Steve Larosiliere

Social entrepreneur and youth‑mentoring leader: Steve co‑founded and led STOKED (since 2005), building programs that use action‑sports culture (surf, skate, snow) to mentor underserved youth and close the opportunity gap; he has shifted into an emeritus/board role while continuing to lead large fundraising and mentoring campaigns (e.g., STOKED 2.0). stoked+2

Builder / operator in niche built‑industry ecosystems: Through BuilderGrowth (venture studio) and Purpose Design + Build, Steve focuses on bringing systems, branding, and growth to overlooked industries such as urban wood, small‑scale construction, and building materials — combining consulting, content, and product experiments to grow revenue and community. buildergrowth+2

Content & community builder: Steve hosts and produces podcasts (Woodpreneur), publishes a regular newsletter (The Climb), and speaks frequently; he leverages content and events to create communities that feed entrepreneurial ventures and nonprofit impact work. woodpreneur+2

Board leadership and cross‑sector advocacy: Beyond STOKED, Steve serves on nonprofit boards (The Skatepark Project) and partners with brands and media to amplify youth programming and place‑based community work; his profile blends nonprofit leadership, corporate partnerships, and public speaking. skatepark+2