STEPHEN J. O’SHEA
Westport,CT
Summary
Strategic Advisor, Entrepreneur & Marketing Pioneer with 25+ years of experience transforming innovation into market-leading business results. Operates at the nexus of AI, immersive technology, public safety, and enterprise growth, helping organizations bridge vision and execution. Recognized for building and scaling businesses, leading high-performing teams, and delivering measurable outcomes that drive value and societal impact.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder / Executive Advisor
HaloVitals Ai
01.2025 - Current
- Spearheading the development of an AI-driven, contact-free safety and health monitoring company using multi-sensor fusion and edge intelligence to improve outcomes in senior living, detention, and infant-care environments.
- Shaping company vision, product strategy, and go-to-market execution focused on measurable health & safety results.
- Leading investor engagement, partnerships, and commercialization strategy, aligning innovation with operational excellence and ethical, privacy-first design principles.
Founder
The Concept Studio
01.1999 - Current
- Built a strategic marketing & innovation agency serving Fortune 500 clients including AT&T, Disney, ESPN, Fox, Microsoft, Sony, Coca-Cola, NASCAR, and Burger King.
- AT&T FirstNet: Collaborated with AT&T executive leadership to build the brand strategy and communications platform that helped secure the public-private partnership bid with the U.S. Government for FirstNet — the first dedicated broadband network exclusively for first responders.
- Developed AT&T’s 'Smarter & Safer' public safety product portfolio strategy, branding, and messaging; oversaw marketing assets and advertising budgets to elevate AT&T’s leadership in public safety and enterprise connectivity.
C-Suite Advisor & Operational Executive
Napster Corp (fka Infinite Reality)
01.2022 - 09.2025
- Advised the C-suite on strategy, growth, and operational execution across multiple divisions in an AI / immersive tech / entertainment company.
- Led the successful $22M sale of an esports asset; integrated five non-core divisions into a unified structure with $35M+ in annual revenue.
- Oversaw P&L, participated in investor relations and M&A assessments; guided 60+ employees through transformation initiatives focused on clarity, discipline, and performance.
Co-Founder
The First Responder Academy
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Launched a public safety education & training academy to help first responders operationalize new and innovative technologies, enhancing daily and large-scale emergency response effectiveness.
- Designed curriculum, established partnerships, and guided outreach to integrate advanced tools (AI, IoT, edge computing) into operational training workflows.
Executive Vice President
Marketing Corporation of America
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Provided strategic leadership and client service for major accounts including Dunkin’ Donuts, OnStar, BFGoodrich, and Brown-Forman.
- Oversaw P&L, new business, and client strategy prior to MCA’s acquisition by IPG.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science & English
University of Maryland
Skills
- Business development strategy
- Transformation of operations
- Leadership in growth initiatives
- Brand management strategies
- Market positioning expertise
- Innovation in public safety
- Technology in communications
- AI applications and solutions
- Sensor fusion technologies
- Integration of immersive experiences
- Mergers and acquisitions strategy
- Profit and loss oversight
- Leadership in organizations
- Building effective teams
- Strategic growth partnerships
Community Service
- Mentor, Big Brothers of Bridgeport
- Volunteer, The Connecticut Hospice
- Board Member, Westport PAL
Leadership Philosophy
A visionary who grounds innovation in operational discipline: Innovation-inspired but results-driven. Believes in aligning emerging technology with measurable business value and human outcomes. Builds culture on clarity, ownership, trust, and excellence.
Core Expertise
- Strategic Business Development & Growth Leadership
- Brand Strategy & Market Positioning
- Public Safety Innovation & Communications Technology
- AI, Sensor Fusion & Immersive Experience Integration
- M&A Strategy, P&L Oversight & Operational Transformation
- Organizational Leadership & Team Building
- Government & Public-Private Partnerships
- Multicultural Marketing & Diverse Audience Engagement
Timeline
Co-Founder / Executive Advisor
HaloVitals Ai
01.2025 - Current
C-Suite Advisor & Operational Executive
Napster Corp (fka Infinite Reality)
01.2022 - 09.2025
Co-Founder
The First Responder Academy
01.2019 - 01.2023
Founder
The Concept Studio
01.1999 - Current
Executive Vice President
Marketing Corporation of America
01.1996 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Political Science & English
University of Maryland