Steve Preda

Steve Preda is a renowned business strategist, author, and entrepreneur dedicated to empowering small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to achieve their maximum potential. With a distinguished background in investment banking, Preda has accumulated extensive experience in exit preparation, capital raising, and mergers and acquisitions. Transitioning into coaching and consulting, he seamlessly blends corporate expertise with entrepreneurial insight to equip SMB owners with the tools and strategies needed for sustainable growth. His practical, no-nonsense approach has made him a trusted advisor for SMB owners seeking operational clarity and sustainable growth.

Preda is the author of several acclaimed books that provide SMB owners with practical strategies for growth and clarity. His works include Buyable, a best-seller on building scalable businesses; Pinnacle, co-authored with Gregory Cleary, introducing the Summit OS® framework; Strategy OS, a guide to enhancing strategy and operations; and Summit OS, a business parable illustrating the power of Summit OS.

Preda’s operating systems have delivered transformative results for businesses, helping leaders align their teams, enhance execution, and drive growth. His frameworks, including Summit OS, have been credited with improving communication, securing multimillion-dollar contracts, and significantly increasing valuations, with clients achieving record-breaking revenue growth and operational clarity across industries.

Through his innovative frameworks, practical tools, and coaching expertise, Preda continues to inspire and guide SMBs toward operational excellence, strategic clarity, and sustainable growth. His mission is to equip business leaders with the knowledge and systems they need to scale new heights and realize their visions of success.