Chris Stegh

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Microsoft Copilot Most Valuable Professional (MVP) at Freelance

United States

Overview

Chris Stegh is the CTO and VP of Strategy at eGroup, where he advises executives on AI, cloud, and cyber strategy. A Microsoft MVP for Copilot and author, he earned his MBA from the University of Iowa. Colleagues describe him as informative, professional, and knowledgeable.

Chris volunteers as an advisor for the Illinois Institute of Technology, where he guides the universitys VoIP lab program directors on curriculum and coursework, donates equipment, and provides presentations for students.

He authored the book "Elevate the Enterprise with Microsoft 365 Copilot" to help leaders drive secure, meaningful productivity with AI.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Impact-Driven

Very Quick

They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.  More than the product, they care about the impact of the product. They are not always relationship oriented.

Topics They Care About

AI Governance
He actively posts about the importance of managing AI, using hashtags like #AIGovernance and #AgentSprawl, showing his focus on responsible AI deployment in the enterprise.
Microsoft Copilot
As a designated Microsoft MVP for Copilot and the author of a book on the subject, this is his core area of expertise and thought leadership.
Executive IT Strategy
His primary role involves advising C-level executives on strategic IT investments, compliance, staffing, and budgeting to deliver tangible business results.

Media Appearances

Chris Stegh | CTO and VP of Strategy - eGroup. Featured in Forbes Councils

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Work History

2-2025
Microsoft Copilot Most Valuable Professional (MVP) at Freelance
4-2022
CTO and VP of Strategy at eGroup
4-2007 - 4-2022
Various Leadership Roles at Enabling Technologies Corporation
1-2002 - 1-2008
Volunteer Advisor at Illinois Institute of Technology
1-2001 - 3-2007
IP Telephony and Emerging Technologies Practice Leader at Avaya

Education

1997 - 2000
Master of Business Administration - MBA from University of Iowa
1993 - 1996
BS from Northern Illinois University

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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical

DONT's

  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Chris

Personality Compatibility


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