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Daniel Stedman

Founder & Chairman at Pressto AI

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Overview

Daniel Stedman is the Founder & Chairman at Pressto AI[1][4], a venture-backed platform focused on education[2]. Stedman previously served as Founder & CEO of Pressto AI from April 2020 to May 2025[5]. Stedman's earlier ventures include founding and serving as CEO of Brooklyn Magazine from March 2011 to April 2020, a publication subsequently acquired by The Brooklyn Nets[6]. Stedman also co-founded Northside Media in April 2003, serving as CEO until November 2018 when the company was acquired by Zealot Networks[8]. Additional founding roles include Northside Festival and SummerScreen in McCarren Park, both acquired by Zealot Networks[9][10]. Stedman holds a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Bates College and studied Film & Philosophy at Université Paris 8[11][12]. As of August 2025, Stedman serves as Head of Growth at The Imaginarium[3].

Profile introduction
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I’ve built and sold media companies, launched large-scale cultural platforms, and now focus on applying AI and growth strategy to education, B2B, and other high-leverage problems. "One of Brooklyn's most influential leaders." - New York Observer "This generative AI tool actually teaches kids how to write" - Fast Company "Brooklyn impresario, and one of a handful of people who have truly shaped the Brooklyn we know today" - Huffington Post "Equals parts visionary, executor, and tireless advocate” - Greats Most recently, I founded and led Pressto AI, a venture-backed platform that helps kids l…

Career history

  1. Head of Growth // AccountCastAug 2025 to presentThe Imaginarium
  2. Founder & ChairmanJun 2025 to presentPressto AI
  3. Founder & CEOApr 2020 to May 2025Pressto AI
  4. CEO & FounderMar 2011 to Apr 2020Brooklyn Magazine (acquired by The Brooklyn Nets)
  5. Managing Director, Northside MediaMay 2015 to Nov 2018Zealot Networks
  6. CEO & Co-FounderApr 2003 to Nov 2018Northside Media (acquired by Zealot Networks)
  7. CEO & FounderJun 2008 to Aug 2018Northside Festival (acquired by Zealot Networks)
  8. CEO & FounderJul 2005 to May 2018SummerScreen in McCarren Park (aquired by Zealot Networks)

Education

  1. Bachelor of Arts, Physics1998 - 2001Bates College
  2. Film & Philosophy at Université Paris 82000 - 2001

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