Brian Stever
Award-Winning Podcast Producer | Full-Stack Developer
About
A passionate and results-oriented professional with a diverse background spanning podcast production, business strategy, and technology. Proven ability to identify opportunities, build successful ventures (like Snack Labs & Sickboy Podcast), and drive product development. Currently focusing on leveraging technical skills in full-stack development (Next.js, TypeScript, Python, SQL) and a keen interest in Applied AI to create impactful digital experiences.
Experience
Founder
Snack Labs
Oct 2018 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos · Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Founded and operate a podcast production company focused on high-quality audio content for health organizations and impactful businesses. Responsibilities include business strategy, client management, production oversight, and development of internal web tools.
Host and Producer
Sickboy Podcast
2015 - Present · 10 yrs 4 mos
Co-founded, host, and produce the weekly Sickboy Podcast, dedicated to destigmatizing illness through candid conversation. Grew audience organically to over 3 million listeners globally. Manage the associated SickWish non-profit and secure speaking engagements.
Chief Product Officer
OslerAI
Aug 2024 - Present · 9 mos
Leading product strategy, roadmap, and development for an innovative AI-driven platform designed to enhance medical education and training via simulated patient interactions.
Creative Director
WorkInsights
Jul 2018 - Mar 2023 · 4 yrs 9 mos · Halifax, Canada Area
Directed creative strategy and execution for an employee analytics platform. Focused on translating complex data into actionable insights for organizational performance, wellbeing, and diversity & inclusion initiatives.
REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker Supercity Realty
Jul 2015 - Jul 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Halifax, Nova Scotia
Provided comprehensive real estate services to clients, focusing on creating value and facilitating successful property transactions in the Halifax market.
Education
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Applied Artificial Intelligence
Carleton University
International Business
Started Sep 2009
Top Skills
Interests & Focus Areas
Honors & Awards
Meritorious Service Medal (Civil Division)
The Governor General of Canada · Jul 2020
Awarded for exceptional contributions bringing honour to Canada, specifically recognizing the impact of the Sickboy Podcast in destigmatizing illness.
Winner - Great Place To Work Award (SME Category)
GPTW Dubai · Oct 2013
Recognized as part of the team at Biz-group FZ LLC for fostering an outstanding workplace environment.
Volunteering
Operations Committee Chair
Canoe '22 World Championships
Aug 2021 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo
Chaired the committee responsible for delivering key operational services for the international event, including transportation, accommodations, food services, technology, accreditation, sustainability, and waste management.