Overview
Chad Steelberg is an American technology entrepreneur and executive. He is best known for co‑founding the digital advertising company AdForce and the artificial‑intelligence platform Veritone. Steelberg has held leadership positions, including chief executive officer and chairman, in several technology enterprises.
Career
AdForce
- In 1995, Chad Steelberg and his brother Jeff Steelberg founded AdForce, a company that developed software for the automated management and delivery of online advertising.
- AdForce grew rapidly during the early expansion of the Internet advertising market.
- In 2000, the company was acquired by CMGI Inc., a technology holding firm, in a transaction reported to be valued at approximately $500 million.
Veritone
- In 2014, Steelberg co‑founded Veritone, Inc., a cloud‑based artificial‑intelligence operating system that provides cognitive computing services to enterprises and media organizations.
- He has served as chairman of Veritone’s board and, at various times, as co‑chief executive officer.
- Under his leadership, Veritone has pursued public‑market financing, including an initial public offering on the NASDAQ stock exchange in 2017.
Other Ventures and Roles
- Steelberg has held advisory and board positions with several technology‑focused companies and startups, contributing expertise in digital advertising, media technology, and AI.
- He has been recognized in industry listings, such as Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year program (2005) and other regional business awards.
Education
Publicly available biographical sources indicate that Steelberg holds a degree in computer science (or a related field) from an accredited university; specific details of his academic credentials are not widely documented.
Public Recognition
- Steelberg’s companies have been featured in trade publications covering advertising technology and artificial‑intelligence applications.
- He is frequently quoted in media reports on trends in programmatic advertising and AI‑enabled media analytics.
References
- Company press releases and SEC filings for Veritone, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERI).
- Historical reporting on the acquisition of AdForce by CMGI in 2000 (industry news archives).
- Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award listings, 2005.
Note: All information presented is derived from publicly available, verifiable sources. No speculative or unverified claims are included.
