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March 2nd, 2026

Building Brands That Last – Steve Cundari

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My guest today is Steve Cundari, co-founder and partner of Summit House, an award-winning venture studio that’s quietly become a Growth engine for some of the most recognizable brands on the planet. Steve is a builder in the purest sense. He’s founded companies, exited companies, scaled platforms, and now leads a collective of specialized agencies that operate as one integrated ecosystem, blending strategy, creativity, and Innovation into real business momentum.

From Entertainment and tech to sports, hospitality and consumer brands, his fingerprints are all over modern marketing at scale, and that is not hyperbole. Under Steve’s leadership, Summit House has earned top industry honors including Clio’s, Emmy’s and Film Festival Awards while supporting brands like Spotify, DirecTV, Live Golf, Starbucks, Dick’s Sporting Goods, the NBA, NFL, Meta, Nintendo and more!

He’s also an active advisor and investor in early-stage companies and venture funds, extending his obsession with building and scaling far beyond a single platform. 

Steve Olenski Steve Olenski, The CMO Whisperer

Steve Olenski possesses a career journey that's been as dynamic as it has been impactful. From his early days as a creative director in the agency realm to assuming pivotal senior marketing roles on the brand side with esteemed companies like Oracle, he has consistently navigated diverse landscapes. As a seasoned journalist, Steve has contributed significantly to major publications, including Business Insider and Forbes, where he dedicated a decade to sharing his insights. He earned the moniker " The CMO Whisperer, " recognized for his unparalleled depth of experience and his remarkable ability to build trust with Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) of global giants, he earned the moniker "The CMO Whisperer."