Steve Amos

Social entrepreneur with 30+ years in marketing, advertising, education and technology. In 2009, founded the nonprofit HealthCode, whose vision is that everyone should enjoy the benefits of a healthier, happier life. In 1999 started 4empowerment, an online SaaS platform. Steve conceived over $6.0 million in education grants, resulting in award-winning education technology programs. Previously was vice president of interactive marketing and account director for advertising agency GSD&M; advertising executive with Lintas:New York; and held international marketing positions with Textron, managed annual budgets exceeding $70 million. Included as a "Shapers of the Future" in 2002 by "Converge", an educational technology publication. Serves on the SXSW Interactive and SXSW EDU Advisory Teams, appointed as an Affiliate with Texas A&M University Center for Population Health & Aging; an avid scuba diver; M.B.A. from Wake Forest University, a BA from Florida State University.