About Compass
Compass Productivity exists to solve the most expensive problem in enterprise software development: building features nobody wants. We are the premier consultancy specializing exclusively in Product Operating Model transformation, helping software companies align their strategy, discovery, and delivery around validated customer needs. Through our proven Compass POM™ framework, we transform rigid project-based organizations into customer-centric product companies that consistently deliver measurable value.
Based in Tampa, Florida, we are deeply embedded in the local tech ecosystem, actively participating in meetups and events while serving large enterprise clients across North America.
Our clients don't just implement new processes. We guide them to fundamentally change how they think about building software.​
Client Testimonial: Soundstripe
"Steven was very helpful guiding me and my team to re-imagining our OKRs. I thought our existing OKR approach was fine, but Steven's agile-oriented structure led us to a much cleaner and simpler place, where each department manager took full ownership for effecting change and I had cleaner line-of-sight to our progress as an organization. Super happy and looking forward to using our new OKR model in coming quarters."​
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Drew Weaver, COO, Soundstripe
About Steven
With over 20 years of experience in software development and product management across multiple industries, Steven brings a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic insight to help software companies build products customers actually want.
He has witnessed firsthand how talented development teams can waste significant resources building features that fall short of expectations. This experience drove him to develop proven methodologies for establishing Product Operating Models that align strategy, discovery, and delivery around genuine customer needs.
His approach goes beyond traditional consulting. Through interactive workshops and targeted coaching sessions, he collaborates with software leaders to design scalable frameworks that evolve with their product success. His clients consistently report faster time-to-market, higher customer satisfaction, and more predictable product outcomes.​​​
Steven Granese
Founder and Partner​
A sought-after conference speaker and thought leader in the product development space, Steven founded Compass Productivity to become the premier consultancy for Product Operating Model excellence. His mission is simple: help software companies regain their customer focus and consistently deliver measurable value.
Ready to transform your product development approach? Steven is here to guide you from guesswork to customer-centric success.
Steven is available to connect online via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevengranese.
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​EXPERIENCE​
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Compass Productivity, Principal, 2022-present
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AgileThought, Managing Director of Transformation, 2016-2022
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Tribridge, Director of Innovation and R&D, 2010-2016
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EDUCATION​
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Carnegie Mellon University, MS Electronic Commerce (Tepper Business School, School of Computer Science)
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Georgetown University, MA Communication, Culture & Technology
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Wake Forest University, BA Psychology