Steve Urban
970-685-2268
steve.urban@riderflex.com
Denver Metro Area

GUIDING PHILOSOPHY
"AI First with Human in the Loop"

CEO | President | COO | CXO | CSO | CCO | Managing Director | Operations Exectuive | AI Strategy, Integration & Implementation | Robotics Services | Transformation & Change Management Consultant | Chief Talent Officer | Executive Recruiter

✅Personal Website: https://www.steve-urban.com/ 
✅Steve Urban Executive CV: https://shorturl.at/fwFl1 
✅Books published: The Riderflex Guide series: https://shorturl.at/MhqD6 
✅Podcast: The Riderflex Show: https://bit.ly/3Dcytol 
✅Steve Urban's Career and Business Coaching GPT: https://shorturl.at/elKpC 

I am a transformational executive leader with 30 years of experience elevating company performance and driving sustainable growth. From consumer goods to AI and robotics, I’ve spearheaded transformation across diverse industries through strategic vision, operational excellence, and decisive crisis management.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: 
• Founded three companies including Riderflex (a multi-million-dollar recruiting and consulting firm), Robo Reliance (robotics repair and maintenance), and co-owner of Kura Home Services Colorado 
• Specialized in AI and robotics strategies to reduce costs, accelerate growth, and future-proof operations
• Authored two books in the Riderflex Guide series and built a Career Coaching GPT to provide actionable advice for professionals
• Hosted The Riderflex Podcast, featuring 400+ interviews with industry leaders
• Managed P&Ls of $40M+ in retail and wholesale while leading large, cross-functional teams
• Led turnarounds, crisis initiatives, and digital transformations that boosted revenue, market share, and operational efficiencies

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
• Executive Leadership & Strategic Planning
• Operational Turnarounds & Crisis Management
• AI & Robotics Integration
• Change Management & Digital Transformation
• Executive Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
• Project Management & Process Improvement
• Startup Launches & Growth Acceleration
• Board & Advisory Roles

My Six Sigma Black Belt, coupled with Lean Management fundamentals, ensures I can rapidly optimize processes, improve workflows, and scale businesses. Whether navigating a high-growth startup or stabilizing a mature organization, I excel at aligning teams to strategic objectives and delivering tangible results.

OPEN TO: 
• C-level or senior executive roles (CEO, COO, President, VP, Director)
• Interim leadership or consulting assignments (change management, transformation, crisis management)
• Executive recruiting projects where a deep understanding of AI and robotics can set clients apart

CERTIFICATIONS
✅Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
✅Lean Management / Lean Manufacturing
✅Various AI & Robotics Certifications
  
PUBLICATIONS | WEBSITES | PODCAST
✅The Riderflex Guide: Inspiring & Hiring, available on Amazon.
✅The Riderflex Guide 2.0: Mastering Job Interviews, available on Amazon.
✅Steve Urban’s Amazon Author Page
✅Steve Urban's Career and Business Coaching GPT GPT published in the ChatGPT Store
✅Riderflex Podcast, host of the show available everyone podcasts can be heard.

VOLUNTEERING
✅Town of Johnstown, CO: Commissioner for the Planning & Zoning Commission. University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma: Career Advice and Job Interviewing Skills.
✅The Flywheel Project, Board of Directors: Non-profit student internship program.
✅U.S. Forest Service: Trash and fallen tree removal.
 
KEYWORDS: 
AI Integration, Robotics Strategy, Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Management, Startup Scaling, P&L Oversight, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Transformation Consulting, Change Management, Executive Recruiting, Turnaround, Cost Optimization