Spud (Steve) is the executive director and chief visionary for New Leaf Initiative.Spud Graduated from Penn state University with a degree in mechanical engineering and then traveled to Sweden where he earned a masters degree in Strategic Leadership Towards Sustainability from Blekinge Institute of Technology. Spud works hard every day toward improving the world by connecting people that have the drive and want with the resources that will help them achieve their goals and by taking on projects himself that improve the quality of life to the people around the world. Spud has some great solid advice for anyone looking to become an entrepreneur in this ever changing world.
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