Stephen Aase
Currently leading AI transformation at Realtor.com

Curious
by nature.

I'm a maker who leads. I build design teams, drive their transformation, and ship products people love.

20years designing products people love and use
10years in leadership, building high performing teams
190million people using products i've shipped
See what i've built
Stephen drove teams to deliver industry-leading experiences that changed how customers perceived the world's largest company. And he did it with a kindness and clarity that inspired me (and many others) to be better, try harder, reach further. Should you ever have the chance to work with Stephen, take it. Immediately. While you can.
Bill Kurland
Bill Kurland
Sr. Director, McDonald's
Stephen is that unicorn that invariably makes everyone feel like they may actually accomplish the Herculean task set in front of them. More than once in my time at Walmart, I've given an assignment to someone and watched them look a little nervous at the task. Then I tell them that Stephen is going to help and all is well again. He's that guy. You want him on your team, always.
Nick Nguyen
Nick Nguyen
Director, Rivian
Stephen was a joy to work with. He was an amazing blend of "think" and "do." I always knew that I'd get amazingly thoughtful design work from him that was both beautiful and innovative. He self-manages and leads well beyond his years, and I can't wait to see what he's up to in 10 years.
Todd Greco
Todd Greco
Director, AI Outcomes, Slalom

Inspired by adventure, fueled by family, and driven to make an impact.Hi, I'm Stephen, Inspired by a sense of adventure, fueled by the people I love, and driven to make a meaningful impact wherever I go.

MY GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Embrace curiosity, explore, evolve

Strive for excellence, not perfection

Be bold, courage creates impact

Love the problem, not the solution

Inspire by example, player coach

I design how AI and teams work together, so people spend their time on vision, judgment, and insight.

AI LEADERSHIP

INFRASTRUCTURE

Build an AI-augmented process that compresses discovery and define.

HUMAN IN THE LOOP

Design consumer advocacy agents to work alongside designers.

BEHAVIORAL METRICS

Track high-velocity squads to improve ways of working.

CRAFT + VELOCITY

Push highly crafted intent to production. Never lower the bar.