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Esther Strauss

Esther Strauss

Esther Strauss

Expertise

Business management, Business strategy, Personal finance, Human resources management, Media planning

Currently

Co-founder

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Mannheim Business School, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania

Esther Strauss is the co-founder of Step By Step Business, as well as an accomplished author and speaker.

Education

Esther attended the University of Pennsylvania, during which time she studied abroad at Oxford University. While at Penn, she was involved in an entrepreneurship program and won the Best Business Idea award twice. She earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She was also an assistant professor at Babson College and taught entrepreneurial leadership courses.

Experience

Esther is a business strategist with over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur, executive, educator, and management advisor. She has founded companies in technology and media, both of which had successful exits within 5 years. The companies now employ over 200 people. She has several impressive accomplishments in the media field.

Esther was named a “Corporate Champion” in Folio Magazine’s 2019 Top Women in Media Awards. She also appears in print, broadcast and streaming media as a personal finance and careers commentator and expert.

She served as the Director of Client Services at SET Media, a video ad technology company. She started her career in media planning at Universal McCann in San Francisco working with brands such as Microsoft and Sony.

Her work has achieved award-winning results including EPPY, OMMA and W3 awards in UI/UX. Visual Aesthetics, and Website Design.

Currently, as a co-founder of Step-By-Step Business, a company focused on educating aspiring entrepreneurs, her role is to strategically drive the growth of the company, and to make sure that the information provided to entrepreneurs provides the greatest possible value. The company’s long-term goal is to inspire the formation of thousands of new businesses by creating awareness of opportunities and providing comprehensive guidance to entrepreneurs around the world.

 

 

Recent articles

Virtual Pioneers: A Candid Chat with Anvio VR’s Dennis Voronin

Virtual Pioneers: A Candid Chat with Anvio VR’s Dennis Voronin

Esther Strauss

Published on October 20, 2023

In the dynamic realm of virtual reality (VR), few names have risen as meteorically as Anvio VR. Launched in 2016 by a passionate team of developers, ...

Unlocking the World of Deals: CEO Andrei Vasilescu on DontPayFull’s Evolution

Unlocking the World of Deals: CEO Andrei Vasilescu on DontPayFull’s Evolution

Esther Strauss

Published on October 20, 2023

In this interview, we had the privilege of speaking with Andrei Vasilescu, the co-founder & CEO of DontPayFull. He shares valuable insightsgaine ...

Navigating Real Estate with Heart: Marc Afzal’s Unique Approach

Navigating Real Estate with Heart: Marc Afzal’s Unique Approach

Esther Strauss

Published on October 18, 2023

In the bustling realm of real estate, few bring the personal touch to transactions quite like Marc Afzal. As the force behind Sell Quick California, ...

The Art of Storytelling: A Glimpse into Fred & Eric Animation Studio

The Art of Storytelling: A Glimpse into Fred & Eric Animation Studio

Esther Strauss

Published on October 13, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of animation, few agencies have managed to carve out a niche as distinct and memorable as Fred & Eric (F&E).Found ...

Eric Leonhard’s Personalized Approach to Modern Dating

Eric Leonhard’s Personalized Approach to Modern Dating

Esther Strauss

Published on October 13, 2023

In this interview, we discussed the growing trend of location-independent dating and the frustrations people face with online dating and datingapps. ...

Starting a Bakery with Ayham Haddad of Mahalab Bakery

Starting a Bakery with Ayham Haddad of Mahalab Bakery

Esther Strauss

Published on August 28, 2023

Entrepreneurship is a journey often marked by challenges, passion, and a steadfast commitment to one’s vision. In our latest installment ofthe ...

Starting a Business Consulting Firm with Matthew Curtis, Founder of M4C Ltd.

Starting a Business Consulting Firm with Matthew Curtis, Founder of M4C Ltd.

Esther Strauss

Published on August 28, 2023

In today’s installment of our Entrepreneurial Spotlight Series, we sit down with Matthew Curtis, the managing director at M4C Ltd. Positionedi ...

13 Best Business Ideas for RVers on the Road

13 Best Business Ideas for RVers on the Road

Esther Strauss

Published on December 4, 2022

More than a million Americans live full-time in their recreational vehicle, or RV, and you should know that many of them use their mobility andtheir ...

9 Way to Make Money with a Cargo Van – Business Opportunities

9 Way to Make Money with a Cargo Van – Business Opportunities

Esther Strauss

Published on December 1, 2022

A cargo van is much like a passenger van, with sliding side doors and large rear doors for loading and unloading. But unlike a passenger van, acargo ...