Speakers

Steven Goldstein is an internationally recognized media strategist working at the intersection of culture, technology, and storytelling. As founder and CEO of Amplifi Media, he helps brands, media companies, and creators navigate the shift into the “Liquid Content” era—where audio, video, and social platforms converge and audiences move fluidly across experiences.

A longtime industry builder, Steven previously co-founded Saga Communications (NASDAQ: SGA), helping grow it into one of America’s most respected broadcast companies. Today, his advisory work spans content strategy, audience development, and monetization—guiding organizations through rapid change as podcasting, streaming, and video reshape the media landscape.

Steven serves as an adjunct professor at NYU, where he teaches The Business of Podcasting, first accredited university courses focused on the podcast ecosystem and its business models. A frequent keynote speaker at major industry events, he also writes The Thought Letter, a widely followed blog exploring the trends shaping the future of audio, video, and digital storytelling.