Steven James "SJ" Maranville

Personal Details

Bio

Scaling-up the Strategic IQ of entrepreneurs and their unicorn-bound ventures, I deliver unforgettable keynote speeches for entrepreneurship events that engage, educate, and entertain.

Entrepreneurs seeking competitive advantage in the fog of venturing will be enlightened and inspired to venture with vision! Yes, I am totally blind. And, while lacking eyesight, I abound with entrepreneurial insight!

Known as The Startup Unicorn Trainer, I’m Dr. Steven James "SJ" Maranville, Chairman of Maranville Enterprises—The Guide by the Entrepreneur's Side.

Born with eyesight; I had the DNA that would ultimately cause the loss of that sight. By age 7, I was legally blind. And, into adulthood, I was totally blind. This loss resulted in a traumatic fear of change. Realizing life’s only true certainty is change, it was imperative for me to conquer that fear. So, I embarked on a life-long study of change.

I now use those lessons to educate entrepreneurs and their unicorn-bound ventures on how to be adaptive and transformational. In a manner of speaking, I boost the “vision acuity” of entrepreneurs who are adrift in the fog of venturing by removing their blindspots and fitting them with new lenses so they Venture With Vision!

Current position (1)

Chairman

Maranville Enterprises--The Guide by the Entrepreneur's Side

Degrees (3)

Phd, Business Administration

University of Utah

1989 to 1993

MBA

Brigham Young University

1983 to 1985

BA, Fine Arts and Communications

Brigham Young University

1977 to 1981

Presentations

Presentations (3)

Train Your Unicorn: Gain the Intelligence Advantage by Scaling a Venture that Learns

Is your venture smart or stupid? Those ventures that learn better and faster gain the Intelligence Advantage. This presentation reveals how to create a venture that learns, adapts, and dominates.

Face Your Fear or Fail: Transform You and Your Venture by Leveraging the First Principles of Change

Do You Have a Quest That’s Being Blocked by Fear? Then, Face Your Fear! This presentation uncovers the 1st Principles of change—the foundational principles on which all change is predicated—and reveals the proven methods for effectively making application of those principles.

Launch You Incorporated: How to Succeed In Spite of Going to College

Are you ready to transform from a school-smart student into a street-wise entrepreneur? As CEO of You Incorporated, you’re in prelaunch at a college incubator. But, is You Incorporated a good investment? This presentation reveals how to most profitably use your time in College to prepare “You Incorporated” for a successful launch.