John Stiernberg

John Stiernberg is founder and principal consultant with Stiernberg Consulting. John has over 30 years experience in the music and entertainment technology field. He currently works with manufacturers, publishers, inventors, investors, and trade associations on strategic planning, market development, and M&A projects.

Prior to establishing Stiernberg Consulting in 1993, John worked for audio equipment manufacturers for twelve years in sales, marketing, and general management positions. He has managed sales forces, launched products, developed staff organizations, and written business plans for those companies and over 80 private clients.

John received a B.A. (magna cum laude/Phi Beta Kappa) in music and anthropology. He is a member of Infocomm, NAMM, NSCA, and CEDIA as well as a voting member of NARAS, the American Federation of Musicians, and the International Bluegrass Music Association (board member 2001-2007).

In addition to his strategic planning and M&A advisory work, John is in demand as a keynote speaker and seminar presenter. His book Succeeding In Music: Business Chops for Performers and Songwriters is published by Hal Leonard Books.

Jeanne Stiernberg

Jeanne Stiernberg is principal consultant with Stiernberg Consulting. She works with manufacturers, trade associations, investors, and publishers in the electronic systems and entertainment technology industry on market intelligence, strategic planning, and alliance management. She has over 25 years experience in the audio and communication disorders fields.

In addition to industry trade affiliations, Jeanne is a member of the Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals, Association for Strategic Planning, and the Audio Engineering Society. She received an M.S. in Communicative Disorders. She is frequently quoted in industry publications and is in demand as keynote speaker and seminar presenter.

Yesenia Martinez

Yesenia Martinez is office assistant with Stiernberg Consulting. She joined the company in 1995 and has over ten years of industry experience and is knowledgeable in database management and research processes. Yesenia works on both client and company projects.