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Steve Parkis

Entrepreneur-in-Residence

 

Steve Parkis

Steve Parkis (B.A. Financial Administration, ‘92) is a tech leader who has made waves from Silicon Valley to LA, helming roles at industry giants like Microsoft, Zynga, and Disney. His portfolio boasts blockbuster products like Farmville, Xbox, and Club Penguin. With experience in high-stakes business deals, including company sales and IPOs, Steve knows how to create disruptive technology and drive market innovation. He's the force behind JoyfulMagic and collaborates with Embarc Collective, a startup incubator in Tampa founded by Jeff Vinik. Steve holds a Finance degree from Michigan State and an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management.

 

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