Phase 2 Industries, LLC began in 2007 in the Silicon Valley, California. The driving purpose of the company has been to deliver world-class technology and solutions to our clients. We specialize in building technologies that both excite and delight the customer while delivering the right solution for the needs of our clients. We become an integrated part of the clients' team during the development process, allowing for fast take-up of the product essentials and complete idea sync and accountability on the road to final delivery.
Our core team of principals draws from a deep and extensive pool working at companies such as Intel, AMD, Sony, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Roxio, Aureal and Creative Labs. With a combined 45 years of work expertise our senior staff has the know-how to visualize, scope, create, manage, build, test and deliver the products the client needs on schedule and on budget, every time.
Steve Schalkhauser, CEO and Founder
Steve is responsible for Phase 2 Industries overall direction. With over 15 years of software development and management experience, Steve brings a unique knowledge of the emerging technologies and classic software architecture implementation and design while staying focused on results. His passion is finding unique ways to solve problems whether it be a business, managerial or technical challenge and keeping clients delighted by exceeding their expectations. He brings a strong leadership quality to the Phase 2 Industries team.
Steve previously worked at companies such as Intel, Roxio and a handful of innovative startup companies before deciding to set out on his own to create a service oriented technology business. He splits his time between growing the Phase 2 Industries business and working directly on client projects.
Micah Stroud, Marketing
Micah is responsible for Phase 2 Industries marketing and planning services. As a senior product, planning and marketing professional, he has over 14 years of experience in the hardware and software technology industries. He is a focused, fervent advocate for consumer experiences and a recognized technology media spokesperson who has helped companies increase their product and brand visibility while ensuring the product lauch is a success.
Micah has previously held senior management and marketing roles at AMD, Sony, NVIDIA and Creative Labs. He brings a unique background to the company, having created a number of commercially and critically acclaimed consumer-focused products while also generating a number of patents.
Terry Blanchard, Engineering
Terry is responsible for the Engineering activities within Phase 2 Industries. With over 15 years of Engineering experience in the computer hardware, software, and consumer electronics industries, Terry brings a passion for solving tough problems with a fierce emphasis on usability and ease-of-use. Prior to Phase 2 Industries, Terry has held senior management and engineering positions within large, world-class companies such as Microsoft and NVIDIA, as well as many startup innovators like Aureal and Kaleidescape.
Growing up as an artist with a love for computers, he ended up pursuing a degree in Computer Science, instead of Architecture, and blending both parts of his passion to change the primary failure of technology today: to enrich, simplify, and enhance our lives.
