Steve Lavigne
Award-winning leader · Forty Under 40

Hi, I'm Steve Lavigne.

Business & technology leader with 20+ years of experience helping organizations grow, transform, and execute with focus.

Founder, mentor, professor, and President & CTO of RDEL Group, Fenix Solutions, and Craft&Crew.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Certified ScrumMaster & Product Owner
MIT Entrepreneurial Studies
About

Innovation, focus, and skin in the game.

I'm a builder at heart — of products, teams, and companies. Across 20+ years I've led organizations through growth, acquisition, and transformation, and I've taught the next generation of developers and entrepreneurs along the way.

My approach pairs strategic thinking with disciplined execution. Whether I'm advising a CEO, coaching a founder, delivering a keynote, or shipping a digital platform, the goal is the same: create real value and make the work move.

I've been recognized with the Forty Under 40, the Ontario-Canada 150 Inspiration Award, and a Stevie Award for Customer Service Success. I teach part-time at Algonquin College and previously founded Kids & Code, a non-profit that introduced thousands of Canadian kids to programming.

What I Offer

Six ways I help organizations and leaders move forward.

Pick one or combine several — every engagement is shaped around your goals, your team, and the outcome you need.

Speaking Engagements

Keynotes, panels, and workshops on entrepreneurship, leadership, digital transformation, and the future of technology.

Business Consulting

Strategic advisory across the P&L — built around RDEL's 4Rs Model to maximize efficiency, growth, and operational performance.

Coaching & Mentorship

One-on-one coaching for founders, executives, and emerging technology leaders ready to take the next step in their career.

SR&ED Consulting

Helping innovative Canadian companies identify, document, and claim eligible Scientific Research & Experimental Development tax credits.

Digital Transformation

End-to-end transformation programs delivered through RDEL Group, FSI, and Craft&Crew — strategy through implementation.

Board Positions

Serving on advisory and corporate boards — bringing executive operating experience, technology depth, and entrepreneurial perspective to the table.

Companies

Where I work — and how we work together.

Three companies, one playbook. Each brings specialized expertise that combines into end-to-end solutions for our clients.

RDEL Group
President & CTO

RDEL Group

Next-generation consulting firm operating at the intersection of strategic advisory, AI, and agency production. Our 4Rs Model maximizes value across the P&L for senior leaders.

Strategic Advisory AI Venture Studio
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Fenix Solutions
President & CTO

Fenix Solutions (FSI)

Enterprise-level digital solutions team with a passion for exceeding customer expectations. 20+ years delivering for North America's most trusted brands using open-source technologies.

Drupal & CMS Custom Development Enterprise Support
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Craft&Crew
President & CTO

Craft&Crew (C&C)

Global marketing company operating a network of specialized production agencies across Ottawa, Toronto, and New York City — spanning media buying, web production, advanced tech, and video.

MPL Craft&Crew Simple Story
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Highlights

A track record of building, growing, and recognizing the work that matters.

20+
Years of experience across technology & consulting
3
Companies led as President & CTO
11
Years founding & running Kids & Code non-profit
6+
Years teaching at Algonquin College
Forty Under 40
Recognizing top emerging business leaders
Ontario-Canada 150 Inspiration Award
Honouring inspirational community contribution
Stevie Award
Customer Service Success
Contact

Let's start a conversation.

Whether you're looking for a speaker, a consultant, a coach, or a partner — drop a note and I'll get back to you personally.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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