Steve Wandler

Location
san carlos, CA (US)
Work Category
Other
Email
Currently working on...
stealth high tech startup in the mobile space

About Me

Steve Wandler (www.stevewandler.com) is the Founder of YourTechOnline.com, an innovative online tech support website that uses remote access to assist people in diagnosing and fixing a wide variety of PC problems. Steve Wandler’s passion for making tech support more easily accessible to people who are not tech whizzes led the company to huge success. In 2004, the Business Development Bank of Canada named Steve Wandler’s company “Technology Business of the Year.” Additionally, YourTechOnline.com was PC Magazine’s “Editor’s Choice” in 2005 and “Small/Medium Business of the Year” in 2007.

Utilizing the success amassed by YourTechOnline.com, Steve Wandler was able to make an enormously profitable business deal with support.com, the company that bought YourTechOnline.com in May 2008. With the advanced technology of YourTechOnline.com and the infrastructure of Support.com, two amazing companies have come together to create the ultimate website for people and companies to turn to when something with their computer goes awry.

Mr. Steve Wandler has deep experience in launching and growing tech start ups and leverages his skill sets in the field by sitting on a number of technological Advisory Boards. Mr. Steve Wandler is drawn to the unique issues that emerging companies face and enjoys solving problems as an Advisory Board member. Given his proven track record in international internet business, his sage advice, both technical and managerial, is heeded by his peers.

Steve Wandler is a member of the Okanagan Science and Technology Council, and endeavors to use his position to help create a bridge between Canada’s high tech companies and the Silicon Valley. Steve Wandler is also passionate about helping people and is particularly devoted to helping Africa gain better access to technology. In 2007, Steve Wandler helped launch a program where YourTechOnline.com provides support and training to nationals in Africa that will enable them to support networks in hospitals, health centers, and schools.

An active member of his community, Steve Wandler was a volunteer for the Ironman Canada triathlon in British Columbia, Canada from 1997-2007 and a former volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Born and raised in Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, Steve Wandler currently lives in California. Mr. Wandler enjoys reading and spending time with his family.

Work Experience

  • Jan 2009 - present
    kelowna, BC (CA)
    Executive Director
    metabridge
  • May 2008 - present
    redwood city , CA (US)
    Senior Leader
    Support.com
  • Oct 2000 - May 2008
    kelowna, BC (CA)
    CEO
    YourTechOnline.com
    CEO and Visionary of the company.

    Founder of YourTechOnline.com Inc which was acquired by SupportSoft Inc (NASDAQ: SPRT) in May 2008. Wandler is the deliverer of the company vision, Steve has leveraged 19 years of experience in entrepreneurial and leadership roles which lead YourTechOnline to the #1 ranked Online Tech Support Company in North America - winning the PC Magazines Editors Choice.

    Over the past 8 years he has built strong relationships and influenced change at the senior executive level of major computer and software companies.

    An industry expert in consumer support and work from home call center agent infrastructure along with high tech start ups.

    Guest speaker for CES, Comdex, Mitel, Citrix, PC Magazine and various other major media sources including; Sirius Radio, ABC Radio, Shaw Television and The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).