and Investor | Ecosystem E.I.R.
B2B Focus | Speaking & Panel Engagements
Market Assessments | Go-To-Market Launch
Technology Commercialization

Looking forward to connecting with you.
www.linkedin.com/in/stephenking13

“What are you up to these days, Stephen?”

  • Aargh Software, based in Calgary, Canada, has provided automation solutions for property managers since July 2021. Aargh’s Tools offer “Better Resident Service With Less Effort (and Fewer Complaints)” with focus as an integration partner on the Rent Manager platform.

    In 2023, a National Apartment Association (NNA) survey noted the resident operational efficiency as the top property management challenge (76% reporting). The Aargh Resident Service Software Suite—Email2CRM, Form2CRM, Notify!!!—has processed 500,000 emails/forms and saved 2,500+ admin days for clients across North America. Aargh also provides “no transaction fee” rent collection and owner pay via their CSV2EFT software for Canadian (CPA-0005) and CSV2ACH U.S. (NACHA). A 30-day free trial, training, and custom development are available. Visit www.aarghsoftware.com or book a demo at www.aarghsoftware.com/meeting.

  • The Stelor Capital Lifecycle Planning Suite. Smarter Reserve Funds. Stronger Communities.

    Stelor empowers Property Managers and Boards to collaborate on a ‘Living Plan’ for their Reserve Fund.

    A modern Capital Lifecycle Planning toolset to compare actuals to budget, assess risks and ensure the long-term viability of multi-family residential communities:

    1.        Stelor PM: Reserve Fund Studies w Unlimited Reports

    2.        Stelor VM: A Private Intelligent Marketplace for Vendor Management

    3.        Stelor INS: Simplified Insurance Renewals

    4.        Stelor RE: Condo Score Report for Realtors, Buyers, and Sellers

    Find out more at www.stelor.io

  • Sparkled Skies, a heartfelt "giving back" venture founded by a visionary woman, transforms the landscape of wellness support through its signature Cancer Care Sparklebox program. Each thoughtfully curated collection serves as a sanctuary of comfort for people navigating the challenging terrain of cancer treatment, offering not just products but profound moments of connection and understanding. By weaving together compassionate care with practical support, Sparkled Skies creates a tapestry of hope that wraps around each recipient, reminding them they're never alone in their journey.

    As a proud contributor to this meaningful mission, I leverage my business expertise to amplify Sparkled Skies' growing impact in communities nationwide. With each Sparklebox delivered, we honour the resilience of people facing health challenges while nurturing a community bound by compassion, understanding, and the unwavering belief that even in the darkest moments, connection creates light that guides us forward—together.

  • https://metiquity.ca/

    Early-Stage Focus: Your Vision, Our Priority

    More than money—real support. At Metiquity, we exclusively lead pre-seed rounds with a focus on fundamentals, not hype. We start by understanding founders and teams — your vision, your journey, and your challenges. Through meticulous due diligence and active board involvement, we help manage risks and accelerate growth at the most critical stage — when companies are showing early signs of market validation.

    Investing with Purpose: Fostering Innovation and Impact

    We focus on startups and growing companies in Alberta and the Canadian Prairies that are driving digital transformation and tackling global challenges. Whether it’s Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, unique tech-business models, or disruptive technologies, we back companies that have the potential to make a meaningful difference.

The A100

As a co-founder and past chair of the A100, I’m deliriously proud of the association's impact on the Alberta and Western Canada technology ecosystems.

“The strength of Western Canada’s tech ecosystem is not built on any one company or leader, but on the collective efforts of those who believe that together, we all rise.”

Learn more at www.thea100.org

Learn more about the Alberta tech ecosystem and over 2,500 startups, visit www.startalberta.ca/

The Magic of Music

Mixing music in with the mix, I’ve published 15 albums, 161 songs and have had 1.5M+ streams online.

You’ll find music, video, social, and booking links:

Also, don’t forget to check out www.redrivergold.ca; a new 13-episode TV series on APTN with host Ross “Memphis” Pambrun.

Ross and I co-wrote the title song for the series: “Red River Gold,” streaming everywhere.