International management & business development consulting for broadband start-ups
Salinas, California Area
- Current
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- President at Tellus Venture Associates
- Past
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- Director of Marketing at Conus Communications/U.S. Satellite Broadcasting/Hubbard Broadcasting
- Principal Consultant at Marketing Communications Consultancy
- Ellen B. Scripps Fellow at Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington
- News Director at Joseph Gamble Stations, Inc.
- Affiliate Relations Representative at Mutual Broadcasting Networks
- News Director at Levin Broadcasting
- News Assistant at Metromedia Corporation
- Education
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- University of California, Berkeley
- University of Saint Thomas - School of Business
- University of Washington
- _Management Institute, National Association of Television Program Executives
- _Nihongo Gakkai
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Stephen Blum’s Summary
Steve Blum is president of Tellus Venture Associates, a management, business development and market analysis consultancy for the broadband, digital media and telecommunications industries. He is a 30-year industry veteran and recognized as an expert in developing new wireless, fiber optic and satellite broadband systems and services.
Steve is the author of seven books on the Internet and satellite broadcasting and is a frequent contributor to professional journals and industry events.
Stephen Blum’s Specialties:
Start up companies, business plan development, business case validation and funding, business modeling, new venture creation, market research and analysis, market forecasting.
Stephen Blum’s Experience
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President
Tellus Venture Associates
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)
1996 — Present (13 years )
Steve has led many successful projects and served in several senior executive positions. Senior level consulting assignments include the development of...
- IPTV, SaaS and social networking services
- Mobile applications
- WiMAX, WiFi and fiber optic systems
- Satellite radio systems such as WorldSpace and XM Satellite radio
- Satellite broadcasting platforms such as DirecTv in Latin America and Japan
Projects and assignments include...
- SVP of marketing & sales for an IPTV consumer electronics company
- COO of a wireless ISP
- Team leader for an NGO project in the Philippines
- Principal negotiator for a cable system sale to a top tier MSO
- Managing consultant for a WiMAX deployment
- Management advisor for satellite broadcasting systems, most recently Italy, Cambodia & New Zealand
Steve specializes in start-up companies, and also evaluates and implements new initiatives for major corporations, investment firms, municipalities and private communities. -
Director of Marketing
Conus Communications/U.S. Satellite Broadcasting/Hubbard Broadcasting
(Telecommunications industry)
1988 — 1996 (8 years )
Responsible for marketing and communications for several HBI ventures, including Conus Communications, U.S. Satellite Broadcasting (USSB) and Satellite Network Systems. Key player in the joint launch of DirecTv and USSB, which resulted in the most successful new product introduction in consumer electronics history and a very successful IPO for USSB.
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Principal Consultant
Marketing Communications Consultancy
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
1986 — 1988 (2 years )
Completed marketing communications assignments for Nikken Foods in Japan, as well as a software start-up and other technology companies in California.
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Ellen B. Scripps Fellow
Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington
(International Affairs industry)
1984 — 1986 (2 years )
Research fellowship and graduate work in East Asia Studies, with a specialty in Japan Studies. Focus was on Japanese business, in particular political risk management by Japanese corporations.
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News Director
Joseph Gamble Stations, Inc.
(Broadcast Media industry)
1980 — 1984 (4 years )
Led an award winning local news team at KJOY/KJAX-FM.
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Affiliate Relations Representative
Mutual Broadcasting Networks
(Broadcast Media industry)
1980 — 1980 (less than a year)
Station relations and project management responsibilities for the deployment of the first commercial satellite radio distribution network.
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News Director
Levin Broadcasting
(Broadcast Media industry)
1979 — 1980 (1 year )
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News Assistant
Metromedia Corporation
(Broadcast Media industry)
1978 — 1979 (1 year )
Stephen Blum’s Education
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University of California, Berkeley
A.B. , History
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University of Saint Thomas - School of Business
M.B.A. , Marketing
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University of Washington
M.A. , East Asia Studies
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_Management Institute, National Association of Television Program Executives
Television management
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_Nihongo Gakkai
Japanese language
Additional Information
Stephen Blum’s Websites:
Stephen Blum’s Interests:
Ironman distance triathlon and ultramarathon running. Rotary International. Creating microfinance projects through Rotary in the developing world. Fundraising and strategic planning volunteer for the U.C. Berkeley Alumni Association.
Stephen Blum’s Groups:
Vice President ex officio of the Society of Satellite Professionals International, a member of the Wireless Communications Alliance and the New Zealand Wireless and Broadband Forum, advisor to Marina TechNet, International Director of the Rotary Club of Monterey Pacific, Vice President and board member of USA Triathlon Southwest, past Vice President of the World Affairs Council of the Monterey Bay Area.
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Wireless Communications Alliance -
IRONMAN Finisher -
University of St Thomas - Opus College of Business -
Cal Alumni Association | UC Berkeley -
Rotary International District 5230 -
The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies -
Muniwireless and Muni WiMAX -
Broadband Stimulus Funding -
International CES -
New Zealand Telecommunications
Stephen Blum’s Honors:
Ellen B. Scripps Fellowship, PRSA Silver Anvil, Rotary International Presidential Citation, Rotary Foundation District Service Award, RTNDA and UPI news coverage awards, Inny.
Stephen Blum’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
