People behind the Center for Entrepreneurship

Steve Pease

Steve Pease is a prominent board member of the Center for Entrepreneurship. He brings vast expertise as the President of Deucalion Securities, an investment firm offering "turnaround CEO" services. He also founded Deucalion Venture Partners, a venture capital firm. He is the author of two books, reflecting his intellectual pursuits. Notably, Pease is the Chairman of the U.S. Russia Investment Fund, advancing free enterprise between the U.S. and Russia. His career commenced in 1967 with Cresap, McCormick & Paget. Later, at Arcata National, a Fortune 500 company, he led corporate planning. Serving as CEO for several companies and Vice Chair of Sovfinamtrans, Pease leveraged his knowledge in transport partnerships. His civic contributions include board roles with the Sonoma Valley Fund, and he co-led the Sonoma Valley Healthcare Coalition. A notable alumnus of the University of Washington and Harvard Business School, Pease, along with his wife, Joyce, is deeply rooted in Sonoma, California.

People at CFE

Discover the Talent and Dedication Behind CFE's Success.

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Entrepreneurs Engaged

Join a robust, growth-oriented international entrepreneurship network.

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Countries

Access our global mentorship network to accelerate your startup.

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Impacted Projects

Supporting startups and scaleups worldwide.

People behind Center for Entreprenuership

Management and Board of Directors

Peter Charow

Chairman of the Board

Board of Directors

Steve Pease

Board Member

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Karen Horn

Board Member

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Charlie Ryan

Board Member

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Jonathan Ortmans

Board Member

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What We Do

Growth programs

Startup programs

Join top-tier startup programs designed to accelerate your business from initial idea to market leadership.

Acceleration programs

Experience rapid growth with our acceleration programs tailored to optimize operations and scale efficiently.

Mentoring programs

Quality mentoring programs offering essential guidance to enhance strategies and maximize business potential.

Scale-up programs

Scale your business seamlessly with our comprehensive scale-up programs, designed to expand your market presence and capabilities.

Educational programs

Gain vital knowledge and skills through our educational programs, designed for practical, real-world application.

Ecosystem programs

Integrate into a thriving ecosystem, expanding your network with business organizations and expert communities.