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Steve Garguilo

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CEO & Founder at Cultivate
📍 Denver, Colorado, United States

Steve Garguilo is the Founder and CEO of Cultivate, where he advises global science-led companies like Google and Sanofi on building thriving cultures. A former Johnson & Johnson executive and author of the best-selling book "Surge," he holds degrees from Penn State and Stanford. People who have worked with him describe him as creative, thoughtful, and extraordinary.

Outside of his corporate advisory work, Steve is a passionate world traveler who has worked in over 100 countries. This global mindset is complemented by his commitment to social impact, demonstrated through his early work with a social entrepreneurship venture in Kenya and co-founding community-focused initiatives.

He has coached TED speakers, helping them prepare for what is often the talk of their life.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
CEO & Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Denver, Colorado, United States
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AI in the Workplace
He frequently writes about how the next generation of AI is reshaping collaboration, organizational infrastructure, and decision-making beyond simple text prediction tools.
Corporate Movements
Based on his book "Surge," he champions the idea of building grassroots movements within large organizations to drive cultural change and sustainable innovation.
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Career

Work history

8-2017
CEO & Founder
Cultivate
10-2013 - 6-2017
Head, Creative Engagement
Johnson & Johnson
6-2011 - 10-2013
Emerging Markets Customer Development Leader
Johnson & Johnson
6-2009 - 5-2011
Information Technology Leadership Development Program
Johnson & Johnson
1-2009 - 6-2009
Validation and Implementation Champion
WishVast
In the press

Media appearances

Ask Me Anything with Steve Garguilo. Featured in Cultivate – Insights
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Johnson & Johnson's Steve Garguilo is putting ideas into action. Featured in Emerging Prairie
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Education
Executive Degree
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
2005 - 2009
B.S.
Penn State University
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