Steve Stoute

Steve Stoute is the CEO and Founder of Translation and Managing Partner of Translation Holdings, based in New York City. Prior to founding his marketing agency, he served as an executive at Interscope Records and Sony Music, where he managed partnerships and worked alongside prominent artists such as Nas and Jay-Z. Through Translation, Stoute has executed cultural marketing campaigns for major corporate clients, including Nike, McDonald's, and State Farm. In 2024, he launched a new investment fund under Translation Holdings to target early-stage multicultural consumer startups, expanding his portfolio of culture-driven investments. He is also the author of the 2011 book "The Tanning of America" and maintains an audience of over 500,000 followers on LinkedIn. Stoute currently focuses on bridging the gap between corporate brands and urban culture through strategic marketing and venture capital.