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Steve Ahern

Observer · DISC type ci
Board Observer at IDL (International Dance League)
📍 Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States

Steve Ahern is a Partner at KB Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on the intersection of sports and technology. He leverages his expertise to invest in and guide innovative startups. He holds an MBA from the University of Michigan and a BS from the University of Southern California.

His professional focus aligns with his personal interests in a wide array of athletic and competitive entertainment. He is actively involved with companies in emerging sports categories, from competitive dance to motorsports gaming, demonstrating a broad appreciation for innovation in the space.

He is involved in the competitive dance world as a board observer for the International Dance League (IDL).

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Board Observer
Location
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Steve shows up

Assertive
Value Driven
Curious

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Priorities

Topics Steve cares about

Sports Technology
As a Partner at a firm focused on sports and tech, he actively invests in and supports startups in this sector, including SportIQ and GridRival.
Early-Stage Ventures
His role is centered on identifying, funding, and nurturing early-stage companies, providing guidance to help them scale and succeed in the market.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Board Observer
IDL (International Dance League)
4-2024
Board Member
Ramble
10-2023
Board Observer
C15 Studio
5-2023
Board Member
GOES Health
9-2021
Board Member
GridRival
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Education
2014 - 2016
Master of Business Administration - MBA
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
2006 - 2010
Bachelor of Science - BS
University of Southern California
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

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