- Former Google executive shaping digital and innovation strategy
- President of Story Arc Consulting advising iconic brands
- Global expert known for high-energy, insight-driven storytelling
Steve Lerch is a former Google executive who transforms organizations through digital strategy, consumer insights, and people-centered innovation. His unique approach blends data-driven decision making with storytelling to help businesses thrive in today's digital landscape.
As president of Story Arc Consulting, Steve leverages years of experience advising iconic brands like GoPro, Roku, and major government agencies including FEMA. Previously at Google for nine years, he served as both a digital strategy advisor and Culture and Innovation Evangelist, teaching hundreds of new employees the cultural foundations driving Google's success.
Steve helps organizations navigate complex business challenges by identifying untapped consumer insights, developing strategic digital marketing approaches, and fostering innovation cultures that don't depend on massive R&D budgets. He focuses on empowering teams to challenge assumptions, embrace data-driven decision making, and adapt quickly to changing consumer behaviors.
Audiences leave Steve's presentations with practical frameworks for digital transformation, actionable strategies to connect with modern consumers, and renewed confidence in their ability to drive meaningful innovation. His high-energy style combines humor with compelling data to ensure concepts are both memorable and immediately applicable.
Book Steve when you need a speaker who delivers both inspiration and tangible results your team can implement right away.
Steve's showreel and videos
Topics, sessions and talks
Innovation Leadership: How To Think Differently
Steve Lerch challenges outdated assumptions about innovation by showing how meaningful breakthroughs emerge from people, curiosity, and culture rather than technology alone. Steve blends high energy with sharp storytelling to reveal how simple shifts in mindset can spark creative momentum, accelerate learning, and inspire teams to embrace change. Audiences explore practical ways to nurture ideas, question habits, and build environments where innovative thinking thrives.
Influencing Modern Consumers
Steve Lerch unpacks the motivations and patterns shaping today’s digital-first consumers, revealing why attention moves unpredictably across trends, platforms, and cultural moments. Steve’s humor and insight demystify behaviors that often seem irrational, showing how real-time data and authentic messaging can bridge the gap. Attendees explore strategies that help brands cut through noise, tap into cultural relevance, and connect with modern audiences in ways that are both intuitive and effective.
Practical Strategies For Embracing AI
Steve Lerch removes the intimidation surrounding artificial intelligence by translating complex tools into simple, relatable applications anyone can use. Steve’s approachable, playful style highlights how generative AI can streamline tasks, spark creativity, and unlock new opportunities across roles and industries. Through accessible examples and a clear framework, audiences explore how to integrate AI confidently into everyday work and build comfort with technology that is rapidly reshaping professional life.
Why we recommend booking Steve
Steve Lerch, a former Google executive, transforms organizations through his unique blend of data-driven insights, digital strategy expertise, and storytelling that empowers teams to challenge assumptions and connect with modern consumers. Book Steve for your next event to gain actionable frameworks and strategies your team can implement immediately for meaningful innovation and digital transformation.
Steve delivered a thought-provoking and wildly entertaining keynote on Modern Consumers. His insights into how storytelling, humor, and understanding modern trends can transform customer engagement were nothing short of inspiring. Steve’s ability to blend humor with actionable strategies—complete with memes, trends, and a bit of good-natured teasing of Millennials and Gen Z—had the room energized and engaged. He reminded us of the importance of truly understanding what resonates with our customers. Steve’s presentation reinforced the power of empathy, creativity, and attention to detail when it comes to creating customer experiences. If you’re looking for a keynote speaker who can inspire your team while keeping them entertained, I can’t recommend Steve enough. He brings energy, expertise, and an unparalleled ability to make complex topics feel approachable and impactful.
We appreciate Steve's time prior to the event to understand our audience - and to connect while he was there. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive - he was a big hit!
Lightning Protection Institute, Lightning Protection Institute
Steve was great!!! This information is so beneficial and ever-changing!! I look forward to implementing it in my business.
